Saturday, November 14, 2009

Summer Fling Collection








We had a fantastic night at Barsoma, (Fortitude Valley) for our fashion show. It was a night of music, art, and of course fashion! Thank you so much to Heidi for organising the event, and to my gorgeous models who showcased my dresses so beautifully. You were all amazing!!!

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Spring into Summer - fashion + music + djs!

Mariposa is proud to be part of Spring into Summer @ Barsoma on Sunday 8th November.


Press release by Tigers and Emperors >>>

Summary: An evening of beautiful spring and summer fashion and captivating music at Barsoma

Where: Barsoma, 4/22 Constance Street, Fortitude Valley, www.barsoma.com

Entry: Free

When: Sunday 8th November 2009, 5 pm – 10 pm

Fashion Designers: Athan-Jon, Mariposa

Bands: Madeleine Paige, Dizzygotheca, Liam Griffin

DJs: Jane Doe, Anna Sonnenberg

Artists: Anthony Jigalin

Details: ‘Spring into Summer’ mixes beautiful pop and electronica bands, chilled party music, with mini fashion catwalk shows. The fashion is chosen for fresh new inspiring fashion ideas from here in Sunny Brisvegas. The musicians and DJs are chosen for beautiful uplifting and fun music.

Spring into Summer features designs from Athan-Jon (Jonathan Pampling) who has styled and dressed the likes of Katie Noonan and Miranda Kerr, was recently involved in fashion for Miss Earth Australia and sells his unique designs at Principessa. It also features emerging fashion designer Gemma Millington with her ‘Mariposa’ label of flattering and feminine dresses, who has had several successful stores at the Young Designers Markets and whose reputation is rapidly spreading by word of mouth.

As an exciting additional element, Athan-Jon will be collaborating with local artist Anthony Jigalin to mix exciting fashion with cutting edge art. You will have to come along to see this!

Providing georgeous tunes for the night are local pop songstress Madeleine Paige and talented singer songwriter Liam Griffin as well as exciting electronica duo Dizzygotheca.

To ensure everyone has the best party possible, local DJs Jane Doe and Anna Sonnenburg will be spinning the turntables with a range of stylish indie tunes followed by some sweet jackin’ house.

Event organizer Heidi Milington says ‘I am really excited about bringing this event together. My sister Gemma launched her Mariposa fashion label this year with events at the Young Designers Markets, and I am so proud of her beautiful dresses that I wanted to put on an event that would suit as a launch party’

“I have been so thrilled by the response from the local musicians, fashion designers, artists and DJs asked to be involved. We have the amazing Jonathan Pampling who’s label ‘Athan-Jon’ has dressed the likes of Katie Noonan, Tori Amos and The Butterfly Effect’. We’ve got some of Brisbane’s best DJs in a range of styles as well as well known locals Liam Griffin, Madeleine Paige and my own duo, Dizzygotheca. Everyone is chipping in and helping to make this a really fun event. Barsoma is such a relaxing and elegant space for a fashion show and a party!”

An event that aims to be an access point to:
* celebrate spring and summer * celebrate local fashion creativity * celebrate local music creativity * a fun night to socialise and meet people * encourage environmental sustainability where possible

As a Tigers and Emperors Production, environmental sustainability is lightly but intrinsically incorporated through carbon offsetting. This event will be carbon offset and people coming are encouraged to go via public transport or car pool.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Spring fashions for Young Designers Market

Warmer weather is coming soon to Brisbane. Mariposa feminine fashions will help you make the transition to spring feeling comfortable, confident and pretty.

Mariposa's spring collection includes dresses, blouses and skirts that will flatter a variety of figures. Soft, comfortable fabric in patterned prints and solid colours have been chosen to lift your spirits and bring on the serendipity.

Mariposa designs help you stretch your wardrobe dollar and allow you to travel light....you can accessorise your Mariposa garments to take them from casual to dressy. All designs are available in sizes 6-16.

On September 6, 10am-4pm, Mariposa will be trading at the Young Designers Market on Brisbane's South Bank.

A selection of Mariposa fashions are now available for purchase at http://MariposaFashions.etsy.com

Here's a preview of Mariposa's dresses, blouses and skirts.


Desire halter-neck blouse - in vibrant quality cotton prints




Desire halter dress - sleeveless halter-neck cotton dress for summer



Serendipity skirts - mini skirts and knee-length skirts in vibrant, quality cotton prints that team well with plain singlets and fitted tops





Wistful blouse - loose fit blouse in cool cotton prints


Wistful blouse - loose fit blouse in soft draping fabric




Zest blouse - in flowing fabric that combines sheer and embossed textures




Flirtatious strapless dress - soft, cotton voile dress with strapless bodice and ruffled skirt

Flirtatious

Bliss peasant blouse - with scooped neckline and three-quarter length sleeves





Sultry tunic dress - the little black dress with short sleeves and pockets can be worn with or without a belt