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Courier Mail Brief: REDCAR
Monday 5/2/2007 Page 1 of 2
Page: 29
Section: Today
Region: Brisbane Circulation: 224,690
Type: Capital City Daily
Size: 676.31 sq.cms.
Published: MTWTFS-
Fashion at a stretch
Corlass-Brown.
Exercise trends have "We started off
with satin bridal
a major influence on shoes and we had a
lot of people come
fashion, writes in and get them
for flower girls to
Anna Edwards wear at wed-
dings, then fa
NLESS you're talking Bloch started He
about your fabulous new making them when they are off duty. Jennifer
gym outfit, chances are in black and Aniston, Jessica Alba and Rachel
you haven't realised how white and then Bilson have all been photographed in
sport and fashion go they brought similar outfits.
hand-in-hand. out fashion bal- "Wearing three-quarter tights is a
But how many times have you let pumps firstly big thing at the moment, and the
slipped on a pair of ballet flats, layered just in black, other big thing would be wearing
a top over a fitted singlet or teamed a cream and pew- tracksuit bottoms and little aerobic
racer-back singlet with a pair of short ter but now they tops like some of the musicians,"
shorts? come in red, white Burns says.
All these items and many more have and silver as well," Pink and Gwen Stefani are pioneers
their origins, not in the world of high she says. of this look.
fashion, but in the sporting arena. Other items "Once a musician starts wearing
One Brisbane designer bringing which have a practi- something then it becomes highly
fashion to the sports world with her cal use in the ballet fashionable," Burns says.
range of fashionable sports wear world also have She says other popular fashion looks
Lorna Jane Clarkson of the Lorna Jane have come from the world of sport.
label, says there is no doubt that it is The nautical look, which has been
not fashion that influences sport but become mainstream fashion items.
Layering their warm-up wear, so popular this season with striped
the other way around. T-shirts, crisp white shorts and
She says it is often the sports of the dancers use the close-fitting fabrics to
keep their muscles warm while they anchor motifs and accessories, comes
moment which contribute to their from the sailing fraternity, while cute,
uniforms being adapted and turned are training.
As they heat up, they peel the layers retro sun visors, little shorts and
into fashion pieces. sweatband style armbands are from
"If a sport is popular then you will off.
In the fashion world though, the tennis world.
definitely see its influences in designer "All of these things, which originally
ranges and then ultimately on the while layers in the cool had a practical use, have come from
street," Clarkson says. weather keep you warm,
that is not their primary sport at some stage and then they have
"For example the popularity of yoga been adapted to suit a fashionable
has introduced a more relaxed way purpose. It's all about environment," Burns says.
of dressing loose-fit pants and the look.
"We sell a lot of For anyone wanting to capture a
the resurgence of cotton and hemp relaxed, sporty vibe, Clarkson has
products." dancer's warm-up
wear, even though it some advice.
Ballet has been one of the biggest is used to warm up it "Put away your heels and slip on a
fashion influences lately, with leggings is still funky to wear cool pair of sneakers or ballet slippers,"
worn under shorts, singlets with gath- she says.
at other times,"
ered fronts and shoestring straps, Corlass-Brown Buy T-shirts or jumpers with hoods
flowing skirts, leg warmers and head says.
for an instant sporty feel, carry a bold
bands all enjoying some time outside Crossover sports-style bag and pop on a sports
the dancing studio. wrap tops and cap or a visor when you're in the sun.
And the ballet flat or slipper (shoe), thin, wool, knit Fitted T-shirts with prints or
is probably one of the most popular tops called graphics on the front also help to
fashion items of the past few seasons. Colana tops are capture the sporty look.
Specialist dance wear shop Bloch also popular And when it finally cools down, look
(in Fortitude Valley's Emporium with the towards the golfing green for some
complex) had to bring out a range of mainstream interesting fashion inspiration.
"fashion ballet pumps" because of fashion cus- Preppy argyle-style knitwear, cheq-
the popularity of the original tomer.
uered pants and collared polo shirts for
dancer's shoes, says sales Georgie and men and women should always have a
assistant Gemma Hector fashion place in your wardrobe.
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Courier Mail Brief: REDCAR
Monday 5/2/2007 Page 2 of 2
Page: 29
Section: Today
Region: Brisbane Circulation: 224,690
Type: Capital City Daily
Size: 676.31 sq.cms.
Published: MTWTFS-
Design label's fitness club off and running
GET your trainers out, make sure exercising with the design label's
you have a supportive bra and personal trainers. Catering to all
drink plenty of water because it's levels of fitness, the hour-long
time to get running. session is open to anyone who
The Loma Jane Run Club, which wants to get fit.
started last month at the Pacific The free program combines
Fair, Gold Coast, store, is already running and gentle exercise.
expanding into its Brisbane Starts: Wednesday at 5.30pm
outlets. Every Wednesday night at the Fortitude Valley, Chermside
customers can meet at their and Pacific Fair Lorna Jane
closest Loma Jane shop and get stores. Ask in-store for details.
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FIT for life ... Gemma Corlass-Brown shows off dance-inspired fashion from Bloch in Emporium, Fortitude Valley, and, below, Lorna Jane Sport fashion. Main picture: Megan Cullen
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