Later in October, we headed south to Italy and enjoyed three weeks eating and shopping our way through Rome, Florence and the Amalfi. I particularly loved the posers’ parade, strolling up and down the corsos.
On the streets we spotted blokes in cropped pants, brights, elbow patches, “Hogans” and L.A. trainers, chunky ‘brogued’ boots and [...]
I recently had the pleasure of spending a month travelling through Paris, Rome, Florence and Amalfi, soaking up street fashion trends and in-store retail gems. But I certainly didn’t expect an Indian Summer heat wave when I first stopped off in Paris in early October. My week long sojourn was filled with 27- 30 degree [...]
In May each year, Australia’s fashion industry descends on Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal for the showing of upcoming Spring/Summer collections. More than 50+ shows draw thousands in attendance from the retail, wholesale, media, design and styling industries as well as celebs, paparazzi, and an army of passionate volunteers.
It’s an experience that can easily [...]
Mediterranean myths and legends come alive in BVLGARI’s Autumn/Winter accessories collection, adorned with Iions, serpents and antique coin embellishments.
This iconic collection is designed for a refined, cultured woman; yet exudes a youthful energy with a revisitation of bold 70’s fashion colours (peacock, topaz, bronze, amber, pale pink) and stunning snake skin finishes, all very [...]
DIANE von FURSTENBERG, one of the premier names in American fashion, has finally arrived down under! The first DVF flagship boutique in Australia is located in the recently opened premier shopping destination, Westfield Sydney (Pitt & Market Sts, Sydney).
Designed as a ‘glittering jewel box’, furnished with diamond shaped banquettes and constellations of mirrors [...]
Youthful, bright and colourful… the sexy global jean brand is back yet again pushing the limits of advertising with its Spring/Summer 2010 “Sex Sells…Unfortunately We Sell Jeans” campaign, taking inspiration from flirtatious “fire” and “water” elements used in both its washes and treatments.
In this age of super slick mass manufacturing, no other brand [...]
Every business owner or executive professional should consider corporate photography in their personal marketing strategy!
From personalising your business cards, to website, brochures, email signature and trade media PR – corporate shots help to bring your “at work” persona to life!
During Schick’s “Man of 1,000 Faces” campaign (July – Sept 2010), Jeff features as a spokesperson for the launch of the new Quattro Freestyle Titanium 3-in-1 razor.
In conjunction with the launch, Schick® surveyed Aussie men and women aged 18-35 years to uncover the perceived benefits of keeping groomed facial hair. The report found [...]
Co-founder of Aussie label and international success, Herringbone, Matt Jensen has brought new thinking to young men’s “suiting” with the launch of his M.J. Bale label, recently opened in Woollahra, Sydney (106 Queen Street).
From the ready to wear ‘Classics’ (suits, ties, shirts), to the high performing formal ‘Collection’ and high-end ‘Custom’ made-to-measure suiting, [...]

Mecho: Q&A with Jeff Lack
Jeff Lack is a personal stylist, media commentator and keynote speaker with over 20 years of experience in the Australian Fashion Industry. Kick-starting his career at just 17, firstly in retailing and setting up boutiques, designing surf wear as well as modelling; Jeff established his own personal styling consultancy in 2005.
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