Archive for the ‘BENAH’ Category

DRESS UP by Stephanie Downey – AW12 Collection

DRESS UP Cosy Sweater in Cherry + Stine Goya Polka Dot Skirt + Estelle Deve Rings

DRESS UP Signature Stretch Pant + Gary Bigeni Pool Shirt + Benah Orion Belt

DRESS UP Cashmere Trousers + TOME Tulle Back top

DRESS UP Patch Pocket Sweater (also available in Navy) + T.R Ensemble Tie Skirt + Dieppa Restrepo Loafers

Models Valentina + Lola @Chic

Benah x My Chameleon Medium TARA Bag

It was late last year when Brenda (gorgeous designer of Benah) and our buyer Giselle talked about creating a larger KODI-like bag in a limited edition leather just for MC. We wanted something luxurious but unexpected and surprising as well as the convenience of size – it had to be an everyday bag. The matte deep ocean blue/navy leather with croc print seemed perfect. It wasn’t until it arrived that we truly appreciated just how charming it is. Gunmetal hardware, a box-like structure and a sweeping ocean blue that you can see in the light.  Clutch it, wrap the chain around your wrist or sling over your shoulder.

/ Exclusive to My Chameleon /

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Wearing New Season, Christopher Esber, Sweater Dress + Dieppa Restrepo Penny Loafer

Wearing New Season, Le Mont St. Michel Ribbed Sweater, T.R Ensemble White Shirt, Christopher Esber Silk Pants and Dieppa Restrepo Penny Loafer

/ Images by Kayla at My Chameleon – Model, Valentina @Chic /

Pale Ryder // Benah’s muse Isabella

Benah – PALE RYDER – Isabella from Ben Briand on Vimeo.

Part II // Benah & Arnsdorf AW12

BENAH

Title/ LIMITS

Inspiration/ Exploration of ‘What is human?’ and the future – ‘When did the future switch from being a promise, to being a threat?’ – Chuck Palahniuk

Style/ Introduces patent, textured (croc print, hex) and holographic leather with new hardware finishes such as gunmetal. The colours are perfect for the coming winter (far away) from bordeaux (like red wine), deep ocean blues and silver with pistachio in the mix. We love the large zip wallets that double as a clutch and that layered coloured scarf MARLIN, …. Oh and the snoods are back..

ARNSDORF

Title/ 1979

Inspiration/ Jade explores everything about the year 1979, when she was born (and me!)

Style/ Clean blue denim, Floral print in pink and navy, metallic bronze, an amazing Kimono Cape that is reversible, two way short trench and jumpsuits.

I took some photos of my favourite looks the look book which was photographed by talented Maya Villigier (Turnedout.tv) and Styled by super styler Stevie Dance. Ann Kelly is just so beautiful in these shots – so free and genuine… Sometimes I wish I was in my 20s, in 1979 – I know just how much fun my parents had (my dad even had a stylist!).

Seeing Triple // Pistachio Kodi Bag by Benah

For 3 days during Milan Fashion week, Caroline Issa, publisher of Tank Magazine is photographed (by Tommy Ton – middle image) wearing her Benah Kodi Bag in Pistachio. It just shows that you have control of how a bag is part of your life. We sometimes thing black is best but Caroline wears this bag as if it were black, a staple – with print, ‘clashing’ colour, pants or skirt… it all works. Fashion should be about adventure….x

Image 1: Grazia Italy / Image 2: Tommy Ton for Style.com / Image 3: Cafe Mode

The New KODI BAG by Benah

The Kodi Chain Bag by Benah available in Red nubuck leather & Pistachio in suede & leather (click images to view more!).

1/ Features Pistachio Kodi Bag with Les Petites Knit dress

2/ Features Red Kodi Bag with Le Mont St. Michel Chambray Shirt & T.R Ensemble Khaki Bustier Dress

Images by MyChameleon.com.au

The Showing / Benah SS12 / PALE RYDER

Benah Benah Benah…. how we love to visit you, breath you, see you….. our Pale Ryder… // a segment of the BENAH magazine above featuring the stars of the band The Preachers…

Brenda the talented designer behind Benah is just what her label exudes – fun, cool cool chic and a hint of gypsy mystery…. our showing with Brenda was a breath of fresh air – a private tutorial /which I wish I had filmed / on how to do a turban and that head wrap she always features in her campaigns……

Colours / tan, rust, pistachio, washed red, green, purple >> Highlights/ Canvas Tote bags, Ipad/travel clutches, Chain Kodi bag,  Kodi Cuff & scarfs with hand-knotted tassels…and we will leave you with this quote from Benah’s collection //

‘ Our destiny is frequently
met in the very paths we
take to avoid it’
- Jean de La Fontaine

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Bottom image provided by Benah – Remaining Images taken by us.

You Promise Me / BENAH AW11

Benah Look Book AW11 You Promise Me featuring gorgeous Hermione Cahill

There is a story here – see the progression – one of constant contemplation – an awareness of ones surroundings. Benah accessories are just that, well thought-out pieces that are made with care and high-quality materials. The KODI mini shoulder bag (featured above) is the Go-To bag from here on in / the clean lines and compact shape, the brushed gold hardware and rich colour palette – completely charming. Part of the collection is now up for Pre-order here including the KODI Tan Cuff featured above & Trinity Scarf (worn as turban above) available now.

Molly

Molly photographed by the talented Vanessa Jackman

From the top clockwise: Costalots Diego Sunglasses in Seaweed, Les Petites Zen Blazer, Zoe & Morgan Love Lasso Ring, Benah Black Lucian Mini Satchel, Dieppa Restrepo Cali Oxfords in Gunmetal, Arnsdorf Tan Canvas Shorts, Therese Rawsthorne White Ravin Shirt

introducing LIVING | LIGHT by BENAH

We have been waiting in anticipation for our first drop of Benah scarves and bags to arrive since our first sighting of the range back in May- you could say it was love at first sight but that aside, there is something so natural and fresh about these pieces.  The balance of hard and soft, the simple colour contrasts with nothing over engineered, just beautifully made. The detail – silk-screen printed scarves with hand-rolled edges, embossed leather, brushed hardware, these type of elements are what make a piece extra special. For me the designer Brenda Harvey sums it up ‘ Benah is a person, it can be a place, it can be a mood. I don’t see it as a finite, tangible thing necessarily’.

It feels like music………

Enjoy x