Fashion Talks 2007

2007 – Nnder the Bonnet of Fashion

Meet the Designer: Paul Hunt



Brisbane-based haute couture designer working in Bridal and Evening wear, Paul is a fan of Mischa Barton but thinks Paris Hilton 'has left an indelible scar on fashion'.

So you want to be a stylist or fashion photographer?


Liz Golding speaks about her extensive experience as a stylist and Styling Director of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz Brisbane Fashion Festival.

So you want to be a fabric or accessories designer?


Designer Nicola Cerini speaks about working in specialist design areas that 'value add' to fashion and create that individualist look.

How do fashion designers think?



QUT fashion head Suzi Vaughn enlists three emerging student designers to show how designers find inspiration.

Meet the designer: Christine Thorley of Mayke


Christine Thorley has created a niche in block print textiles. Mayke is celebrated for it's superbly cut pieces that flatters and excite, and form elegant and precious pieces for an expressive and original wardrobe.

So you want to be a fashion writer? 


Fashion and beauty writer Alicia Pyke gives you the inside goss on how to make it big in the media.



Meet the designer: Rachel Donald


Swimwear designer Rachel Donald talks about her experience setting up a new label and combining it with full-time study and part-time work.

Swap 3
- give to get

If you're tired of your wardrobe, a new one doesn't have to cost the earth. Donate up to 5 clothing items to a central donation pool in return for 5 buttons, which are used to 'buy' other donated items.

The Male Fashion Bias with Mark Neighbour


Women's fashion tends to be designed in a three-dimensional fashion - to hug the curves of a women's body, while men's fashion takes a more traditional flat pattern-making approach. Mark talks about the disparity between these two approaches to fashion design.