Sydney Style

Emerging talent was at the forefront at Sydney Fashion Week, with young designers taking center state and showcasing a distinctively Aussie take on style. Take a look at some of the week’s most compelling shows – and be sure to check out our backstage diary for a glimpse behind the scenes.

DION LEE II
Photos by Pat Supsiri for Models.com

Fashion’s golden boy kept it cool with his secondary collection, focusing on streetwise denim wares and a selection of essential looks delivered in bold colors and accented with precision details – who else could make a jean jacket around the waist seem like a new idea.

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ROMANCE WAS BORN
Photos by Pat Supsiri for Models.com

Part fashion label, part haute art experiment Anna Plunkett and Luke Sale’s label, Romance Was Born showcased irreverent one of a kind pieces in a gallery setting.

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DISCOUNT UNIVERSE
Photos by Pat Supsiri for Models.com

Bloggers turned designers, Nadia Napreychikov and Cami James put forth a fearless mix of attention grabbing, embellished to the limit separates that aren’t for the faint of heart.

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CHRISTOPHER ESBER
Photos by Pat Supsiri for Models.com

Minimal yet powerful, Christopher Esber’s wares eschew trend dressing in favor of a look that feels contemporary yet timeless. The subtle, mostly neutral collection managed to add a little sex appeal via those precision cuts.

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ALICE MCCALL
Photos courtesy of Alice McCall

McCall’s ultra-feminine designs manage to be sweet without becoming cloying. Spring saw the designer looking towards transparency, girly prints and an array of sixties style silhouettes.

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