Style Snippets: Fashion news, trends and shopping

AUSSIE model Jessica Gomes will unveil the 2015 Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition at a VIP cocktail party in the US next month.

David Jones ambassador Jessica Gomes modelling spring and summer's hottest swimwear at Ivy Pool in Sydney. Picture: John Appleyard

AUSSIE model Jessica Gomes won’t get much down time when she returns to the US next month.

The David Jones ambassador will head straight to Nashville to unveil the 2015 Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition at a VIP cocktail party.

“It’s exciting, I’m close to the team so it’s nice to be recognised,” she said.

Jessica Gomes models swimwear.

Jessica Gomes in a Sports Illustrated shoot.

The 29-year-old will get to hang out with her supermodel besties Chrissy Teigen and Lily Aldridge, as they promote the 2015 edition over a two-day celebration featuring a live performance by superstar rockers Kings of Leon.

Uber tunic top seller at Baraka Women.

Gomes has been photographed for eight best-selling swimsuit editions — which get global attention each year. She says it’s been great exposure.

“It’s opened up doors and introduced me to so many people. It’s a great, iconic magazine and I can’t believe I’m still being included in it. I feel lucky,” Gomes said.

MODESTY MATTERS

LOCAL Muslim fashion is on the rise and Chester Hill brand
Baraka is creating edgier shapes to keep up with demand.

With many of its online sales coming from Asia, designer Elisha Sale slits, draping and unusual shapes. The Uber tunic ($99) is a bestseller.

“They want colourful dresses with something unexpectedl,” she said.

Levis new denim jean.

One in three of her customers are from non-religious backgrounds.

And many of these mature-aged shoppers love the flattering body shapes and tunic tops.

Barakawomen.com

LEVIS UPDATE ICON

THE latest Levi’s 501CT jeans are a kickback to the normcore trend.

The new range in stores this month is on-trend with patched, cropped, painted and shredded details.

Marketing manager of Levi Strauss, Nicky Rowsell, has high expectations. “We are anticipating the jean will become a future icon,” she said.

The Precita, $159.95 is one of our favourites with its downtown, vintage vibe. The denim giant has a high-end range launching at Netaporter and Mr Porter next month.

Spencer Lacy re-brand.

Levis.com.au

NEW ERA FOR SPENCER LACY LABEL

AUSSIE brand Spencer Lacy is changing course for next season, rebranding itself as the go-to label for relaxed womenswear.

Now named Oncewas, the brand has chosen Fashion Bloggers’ star, model and photographer Zanita Whittington as the face of the campaign.

“Zanita’s approach to dressing is unique and we felt that she was the perfect face to launch,” brand manager Belinda Abbott said.

The new autumn/winter collection of luxurious leather and wool jackets and lightweight knits drops into stores next month.

spencerlacy.com

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