Style Snippets: Lycra no longer fashion faux pas in public; fashion scholarship launch; denim roadshow; Miranda’s tip

WEARING Lycra in public is considered the ultimate fashion faux pas — but that’s about to change.

The Crossroads Fit Bus pop up shop.

WEARING Lycra in public is considered the ultimate fashion faux pas — but that’s about to change.

Rihanna’s favourite Sydney swimwear brand, We Are Handsome, will launch its first athletic range at Fashion Week and managing director Jeremy Somers says the high-octane prints are fashion forward.

“It’s definitely not limited to the gym — we’re making something with form and function by using panels, mesh and wild prints. That way you can wear it as activewear or on a shopping trip to Bondi Junction.”

The new line will be launched with high-profile sports women such as former pole vaulter Amanda Bisk walking on the runway.

“We think women are ready for it because they walk around in gymwear now and our technical pieces will include florals through to animal prints with big lion heads,” Somers said.

A creation by designer: Michael Lo Sordo. Picture: Jason Edwards

Tops start at $40 and long leggings at $150.

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TALENT CALL OUT

EMERGING designers take note. DHL will launch its Express Fashion Export Scholarship tomorrow and prizes include a trip to New York Fashion Week, $10,000 of international freight and an IMG mentorship.

For its sixth year running, the scholarship is open to up-and-comers who have been exporting for less than four years. Entries close on April 30.

Previous winners include rising star designers, Michael Lo Sordo, and We Are Handsome.

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DENIM ROADSHOW

SINCE Aussie denim brand Crossroads set up a giant trailer at the Royal Easter Show, it has sold more than a 1000 pairs of jeans. The bus is decked-out with the latest styles up to size 22, and prices starting at $39.95.

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The Crossroads Fit Bus pop up shop.

MIRANDA KERR’S FASHION WEEK TIP

SUPERMODEL Miranda Kerr won’t make it home to fashion week this month and admits she never expected to still be modelling.

“I never thought I’d still be doing this job but I’m so grateful to meet creative people and travel,” she said. Her tips for surviving fashion week are simple.

”Don’t feel like you have to go to the parties and drink a lot of water,” she said.

Model Miranda Kerr posts, "Fun night at H & M show!" Picture: Instagram

Originally published as Style Snippets: Lycra no longer fashion faux pas in public; fashion scholarship launch; denim roadshow; Miranda’s tip