At the second of the emerging runways, wedding season was definitely in the air. Several of the designers showcased their interpretations of bridal, as well as sportswear, eastern influenced menswear and everything in between.
AMY LAWRANCE
FKA twigs would love this. Each garment featured hand painted imagery, playing with the concept of East meets West.
CARLA PAPA
Goth glam at its best. Leather on leather on tweed, a Melbournians delight!
STEPHANIE NARDELLA
For the more exhibitive bride; sleek, sexy and instantly covetable. One of the most Instagrammed outfit of the night, the trained jumpsuit was an inspired choice.
TURKU PASA
Angels with a tough side. We loved the feather decals and the dramatic trains.
STEPHANIE BULL
Fairy nymph gone high fashion. Reminiscent of Dior and Galliano, the florals on top of structure was a beautiful moment.
MAXINE TANNER
Sportswear as seen through Pro Hart’s eyes. Colourful, and athletic, we loved the playfulness.
RACHELLE DOBSON
Colour galore (and a twist on the humble gumboot), Rachelle’s collection was one for the girls not afraid of being a little bright.
KATE TOLO
Bulbous silhouettes in lilac hues, an interesting take on feminine shapes.
ERIN HAIGH
Best described as origami menswear, the red, white, and black collection was peppered with a touch of gold (and plenty of rockstar attitude).
TARA MULLINS
Asymmetrical street wear meets office chic. With Josh Goot-esque print work, it updates the classic shapes into a modern take on the styles.
TIANA SHALAVSKI
With the models wearing the Pharrell-approved uniform of shorts + hat, we loved the innovative take on menswear.
ASHLEIGH MOFFAT
Structured, emerald-hued, and completely bad ass – we loved Ashleigh’s play with decedent colour against hard silhouettes.
MELANIE MCGREGOR-CLARKE
All grey everything. With basket weave textured vests and detail, the mens and womens collection was a great study of texture.
SIRA SOUS
Men’s hipster luxe at it’s best. Layered up in luxe fabrications? Yes please.
IVONA SKELO
One of the more opulent collections of the evening, the Saint Laurent meets Kate Moss meets Kanye West styling was a big favourite. Opulent fabrications and intricate beading were a definite highlight.
AYLISH O’BEIRNE
Melbourne approved black layers were shown in a more utilitarian fashion. Urban jungle indeed.
LILLIAN FITZPATRICK
Giambattista Valli inspired candy coated colours took over the runway, inspiring many an unconventional bride.
YANXI CHEN
Tin man chic. We loved the high fashion take on a robotic silhouette.
ENRICA BRANCA
Pink, grey, and soft moss hued knitwear…a comfy take on spring!
TARA MULLINS
Following the lead of the festival itself, Tara Mullins done away with the tired florals assumed from spring fashion, and turned to fernery and leaves to create the basis of her collection.
CASSANDRA DE MEL
Sleek, sexy…red carpet ready. We loved the nod to old Hollywood glamour (and the up to there splits!)
LUCY CARLSON
Another designer obviously inspired by Maticevski, Lucy Carlson played with the darker side of SS16 with black, sculptural fabrics, hard angles and intricate harnesses.
SINEAD MERETT
Heavenly in white, sculptural, and very sexy, we loved the architectural elements of the collection.
SEYMA KOCABIYIK
Holographic fabrics, purple leather, 80s inspire…think a superhero Rihanna during her Rated R era.
JULIE IMG
Oh my Moschino! Best worn with a bad girl attitude (see Jeremy Scott muse, Miley Cyrus).
AMANDA WISE
Belts on belts, leather on leather, and plenty of luxe lace. A+ collection (with amazing boots that need to be in production ASAP).
Images courtesy of Lucas Dawson Photography
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