Teresa Liano’s T. L. Wood label continues a distinctive
design theme
Alannah Hill
Above and right: As part of the show, models
at the Alannah Hill show bid farewell to designer Joe Saba, one of the
fathers of Australian fashion who has just retired after 37 years
UESDAY
saw the appearance of Trelise Cooper in the L’Oréal Paris
Ready to Wear 2 show. Cooper, another prominent New Zealand designer,
interposed an almost "Rambling Rose" essence to her garments
with black-and-white-striped tights and a dominance of antique-style jewellery.
Cooper’s collection embraced a strong feminine element and utilized various
textural manipulation methods, juxtaposing them with a slight deconstructional
element. Lace was a prominent fabric as was what appeared to be semi-transparent
nylon. Colour ways included black, cream, antique rose and beige. Printed
calico lined and adorned garments contributed to an industrial romantic
contrast. L’Oréal
Paris Ready to Wear 3 commenced Tuesday evening, and was dedicated to
the final collection of SABA designer Joe Saba, who after 37 years
as head designer, decided to step down. The show roused an emotional farewell
to the man who could be taken to be the father of Australian fashion.
Also included in the show was the presence one of the
most opulent personalities in Australian fashion, designer Alannah
Hill. Once again Hill indulged the audience of her show in her individual
talents. The show commenced in an almost circus like manner, with a rhythmic
gymnastic solo dancer (right) followed by a long procession of
eclectic garments, typical of the designer. The collection promoted an
almost 1950s’ essence, encompassing pinstripes, lace, coloured furs, floral
prints, ruffles, gathers, pleats, flared skirts and suede emulating fabric,
to name a few. Although Hill’s range did not embrace the conventional
necessities required for a dynamic collection, it did, however, confidently
display the bold and unique nature of the designer, which was a success
in itself.
UESDAY
saw the appearance of Trelise Cooper in the L’Oréal Paris
Ready to Wear 2 show. Cooper, another prominent New Zealand designer,
interposed an almost "Rambling Rose" essence to her garments
with black-and-white-striped tights and a dominance of antique-style jewellery.
Cooper’s collection embraced a strong feminine element and utilized various
textural manipulation methods, juxtaposing them with a slight deconstructional
element. Lace was a prominent fabric as was what appeared to be semi-transparent
nylon. Colour ways included black, cream, antique rose and beige. Printed
calico lined and adorned garments contributed to an industrial romantic
contrast. 
L’Oréal
Paris Ready to Wear 3 commenced Tuesday evening, and was dedicated to
the final collection of SABA designer Joe Saba, who after 37 years
as head designer, decided to step down. The show roused an emotional farewell
to the man who could be taken to be the father of Australian fashion.
