Overview
South Coast-raised, buzzed-up designer Emma Mulholland has been raiding the stationery cupboard. Taking inspiration from Melanie Griffith's secretarial stylin' in 1988's Working Girl and John Hughes' timelessly cool brat pack, Mulholland's Risque Business line hits the shelves this week.
One of our favourite collections from this year's Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Australia at Carriageworks, Mulholland's Spring/Summer '14 line moves away from her signature in-face neon preferences to a more eighties-style pastel vibe — but keeping that acclaimed surf/streetwear schtick intact. Hinged around and unlikely design trigger, office supplies, the collection is made for jaded nine-to-fivers who relish in that glorious post-5pm period.
Super bright bomber jackets, sheer zig-zagged shifts, clock face bikinis; the collection fuses workplace references (paper clips, post-its) with made-for-summer resortwear. Sequins rule the roost in Mulholland's new line, especially on one of the most adorably summery one-piece swimsuits you can actually get away with as a grown up.
Accessories aren't left in the drawer for this collection either; Mulholland has teamed up with designer Celeste Tesoriero to craft ten new jewellery pieces for Risque Business, all taking inspiration from boring ol' office stationery. "The jewellery was inspired by what I used to make for myself in class at school, playing around with paper clips, bull clips but I wanted it to have a much more sophisticated look to it, hence getting together with Celeste," says Mulholland. The line also heralds a collab between Sam Stevenson from Pared Eyewear — six new bangin' pairs of 'wave temple' shades you'll want permanently on your face this summer.
The perfect line for bringing summer music festival vibes to the staff common room, the arrival of Risque Business will infuse a little holiday in your daily grind.
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Emma Mulholland's Risque Business hits shelves this week. Check here for your nearest stockist or shop online here.