Australian Glamour in HOLLYWOOD

A few weeks ago, an Australian Production Team went on an exciting trip to Hollywood to photograph the works of 4 selected Australian designers, Lucy Laurita, Vicky E Pellicca-Zamoyzaris Popovski, Maria Mezzatesta and us--Judith Penak Couture! Our best Australian master stylist, Lynette Pater, took charge of styling and coordinating dress and jewellery; supplied by Le Dain Designs. Mishel Vounatsos Bratsos, Schyler Shulkin and Kirsty Barrie did an amazing job on the hair and makeup of the gorgeous model Celeste Billinge. 

Photographer, Maurice Rinaldi and make up artist, Mishel Vounatsos Bratsos, share their thoughts on the shoot.

"It was so exciting to work with an all Australian production team in LA and help support the Australian designers like Lucy Laurita, Judith Penak, Vicky E Pelliccia-Zamoyzaris Popovski and Maria Mezzatesta. Mishel Vounatsos Bratsos, Kirsty Barrie and Schvler Shulkin on make-up and hair who got little sleep and lots of driving and put up with me for 3 weeks THANK YOU for a job well done. I must say, working with Celeste Billinge from The Old School of Modeling with no complaints, no matter what location or temperature, was lovely to work with. Let's do it again soon, you are all welcomed back! "
--Maurice Rinaldi

"I truly loved going to America. It's such a different place to Australia. Still love my hometown but in America it has a different buzz about it. It's very much on the go-go-go! Doing makeup there was fantastic. Using our Australian designer gowns was absolutely phenomenal. Doing the photoshoot out in public was fantastic. Everyone was just looking at us saying, 'what's going on? What are you shooting? Wow look at the model and outfit!'.
It was a great experience doing makeup and hair in America. I truly enjoyed the atmosphere and vibes from it. Hopefully we will be doing this again next year. Definitely something to look forward to! Plus the Australian designers can have their gowns shot overseas which is such great exposure for them!" -- Mishel Vounatsos Bratsos

Marilyn Monroe Impersonator video!

The final videos of the Marilyn Monroe impersonator, Alia Milano, have finally been posted!! They are absolutely astounding! The film crew, stylists, make up artists and designers all did a fantastic job to produce such a remarkable result! Check it out in the link below!

http://www.markhudsonphotography.com.au/?p=278

Melbourne Cup Day!

It was an honour for Judith Penak Couture to be invited to the Myer Fashion on the Field Professional Designers Award for the 5th year in a row. It was an absolute privilege to be involved along with the 50 other entrees. Each design had its own unique taste and character.

This green and orange race wear design was our entry and we received many compliments and lots of praise from the public for its unique, eye catching design. 

The Melbourne Cup is an event that stops the nation and we were so lucky to have such perfect weather.

With over 100,000 people attending this event, it made it a truly incredible experience. 

I’d like to thank Vanne Pham from Babydolls Makeup, Hair dresser & stylists Peter Gioutsos, Andrea Augusta Jewellery Designer, our beautiful model Yanna Portnoy, Lynette Patter Fashion Stylist, Miliner Margarette Addis, Zerin Jai Osman from Lemon Jelly Photography and Jo-Anne Rofle from Vinatge Design.

Congratulations to Oscar Calvo, winner of the Myer Fashion on the Fields Designer Awards, as well as horse trainer Gai Waterhouse for winning her first Melbourne Cup.