_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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_Josh_Goot_

_IN THE DETAIL_

_Josh Goot’s story began in 2005, when the designer showcased at RAFW and won the Tiffany & Co. Young Designer of the Year Award for his collection. The label continues to deliver contemporary, fresh collections of cocktail dresses, structured skirts, tailored pants, weekend wear and corporate clothing. Bright prints, vivid colour and clean tailoring are label trademarks, earning Josh Goot a status as one of Australia’s favourite home-grown brands.  

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_Micheal_Lo_Sordo_

_RECOMMENDATIONS_

_Inspired by design concepts from past and present, reworking traditional silhouettes, Michael Lo Sordo creates for the individual who appreciates effortless style with a unique, modern, design edge.

Michael Lo Sordo’s passion for natural fabrications and uniquely exquisite prints is combined with a focus on producing the perfect cut to create a stylish aesthetic. A strong background on textile design has made Michael’s prints uniquely exclusive to the Michael Lo Sordo label. 

_Christopher_Esber_

_RESEARCH ENTAILS_

_Christopher Esber cleverly balances a modernized take on feminine dressing, through textile and cut, working with textile weaving specialists to create unique fabrics that are exclusive to the brand each season.

Esber’s approach is both logical and experimental and is constantly developing new ideas of fabric with treatment of shape. Creating modern-day options for women through experimental refined tailoring and off-beat pieces.

Collections are deeply inspired by his surroundings. With an attraction to the surreal, and elements that feel out of place, He has a tendency to capture these awkward yet strong energies and translate them into realised modern pieces.

“The collection carries day to night pieces, relevant to the needs of women with a work/life balance. They are mature women with strong personalities and appreciation for inventive fashion.”

_Mary_Karrantzou_

_BUILD ON THE FOUNDATIONS_

_An Athens-born designer who makes use of illusory digital print, inspired by the art of trompe l'oeil. She has wowed the fashion world since the launch of her eponymous label in 2008. Structured dresses and blouses emblazoned with vivid, hyper-real prints ensure that the Central St Martins graduate's eye-catching designs are bold.

_Natalia_Grzybowski_

_IT ALL BEGINS WITH WHERE YOU CAME FROM_

_Recently graduated from the University of Technology Sydney, Grzybowski has already caught the eye of the industry, winning the 2011/2012 Australians in New York Fashion Foundation internship grant, which saw her travel to New York to intern with a design house for six months, presenting her collection at L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival’s Graduate Showcase and placing third in the iD Emerging Designers Awards in New Zealand.