dogstar spring season 2010 was recently featured in Gold Coast magazine COAST LIFESTYLE with current garments like the Shaman Dress and Shaman Singlet, Zena Dress, available in red and black, Meme Top, Satchmo Pants and soon to arrive in stores 3/4 Zena Dress.
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David Collins is the eye behind the camera of our dogstar and Laika spring 2010 photo-shoot. Here we uncover a bit more about this talented photographer and his dynamic style.
Photography has always been a passion, but I started working professionally in 2002. My first break was shooting a cover for Style Magazine. It was a fashion shoot down the Gold Coast at the Q1 building. With a lot of preparation and a bit of luck the final outcome worked very well and spawned several other opportunities.
As a commercial photographer I get to work with a lot of people on a variety of projects, but I always look forward to the fashion shoots the most. Fashion gives me the chance to collaborate with some wonderful artists and freedom to explore my own style.
Through the years I have developed my own style, hopefully an identifiable look that viewers will recognize. My process involves prioritising colour and shapes. In the early days I found myself attracted to the drama of high contract, low key images. Now as I get older I have found that you can pull more nuances from clever lighting and perfect timing.
Occasionally I get a brief for a concept that needs something special. Doing new things, incorporating or developing new techniques really excites me. I look forward to anything that gives me a sense of moving forward.
Seeing a smile on my clients face when I hand them the proof sheets.
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Our new Spring Season 2010 incorporates handmade accesories with pleats, textures and layering of fabrics and colours. Chokers and Cuffs accentuate the detail of the garments and strengthen the bold finish to the range.
Soon to arrive in dogstar stores…
dogstar collaborated with independent shoe store, soleDevotion for this year’s parade at MBFF. They provided some of the shoes worn by the models on the night. With a range from international labels John Fluevog, CAMPER, trippen and R.M. Williams soleDevotion offers an exclusive fashion-forward collection. Pushing boundaries and challenging conventions, it is their belief that a balance between style and function can and should be achieved.
Visit soleDevotion, now in Brisbane:
16/65 James St, Fortitude Valley, QLD
(07) 3854 1533
1 Degraves St, Melbourne, Vic
(03) 9014 8831
328-326 Lt Collins St, Melbourne, Vic
(03) 9654 1428
www.soleDevotion.com
email: store@soleDevotion.com.au
For the dogstar parade this year at Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival we have collaborated with talented Brisbane soloist Eleanor Angel. Our parade centres around fables and fairytales, Eleanor’s unique music will accentuate this sense of mystery.
We have been busy at the studio lately preparing for our spring collection 2010, collaborating with model Lauren Orrell, photographer David Collins from Black Box photography and make-up artist Tiffany Beckwith-Skinner. It was interesting finding the right location along with blending in the right elements to capture the right shot; mood, lighting, make up, accessories and garments.
Some snap shots from the day…
From finding inspiration, creating and adapting an idea from toile to finish garment, everyone at the studio is hands on to keep the wheels turning. It’s been busy with opening our fourth store in Edward Street, designing our next range and everything else in between. Below is a snapshot of how we spend our days in the studio…
