The Great Debicki

StyleMeRomy loves Elizabeth Debicki. She is only 21 and the hottest young thing to come out of drama school. Here’s a preview of Elizabeth in Australian SS12 collections. Can’t wait to see her in The Great Gatsby!


All photos: Todd Barry for StyleMeRomy.com
Styling: Romy Frydman Make Up: Noni Smith & Victoria Anderson. Hair: Diane Gorgievski
Actress Elizabeth Debicki wearing Josh Goot dress and Prada necklace.


Josh Goot dress.


ELLERY dress, jewellery from left: Jan Logan rings, YSL cuff from Cosmopolitan Shoes, Prada bracelet and Hermes bangles


ELLERY jacket, Eres bra from Sylvia Rhodes, Hermes bangles and Jan Logan necklace.


Josh Goot dress.


Josh Goot dress Prada bracelet and Hermes bangles

Have you settled into your stardom or is it still surreal? I am slowly settling only now that shooting is finished. To be honest the time between my first screen test and the end of filming went by so quickly, I’m now just starting to process and reflect on it all.

Can you describe your favourite Great Gatsby outfit: I love the 1920s shape, it’s very freeing to wear. I loved Jordan’s day clothes, they felt sleek and fresh. Perfect for a modern woman.

What did you feel like you had in common with your character, Jordan Baker? Jordan is a multi faceted woman thanks to author Fitzgerald. Perhaps one thing we have in common is impatience and a desire to keep things continually moving forward, getting bored being in the same place for too long. Jordan is a nomad and so am I at the moment.

Leo’s swoon factor: Haha – very funny. He is certainly very charming, I must admit.

What was it like working with Baz Luhrmann? Working was Baz was a joy. He is a true artist, a true collaborator. He has a gift for making actors feel at ease and empowered by the story they are telling.

Favourite line in the movie: Such a difficult question! I’d say: “tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms further and one fine morning, so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”

What’s next? I’m back in LA in a few days, apart from that I’m happy to see what the future brings.

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Take 6: Emily Barclay


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Styling: Romy Frydman Hair: Sophie Roberts Make Up: Claire Thomson
Actress Emily Barclay wearing Dion Lee SS12/13

What has been the most rewarding acting job you’ve had to date? At the moment I’m doing strange interlude at Belvoir Theatre. Theatre gives you the opportunity to develop and explore your character over an extended period of time which often isn’t the case in film.

Favourite Australian fashion label: Julia de Ville.  She makes incredibly beautiful jewellery.

What are you wearing right now? Jeans, a Kate Sylvester paisley shirt and a massive Wool and the Gang scarf from The Standard Store on Crown Street.

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Take 5: Robin McLeavy


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Styling: Romy Frydman Hair: Sophie Roberts Make Up: Claire Thomson
Actress Robin McLeavy wearing Aje SS12/13

What has been the most rewarding acting job you’ve had to date? A Streetcar Named Desire because I got to be in a Tennessee Williams classic in NYC with Cate Blanchett and be directed by Liv Ullmann – two phenomenal women.

Do you like dressing up or down? I love it when I have an excuse to dress UP! Especially for characters or for photo shoots. It gives me license to do anything.

Favourite Australian fashion labels: Alice McCall, Romance was Born, Sass & Bide and Tan & Brown bags.

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Take 4: Cody Fern


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Styling: Romy Frydman Hair: Sophie Roberts Make Up: Claire Thomson
Actor Cody Fern wearing Song for the Mute SS12/13

Where did you study: I have a Bachelor of Commerce but that’s another life now. Acting wise, I’ve studied on the job. On stages and film sets – masterclasses and workshops, nightclasses and anything I can seek out.

Favourite Australian fashion labels: I’m really into labels that are daring and young, like Vanishing Elephant and Ksubi.

What can’t you live without? My music. My iPod is jam packed with everything you can imagine. Right now I’m going through a Lord of the Rings Soundtrack phase, epic builds.

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