JetSet Homes and Sydney Architectural firm Pappas Alexiou work with The Darnell Collection

The term Mid Century Modern has become a moniker for chic, urbane and streamlined design in architecture, furniture and fashion.

When Sydney architectural firm, Pappas Alexiou approached The Darnell Collection about collaborating with a fashion shoot to bring to life their new modular homes, Jetset Homes, in a visionary marketing campaign, I jumped at the opportunity.

Out of my climate controlled room at Grace Fine Art, I pulled a classic Christian Dior wool knit jumpsuit (perfect for Emma Peel), a glazed cotton 'New Look' day dress by L'Aiglon (very Mad Men) and a chic pair of modern patent leather Gianvitto Rossi wedge sandals. 

The process was fascinating. Our model posed in front of a green screen. Her image, in various poses and outfits, was then digitally superimposed into Jetset Homes' stunning California style backdrops. 

The end result is classy, sophisticated mid century modern imagery - reliving a 'Jetsons' moment and creating an aspirational 21st century lifestyle. 

Thank you for the fab experience!

Useful links:

http://www.jetsethomes.com.au

http://pappasalexiou.com

https://www.facebook.com/pappasalexiou/

Hair: Chris Wolf Hair (http://www.chriswolf.com.au)

Photography: Brigitte Grant Photography (https://brigittegrantphotography.com.au)

Model: Olivia de Govrik

Grace Fine Art (https://www.grace.com.au/national-fine-art-services/)

Rocking an Emma Peel-style Dior 60s jumpsuit

Mad Men style late 50s dress by L'Aiglon

Reposing in a pair of silk chiffon palazzo pants

Very Moorish!

Darley's Restaurant at Lilianfels is the backdrop for a Darnell Collection photo shoot of Couture

In the most decadent and majestic interior of the newly renovated Darley's restaurant at the classically elegant Lilianfel's Hotel in Katoomba, a selection of couture gowns from the collection were brought to life.

The misty day created the perfect ambiance in which to showcase couture at it's finest - from Balenciaga and to Dior, from Chanel to Vivienne Westwood, from Valentina to Ninette of Melbourne.  A quick photo session around the pool highlighted the vibrant, psychedelic-patterned kaftan followed by a chilly plunge in the hotel pool wearing the latest look by Ripcurl. Fashion comes full circle!

Thank you to the unbelievably talented Brigitte and Tony at Brigitte Grant Photography; to Chris at Chris Wolf Hair; to Olivia, our beautiful and obliging model, and to Lilianfel's Hotel, Katoomba.

Dior Haute Couture, Printemps/l'Ete, 1960

The perfect LBD,  oh so Audrey!

Chanel tulle skirt

Stunning sequin Vivienne Westwood gown

Valentina wool and sequin mini dress with extraordinary beaded sleeves

Glittery Brian Atwood boots make the outfit!

Balenciaga silk LBD, late 1940s

Ninette of Melbourne kaftan and Mary Quant sunglasses

Neoprene swimsuit by Ripcurl

MX and The Telegraph on Saturday behind the fences photo shoot for Dress for Success Sydney

The Cause: Dress for Success Sydney.
Funds raised will help increase the employability of women in need across NSW
https://sydney.dressforsuccess.org

Olivia de Govrik, Sam Ayat and Eleni Vergotis take Shanghai and Bond (James, that is!) to new glamorous heights. Wearing stunning 60s garments from the collection. Photographed at ThaiRiffic Restaurant, Westfield Centre Point Tower.
(photo: Chris Pavlich for MX newspaper, Sydney)

More glamorous in the Sky Lobby, Westfield Centre Point Centre

Cutting a dashing swathe at ThaiRiffic, Westfield Centre Point, CBD

Another great feature and story in The Telegraph on Saturday. Thank you Elle Halliwell.

Matthew Rogan at Matthew Rogan Hair, Sydney does his magic to recreate 60s Glamour all for the cause of Dress for Success Sydney gala fundraising evening, 17th June. Thank you to everyone involved and for the support of Sydney media.

Dior 1960 Cocktail Dress in The Darnell Collection

Christian Dior: A silk faille cocktail dress from the 1960 Spring/Summer collection

An original photograph by Mark Shaw of a silk faille cocktail dress from the 1960 Dior Spring/Summer collection 

A Dior dress from the same 1960 collection in the Darnell Collection
(Model: Olivia de Govrik; Hair: Chris Wolf Hair; Location: Darley's, Lilianfels Hotel, Katoomba;
Photograph: Brigitte Grant Photography)