Dion Lee Line II
As perhaps the most successful
designer coming out of Australia, Dion Lee is best known for those
body-con dresses and graphic prints. His diffusion label—Line II, which
he started in 2011—however, zeros in on tailored elements, muted colors,
and clean lines. It feels more wearable—and not least because it's
nearly half the price of his main collection.
dionlee.com
dionlee.com
Photo: Courtesy of Dion Lee
Michael Lo Sordo
Founded in 2008, Lo Sordo is
the most senior member in this roundup, and often cited as a good
indication of where Australian fashion is headed. His elegant shapes and
wool work landed him a spot as finalist in the International Woolmark
Prize for 2013/2014—and his perfectly tailored trousers have secured a
spot for him in our hearts.
michaellosordo.com
michaellosordo.com
Strateas Carlucci
At a little over two years
old, Strateas.Carlucci has already racked up an impressive number of
accolades: regional finalists in the 2013/2014 edition of the
International Woolmark Prize; finalists in the 2014 BT Emerging Designer
Awards; and winner of the Tiffany & Co. National Designer Award in
March. Designers Mario-Luca Carlucci and Peter Strateas
were able to quickly hone in on their aesthetic (sculptural knitwear,
black and white tailored separates) in part because they've worked
together before, on the equally avant-garde label Trimapee. And though
the duo shows in Paris, the collections are able to maintain an
Australian vibe—their signature jackets are made of kangaroo leather.
strateascarlucci.com
strateascarlucci.com
Photo: Courtesy of Strateas Carlucci
Christopher Esber
Esber made his Australian
Fashion Week debut at age 23, but even then he exhibited a keen
understanding of what women want to wear. His clothes are relaxed and
pared-back, with a focus on texture rather than loud prints (he works
directly with textile weaving specialists to make his one-of-a-kind
fabrics). Four years later, the industry has taken notice of his talent:
He won the BT Financial Emerging Fashion Designer Award in 2013 and was
a finalist at the 2013/2014 International Woolmark Prize.
christopheresber.com.au
christopheresber.com.au
Photo: Courtesy of Christopher Esber
Kahlo
Inspired by a certain Frida for their label's name, friends Rachelle Sinclair and Fay Ogunbadejo
cite female artists like her as well as Marina Abramovic and Del
Kathryn Barton as inspiration for their line, which they founded in
2011. Fabrics sourced from Australia, Italy, and the U.S. lend a
luxurious touch to their pared back aesthetic and androgynous
silhouettes. But more than anything, these clothes seem utterly
effortless.
kahlo.com.au
kahlo.com.au
Photo: Courtesy of Kahlo
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