Last week, David Jones held its first fashion show subsequent to that juicy breakup with Miranda Kerr. Taking over the reins as runway queen was Perth-born stunner Jessica Gomes, who’s held the David Jones’ ambassador post since March, opening the show with a Willow bustier and birthday siblings Camilla and Marc Freeman. But though the event’s star power was considerably less than the previous year in light of the department store losing that household name, the bevy of upcoming Australian models (plus Kiwi Holly Rose Emery) on the runway provided plenty to get excited about: Montana Cox, Gabby Westbrook-Patrick and Maddison Brown to name a few.
Of course, the clothes were great too. As a summer showcase during winter warms the coldest of fashion hearts and makes us even more itchy for beach weather. Romance Was Born’s kaleidoscopic prints, Ginger & Smart’s summer suiting and Zimmermann’s 70s floral swimsuits were particularly enlivening. Ditto for the Camilla’s kaftan finale – never mind that Gomes almost tripped over one of the hems.
See below for runway and backstage highlights captured through fashion’s favorite medium – Instagram.
16 Sizzling Instagrams From the David Jones Summer 2013 Fashion Show
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David Jones
"@louisevandevorst last night on the runway wearing a gorgeous @kit_willow dress - So perfect for Spring! #djsfashion #willow #love #fashion #style #photooftheday #runway"
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David Jones
"VIP guests are starting to arrive for tonight’s Spring Summer Fashion Launch! Make sure you're tuned into the live stream at fashionlaunch.davidjones.com.au #djsfashion #love #VIP #fashion #style #beautiful @garypeppergirl& @mslbingle"
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David Jones
"The FINALE featuring @camillawithlove We hope you enjoyed the 2013 Spring Summer Fashion Launch! Stay tuned for more photos and coverage on blog.davidjones.com.au #djsfashion #Camilla #djsfashion #love #style #fashion #davidjones"
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Emily Bester
"David Jones S/S 2013 @elleryland"
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Gabby Westbrook-Patrick
(@gabbywp) "Backstage neighbors"
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Holly Rose Emery
"Oh beehive @gabbywp"
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Holly Rose Emery
"Huuur errvrywhuur"
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Jasmine Garnsworthy
"Catching up with @montanacox1 before the show. Midriff, anyone? #djsfashion"
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Jasmine Garnsworthy
"White wash to open the show #djsfashion@davidjonesfashion"
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Jessica Gomes
"Thank you @themissap @davidjonesstore #djsfashion love my silk pink robe! #backstage"
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Jordan and Zak Stenmark
"Backstage at the Spring/Summer @davidjonesstore show!! #djfashion"
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Louise van de Vorst
"Fittings at David Jones today"
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Maddison Brown
"@montanacox1 stroke me"
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Maddison Brown
"Stephen's angels @secretagent212"
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Montana Cox
"Getting ready for @davidjonesstore SS13 launch! @amandaw11 @carliepark @margobushueva"
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Samantha Harris
"@davidjonesstore spring summer fashion launch 2013"
