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Daily Mail
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Baby joy! Australian Fashion mogul Effie Kats expecting her first child with husband James Cerolini
Australian fashion mogul Effie Kats is expecting her first child with her husband James Cerolini. The 34-year-old shared a gallery of precious photos to social media on Thursday, in which she confirmed she was pregnant. One sweet picture captured Effie tenderly cradling her growing baby bump and another showed James gently touching his wife's pregnant belly. The couple also shared an ultrasound image, revealing their baby is due in January. 'Have kept this little one a secret for awhile now. Feeling beyond excited for our next chapter,' Effie wrote. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'We'll be doing a gender reveal soon.' Many of Effie's celebrity friends flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages. 'The best news ever!' gushed Nadia Bartel. 'Sooo exciting!! Congratulations beautiful,' added Olivia Molly Rogers. 'Oh my God!!!! How exciting... So happy for you both,' Lindy Klim chipped in. Effie is a popular Melbourne designer who dresses for many A-Listers, including Nadia Bartel, Carrie Bickmore, Kelly Rowland and Rebecca Judd. In November 2023, she walked down the aisle with her finance broker fiancé James Cerolini in Melbourne. The pair married in a lavish ceremony at St Patrick's Cathedral and held their opulent reception at State Library Victoria. She stunned in an elaborate, semi-sheer lace gown by Zuhair Murad, which she acquired after making trips to Paris for fittings. It was no small affair, with 260 in attendance on the star-studded guest list, including Nadia, Bec, Khanh Ong, Jessie Murphy and Lana Wilkinson. The founder of the Effie Kats and Bayse brands said the wedding 'exceeded every expectation I had'. She told the Herald Sun: 'Every part of it just blew my mind. It was great. I had a wedding planner, Valentina, I could not have done it without her. The society couple became engaged in 2021 during lockdown, giving Effie lots of time to plan her big day. 'I've attended so many events and we want to create something spectacular for our guests,' she told Confidential. 'It's on Stakes Day and Remembrance Day so it'll add to an already insane schedule.' Effie had at first decided to organise the event herself without the help of a wedding planner, but later changed her mind. Around the time of their engagement, Effie and James purchased a home in Melbourne.
The Age
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Designer Effie Kats shares her fashion favourites
This story is part of the June 29 edition of Sunday Life. Each week, we quiz a prominent person about their style and the inspiration behind it. Ahead, designer Effie Kats. The designer's signature scent is 'Jazz Club' by Maison Margiela Replic. How would you describe your style? There's a duality. During the day I keep it simple with clean silhouettes and some subtle structure; at night my look becomes softer and more intuitive with a hint of drama. I predominantly wear my own labels. Effie Kats is evening wear and Bayse Brand is more casual, so I'm covered. What's the oldest thing in your wardrobe? A Chanel belt – the classic gold chain with black leather woven through it and a gold medallion – from the 1980s. And the most recent addition? The 'Boat' bag from Korean label OSOI. I like supporting smaller independent brands, it feels more personal, less about trends and more about unique design.
The Age
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Designer Effie Kats had a ‘brave' fashion moment which she now regrets
This story is part of the June 29 edition of Sunday Life. See all 13 stories. Each week, we quiz a prominent person about their style and the inspiration behind it. Ahead, designer Effie Kats. How would you describe your style? There's a duality. During the day I keep it simple with clean silhouettes and some subtle structure; at night my look becomes softer and more intuitive with a hint of drama. I predominantly wear my own labels. Effie Kats is evening wear and Bayse Brand is more casual, so I'm covered. What's the oldest thing in your wardrobe? A Chanel belt – the classic gold chain with black leather woven through it and a gold medallion – from the 1980s. And the most recent addition? The 'Boat' bag from Korean label OSOI. I like supporting smaller independent brands, it feels more personal, less about trends and more about unique design. What would you wear … on a first date? My go-to is the classic 'jeans and a nice top' formula – maybe the Bayse Brand 'Amrita' bodysuit – with a pair of Paris Texas 'Lidia' mules. … on a plane? Loose jeans, an oversized tee, sports jacket, loafers and my The Row 'Margaux' suede bag. … on the red carpet? I like a timeless silhouette with sharp styling. Selena Gomez and Elsa Hosk do it best. What's your favourite fashion era? When Tom Ford was at Gucci (1994 – 2004). I love the simplicity, the confidence, the sex appeal; it defined the '90s in such a powerful way, and it still resonates today. It had a big impact on me as a designer. Who are your favourite designers? Tom Ford, always. More recently, Pierpaolo Piccioli at Valentino. There's something powerful in his pared back and elegant designs – the palettes were muted, the silhouettes minimal but the overall impact was so bold. I'm excited to see what he brings to Balenciaga.
Sydney Morning Herald
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Designer Effie Kats had a ‘brave' fashion moment which she now regrets
This story is part of the June 29 edition of Sunday Life. See all 13 stories. Each week, we quiz a prominent person about their style and the inspiration behind it. Ahead, designer Effie Kats. How would you describe your style? There's a duality. During the day I keep it simple with clean silhouettes and some subtle structure; at night my look becomes softer and more intuitive with a hint of drama. I predominantly wear my own labels. Effie Kats is evening wear and Bayse Brand is more casual, so I'm covered. What's the oldest thing in your wardrobe? A Chanel belt – the classic gold chain with black leather woven through it and a gold medallion – from the 1980s. And the most recent addition? The 'Boat' bag from Korean label OSOI. I like supporting smaller independent brands, it feels more personal, less about trends and more about unique design. What would you wear … on a first date? My go-to is the classic 'jeans and a nice top' formula – maybe the Bayse Brand 'Amrita' bodysuit – with a pair of Paris Texas 'Lidia' mules. … on a plane? Loose jeans, an oversized tee, sports jacket, loafers and my The Row 'Margaux' suede bag. … on the red carpet? I like a timeless silhouette with sharp styling. Selena Gomez and Elsa Hosk do it best. What's your favourite fashion era? When Tom Ford was at Gucci (1994 – 2004). I love the simplicity, the confidence, the sex appeal; it defined the '90s in such a powerful way, and it still resonates today. It had a big impact on me as a designer. Who are your favourite designers? Tom Ford, always. More recently, Pierpaolo Piccioli at Valentino. There's something powerful in his pared back and elegant designs – the palettes were muted, the silhouettes minimal but the overall impact was so bold. I'm excited to see what he brings to Balenciaga.
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Fashion mogul threatens to sell her dog after it destroys $500 luxury item
Fashion mogul Effie Kats has jokingly threatened to sell her dog after the pooch destroyed one of her handbags. The 34-year-old took to social media on Wednesday to share a video of the damage, revealing a large hole chewed into her $495 clutch from The Concept. Clearly unimpressed, Kats joked in the caption: 'Anyone after a one-year-old Samoyed?' Effie also shared a photo of her dog looking at the camera, along with the caption: 'The look of guilt'. Effie is a popular Melbourne designer who dresses the likes of Nadia Bartel, Carrie Bickmore and Rebecca Judd. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. In November 2023, she walked down the aisle with her finance broker fiancé James Cerolini in Melbourne. The pair married in a lavish ceremony at St Patrick's Cathedral and held her opulent reception at State Library Victoria. She stunned in an elaborate, semi-sheer lace gown by Zuhair Murad, which she acquired after making trips to Paris for fittings. Effie later changed into a second dress for her reception, this time from local designer Alin Le'kal. It was no small affair, with 260 in attendance on the star-studded guest list, including Nadia, Bec , Khanh Ong, Jessie Murphy and Lana Wilkinson. Women were asked to wear black or gold to what was described as an elegant affair. The founder of the Effie Kats and Bayse brands said the wedding,'exceeded every expectation I had'. She told the Herald Sun: 'Every part of it just blew my mind. It was great. I had a wedding planner, Valentina, I could not have done it without her. 'There were small hiccups along the way, but it was the perfect day.' The society couple became engaged in 2021 during lockdown, giving Effie lots of time to plan her big day. 'I've attended so many events and we want to create something spectacular for our guests,' she told Confidential. 'It's on Stakes Day and Remembrance Day so it'll add to an already insane schedule.' Effie had at first decided to organise the event herself without the help of a wedding planner, but later changed her mind. Around the time of their engagement, Effie and James purchased a home in Melbourne's Malvern. The 'rundown' three bedroom property, which cost $1.65 million, is a fixer-upper project for the pair. 'We wanted a house in the right location with some character, that needed a lot of love' Effie told Effie is a beloved Australian designer whose clothing has been seen on A-list clients like Dannii Minogue, Kelly Rowland, Carrie Bickmore and DJ Havana Brown.
