{"id":1573,"date":"2021-06-14T02:54:46","date_gmt":"2021-06-13T16:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ocampo.com.au\/?p=1573"},"modified":"2021-06-24T22:33:31","modified_gmt":"2021-06-24T12:33:31","slug":"romance-was-borns-whimsical-runway-show-at-aafw-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ocampo.com.au\/romance-was-borns-whimsical-runway-show-at-aafw-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Romance Was Born’s Whimsical Runway Show at AAFW 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Luke Sales, one of the founders of RWB waves at the audience during his entrance at the Romance Was Born show during Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2021 Resort \u201922 Collections at Carriageworks on May 31, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cesar Ocampo\/Ocampo Studio)<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-47px||-50px|||” custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”72px||7px|||”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.6″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”154px” custom_margin=”-135px||-22px|||” custom_padding=”49px|||||”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-67px|||||” custom_padding=”11px|||||”]<\/p>\n Romance Was Born’s collections are full of breathtaking statement pieces and features, covetable prints, hand-made embroidery details, intricate beading, and intensely detailed sequined elements. Creative collaboration is a fundamental part of how Romance Was Born designs, and they carefully choose associates who yield their creative passion and dedication to their process. Romance Was Born creates clothing that is more than just beautiful garments. They form an immersive and heartfelt experience for the wearer. <\/span>Romance Was Born remains to draw influence from the Powerhouse Collection to design their seasonal collections.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-17px|||||” custom_padding=”0px|||||”]<\/p>\n It’s obvious to get succumbed to the fancy-ness and curiosity of RWB’s fanciful displays, but what makes it more fascinating? The label blended it with the “Re-use, Recycle and Repurpose” message.<\/p>\n Sydney’s Carriageworks runway stage turned into an enchanting wonderland, with rainbow lights, ethereal florals, and a whimsical carousel. RBW founders Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales spent 16 years establishing and cultivating their trademark brand of Australian charm and beauty, which mixes luxurious and impressive Resort 22 collection runway show that debuted as part of Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2021.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.6″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”761.3px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ocampo.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Romance-was-Born-by-Cesar-Ocampo-3.jpg” title_text=”Romance-was-Born-by-Cesar-Ocampo-3″ _builder_version=”4.9.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.6″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”42.7px” custom_margin=”-85px|||||” custom_padding=”76px||0px|||”]<\/p>\n Romance Was Born’s stage setting during Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2021 Resort \u201922 Collections at Carriageworks on May 31, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cesar Ocampo\/Ocampo Studio)<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”19px|||||” custom_padding=”63px||0px|||”]<\/p>\n RBW’s resort 22 collections, named Arts & Crafts, displayed two designs almost entirely from raw and preloved vintage bits. The clothes are defined by intricately beaded garments, reams of ruffles, and tasty candy shades. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”1567,1565,1564,1563,1562,1551,1550,1549,1548,1547,1546,1540″ show_title_and_caption=”off” _builder_version=”4.9.6″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”131.6px” custom_margin=”47px|||||” custom_padding=”0px|||||”][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.6″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”68.7px” custom_margin=”-77px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||”]<\/p>\n Models walk during the Romance Was Born show during Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2021 Resort \u201922 Collections at Carriageworks on May 31, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cesar Ocampo\/Ocampo Studio)<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-30px|||||” custom_padding=”22px||0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”167.7px” custom_margin=”-41px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.6″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”93.7px” custom_margin=”17px|||||” custom_padding=”14px|||||”]<\/p>\n Models opened the whimsical garden setting with a slow-spinning carousel. Their heads were wrapped with beaded headpieces of ruffled silk hoods. The effect was exciting, symbolizes the cyclical nature of fashion, which the world has learned the difficult way this past 13 months.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”1542,1543,1544,1545,1546″ show_title_and_caption=”off” _builder_version=”4.9.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”47px|||||” custom_padding=”16px|||||”][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.6″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”71.7px” custom_margin=”-82px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||”]<\/p>\n Models walk during the Romance Was Born show during Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2021 Resort \u201922 Collections at Carriageworks on May 31, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cesar Ocampo\/Ocampo Studio)<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.6″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”93.7px” custom_margin=”17px|||||” custom_padding=”14px|||||”]<\/p>\n Also, the collection added a mini dress made of knitted together with the heart motifs, hand-made magenta-colored gloves, and a prom-style evening dresses with its 80’s style twist. A patchworked kimono tied with a thick leather wrap belt and quilting repurposed into bulky gowns with bows attached to the neck.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”1560,1559,1558,1557,1556,1555,1554″ show_title_and_caption=”off” _builder_version=”4.9.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-33px|||||” custom_padding=”47px|||||”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.6″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”152.7px” custom_margin=”-82px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||”]<\/p>\n Models walk during the Romance Was Born show during Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2021 Resort \u201922 Collections at Carriageworks on May 31, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cesar Ocampo\/Ocampo Studio)<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”152.7px” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||”]<\/p>\n Check out these backstage shots<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”1571,1570,1569,1568,1582,1583,1584,1585,1586″ show_title_and_caption=”off” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-130px|||||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”644.2px” custom_margin=”-50px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ocampo.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Romance-was-Born-by-Cesar-Ocampo-final-lr.jpg” alt=”Rebecca Vallance at AAFW Resort 22 Collection” title_text=”Romance-was-Born-by-Cesar-Ocampo-final-lr” _builder_version=”4.9.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-36px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||”][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_margin=”-193px||192px|||” min_height=”3.3px” custom_padding=”333px|||||”]<\/p>\n ALSO: CHECK SOME OF MY BEAUTIFUL SHOTS FROM RWB’S PAST RUNWAY SHOWS<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_margin=”-118px|||||”]<\/p>\n Romance Was Born’s Resort 2019 collection during MBFWA<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-65px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”1644,1645,1646,1647,1648,1649,1650,1651,1652,1653,1654″ show_title_and_caption=”off” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-205px|||||” custom_padding=”56px||56px||true|” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ min_height=”48.3px”]<\/p>\n Romance Was Born’s Resort 2018 collection<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”1643,1642,1641,1640,1639,1638,1637,1636,1635,1634,1633,1631,1630,1629,1628,1627″ show_title_and_caption=”off” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ min_height=”424.8px”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Luke Sales, one of the founders of RWB waves at the audience during his entrance at the Romance Was Born show during Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2021 Resort \u201922 Collections at Carriageworks on May 31, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. 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