2013 has been a very busy year - here are my Top 10 Moments from this year...
1. New baby – Paloma
On a personal note, 2013 was a very important and special year for me as I welcomed my second daughter into the world – Paloma was born in April and we all could not be happier!
2. Saint Laurent arrives at Parlour X
Whilst it seems like Parlour X has carried Saint Laurent for many seasons – the collection only arrived this year! Another huge hit with our clientele, I am looking forward to seeing where Hedi Slimane takes the collection in the future.
3. Editorial
2013 was also another big year for press. These were my favourite stories… January Harpers Bazaar & the June issue of Marie Claire!
4. Social media
Our social media presence has grown exponentially in 2013 with our Instagram page reaching 17k followers and our Facebook becoming a daily fashion news must-read.
5. Kenzo arrives at Parlour X
A new and very welcome addition to the Parlour X portfolio has been uber contemporary collection, Kenzo which arrived mid-year. Top hits of the season were the iconic Kenzo Tiger sweatshirts & tee's, the EYE print, the cloud print and this season everyone is excited by the Palm Print. Cant wait to receive 2014's FISH print.
6. Paris trips
My trips to Paris every 11 weeks allows me to experience much needed & desired european fashion & culture injections.
7. Favourite social events:
2013 was also the year of great social events. Following are a few of my favourites:-
One of my best events of the year was the Jaegar Le Coulture launch held at Guillaume at Bennelong.
Spotify officially launched in Australia this year at the new Watson's Bay Hotel venue and I was invited to be a Spotify Icon.
The Team Teddy Christmas lunch was another important event that I felt honoured to attend.
The Paspaley Polo in the City held in Centennial Park was a fun day out! We also took fabulous street style shots.
8. Rebel's first trip to Paris
Rebel accompanied me on her first trip buying trip in September & was excited to attend many shows including Isabel Marant, Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garcons & Kenzo.
9. Blog
This year I have enjoyed working on further developing my blog on ParlourX.com. With every post I hope to offer my readers an insight into what life is like for a fashion buyer through my Paris diaries or inspirational experiences like the Yoko Ono War is Over exhibit.
10. Parlour X street style
Street style has become a huge part of every fashion week season and this year I progressed taking my own street style shots for the blog. Below are some of my favourite shots from this year….
Leandra Medine aka The ManRepeller, Anne Catherine Frey, Anna Dello Russo, Miroslava Duma
Looking forward to another great year ahead in 2014 - next stop, Paris!