Thigh-high splits, plunging necklines and an Alexander McQueen moment: Secret behind stars’ Logies dresses
There was an unexpected fashion moment from Rebecca Harding, the girlfriend of Andy Lee, as style experts reveal their verdict from the Logies.
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From the return of the little black dress – dubbed the “Logies Black Dress” – to low-cut necklines and thigh-high splits, the Logies served up some head turning fashion moments.
On a night where “elegance” returned to TV’s night of nights, The Voice coach Jessica Mauboy, Sunrise co-host Natalie Barr and Nicole Kidman’s TV presenter niece, Lucia Hawley, went back to black – as FBOY Island host Abbie Chatfield look the trend a step further, in a plunging halter-neck corset and skirt with a dramatic split.
Vogue Australia fashion features director Alice Birrell said the Logies trend signalled the “return of the LBD”.
“After seasons of feathers, frills and sequins, taking it back to understated sophistication is the way to stand out now,” Birrell said.
“Just look at Lucia Hawley’s sculptural bodice that flatters with an impeccable cut,” Birrell said, of the custom Carla Zampatti look. “Taste runs in the family. My best dressed of the night.”
Elsewhere, Rebecca Harding – the girlfriend of Andy Lee – dubbed herself “Logies Barbie” in a vintage Alexander McQueen dress.
Her stylist, Elliot Garnaut, said the pair jetted to Los Angeles to source the vintage outfit from iconic West Hollywood consignment store, Decades.
“We really wanted to put an emphasis on sustainability and embracing the circular fashion economy,” Garnaut said.
“We ended up purchasing an early 2000s Alexander McQueen gown which we made small amendments to slightly modernise, with the help of [Australian designer] Effie Kats.”
Inspired by international runways, another trend of the night was tomato red, seen on Jackie O in custom Effie Kats (and Rozalia x Billini heels), Zoe Foster Blake in straight-off-the-catwalk Alemais, and Chrissy Swan in Solace London.
Vogue Australia’s digital director Francesca Wallace said red had become “the new neutral”. “Fiery red has been everywhere this season, with designers opting to make a bold statement in can’t-be-missed shades of red,” Wallace said.
The Logies, it seems, is no different.
“Jackie O, Samantha Armytage, and Sylvia Jeffreys went for bright scarlet,” Wallace said.
“Zoe Foster Blake’s 80s-inspired sequin from local designer Alemais shone brightly. Jeffreys’ applique rose was the finishing touch on an elegant look.”
Jessica Pecoraro, who styled Jackie O and Foster Blake, said the pair “wanted the look to feel elegant, timeless and effortless”.
As for the men, ABC Breakfast sports presenter Tony Armstrong co-designed his cowboy-esque three-piece suit with Melbourne designer, Reigner, including a “dapper take on the bow trend sweeping womenswear, by way of a reimagined tie and pocket,” Wallace noted.
She branded it “a refreshing step forward for men on the Logies carpet”.
Comedian Shaun Micallef bucked the “custom” trend to raid his own wardrobe for his frill-seeking suit.
“This was in the cupboard and the only other thing I had was a dinner suit,” Micaleff said.
“It was from Channel 9 back in 2002, my wife said it was a good idea, so you can blame her.”
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