Year in, year out, Curtin University’s fashion graduate showcase is consistently awesome, so I had high hopes for Arcadia 2012. The soon-to-be graduates delivered (and then some), presenting thoughtfully conceived and executed collections exploring a broad range of ideas and inspirations. Congrats to all the staff and students on a fabulous evening and another breathtaking show!
Above: designs by X-Press Fashion Graduate Award winner Celene Bridge.
Awesome neck to knee swimsuit by Angela Bollam, co winner of X-Press Fashion Graduate Award.
Sarah Chout looking stunning in a design by Sally Wilson
Last night I had the pleasure of attending one of the slickest and best presented student grad shows I’ve ever seen – Curtin University’s Collective Threads. Organisers kicked the traditional runway format to the kurb, opting rather for a really cool, reflective runway surface in a large square shape. Everything about this show was perfect – the lighting, the choreography and especially the designs. The show was nothing short of inspiring and I think I’ve found my new muse in Celene Bridge! During the show there were times when you simply forgot this was a student presentation – it felt like a high fashion parade! Ah-may-zing! Congratulations to all involved for a stellar job!
Textural frock by Michelle Cox
Trio wearing creations by Mia Cramer
Above and below: jaw droppingly beautiful garments by Paye Lin
Knitted perfection by Kirsten Masgai
Hair today, gone tomorrow by Tayla Banquer
Duo wearing Elsie Wai Han Wong
Lacy lady by Po Yan (Joy) Lai
Amazing print and textile manipulation work by Jennifer Nebel
Ethereal creations by Emma Constable
Trio wearing Ayesha Parsons
Hannah T looking awesome in a design by Candice Tranchita
