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The move was made in response to IMG Fashion’s consultations with local designers, bringing the event closer in timing to the international calendar. It’s a commendable change although it will be interesting to see how many big-name designers will return to the official schedule. Many established labels already have strong relationships with international buyers and enjoy the extra credibility and cache of holding shows in New York, London or Paris. There’s also a question mark over the relevance of the show system in today’s culture of immediate retail gratification. Showing clothing that is not available at an event that has become more about publicity than sales can be counter-productive. Graeme Lewsey, chief executive of LMFF, is concerned the new timing of MBFWA will divide media and designer attention but this may be an opportunity for the strengths of his consumer-driven event to shine.

KATE Sylvester has moved on from her autumn-winter collection inspired by the kinky film Secretary, which caused a stir with feminists in her native New Zealand and sold its seductive stockings off. Jane Eyre rushing off to the south of France and dressing like Coco Chanel is the inspiration for the All My Heart range, which should confuse feminists but is still expected to sell incredibly well. “There are those wonderful touches that Chanel borrowed from her lover Boy Capel’s wardrobe, with pyjama suits and sporty jumpers,” Sylvester says. Another starting point of inspiration for the intellectually active designer was men’s brogues, with punctured and detailed leather featuring on collars and skirt trims. Brogue-style heels also star in the collection in mint and black, but don’t look closely at the shoes in photographs because they’re generally too big for the models’ feet. “I get the samples made so that they fit my feet,” the statuesque Sylvester says. “What’s the point of being a designer if you can’t enjoy the shoes.” Sylvester, who is stocked at Myer, skipped Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia this year, but unlike last-minute evacuees Dion Lee and Josh Goot knew well in advance that a runway show was not on the cards. “I just launched three new stores in New Zealand so I’ve been pretty busy,” Sylvester says.

THE search for a general manager of Burberry in Australia is over with John Mutton, the co-founder of Australian shirt label Herringbone, stepping into the office above the flagship George Street, Sydney store. The understated Mutton takes over from Peter Markus, managing Burberry’s stores in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Mutton, one of the industry’s genuine nice guys, starts just in time to oversee the introduction of the digitally aware company’s online suit service. Broad-shouldered blokes who have been frustrated regarding the narrow fit of Burberry Prorsum’s suits can now take comfort in the more tolerant cut of the Burberry London line, with an online range featuring slim-line, modern and traditional-cut suits starting at $1725, which can be customised in a range of fabrics.

IT has nine fashion and beauty stores scattered across the eastern states; now Chanel is finally going west, opening on Perth’s exclusive King Street in November. “We’ve been looking for the right boutique space in Perth for many years,” says David Blakeley, managing director of Chanel Australia. “It is so important at Chanel not to compromise, so waiting for the right location was paramount. With this location now confirmed we can move forward with the construction and its opening.” Perth is already home to stores for Burberry, Tiffany & Co, Louis Vuitton, Bally, Gucci and Emporio Armani. Luxury brands are notoriously tight-lipped about sales figures but behind closed doors some representatives have confessed to struggling to find their feet in what is perceived as the land of milk, honey and iron ore. Chanel remains undeterred. “Our valued clients from WA will now be able to shop locally and we’re looking forward to introducing new clients to the house of Chanel.” Peter Marino Architects will design the boutique, which will stock ready-to-wear clothing, handbags, shoes, eyewear and accessories.

Connie Sokol is an expert witness on the trials and triumphs of being a mother. Her new book about the subject, “Motherhood Matters: Joyful Reminders of the Divinity, Reality, and Rewards of Motherhood,” begins with these words: “The day after my husband and I took our oldest son to college (and our youngest had just entered first grade), I found out I was pregnant. With my seventh. At age 45.

“I wanted to gaze at the heavens and say, ‘Seriously?’ ”

On the day that the Daily Herald spoke to Sokol, who’s now 46, she was multitasking, talking about her life and her writing while being driven to the hospital to give birth — a couple of days earlier than first anticipated — all without sounding the least bit flustered. “This has probably been one of my most favorite pregnancies,” she said.

Her six older children, ages 7 through 18, have been “great helpers,” Sokol said. The kids all have jobs while mom is out of the house, and there will be many more pairs of helping hands for the newborn — a baby boy who will break a 3-3, male-female tie among the Sokol siblings — after she comes home. Sokol, who lives in Woodland Hills, said she’s also looking forward to a short mother-and-baby-only stay at the Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center after leaving the hospital, a gift from her husband.

With the primaries around the corner and early voting just days away, one local group has been hitting the streets to do their best to get the word out and bring people to the polls.

These shoes are made for walking, and that’s just what these women will do to inform a community.

“We live in a community who is often greatly underrepresented,” said group member Yvette Salinas. “We are trying to represent ourselves. If we don’t do it, no one is going to do it for us.”

According to the Advocacy Alliance Center of Texas, six out of 10 Texans vote, but here in the Rio Grande Valley, just two out of 10 show up to the polls.

For weeks members of LUPE, a local organization here in the valley, have been planning for the big day.

They have trained and gathered information on each and every candidate so when they start going door-to-door, they are armed with knowledge and are able to answer any question that might come their way.

“It’s hard work but it’s really important work,” said Salinas. “We’re doing it because it is important. It’s important to get out and vote.”

Patrice Delgado said collectively many of the residents they meet want to vote but they just don’t know how.

Although celebrity stylist Monica Rose is globally recognized for dressing the entire Kardashian clan, her tiniest client has won us over in a major way: her daughter. Back in March, we crowned two-year-old Alaia Rose Barbier as LA’s most stylist tot—and the blogosphere seems to agree.

Baby Alaia and her exceptionally fashionable mommy have quickly become an inspiration to all parents that are looking to spruce up their kids’ style in a way that’s chic yet fun and age-appropriate. In honor of Mother’s Day this Sunday, we met up with Monica to learn more about her fresh approach to baby styling, the best places to shop for children’s wear, and Alaia’s most expensive piece (hint: it’s not an Alaia).

Did you receive any fan mail after our story?
“The response I got after your post on Alaia was pretty amazing! People love baby outfit posts. I got tons of interview requests from other blogs and fashion sites asking to feature her. And a lot of people emailed in to ask where I buy her clothes.

I’ve always kept my personal life very private, especially when it comes to my daughter, but I had to share these photos with the world—they’re just too cute!”