How did you get into design?
I studied art at a special arts high school in Perth and then went on to study fashion after I graduated. I dont know if I really wanted to study fashion I just needed something to do after i finished high school and I knew how to sew, but eventually I came to love it when I was taught about designers like Margiela, Demeulemeester, Bless and Ann Sofie Back and their approach to design.
How and why was RAFW important to you?
It was important to establish myself in this industry, and to show my new collection on a runway where I was able to incorporate film and music to communicate the entire idea behind the collection. It was also important because I was able to talk to buyers and media over here, some of whom I already know but have never had the opportunity to meet face to face, like you Kat George!
What's...
... your favourite place to shop in Melbourne?
Alice Euphemia and Fat.
... the trend to watch for winter?
Drapery, sheer, goth.
... your favourite place to eat in Melbourne?
Mitte in North Fitzroy
... the best coffee in Melbourne?
Mitte!
... a great night out in Melbourne for out-of-towners?
A karaoke bar!
... your pick of rising artists in Melbourne?
Photographer Traianos Pakioufakis (who shot my SS11 look book), performer/ musician Kane Ikin and film maker Alex Goddard.