2threads profile: Laura

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About Laura



She's a journalist and fashion chameleon.

And contributes as a writer to YEN Magazine and 2Threads.com

Laura 's details ?

  • URL: http://2threads.com/ Laura
  • Gender: Female
  • Locality: Sydney
  • Member since: October 2007
  • Last login: 9 October 2008
  • My Style:
    chic
  • Favourite Labels:
    Alice McCall, Shakuhachi, Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, Marnie Skillings, Josh Goot, Life with Bird,Christian Louboutin, Ksubi, Stephanie Conley, CHLOE, Missoni, Romance was Born, Silence is Golden, Karen Walker, Family, Nudie...
  • Music:
    Almost everything from rock to electro
  • Favourite Stores:
    The Corner Shop, Cactus Jam and most small boutiques and vintage stores.
  • Models:
    Miss Moss and Gem Ward
  • Travel Spots:
    NYC, Paris [or just France generally], London and the Greek Islands.
  • Books and Magazines:
    Yen, Vogue, Dazed and Confused, Russh, Frankie, Harpers Bazaar....
  • Websites:
    www.yenmag.net/contributors/laura-desouza/

All Laura's Blogs


Trend: Fringing
Fringe Benefits You may not bare a resemblance to Powhatan princess Pocahontas, wear braids in your hair, reside in a tipi, hunt for wood to make fire on weekends or cherish a feathered headdress, but it’s time to embrace a little Native American culture this summer. Fringing is here, there and everywhere! If the European Spring/Summer ‘09 collections are anything to go by a flapping fringe is
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Trend: Heel-less boots
Head over heel-less? The late Yves Saint Laurent once stated that “fashions fade, (but) style is eternal” and while I am reluctant to give men credit for much these days, never has a man been so exact in his declaration. For those not blessed with the style gene at the time of inception, which is most likely to be the majority of the population, following a fashion trend can go from fabulous to
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Get Nailed 90s Style

When the fashion world begins to revive a decade that you once dedicated to your wholesome teenage years you know you’re getting old. While the last few seasons have seen trends across the globe sing sonnets to the 90s; stonewash overalls, baggy “boyfriend” jeans, blazers, frantic lashings of fluro, vests, geometric prints, ra-ra skirts and high waists, the ode is not over! Nothing screams nineties more than Fox&
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Illionaire
Over the past few years the Australian fashion industry has been privy to a handful of young designers hailing from the west coast, with the charming duo behind cult street wear label Illionaire being no exception. Industrial designer Ben Woodcock and vintage-lover Kat Grace are the creative brains behind the youthful unisex brand that’s beginning to make western waves on the eastern front. Woodcock established the label two
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Scanlan & Theodore
Iconic Australian label Scanlan & Theodore has been in business for just over twenty years. Founded in the late 1980s by Fiona Scanlan and Gary Theodore, the Melbourne based label is best known by its fans for its use of delicate fabrics, fabulous prints and clean lines. It’s no secret that fashion is a fickle business and more often than not brands make a choice to pursue commerce at the expense of creativity. But not t
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Pop into Poepke
If there’s one place in Sydney to find the trendiest boutiques around it’s in Paddington. Tucked away in a charming side street off bustling Oxford is where you’ll find the little establishment Poepke. Co-owned by Nicola Lie and Annie Buchanan, this designer boutique is in a league of it’s own by all means. With a focus on Belgium designers who constantly push the boundaries and set the scene for more promi
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Boyfriend Jeans
Last season I had a rant about boys purchasing and wearing womens’ threads as a result of the skinny jeans and cardigan epidemic -even ladies’ leggings made the cut, but this season the tables have turned! It seems this summer is all about women walking ‘round in their boyfriend’s pants and I’m not talking about a pair of your significant other’s most comfy trackies. I am talking his jeans; those slouch
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It's all about the BODY
For the fashion world there is nothing new about BODY, the Australian made and owned label has been around for a while celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Globally renowned for its beautiful quality, wear-ability, and timelessness, BODY celebrates real women and real life. Following fashion week, the beauty behind the brand Dainy Sawatzky took a little time out to talk about her label and its life thus far. What wa
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Bree's on the beat with Bim Kenesis
Who knew that Australia’s west coast had a flourishing generation of creative fashionistas? Certainly not anyone on the east coast, that’s for sure! With that said, meet one of Perth’s rising stars Bree Kiddey, the young designer behind an imaginative and quirky label that’s making waves across the nation, Bim Kenesis. What inspired you to study design? I always knew that this is w
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Electric Jack!
Each week 2threads interviews a prominent or up-and-coming designer, music or other creative talent in relation to what they do. This week we feature Electric's head graphic designer Jack Bailey, who answers a few questions for us about the brand, his life, and how he comes up with his great designs.
 
How did the idea for Electric come about?
Bruce Beach, Kip Arnette, and Mike Carter
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Lang Leav & Akina
Of late I have been most fortunate in having the delightful opportunity to meet and mingle with some of Australia’s most incredible creative talents. Not long ago, a close friend introduced me to the lovely Lang Leav; a Sydney based artist who uses illustration to bring her label ‘Akina’ to life. Alongside other achievements, Lang has been featured in art magazine Curvy 4 and in 2007 she held her first solo exhibition en
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Simon says Falling in Autumn
Recent times have seen a refreshing new breed of young musicians unleashing themselves into the Australian music scene; in particular I speak of Sydney band “Falling in Autumn”. The band’s guitarist Simon Williams took a little time out from a busy schedule to have a chat about himself and what makes the music magic.   What inspired the name of the band?   The word 'f
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French Seams so Romantic
With an innate love for all things decadent and delicate, 24 year old Virginia Gould long dreamt of running her own business and establishing her own fashion line. In 2007, subsequent to her studies at Sydney’s Whitehouse Institute of Design, this bright young lady launched her own label French Seams into the Australian indu
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Kanchi

Meet Sydney based designer Kanchi Williams, the face behind Australian label 'Kanchi'. Specializing in creating luxurious fashion and accessories, her brand boasts effortless glamour, confidence and comfort for women worldwide. How did you begin your career in design? It was by pure accident or maybe it was my destiny! My career started in corporate marketing and now I run a fashion label with fans aroun
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Del Forte's Re-JEAN-eration
 Eco-friendliness is taking the fashion world by storm! Meet American designer Tierra Del Forte as she introduces us to her environmentally friendly organic denim line 'Del Forte Denim'. How did you begin your career in design? I am a native Californian and have my degree in Fashion Design from The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Francisco. After graduating from college I
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TVROCKs our socks
Meet Grant Smillie and Ivan Gough. Together they are dance music's favourite Australian DJ duo TVROCK.

You guys met...
At the bar in the Prince Of Wales in Melbourne about 4 years ago.

TVROCK was born when...
We started off doing one remix together as I was looking to do some production and Ivan had a track that he wanted a hand with and that was a success, so
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Justin for Jensen
Meet the man behind labels Jensen and Jensen X, Justin Marmot. We quizzed him on his designs and how he has managed to create one of Australia's most successful menswear labels. How did you get involved in fashion?
I have grown up around fashion. From as early as I can remember my sister was dressing me in smart boyswear and I guess it just evolved from th
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KissinCussin
 All of us have the ability to change the lives of others who have experienced hardship and heartache. It is taking that ability and making it a reality that differentiates us. In an act of compassion, selflessness and without hesitation cousins Hayley Maynard and Jess Brown up and left the Australian shores to assist with the tsunami relief efforts in Talalla Bay, Sri Lanka in 2004. A year and a half later, their journey to the
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Hope Street Markets
This week 2threads interviewed the creators of Hope Street Markets, a designer market showcasing up and coming talent and doing amazing things for the fashion and design industries. Catch Hope Street's summer market from the 1st - 3rd February. Click here to find out more and read on to discover who is behind the markets and what they're all about... How did the con
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In a State of Georgia
 Dance like no one's watching insists Georgia Hall; creative mind behind the Australian label 'State of Georgia'. The busy designer recently took a little time out, and let us in on her life and the things she loves. &n
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She's Smitten.
Stephanie Overs is a young woman taking the Australian fashion and art world by storm with her love for love, music and fashion.

What is "Smitten by Stephanie"?
Smitten by Stephanie is my outlet for ideas through a naive style of themed illustration.Smitten shows life moments in ice cream cones, small expressions of language in the idea that a crush is something painful. Bells and bows, c
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Runaway Lovers
Meet Merinda Jackson and Emma Simpson, the girls of australian label Runaway Lovers. How did you come up with the name for the label? Basically its just a romantic notion of our ideal weekend. Escaping the city for the open road with your hot man or a group of girlfriends for a carefree weekend of partying & laughing at the beach, or an open fire in a cosy cottage. Just escaping the weekly routine!
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Matt Weston
It was from his time in Mexico that this designer embarked on his journey into the world of jewels and established his label “Matt Weston Jewellery”.

Ten years ago in the Mexican highlands of San Critsobal de las Casas, Weston spent his nights congregating in the Zocalo accompanying the artesanias who were selling jewellery. He states, “I’d been there for a while and I’d spent all my money on tequila a
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V-raw Reaches Out
For those of you who don't know, V-raw is an initiative from the crew at V energy drinks that assists young aspiring Australians in landing their dream job within the design, fashion and music industries nation-wide.

Having opened the creative door for almost 50 individuals this year V-Raw is making a real difference in the lives of all young Australians. This time around they united with the youth service Reach Out; a we
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Being Belinda
Speak of Belinda Fairbanks and printed silk dresses spring to mind. It was six years ago that Fairbanks established her label and her name. However, this season she showcases her new label "Children of the Sun" and shares her love for an Australian summer.

When did you realize that design and fashion is the industry for you?

I actually just fell into it with Belinda Fairbanks [initial lab
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Ebony Eve
With an inspiration for all things fashion and a sense of satisfaction in seeing her ideas materialize, Ebony Eagles transformed her fashion vision into reality. Around two and half years ago and with a big dream this Melbourne/Bali based designer launched her label Ebony Eve from a little factory in Bali.

Maturing alongside her label, Eagles journey has progressed with "not so many challenges, [but] a couple of littl
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The Pear packs an Absolut Punch
What do you get when the kids at Absolut team up one of the worlds most popular distilled beverages with pears? You get Absolut Pears Vodka, the newest addition to the Absolut family. And what better way to introduce ones new creation to the world than with a lavish launch!

Sydneys stylish social birds flocked to a green neon lit warehouse style space in Walsh Bay on Thursday 1st November. To begin the evening guests enjoy
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Lux be a Lady Tonight
"Just how old are you young lady?" I asked. "I am almost 3!" she exclaimed.

Last night, Wednesday 31st October, Lady Lux hosted a Halloween party in celebration of its 'almost 3rd birthday' in Sydney's Potts Point. Upon arrival the sultry and sinister guest list were greeted with red flutes of champagne, cocktails and balloon animals courtesy of the club clown.

The crowd embraced an e
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BOWIE
He has credentials in Pure Art & Design, Theatre & Drama, and Stage Costume & Design; has teamed up with music legends Paul McCartney and Madonna; has worked as a TV producer, image designer and creative enhancer and with all that experience under his belt, he launched his very own fashion label.

Meet Bowie Wong, the young man behind fashion label BOWIE.

What intrigues Bowie about the fashio
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My friend, don't be fooled.
Gone are the days of the text message; yes, sad but true. Today the most common form of communication is via cyberspace connectivity. You name it and we are both probably on it; MySpace, Facebook, Bebo, MSN Messenger, or one of the other variations that claim to keep people in touch.

Upon initial acquirement of my Facebook account [sign up due to the persuasive nature of a childhood friend], I was bewildered by the notion
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Ksubi: Sign of the Times
Submerged in a sea of skinny legs, and this seasons plague of “plaid”, there is only one place I could have been… KSUBI- Sign of the Times. On Saturday night, 11th August 2007, amidst the softly lit surroundings of Sun Studios in Sydney, Ksubi launched its Peaced Off exhibition.

The acquiescent fashion crowd indulged in a many complimentary ‘glass-of-something’, and mingled, while momentously station
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Vanguard @ Favela
Following a delightful dining experience at Zachary’s in the Cross, I ventured out for this week’s filling of the fashion world’s frivolity and a glass of bubbly. On Friday PM, Favela played host to Vanguard’s fashion show, and the 2threads party crew.

At around 10:30pm the lights diffused, and the electro funk pumped through the speakers as the label showcased its wears in the company of a wholesome city
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All Laura's Photos


  • Mask of Baroq- Melbourne

  • V-Raw Showcase

  • ABSOLUT Pear Vodka

  • Lady Lux 3rd Birthday

  • Lady Lux 3rd Birthday [2]

  • Vanguard August 07

  • Ksubi- Sign of the Times

All Laura's Wishlists


  • Erickson Beamon "Arcade" ring

  • Matthew Williamson "Atomic" beaded dress

  • Alexander McQueen striped leather pumps

  • Marc Jacobs small "Celicia" tote

  • Alice McCall "Interstellar Dust" small ruched bag

  • Stolen Girlfriends Club "Love you to death" tee

  • Hussy "Odyssey" shift dress

  • Nudie "Slim jim" in dry indigo

  • KSUBI ++ "zapatista" hoodie

  • Sass & Bide "The Good Life" mini

  • Miu Miu "Vitello" handbag

  • Sass $ Bide tunic

  • Christian Louboutin "Lady Gres 379" Pumps

  • Alice McCall Sep/Oct '07

  • Family "Mont" Jacket

  • Hermès Big Pompon Carmencita MM

shout outs ?


  • sugarclub28 wrote on 9 October 2008


    I like your profile. You seem like a cool fashionista. Want to be cool?
    Hit me up sometimes

    Lei

  • Geneva wrote on 15 September 2008


    Cool photos. Your page is hot.

  • sweetlauza wrote on 7 March 2008


    Nice name hun! Hey can you tell me where the V-raw showcase was... can't believe I missed it. Thanks

  • Sassy_girl wrote on 3 December 2007


    Your background is so retro...the girl sitting on the toilet is uber randomness lol

  • Wildeturkey wrote on 23 November 2007


    Heya Laura! Pleasure to finally meet you! Hope you kids got home safe!

    Hola!

  • limuelinc wrote on 3 November 2007


    you were there last night too??? that disco thing was fun ha!! I took two jackets and wigs home..haha

  • Elle wrote on 30 October 2007


    hot Louboutin's!!