_John_Lennon_

_Humble_Inspiration_

_Brent_Zaicek_

_FROM NOTHING TO EVERYTHING_

_Born in New Zealand about 33 years ago, Brent and his family set sail for the northern beaches of Australia in 2001, where he resides with his wife and son today. His favorite sports include skating and surfing. Brent debuted at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week. But Brent first became known in 2008 when he starred on the first ever series of Project Runway Australia.

A self-taught designer, Brent considers himself a craftsman, who interprets the southern Pacific culture into his menswear, which is suited for the masculine, confident kind of guy.

_Manning_Cartell_

_OUTSIDE OF THE LINE_

Sisters Cheryl, Vanessa and Gabrielle Manning from Sydney fashion house Manning Cartell. A joint approach to both design and business has allowed them to strongly position their label in the Australian market. 

The manning Cartell aesthetic is modern, strong and has a raw femininity. A combination of contrasting elements such as fluidity and severity, restraint and sophistication play an integral part in each collection, along with strong use of colour and print.

_Willow_

_SIMPLICITY BURDENS_

_Willow debuted in 2003 at Mercedes-Benz Australian Fashion Week and premiered at London Fashion Week in 2004 with British Vogue declaring: "The collection was both beautiful and varied enough to convince her fans that she is a talent set to last." The following year, Willow was selected as one of ten brands to have a fully sponsored Runway show during New York Fashion Week. In 2007, to further enhance her skill of draping, Creative Director, Kit Willow worked with a Master of draping in Paris.

Kit Willow is fascinated by juxtapositions that have become signature to her tailoring, silk drapery and corsetry. Willow has developed a cult following and is recognised for the consistency in inspiring design and quality of garment finish.

_Rodarte_

_MYSTERIOUS FASHION_

_Sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy came from Pasadena, California, to New York in the spring of 2005 . A week after arriving, they had shown their collection, tagged Rodarte after their mother's maiden name, to almost every major fashion editor and upscale retail buyer.  The Mulleavys labor over every detail of their meticulous, romantic dresses. They pile on soft flutters of pinked chiffon and intricate hand-stitching as well as other old-world techniques that call to mind couture. Still a relatively new label, Rodarte has scored the Mulleavys the 2008 CFDA Swarovski Emerging Womenswear Designer award, the 2008 Swiss Textiles Award, and quite an industry following, including Old Guard lions like Karl Lagerfeld and Christian Louboutin.

_Romance_Was_Born_

_MAKES YOU WANT TO BELIEVE_

_Former East Sydney Technical College design students Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales started Romance Was Born six years ago. The label has quickly earned a reputation as fashion Week’s show-stopper.

Romance Was Born's over the top embellished style, that could be likened to the works of Galliano, often alludes everyday aussies, However whilst 'turning the dreaded cultural cringe on its head' they still stay true to their roots, often referencing Australiana kitsch and collaborating with aussie artists.

_Damir_Doma_

_WHEN THEY FORCE YOU TO DANCE_

_Damir Doma is a high-fashion and luxury brand founded in 2006 by the designer Damir Doma and the Paper Rain Group. DAMIR DOMA has become an established name among the great luxury brands in Paris, with the women's and men's collections available in leading fashion boutiques worldwide.

DAMIR DOMA's ethereal designs are driven by the ephemeral quality of the human body, evoking multiple expressions of identity within our ever-changing world. Mr. Doma explores interpretations of contemporary masculinity and femininity through his poetic silhouettes. Draped and flowing volumes, intricate textural play, and soft tailoring in exquisite fabrics characterize DAMIR DOMA’s spheres. The search for soul and sensitivity in the collections elicits a thoughtful and complex sensibility in all garments and accessories.

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