Sunday, May 25, 2014

8 style stereotypes of Melbourne's inner suburbs - Herald Sun



MELBOURNE might be known as the fashion capital of Australia, but those who live here will know each pocket has its own trendy tribe.



The inner ‘burbs are a mixed bag of styles, each identifiable by their and the celebrities whose style they mimic.


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YARRAVILLE NORMCORE: Jennifer Garner.


YARRAVILLE NORMCORE: Jennifer Garner. Source: Supplied




NORTHCOTE HIPSTER: Lena Dunham.


NORTHCOTE HIPSTER: Lena Dunham. Source: Supplied



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YARRAVILLE


Style stereotype: Urban chic with a trace of normcore


Fashion details: leather leggings, puffer vests, chambray shirts, sneakers, plain T-shirts,


Where they shop: Uniqlo, Zara, Sportsgirl


Celebrity icons: Off-duty Kate Middleton, Jess Hart, Jennifer Garner



YARRAVILLE STYLE: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (off-duty).


YARRAVILLE STYLE: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (off-duty). Source: Getty Images




YARRAVILLE STYLE: Jessica Hart.


YARRAVILLE STYLE: Jessica Hart. Source: Getty Images



NORTHCOTE


Style stereotype: Hipster with a side of artsy


Fashion details: denim skirts, high-waisted jeans, mustard cardigans, organic (of course) cotton or linen smock dresses, Birkenstocks


Where they shop: Gorman, South Melbourne Market, High Street boutiques


Celebrity icons: Lena Dunham in Girls, Michelle Williams, Zooey Deschanel



NORTHCOTE HIPSTER: Lena Dunham.


NORTHCOTE STYE: Lena Dunham in Girls. Source: Supplied




NORTHCOTE STYLE: Michelle Williams.


NORTHCOTE STYLE: Michelle Williams. Source: Getty Images



BRUNSWICK


Style stereotype: ’90s Redux with a smidgen of festival grunge


Fashion details: military jackets, ankle boots, over-sized op shop cable knits, fedoras, flannelette shirts, studded leather, caps, overalls, slogan T-shirts (preferably ones that reference the Nineties or are saying something ironic), backpacks


Where they shop: Savers, Vinnies, General Pants


Celebrity icons: Cara Delevingne, Agyness Deyn (the old Cara), Natalie Portman



BRUNSWICK STYLE: Cara Delevingne.


BRUNSWICK STYLE: Cara Delevingne. Source: Getty Images




BRUNSWICK STYLE: Agyness Deyn.


BRUNSWICK STYLE: Agyness Deyn. Source: Supplied



ST KILDA


Style stereotype: Beachy Bohemian with a dash rock


Fashion details: ripped jeans, cheesecloth blouses, beaded necklaces and bracelets, Grecian sandals, crochet bikinis, straw fedoras, leather jackets, kaftans


Where they shop: Iskra, Tigerlily


Celebrity icons: Nicole Richie, Rachel Griffiths, Georgia May Jagger



ST KILDA STYLE: Georgia May Jagger.


ST KILDA STYLE: Georgia May Jagger. Source: News Limited




ST KILDA STYLE: Nicole Richie.


ST KILDA STYLE: Nicole Richie. Source: News Limited



SOUTH YARRA


Style stereotype: Preppy with a hint of sportsluxe


Fashion details: Peter Pan-collared shirts, blazers, structured leather jackets, heeled boots, loafers, statement handbags, leather leggings, fitted trench coats


Where they shop: Scanlan Theodore, Josh Goot, Country Road, Saba


Celebrity icons: Miranda Kerr, Alexa Chung



SOUTH YARRA STYLE: Alexa Chung.


SOUTH YARRA STYLE: Alexa Chung. Source: Supplied



BRIGHTON


Style stereotype: Conservative Mumsy with a spoonful of seaside glamour


Fashion details: twin sets, nautical stripes, boat necks and shoes (even when they’re not in fashion), pearls, cropped pants and lots of loafers (you can’t wear heels on the boat).


Where they shop: David Jones at Chadstone, David Lawrence, Veronika Maine


Celebrity icons: Anna Wintour



BRIGHTON STYLE: Anna Wintour.


BRIGHTON STYLE: Anna Wintour. Source: Supplied



TOORAK


Style stereotype: Luxury with a dollop of tacky


Fashion details: expensive handbags, over-sized sunglasses, animal print, pencil skirts and body-con dresses, stiletto shoes, gold jewellery


Where they shop: London, Paris, New York


Celebrity icons: Any of the Real Housewives of Melbourne



TOORAK STYLE: The Real Housewives of Melbourne Andrea Moss, Chyka Keebaugh, Lydia Schiave


TOORAK STYLE: The Real Housewives of Melbourne Andrea Moss, Chyka Keebaugh, Lydia Schiavello, Jackie Gillies, Janet Roach and Gina Liano. Source: News Corp Australia




TOORAK STYLE: The Real Housewives of Melbourne


TOORAK STYLE: The Real Housewives of Melbourne Source: News Corp Australia



ALBERT PARK


Style stereotype: Yummy Mummy with a pinch of posh


Fashion details: yoga pants, tight zipper jackets, designer prams


Where they shop: Rebecca Judd’s blog, Lululemon, Lorna Jane, Green with Envy


Celebrity icons: Rebecca Judd, Livinia Nixon



Mothers Day Classic


ALBERT PARK STYLE: Bec Judd Source: News Corp Australia




ALBERT PARK STYLE: Livinia Nixon.


ALBERT PARK STYLE: Livinia Nixon. Source: News Limited




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