The second round of voting is now open for the 2threads Australian Fashion Awards and Cyan has been shortlisted as a finalist!!!

Now the fun really begins and we need your help.  If you voted for Cyan before, we need you to vote for again and get everyone you know voting too!  If you didn't vote before but like my stuff then it would be great if you could also vote.  It takes less than a minute to do and you can even win some great prizes just for voting!

Just head over to http://www.2threads.com/fashionawards/vote or just click on the banner below!

We have just found out that Cyan Reign has been nominated in the Australian Fashion Awards in the category of "Best Designer Women's Fashion" and "Best Up and Coming Designer" on www.2threads.com

Cyan feels very honoured to be nominated however to get to the top 5 for the finals we need more votes/nominations! 

To cast your vote head over to http://www.2threads.com/fashionawards/nominate to vote for me!

Be quick because first round of voting ends Wednesday 12 November 2008!  That's tomorrow!

Don't forget that this is a 2 part voting process: First round of votes is to determine the top 5 finalists in each category and the second round is to determine the winners!

On a side note, the new collection "Everyone Loves A French Inquisition" will be released in a couple weeks and we will be holding private showings in the Hilton on 24 November for buyers, press and VIP's.  If you think you should be on this list (or know someone who should be) and would like and appointment please let us know through the contact forms.

Check out December's issue of Vogue Australia (out now) to see actress Emma Booth wearing a Cyan Reign corset!

If you aren't yet familiar with the lovely Emma Booth, you will be soon!  She's an Australian actress and model who won an Australian Film Institute Award for "Best supporting actress" for the movie Clubland that played at Sundance.  You'll also be seeing her soon in "Creek" directed by Joel Schumacher, "Hippie Hippie Shake" starring alongside Sienna Miller and "The Boys Are Back In Town" with Clive Owen.

The preview showing of "Everyone Loves a French Inquisition" was a great success and we will officially be releasing the new collection in the next few weeks.

Cyan Reign would like to thank the following sponsors for their involvement, contributions and support of the "One Night of Fashion" parade:

We would also like to thank and acknowledge the following people (in no particular order) for their hard work, time and commitment:

• Dythea Marais - Model
• Emma Branchett - Model
• Ema Masters - Model
• Sharon Smith - Model
• Serah Magoffin - Model
• Courtney McCabe - Model
• Katherine Hartman - Model
• Zoe Brown - Model
• Cadillac Barbie - Hair Stylists
  
• Frankie Fong - Make-up artist
  
• Amelia Axton - Make-up artist
• Francesca Mamone - Make-up artist
• Abi Fincham - Make-up artist
• Red Eclipse
• Beth and Lou

Looking for trained machinists in brisbane to help prepare over the next 3 weeks for an upcoming parade. This is for work experience only but will most likely lead to paying work in the near future if you work out.


You must be:

• Trained and be able to present exceptional high quality work
• Preferably have experience with industrial machinery
• Be reliable and available over the next few weeks.

Preferably you will also:

• Be able to draft patterns, both flat and on the stand
• Use an industrial cutter
• Possibly be able to work after hours if necessary when it gets closer to the show.

Own transport would be preferable but not necessary as we are on the bus route in the inner city region. The ability to make swimwear and lingerie would be advantageous too but also not absolutely necessary.

This will most likely lead to paying work very near future so consider this like a trial rather than work for free! You will also get refernces, see the work we do on the catwalk in this and other shows, have the opportunity to experience and be a part of photo shoots (so if you are interested in high fashion styling, great!)  and have the oportunities to meet and network with other designers, media and industry professionals.


Please send a message through the contact forms
asap!

It really is worth it!

You will get all the latest information, gossip, deals and steals.  Not to mention previews, invites to parades and the odd competition here and there!

Just click on the "Join Mailing List" lint in the menu bar up the top.

Do it!  Do it now!

You won't be disappointed!

THIS SPECIAL HAS BEEN EXTENEDED FOR ANOTHER WEEK AND WILL NOW END ON 15 AUGUST 08!

Today the 1st of August is Jeans for Genes day which is the very special charity that the Eden collection of recycled denim corsets is supporting!

To celebrate this special day we have decided to reduce the price of any of the Eden corsets by 25% for the next week!

That's a massive saving and we'll still be giving 15% of our profits to Jeans for Genes!

We have a huge assortment of coloured and patterned denim as well as the traditional blue so you aren't stuck with just your standard denim colours if you don't want to be. Just ask what we have available!

This offer is only available for the next week between 1st August - 7 August so get in quick!

Just have a look at the Eden Collection and choose the corset you want. Let us know your selection through our contact forms and we'll forward payment information to you! It's that simple!

Layby is available! Woohoo!

Want to know more about the charity you're supporting? Go to www.jeansforgenes.org.au to find out more!

If you haven't already signed up for our mailing list do it now! All the special people that are already on "The List" are getting this deal for 35% off not to mention the other exclusive offers, invites, gossip and previews they also get!
This is THE List to be on! You will not get these offers anywhere else!
It's not too late! If you sign up any time this week you will still qualify for this amazing offer!

Recycled Denim Corsets
Proudly supporting Jeans for Genes

"Forbidden Fruit" high-backed, underbust corset


The "Eden" Collection

It's finally here and now officially launched!

With style names like "Forbidden Fruit", "Never Underestimate Eve" and "Sweet Nectar", the Eden collection tells the story of a modern day Eve who is a strong, independent, confident woman who isn't afraid of her femininity.

Eden is a small collection of recycled denim corsets available in three different styles with each style being available in both a heavy weight steel boned version with front busk and a light weight plastic boned baby corset.

15% of the profits will be given back to Jeans for Genes which is the fund raising side of the Childrens Medical Research Institute. The money that they raise goes into funding vital research into the prevention and treatment of childhood genetic desorders. For more information about this fantastic charity head over to the Jeans for Genes and CMRI websites.

Unlike most collections, the Eden mini-collection is not seasonal and will be available for 12 months until July 2009. Manufactured locally in a sweatshop free environment and made from recycled denim, each corset is unique, high quality and environmentally friendly.

Each corset will also come with a very stylish Jeans for Genes pin/brooch and sticker so you can proudly display your support!

The corsets can be ordered directly through our contact forms or stockists. Prices and details can be found in the Eden Collection gallery on the "Collections" page. Due to the corsets being made from recycled denim, colour selection will be random. If you are after a specific colour or want to know what colours we have in stock just send us a quick message and we'll see what is available.

Jeans for Genes Day is on the 1st August. Show your support by ordering your very own Eden corset today!

You can download a low res version of the Look Book from Here! Let us know if you need a high res or Print version.

Cyan Reign

"The 28-year-old TAFE student took out the top prize at the 2007 Do it with Denim national fashion design competition. Part of the Jeans for Genes Day campaign, the competition compelled budding designers to get creative with denim. This year's theme was ''daredevil'' and with her ''Aviator'' jeans, Cyan reigned supreme. Cosmo chatted to the denim diva about her win."

Check out Cyan's full interview with Cosmopolitan here

"Field of Dreams" Couture Finalist entry

The "Field of Dreams" wrap dress was inspired by the throughts and images that go through your mind as you're falling asleep. It is made from organic bamboo, hand-made cobweb felting, cashmere, wool and silk.

The awards were telecast on Channel 9 on 19th March. The Couture section of the telecast can be watched here