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WGSN globe-trotted down under to round up the brightest the Australian graduates. Provingto be key breeding ground for talent, the overall simplistic approach to design focuses oninteresting finish and innovate texture.

The global trend for austerity during the recession was pushed aside, while structure, subversivesilhouettes and vibrant colours took centre stage. Experimental finishes gave surface texture newmeaning, delivering the exuberance of youth.

This strong cross section of 2009 graduate talent highlights the individualism born out of personal andcultural identity and the raw ambition making the Southern Hemisphere a force to be reckoned with.

Alyssa Choatphotography by Dean Podmore

Alyssa Choat describes her collection as an interruption of conventional perceptions of femininity, thebody and dress. The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) graduate opened the fourth year catwalkshow, using both hair and fabric in her collection.

During her studies Choat completed an internship with Australian designer, Therese Rawsthorne. Sheplans to pursue her MA in 2010.

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Jessica Robertsonphotography by Dean Podmore

Jessica Robertson's well-considered, philosophical approach is tinged with strong influences from slowfashion. The University of Technology Sydney graduate incorporates the principles of local, transparentand collaborative nito her work. To achieve this, she uses hand-crafting techniques, includingscreenprinting and felting learnt from local artisans.

Laura Beavenphotography by Dean Podmore

Laura Beaven's collection injected a modern masculinity into the class of 2009. She took traditionalmenswear pieces and reinterpreted them to fit the changing nature of the way men dress. The UTSgraduate's use of relaxed silhouette and draping gave the collection an easy yet unconventionalwearability.




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Nadia Napreychikovphotography by Kit Haselden

Avant garde RMIT designer, Nadia Naprevchikov presented four distinct looks. Working with elements ofdominatrix styling, Naprevchikov, chose themes of strapping, studding and corseting to represent herGaultier-inspired collection.

Rosalindynata Gunawanphotography by Kit Haselden

Knitwear experimentalist, Rosalindynata Gunawan, plaited, knotted and looped luxurious amounts of

yarn in her collection. The fourth-year RMIT fashion designer used decadent volume and tactile surfaces,taking knitwear to new frontiers, shaping a contemporary and curvaceous silhouette.




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Natalie Bortolottophotography by Kit Haselden

RMIT graduate Natalie Bortolotto sent out her multicoloured models draped in pompoms and hand-embellished denim. Classic seventies-style shorts and skirts formed the base for the flights-of-fancylooped, crocheted and knitted rainbow tops. Bortolotto also made a foray into swimwear, showing strongpotential in a light-hearted take on the summer essential.

Amy Kahlphotography by [email protected]

A warm palette of pink, cream and mauve married with soft flowing fabrics gave Queensland Universityof Technology graduate, Amy Kahl's, graduating collection a definite feminine edge. Kahl flouted feathersand fur, with fox pelts and ostridge feathers adorning the capsule collection.




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Lou Rogersphotography by [email protected]

Tertiary yellows and greens mixed with graphic black and white prints to give Whitehouse Graduate, LouRogers, a buy-in for front-row attention. Loose silhouettes, plumped out with ballooned skirts andsleeves and swing jackets got approving nods from industry attendees.

Marianthi Filan photography by Patrik Nemes

Marianthi Filan from Melbourne School of Fashion presented a fun and frivolous capsule collection packedfull of Pop Art-inspired design. Simple shift dresses were printed with newspaper references andhumorous monster-face graphics were splashed over a fuchsia pink top.




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Ivett Simon photography by Patrik Nemes

Fellow Melbourne School of Fashion student, Ivett Simon, intricately pieced together denim inserts,creating structured patchwork dresses, while displaying her pattern-cutting talent. Flexing her weavingand knitting skills, Simon created ambitious overscaled knit structures, which encased soft chiffondresses.

Related Reports and links

Whitehouse Institute of Design

RMIT

University of Technology, Sydney

Queensland University of Technology - Australia

Melbourne School of Fashion

Regional graduate round-up report: Europe

Regional graduate round-up report: US

Regional graduate round-up report: Asia, Russia and Middle East

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