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Michael Lo Sordo – RAFW 2011
By far a massive highlight for me so far this RAFW was Michael Lo Sordo’s swathing spring summer collection. In a delicate palette of white, soft pink, baby blue, sharp black and a delightfully moody smoke print. Elegantly effortless, the collection made subtle nods to 90′s minimalism in it’s cuts and shapes as well as craftily employing current trends such as sharp knife pleating. Lo Sordo’s ability to uncomplicate the female form through simplistic linear direction has seen his signature aesthetic graduate from strength to strength; of which the ethereal fluidity of this collection is a testament to.
Gail Sorronda – RAFW 2011
After a brief dalliance with tones of gold, designer Gail Reid returns to her familiar palette of bold black and virginal white. Always staying true to her own avant garde aesthetic vision during a week of designers leaning towards common trends, the structured summer collection Stem & Flow featured radiating pleats, bubble hem lines and tulle. Although Reid has her legion of dedicated fans (many of whom came to support her in full costume), it will be interesting to see how retailers translate this highly conceptual collection to sales.
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Subfusco – RAFW 2011
I was very excited to get a tweet late last week from my friend Josh Scacheri, the designer behind Brisbane label Subfusco – requesting the use of Drown Jewellery to help accessorise his Ready To Wear runway at RAFW.
His Spring/Summer collection Elements was inspired by the evocative colour palette of the natural Earth, Wind, Water and Fire components. The bold digital print was designed by Scacheri himself and creatively utilised across the collection, tempered with more summer-neutral tones of crisp white, duck blue and dove grey.
Uscari – RAFW 2011
Uscari’s SS11/12 collection “Sequence of Light” was a tenacious follow up to their AW11 collection, beautifully encapsulating the familiar Uscari aesthetic in a palette of predominately whites and creams, but also blush, peach and a delicate pastel print.
Conceptualised as the residue of dreams and reverie, designer Krystel Davis utilised a comprehensive range of textiles including chiffons, silks, broken stretch cottons and woven knits. These were enhanced with the application of burnt edges, copper studs and genuine leather accents.
images: Chanelle Lesilie
National Graduate Showcase presented by Sportsgirl
The Graduate Showcase features collections from 12 of Australia’s most impressive fashion graduates. I’ve chosen my favourite six designers from the runway to share with Sea Of Ghosts readers.
Genevieve Kulesza
I really enjoyed the creative combination of the water-colour textiles mixed back with the clear plastic. The playful nature of the colourful baubles and unusual volumes gave the collection a tone of lighthearted whimsy whilst remaining considered and intelligent.
Ephemeral Reverie
The delicate but voluminous dresses in this collection reminded me of oversized flowers; airy and graceful in a subtle palette of watery blues and charcoals. The attention to detail in the array of folds and gathers in the fabrication is a beauty to behold.
Kate Sala
The complex, esoteric nature of Sala’s designs spoke volumes through the collection’s minimalism in both colour and shape. I really appreciate the exercise of control employed in the pieces where limbs are literally strapped down into the garment. A real highlight.
Laura Anderson
We last saw this collection at the RMIT runway during MSFW last September but seeing Anderson’s collection again was a delight. Her skill for subtle detail such as fine laser-cutting in her materials is highly adept
White³
By far my favourite collection presented; the theatric origami inspirations were beautifully executed in muted shades of white, dove grey and charcoal. The pieces exuded a soft, mature femininity without being ditsy or frilly; and the cuts were simple but fluid and flattering. I was particularly blown away by the ethereal cascading white cape at the end. J’adore.
Celene Bridge
The delicate detailing and intelligent interpretation of the designer’s animal inspirations in this collection was magnificent. A dark whimsy radiated from the runway like an esoteric, fractured fairy tale – insidious, expertly crafted, beautiful and a little bit fierce.
Image Source: Fashionising.com
