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Grazia USA
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Grazia USA
AFW DAY 2: Lee Mathews, Joseph & James, Beare Park Make Their Mark
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MAY 13: Models walk the runway during the Lee Mathews show at Australian Fashion Week (AFW) 2025 at Carriageworks on May 13, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by) Day two of Australian Fashion Week 2025 was packed with homegrown fashion talent in their element. Leading the schedule was Lee Mathews, who celebrated 25 years in business with an intimate show at Sydney's Carriageworks, while other favourites, including Beare Park and NAGNATA, presented new collections in grand and moody settings. Elsewhere, menswear label Joseph & James effectively stole the show with its solo debut, with an exceptionally refined approach to casualwear and a joyous colour palette we haven't stopped thinking about. For the full collection dispatches from on the ground at AFW, read on. Lee Mathews At AFW, Lee Mathews marked 25 years with a Resort '26 collection that was inspired by the art of ballet: intimate, disciplined, and softly powerful. 'There's a tension I love,' said Mathews, referencing the contrast of strength and softness in Pina Bausch's choreography—her point of inspiration. 'That contrast of strength and softness.' That tension underpinned the show, where diaphonous fabrics met solid and structured tailoring, corsetry lines met relaxed silhouettes, and every layer moved with an enchanting restraint. Set against draped calico—a raw canvas evoking the brand's enduring love for natural fibres—in Carriagework's mezzanine, the runway felt deeply grounded, with models gliding to a René Aubry score, composed for dance and theatre. After two decades, Mathews' philosophy remains: 'make good things,' and here, good meant garments that live with you—ageless, beautiful and always useful. The tonal palette—stone, skin, water, light—allowed form and fabrication to shine. Subtle stitchwork, custom fabrics, and Nina Walton's rhythmic prints brought a natural serenity to pieces. Behind the scenes, collaborations with artisans and heritage mills were matched by a fresh partnership with Delta Global, underscoring Mathews' enduring commitment to sustainability. Community took centre stage at the show as friends like Saskia Havekes and Alexia Spalding walked the runway, while Nigella Lawson, Maggie Beer and Miranda Otto watched from the front row. The natural, sun-kissed skin look—courtesy of RATIONALE and Linda Jefferyes—mirrored the garments' bucolic lightness, as did the tousled hair by Kevin Murphy. Resort '26 is a love letter to where Lee Mathews has been and where it's going: an evolving practice in thoughtful design and artistic integrity. At its heart is the radical commitment to design that is at once simple and significant—an art that lives on long after the show. Beare Park In a darkened room pierced by a dramatic light on the runway, Beare Park's AFW '25 show unfolded with cinematic drama. The presentation, soundtracked by a haunting original score by Gary Sinclair of Tactile Music, marked a confident evolution for the Sydney-based label, known for its cerebral approach to modern femininity. 'A continuing theme with Beare Park collections from day one has been the duality of structured tailoring and fluid silk pieces—high-quality fabric is always at the centre of each collection,' founder Gabriella Pereira tells GRAZIA. 'This collection was no exception in that sourcing fabrics was my starting point, and the consideration of the intersection of intimacy and power through fabric.' This season, this consideration became bolder, with silhouettes and cuts that laid bare the material, enabling garments to shine. From precision-cut double-breasted coats and sculptural culottes to sheer slip dresses and dupion silk track shorts, there was a clarity to each look that emphasised the craft behind it. The collection's palette—a moody blend of burgundy, mottled charcoal, deep chocolate and chartreuse—reflected this duality of fluidity meeting solid forces. Pereira's partnership with Chopard added luminous punctuation: stacks of Ice Cube bracelets in ethical gold and L'Heure du Diamant watches worn as jewellery gave the collection a subtle flash of heritage glamour. 'Their craftsmanship and respect for form mirrors our ethos,' Pereira noted. The set may have been pared back—black walls, no distractions—but there was a weight to the simplicity, a clarity of intent that echoed throughout the 30-look show. Styled by Nichhia Wippell, with beauty by Emma Lewisham led by Isabella Schimid, the mood was confident, sensual, and sharply modern. 'I think of myself as a customer before a designer,' continued Pereira. 'The purpose of a Beare Park garment is to be comfortable, functional and give the wearer a newfound sense of power.' JOSEPH & JAMES At this year's AFW, a new chapter in Australian menswear was written as JOSEPH & JAMES, helmed by Juanita Page—a proud Gooreng Gooreng and South Sea Islander woman—made a grand solo debut. With her inaugural show, Gathering, the designer made a powerful entry into the schedule, with a collection rooted in emotion, memory and connection. 'This collection is a celebration of togetherness—of what it means to gather, to connect, to be present,' said Page. From the moment a soundtrack of laughter, conversation and music filled the space, along with a warm, custom fragrance by Scent Australia Home, the show promised sincerity and soul—and delivered in spades. Relaxed tailoring met intricate knitwear; refined suiting in brushed herringbone and lightweight linen flowed alongside joyful bursts of colour—bright green, cabernet red, pastel purple—each hue coming together in a highly satisfying array of combinations that spoke to Page's deep understanding of balance. The 20-look, 58-piece collection was walked by a cast and styling direction powered by Mob in Fashion, the First Nations-led initiative by model Nathan McGuire. 'Mob in Fashion is about creating real, tangible opportunities for the next generation of Indigenous creatives,' said McGuire. From the streetwise elegance of Reebok footwear to the undone ease of ELEVEN Australia's textured hair and Clarins skin, the styling echoed the collection's guiding sentiment: ease, authenticity, and care. 'Every piece is designed with that spirit in mind, drawing on moments around the table with belly full and heart happy,' said Page. '[It's] places where stories are shared and memories are made.' topics: AFW 2025, Australian Fashion Week, AFW, fashion, Fashion news, fashion week, Fashion Shows, BEARE PARK, lee mathews, Joseph & James, australian designers, Resort 26, Trending
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Teens charged as adults in Crockett County drive-by shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two teenswill be charged as adults for their alleged roles in a drive-by shooting in Crockett County back in March, the Crockett County Sheriff's Department announced. The shooting occurred on March 1 within the city limits of Friendship, Tennessee. Crockett County authorities identified the suspects as Edward Antunez and Joseph James, and said they were transferred to adult court pending indictment by the grand jury. Coldwater, MS police search for third suspect in Mother's Day triple shooting Antunez, who was 17 at the time of the crime, faces the following charges: One count of unlawful possession of a weapon One count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony Two counts of aggravated assault One count of retaliation for past actions James, who is currently 17, has been charged with the following crimes: One count of attempted first-degree murder One count of unlawful possession of a weapon One count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony Two counts of aggravated assault Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
SBS Australia
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
'We need to give men the same freedom': How Juanita Page is making menswear more playful
From her sunlit hotel suite in Darling Harbour, Juanita Page is putting the final touches on her debut solo runway show. The collection features 25 lofty streetwear looks and draws inspiration from Page's playful and lively family gatherings. The 33-year-old designer is a proud Gooreng Gooreng and South Sea Islander woman and one of a relatively small pool of women designing menswear in Australia. Her label, Joseph & James, blends streetwear ease with refined tailoring. It's a signature that's earned her a place on this year's Australian Fashion Week (AFW) stage. "It's definitely a massive milestone," Page says. "We have no-one else to hide behind. It's just us." Speaking with SBS News ahead of her AFW debut, Page admits the moment is both daunting and an honour. But what excites her most is the chance to challenge how Australians think about menswear: Who gets to define it and the conversations around masculinity and risk-taking. "We don't call women eccentric or attention-seeking when they go bold or take risks with fashion. We call it 'a look'," she says. We need to give men that same freedom. Page's desire to push the boundaries of traditional menswear was seeded early in her career while studying fashion design technology at RMIT. "When I first started studying fashion, everyone instinctively gravitated toward women's wear," she says. "That made me wonder: who is designing for anybody else? It became this creative blank canvas for me." That instinctive curiosity led her to explore silhouettes, fabrics and stories often overlooked in men's fashion in Australia — and a sense of play that is now central to her label's identity. Each collection is rooted in an overarching narrative, which Page says is shaped in part by her Indigenous heritage and connection to her community. "Storytelling is a big part of culture for me, and every collection starts there," she says. "For this collection, I thought about what values I learned growing up, and what we loved doing as a family. It always came back to food, gathering, sharing, making people feel welcome." Her AFW show is infused with those moments of connection: Kick-ons after a night out and backyard meals with family. Page says the clothes are designed to embody those memories of feeling relaxed, elevated and joyful. "There's something about gathering over food that breaks down walls," she says. "I wanted the clothes to reflect that feeling of ease and confidence, like when you're really yourself with the people you love." Beyond the AFW runway, that sense of ease and playfulness is also something Page hopes to bring to Australian menswear more broadly. "I think men here tend to dress very understated, very functional," she says. But what if dressing could be expressive too? What if we gave men permission to play? For Page, moving away from functionality and towards expression doesn't have to come at the expense of sustainability. While she doesn't loudly promote Joseph & James as a sustainable brand, ethics are embedded in every stitch. From limited production runs that often fall below manufacturer minimums to her strict adherence to natural fibre use, Page says sustainability is foundational to the brand. "We just think this should be the standard," she says. "It costs more; it's harder as a small brand. But it matters." On the eve of AFW, which opens this week at Sydney's Carriageworks, Page says she's feeling reflective. The runway might be her debut solo show, but she says it represents much more: A quiet reshaping of who menswear is for, how it feels and what it can become. "If someone wears something they wouldn't normally try, and they feel good in it, then that's the win. "Confidence builds in those moments. That's what I want our clothes to do."
