Above: A beautiful classic

Above: Turning Japanese? ' I really think so.'  Does anyone remember that early 80s song Turning Japanese, by the Vapors. Have a listen on Youtube; it's a fun song.

Above: Wonderful rich colour

Above:  Reminiscent of Old Hollywood.

Above: Malaysian influence?

Above: The essence of the Miss Dior fragrance?

Above: More Old Hollywood. I know these are only dummies, but does anyone else find the thinness required to wear these clothes, alarming?  See my comment at the end of this chapter.

The Three Above: 'Invitation to the Ball.'

Above: They can do such amazing things with curtains these days.

Above: Extraordinary fabric.

Above: Simply young and pretty.

Above: 'Here come the brides.'

I'm always in two minds when it comes to fashion. On the one hand I applaud the brilliance of the designer, the colours and the way they pull it  all together. On the other, I feel dislike of the over- emphasis on perfection and so called 'fashion ideals'; and the models who have to conform, or other women who think they have to. Let me know what you think.

Next, I take you to multi-cultural Coburg.