Jean Genius

Sun Herald

Sunday November 21, 1999

Anthea Loucas

It may have started out as a utilitarian workwear staple but denim has become the "it" fabric on catwalks this season. Embellished with rich embroidery, exotic brocaded ribbon, beading, vinyl patches, frayed and sequin trims, denim is more haute couture than street this summer.

By Anthea Loucas. Photographs by Robert Banks.

Denim backdrop supplied by Bradmill Textiles.

Model: Emily/Cameron's

Hair: Dominique Riny for Incognito Workshop

Make-up: Lucy Magnano for Incognito Workshop

Fashion assistant: Natasha Inchley

Stockists

Bonds 1800 054 321

David Lawrence 9223 8255

French Connection 1800 006 655

Global.33 0418 996 330

Miss Louise (03) 9654 7730