Runway 3 – L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) 2012, Presented by Frankie Magazine. - Fashion Blogs

Runway 3 – L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) 2012, Presented by Frankie Magazine.

Eccentric, bright and bold creations from designers including Leonard Street, Kuwaii,Gorman, Nevenka, Friend of Mine and Limedrop were the highlight in last night’s Runway 3 for L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival.

It was a runway with a difference with Tee Pees set up on the runway as the show commenced.

While leather is making massive comeback this season in pants, skirts, dresses & tops, Gormans embellished prints were fun and fashionable, as were the polka-dot patterns in coats and dresses.

Friend of Mine’s variations on the leather mini-skirt ranged from simple and fitted to embellished with buckles.

With black stealing the show again, there were subtle notes of jade greens, bright reds and mustard colourings. Grey and navy also appeared in the more classic and traditional peices.

Jewel tones are a feature of winter fashion, with Nevenka taking the trend literally by adding chunky crystal beading to the cuffs and waistlines of several of her pieces.

The fresh take on the winter dress, featuring structured shoulders and flirty full mini skirt, is a must have for the season, seen in an array of prints and fabrics.

Kuwaiis metallic gold textured print version was a stand-out. As was the designer’s floral bags and hydrangea and rose headpiece.