From cast-offs to luxury chic: The five best looks from the Logies red carpet

Every year, the tension on the Logies red carpet between the demands of fashion and TV is tighter than the Spanx worn beneath countless gowns. “Television wants everything in fashion to be dramatic and ridiculous,” says stylist Mikey Ayoubi, who could be referring to the bold wardrobe choices on Love Island and Married at First Sight . “For people who really love fashion, the Logies are an opportunity to sneak something chic and sophisticated into the mix.

” Loading The shift away from wardrobe department cast-offs and bridal store samples on the Logies red carpet to outfits that drive sales in stores has been slow, but this year’s mix of luxury labels Dolce & Gabbana, Zimmermann, Alemais, Rebecca Vallance and P Johnson continues a move in the right direction. “There is always going to be that traditional Logies look that we all know and sometimes love,” says stylist Jess Pecoraro, who worked with emerging actors Bebe Bettencourt and Mavournee Hazel on more fashion-forward looks from Australian designers Albus Lumen and Mariam Seddiq. “We need to keep things fresh and give people the space to have fun.

There’s still plenty of room for fun at the Logies and the young stars are bringing it.” As the unrelenting return of ageing supermodels proves, fashion is not just for the young. For award night veterans such as Lisa McCune, Georgie Parker and Shelley Craft, traditional gowns from Cappellazzo Couture, Velani and Karen Gee offer style with security.

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