The Pocket Guide to Brisbane Fashion 2022

LongLunch

AT ST LEGER MARQUEE

Join the Brisbane Racing Club this Spring Racing Carnival for THE Long Lunch events of the year. Take your pick from one of several all-inclusive race day experiences, sit trackside next to the live racing action while enjoying a lunch prepared by BRC Executive Chef, John Felesina.

WINE AND DINE IN EXQUISITE STYLE

Featuring quintessential local Queensland produce, paired with delightful beverage options, relax in beautifully styled surrounds with friends or family. You will not want to miss this unforgettable day trackside!

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BRISBANE’S LARGEST

FESTIVAL

OCTOBER in Brisbane is full of fresh energy and a new fashion season to celebrate. Brisbane Fashion Month returns this October to a strong and vibrant fashion industry and we are set to stage our most runways ever across the festival this year.

With nine runway shows across the month, many of them free to attend in Queen St Mall, you'll get a taste of every aspect of the local fashion and retail industry. Off the runway, our speaking events with Brisbane success story, designer Lesleigh Jermanus of Alemais, and industry leader Paula Joye are not to be missed. In store, shop local brands across fashion and beauty at our pop-up stores in Brisbane Arcade and West Village. It's the best way to discover our city's creative talents all in one place.

To cap off an incredible month, this year we introduce our Highlights High Tea at Signature, Emporium where we'll present key looks from runway designers across the festival. If you only have the chance to see one show, why not make it over champagne and cake.

As always, this Pocket Guide is your reference guide for all of the above, and a take-home reminder to look first to Brisbane and Qld designers for your next special wardrobe piece. I hope it serves as a treasure trove for you to discover new loves.

See you at the runway!

Brisbane Fashion Month

ABOVE

IMAGE Dan Klocek

FLORALS Alison Carlisle DESIGNER Apero

JEWELLERY Christie Nicolaides, HAIR Stefan MAKEUP Claire Andrea LOCATION Blok Design Co

ON THE COVER

IMAGE Dan Klocek |

FLORALS Alison Carlisle | Papadore DESIGNER St Blonde | JEWELLERY Mare de Vetro | HAIR Stefan MAKEUP Claire Andrea | LOCATION Blok Design Co

A MORNING WITH ALEMAIS

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE QUARTER

10:30AM-12:00PM

Alamais designer Lesleigh Jermanus joins us for a morning of fashion business insight into one of Australia's fastest growing brands.

NATURAL MAKEUP WITH MOLLY DUNKLE

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE QUARTER

3.00PM–5.00PM

Join Founder of Dunkle Authentic, Molly Dunkle for an afternoon workshop focused on creating natural, balmy skin with ease.

SUSTAINABLE FASHION WALKING TOUR

BRISBANE CITY 9:30AM–11:30AM

Discover ethical brands & learn about sustainable fashion on this small-group walking tour led by BRITT’S LIST editor Brittanie Dreghorn

PAULA JOYE

ALL MONTH

WEST

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE QUARTER

10:30AM-12:00PM

Spend the morning with leading Australian style authority Paula Joye, in conversation with Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills.

FASHION: WHY MARY, SOULSILK

BEAUTY: ECO COCO

BRISBANE ARCADE

1PM

2PM WINTERGARDEN RUNWAY SHOW

3PM THE MYER CENTRE RUNWAY SHOW

4PM SLOW FASHION RUNWAY

5PM BRISBANE ARCADE RUNWAY SHOW

6PM EDWARD STREET RUNWAY SHOW

BRISBANE DESIGNER SHOWCASE

MARE DE VETRO ART & JEWELLERY EXHIBITION

PRESENTED BY BRISBANE QUARTER

6:30–8:30PM

6:30–8:30PM

PRESENTED BY WEST VILLAGE

Brisbane Fashion Month is the home of homegrown fashion. Find us on stage outside Wintergarden for 7 major runway shows on Friday, October 14. Alongside our local designers, city retail runways will offer an opportunity to be inspired by new season looks and shop them right away.

THE MYER CENTRE RUNWAY SHOW

4PM

SLOW FASHION RUNWAY SHOW

Fraim of Mind

@fraim_of_mind

Pink Pineapple @pinkpineappleau

Polka Polly with Theresa Evelyn Designs

@polkapolly @theresaedesigns

Olive the Label @olivethelabel

Ossom @ossom.au

Sydney Duncan @sydneyduncan

5PM

Register your seat for the Queen Street Mall parades at brisbanefashionmonth.com.au

7PM

BRISBANE DESIGNER SHOWCASE

Bella Lusso @bellalusso_ Billy Blue at Torrens University @whoisbillyblue

Jericho Road Clothing @jerichoroadclothing

RicRac Road @ricrac_road

Seven Roses @_7roses

Soul Silk @soulsilk.co St Blonde @st.blonde

Tasha Rui @tasha_rui

Teddy McRitchie Design @teddymcritchiedesign

Anannasa

@anannasa Apero @aperolabel

Chamani @chamani.official

Gina Kim @ginakim.official Kimberley Anne @kimberleyanne Pagoni @pagoniofficial

@redridge_thelabel Sacha Drake @sacha_drake

Une

@une_piece

@urbbana

STYLING YOU

Styling You The Label launched in 2019 after online influencer and pioneering Australian blogger Nikki Parkinson heard her community loud and clear.

Her community no longer wanted to see fashion marketed to them on models that represented just one age, shape, size, ability and colour. They wanted to see themselves reflected in the fashion they wanted to buy.

Women shop with Styling You The Label because they feel seen and celebrated and they come back as repeat customers because the label provides quality, Australian-made wardrobe basics that make getting out the door and feeling confident just so easy.

BIRDEE AND STAR

Birdee & Star is an exciting jewellery label synonymous with individuality and style.

Each piece of wearable art is designed and handmade by Brisbane-based designer, Shannan Star. Mindful design meets eclectic expression via a variety of media. This results in ethically produced pieces to treasure for years to come.

Shine like the star that you are, with Birdee & Star.

Self Bloom Co is a curation of self-care essentials. Designed to expand & support your journey to self.

A letter, to my younger self

Suzanne, you will put on a fake smile even though you will be hurting inside. You will tell people you are okay and strong even though you are not coping. You will put on a strong and resilient mask wherever you went.

You will meet many men who would take advantage of you physically. You will go through rape and trauma. You will cry a lot.

You will want to end your life and do bad things to yourself. You will lose a sense of who you really are. You will lose hope and have no faith in humanity. You will be angry at God for giving you Bipolar.

You won’t understand why God made you who you are. You won’t understand why

God put you in such a difficult position. You won’t understand why you got excluded from nursing.

You will feel like you’re the biggest failure in the world. To yourself, to your family, and friends. You will want to prove that you’re a somebody and you want to find meaning and purpose in life. You will seek validation in your social media platforms and feel that your worth is based on how many likes you have and how many followers you get.

You will try many medications, and not all of them will work. You will have medication withdrawals and give up the fight with the right combination of medications.

Some days you are not ok, and feel depressed.

You will have fall-outs in

friendships and believe that you’re a bad friend. You will blame yourself on the bad things happening around you. You will at times feel worthless and helpless.But you want someone who you can cry to and have a shoulder to lean.

The rape and trauma will make you stronger as a human being. Every tear drop that falls down your face will shape you and make you more resilient. You will be close to ending your life but God will protect you. Being excluded from nursing will help you grow as a person and failing nursing will just be a small speed bump and a test to see how strong you are.

You will be a mental health advocate through your Bipolar diagnosis. You will incorporate self love and self care in your life and know what will work or doesn’t work for you.

You will be an inspiration for many. You will fight battles every day but they will help you become who you are in the future. You will

help more people than you think.

Some days you won’t be ok, and that’s ok. Your recovery is not linear, it’s up and down. You will have people and friends who will understand and believe in you. You will not give up in making meaningful and genuine friendships.

You will learn to reach out for community support and be employed as a mental health peer support worker full time. You will help other people with mental illnesses with their recovery goals and you will be a valued team member who everyone adores.

You will do many public speaking gigs, and sharing your story openly, honestly, confidently, and vulnerably. You will receive much positive feedback from the audience where you are speaking at. You will be an inspiration for younger girls – and be the voice for those who are weak and inspire young girls who wants to try out modelling too. You will reach and smash goals in life.

You will recover from Bipolar. You will overcome Bipolar. You will reach a point where you share that your mental illness is your super power. You will get comments that you look normal, but you acknowledge that you do have an invisible disability and need to take medications for life.

Suzanne Dang is a content creator and a fashion and mental health advocate. www.suzanne-dang.com | @suzannedang

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SPRING SPECIALS

Rejuvenate your locks and revamp for the warmer months ahead. We’ve introduced four new value packages, for highlighted hair.

USING FASHION AS A FORCE FOR GOOD, ONE FOREVER PIECE AT A TIME A CONSCIOUS LUXURY BRAND TO WATCH

Established in 2021, CHAMANI is one of Brisbane’s most exciting emerging designers, focusing on conscious luxury that is committed to a greater purpose.

CHAMANI is more than just a brand but a movement - a wearable activism brand that fights for freedom, equality and opportunity for marginalised women, girls and communities, through timeless, wearable art pieces. It exists to create IMPACT, using fashion as a force for good and a vehicle for change through a unique value-chain that gives back at every stage of production and beyond.

@chamani.officialchamani.com.au

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Apéro is an Australian, slow-fashion label established in 2017, by designer Rachel MellersSmith and director Laz Smith.

Apéro creates timeless, high-quality designs utilising natural materials. Apéro pieces are size inclusive and designed to support women through all stages of life, including motherhood.

Apéro is passionate about supporting local charities, empowering women through dress, sourcing natural and recycled materials, and striving to reduce plastic waste across the business.

RICRAC ROAD

RicRac Road is a small independent label based in Brisbane that makes clothes to make you feel good.

A dress collector for life, founder Kellie Ritchie wanted to make easy to wear clothes that have beautiful silhouettes for women of all ages and sizes.

RicRac Road is this and more - gorgeous prints and easy care fabrics that can be worn without fuss.

They’re clothes that help you remember your lifes special moments - clothes that you reach for often and that make you feel wonderful when you’re wearing them.

ST BLONDE

St Blonde embraces a versatile aesthetic bringing effortless elegance to day and night dressing.

With great consideration given to each piece, St Blonde showcases vibrant garments with a cool glam settler vibe. The label is committed to sustainability with each piece meticulously handmade in house by designer Lennee Graham through the use of couture and traditional techniques.

BNECITY.COM.AU trend report

After a season of heavy layers, oversized silhouettes and monochromatic colour palettes, SPRING/SUMMER 22 sees a return to all things embellished, bright and bold. A season for making a statement, prepare to “show off” rather than “hide under” this season’s sartorial offerings as The City's retailers accommodate for the many events and celebrations ahead.

As lunches and board meetings transition into dinner and drinks, our ensembles also require an upgrade where accessories in the form of a clutch, earrings and heels always elevate. This season’s accoutrements, however, demand a little more attention where diamantes, sequins and beaded embellishments work hard to separate our daily errands from our dusk events. When it comes to bling, no one does it like BRISBANE ARCADE with iconic boutiques Stones Jewellers, Darb Bridal Couture and Kerrie Craig Emporium offering the very best in quality (and glittery!) fashions.

OUR S/S22 STYLE MANTRA IS “IF IT SHIMMERS, ADD TO CART!"

FEATHERED FASHIONS

For those who want to make a statement this event season, the feathered fashion trend is just for you with dresses, jeans, shoes, bags and even pyjamas donning this fabulous fluffy trimming.

QUEENSPLAZA’S Alice McCall champions this movement with a bevvy of decorated cocktail gowns ready to shop. Camilla’s shoe selection is extra fancy this month where feathered heels offer the more cautious shopper the chance to trial this trend without investing too heavily. For the shopper who wants to go all out, pop into Saint Laurent where the new season drop will cater to your extroverted fashion needs.

MASACARA AND FALSE LASHES TAKE THE FEATHER TREND TO A NEW BEAUTY LEVEL!

If there is a colour palette that perfectly embodies the spirit of spring, green and pink are it! Take inspiration from the great outdoors and embrace leafy tones and pops of pink with everything from dresses through to men’s suiting blending into their floral surroundings. Softer than last season’s varietals, S/S22 shades are perfectly suited to garden parties and greenhouse soirees where “pretty” trumps “pop”. WINTERGARDEN retailers such as M.J. Bale lead the male fashion pack with pastel linen options to suit all occasions. Veronika Maine provide sculpted styles in an array of pretty tones and prints which are complimented by Dinosaur Designs bangles in shades of

FOR OUR BEAUTY BUFFS, MECCA IS THE PLACE TO GO FOR FEMME BEAUTY ADDITIONS WITH BLUSH, GLOSS AND NEW SEASON FLORAL SCENTS POPULAR SHOPPING CHOICES.

FUNCTIONAL FASHION

Down the road from the statement fashions at QUEENSPLAZA and EDWARD ST, THE MYER CENTRE offers a softer style approach with this season’s utility trend taking over store shelves. Pockets, buckles, padded straps and a minimalist colour palette provide the basis for this trend where a “less is more” accessorising attitude will complete your look. Sussan offer a varied collection of pocketed garments with Jo Mercer supplying the chunky slides, buckled brogues and sleek heels. When it comes to earthy tones, L’Occitane have you covered with their new “Almond Collection” serving up delicious nutty concoctions (and colour palettes) to prep your S/S skin. Whilst jewellery should be kept to a minimum, Lovisa’s latest drop of sleek cuffs, simple hoops and chunky rings provide the perfect final fashion flourish.

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE POCKET'S WHEN IT COMES TO MEN'S FASHION - DOUBLE UP ON SHIRTS AND OPT FOR CARGO STYLE SHORTS OR CHINOS.

Fashion & beauty workshops

Spritz pop-up bar

POLKA POLLY

CLAIRE ANDREA - Brisbane Make-Up Artist specialising in commercial photography, videography and general events.

CLAIRE ANDREA is a professional makeup artist, recently established in Brisbane she has spent the last 11 years of her career working around Australia before settling here in Brisbane. Claire is known mostly for her work as a commercial hair and makeup artist, having made herself a regular artist on set for some of Australia’s biggest e-commerce brands her experience varies from photography, videography and runway work to general events and bridal. Claire is renowned for her fine detailed work and signature warm bronzed makeup style. claireandrea.com.au @claireandreaa

IMAGE CREDITS: LEFT: Model: Isabella Bennett, Photographer: In-house creative agency, Studio: Loft Studio Brisbane CENTRE: Model: Nanette Emmerson, Hair: Jaiden Ogden RIGHT: Model: Sene Maluwapi, Photographer: In-house creative agency, Studio: Loft Studio Brisbane

Emerging Designer Scholarship

With a shared passion to see emerging fashion designers and entrepreneurs flourish, we’ve teamed up with Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University to create the opportunity of a lifetime.

Introducing the Emerging Designer Scholarship, offering 50% off your tuition fees*.

*T&C’s apply. Torrens University Australia Ltd, ABN 99 154 937 005, RTO 41343, CRICOS

at Torrens University Australia (Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane) and Media Design School

provided in this document is current at the time of

(Aug 2022).

Blue

BELLA LUSSO

From a young age, fashion has always been important to Bella Lusso designer Sue Anderson

When Sue was younger, life took her in a different direction, however, she always knew her creative side would win in the end. After many years in the planning, she launched her first collection in December 2020.

The inspiration to create Bella Lusso stemmed from the desire to create a diverse clothing label catering to all shapes and sizes. Relaxed glamour is the key element to all of Sue's designs.

Bella Lusso is Brisbane based with all design and manufacturing also carried out here in Brisbane. They offer limited production runs on print designs to ensure the offer is unique and not mass-produced. This strategy not only minimises wastage, but also maintains a sustainable approach.

The SS22/23 Collection “Wanderlust” was inspired by Sue's love of travel and a celebration of the beauty of the Australian landscape. From the cool blue hues representing our magnificent beaches to the vibrant earthy tones of the Australian Outback.

Fashion should be about celebrating your unique identity, regardless of age, shape or size.

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RED RIDGE THE LABEL

Authentic designs inspired by the simplistic yet enriching canvas of the outback.

Red Ridge is an Aboriginal artist-led label out of Blackall, central western Qld.

Collection three spans two drops, Andrawilla, by founding artists Joyce Crombie and Jean Barr Crombie, and Barki, introducing channel country artists Ronell Patuwai, Janeece and Beryl Thompson and Deanna Plumb. Hailing from Barcaldine, this collective’s work features waterways and sandhills as well as storylines of connection and family.

Red Ridge is designed and manufactured in Qld, Australia.

@redridge_thelabelredridgethelabel.com.au

We bring your creative vision to life.

Sourcing By Design is a boutique fashion agency. From concept design and sourcing, to development, manufacturing and sustinable supply chain solutions, SBD can assist your brand.

NERIN FOCUS

A HOP AND A SKIP

Slow fashion label of Brisbane creative, Laura Cummins. With good old-fashioned dressmaking and sustainability at heart, it offers playful designs that bring a spring to your step.

Laura crafts every piece in her home studio using natural fibres, vintage and up-cycled materials. Releasing yearly capsule collections and offering made-to-order service of beautiful pieces that stand the test of time.

BFM HOMEGROWN POP-UP AT WEST VILLAGE NOV 23 – DEC 11.

Join friends of a hop and a skip for $10 off your next purchase (Scan the QR code).

ANANNASA

Anannasa by Sher Lo is a resortwear label designed in the sunshine state, inspired by travel, nature and colours.

The design aesthetic is relaxed dressing, in timeless styles, often colourful, always in beautiful prints and fabric, and usually finished with handmade trims and embellishment.

Through its stylish and vivacious statement pieces, Anannasa beckons the traveller in us, calling us to experience life’s adventures.

Anannasa pieces will always make an amazing addition to your wardrobe.

NERIN FOCUS

WHY MARY

The Australian label Why Mary was established on the Gold Coast and is known for its fusion of artistic fabrics with floaty resort styles.

Owner and designer Janette Laver believes the trend toward more casual ‘lounge’ dressing is coming to an end and it’s time to get back to business!

Introducing Why Mary’s side shift to corporate daywear dressing for women yearning for a return to powerful classic elegance. Comfort and versatility remain key elements using fabrics with stretch and include designs that are ‘mix and match’ or can be worn different ways. Watch this space as we continue to introduce timeless pieces for your professional wardrobe alongside our signature resort collections.

ACTIVE TRUTH

Active Truth is an inclusive activewear brand with extended sizes from 6 to 26 and niche product ranges, such as maternity, designed with a focus on fit to give more women confidence and support for exercise, and for life.

We champion women’s inclusivity, diversity and positivity through realistic marketing and a commitment to never retouching our images.

Explore our limited edition printed tights and our signature high-waisted core range that will take you from studio to street effortlessly online at www.activetruth.com.au.

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KIMBERLEY ANNE

Brisbane designer Kimberley Anne defines artful romance with the earth, ethics and giving back at the very heart of her design philosophy.

Discover the natural, wild and whimsical wardrobe of Kimberley Anne ~ chapter two is an earth-to-sky fusion of 70's wildflower linens, french ivory roses and fields of blue hydrangeas.

SFH DESIGNS

Bohemian Glamour at it’s beautiful nonconforming best, SFH Designs provides a colourful and distinctive take on locally made fashions mixed with pieces from all over the world.

Working with exquisite textiles and sequins to make unique 'one of a kind’ wearable fashions and accessories.

SFH Designs brings together a collection of colour and culture whilst providing the charm of an artistic sustainable lifestyle of ‘must have’ vibrant fashion pieces with a story to tell.

Don’t forget to bring in your Denim Jackets as there is an ‘Embellishment Bar’ in store to update and upcycle your much-loved denim pieces.

NERIN FOCUS

TASHA RUI

Tasha Rui offers playful swimsuits and coverups designed for women to connect with and enjoy our beautiful environment.

Exclusive prints celebrate a coastal and creative lifestyle expressing optimism towards the future. Tasha Rui has partnered with ECONYL® brand to use regenerated nylon in the new collection, ‘The future is floral’, as shown at Brisbane Fashion Month. Join the collective and shop online at tasharui.com.

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BRISBANE FASHION MONTH ADVISORY BOARD

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