M.A.D Fashion Insights 2021

Back in February the Melbourne Alternative Designers returned with their Fashion Showcase, albeit a little different due to Covid-19 restrictions.
This event was a smaller, more intimate affair, featuring a runway, and then a chance for the designers and models to mingle amongst guests, get photos off of the runway, and chat about the amazing fashions.

We wrote a review of the day, including runway photos, which you can find HERE.
But this post features photos off the runway, where you can see the fashion in another light.

The Obtainery

Makeup: Ren, Janelle, Hayley, Cat, Kaila
Hair: Ren

Ren 

M.A.D Fashion Showcase 2021

After a year hiatus, thanks to Covid, the Melbourne Alternative Designers (M.A.D) fashion showcase returned this year on February 20^th. Seeing as Melbourne was still under restrictions in terms of events and gathering, M.A.D changed the approach to this year’s event, creating M.A.D ‘Insights’.

This Insight event removed the marketplace, had a smaller runway of five designers, and only 50 people in attendance. It was a sad move to shrink down the event so much, but it was necessary with the uncertainty of the current situation. To me it shows that M.A.D cares about our community; making a sacrifice to protect our health.

M.A.D returned to the Meat Markets, my favourite venue the show’s been in, but occupied only about half of the space of last year. There was no upright runway, with the models walking across at audience height. And the seating was spaced out in singles and doubles; allowing groups to sit together, but keeping in line with the current social distancing.
Even though it was a smaller event, it was still a great day out that celebrated our local alternative designers and creatives.

Submissions Open - Issue 4

Wanted: Artist Submissions
Theme: Mental Illness
Medium: Any
Submissions Close: 31-December-2019

Release Date: February 2020

We are excited to announce the fourth issue of Afflatus. Aimed to promote and showcase Australian artists, Afflatus is currently after applications for people who would like to be featured.

With a wide array of features, from biographies to interviews to critical analyses, Afflatus not only showcases the artwork, but the artists as well.
We are not just after traditional artists, but all kinds such as clothing designers, models, singers, digital designers, photographers, silver smiths, etc.

This issue’s theme is: Mental Illness. If your work, or a series, works with either expression of mental illness, its effects, etc. or you create works in spite of it, then fill out the form (linked below) and apply.

You can find Afflatus’ previous issues HERE (or on the Facebook page)

You can find Submission Guides  and Application Form
Send forms or questions to afflatusmagazineau@gmail.com

Applicants will be notified if they will be included by the 05-January-2020

Submissions Open - Issue 3

Wanted: Artist Submissions
Theme: Death
Medium: Any
Submissions Close: 31-December-2018  Edit:14-January-2019

Release Date: February 2019

We are excited to announce the third issue of Afflatus. Aimed to promote and showcase Australian artists, Afflatus is currently after applications for people who would like to be featured.

With a wide array of features, from biographies to interviews to critical analyses, Afflatus not only showcases the artwork, but the artists as well.
We are not just after traditional artists, but all kinds such as clothing designers, models, singers, digital designers, photographers, silver smiths, etc.

This issue’s theme is: Death. If your work, or a series, works with either causes of death, the dead, the afterlife, etc. or inspired by it, then fill out the form (linked below) and apply.

You can find Afflatus’ previous issues HERE (or on the Facebook page)

You can find Submission Guides  and Application Form
Send forms or questions to afflatusmagazineau@gmail.com

Applicants will be notified if they will be included by the 05-January-2019

Wanted: Written Works/Blog Posts

Wanted: Written works for the Afflatus blog!
 

With us beginning to utilize our blog, we need content to post, and sadly the two team members can’t go out and see all the amazing art out there.
That’s where you can come and help. Do you enjoy writing overviews, reviews, or critical analysis of art you have seen and events you have attended? Then submit them to be posted on the Afflatus blog!

We are after art events/reviews of: movies, music, events, galleries, etc.
We are currently seeking pieces that are 500-2000 words (though this is negotiable).
Images can also be included in the post as long as you have the copyright holder’s permission.
To submit, email: afflatusmagazineau@gmail.com with the subject “BLOG Submission”.

For more information visit: https://afflatusmagazine.blogspot.com.au/p/blog-submissions.html
Please note, at this stage blog submissions are voluntary and compensation is not offered.

Submissions Open - Issue 2

Wanted: Artist Submissions
Theme: Gender and Sexuality
Medium: Any
Submissions Close: 31-December-2017

Release Date: February 2018

We are excited to announce the second issue of Afflatus. Aimed to promote and showcase Australian artists, Afflatus is currently after applications for people who would like to be featured.

With a wide array of features, from biographies to interviews to critical analyses, Afflatus not only showcases the artwork, but the artists as well.
We are not just after traditional artists, but all kinds such as clothing designers, models, singers, digital designers, photographers, silver smiths, etc.

This issue’s theme is: Gender and Sexuality. If your work, or a series, works with either gender or sexuality, or inspired by it, then fill out the form (linked below) and apply.

You can find Afflatus’ previous issue HERE (or on the Facebook page)

You can find submission guides HERE
And send it to afflatusmagazineau@gmail.com

Applicants will be notified if they will be included by the 05-January-2018

Issue 1: Ballgags, Bruises, and Bondage

The first issue of Afflatus Magazine: Ballgags, Bruises, and Bondage is now live!
You can grab a digital or print copy HERE

The afflatus team wants to thank all those involved in the production, and the artists featured.
Tear Sheets will go out over the weekend.

 Cover credits:

Model: Tahlia
Photographer: Slippery Photography
MUA: Eloquent Mx Loki

Latex Hood: Eagle Leather

Submissions Open - Issue 1

Wanted: Artist Submissions
Theme: BDSM/Kink
Medium: Any
Submissions Close: 20-January-2017

Release Date: March 2017

We are excited to announce a new publication; Afflatus. Aimed to promote and showcase Australian artists, Afflatus is currently after applications for people who would like to be featured.

With a wide array of features, from biographies to interviews to critical analyses, Afflatus not only showcases the artwork, but the artists as well.
We are not just after traditional artists, but all kinds such as clothing designers, models, singers, digital designers, photographers, silver smiths, etc.

The first issue’s theme is: BDMS/Kink. If your work, or a series, is involved in the BDSM scene, or inspired by it, then fill out the form (linked below) and apply.

This is Afflatus’ first issue, so if you would like to know the feel and design of the magazine, you can find a mock-up for it HERE (or on the Facebook page)

You can find submission guides HERE
And send it to afflatusmagazineau@gmail.com

Applicants will be notified if they will be included by the 30-January-2017