Fashion Design Studio

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The Fashion Design Studio's Innovators Show features the next generation of young talent to the industry since 1999 and is credited with producing international heavyweights like Dion Lee and Zimmermann. This year was no exception with Jessica Van, Kakopieros by Demetra, Ahmad Taufik, Frederick Jenkyn, Ipsen by Georgie Ipsen, Mandem by Renee Saliba, Oxblood by Wesley McDonough.

Raffles

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The Raffles International Showcase presented only the highest level of emerging fashion design to come out of Raffles.  The emerging designers included Chaddie, De La Motte, Gemma Saccasan, Iva Pfeiffer, JRAA CODE, Leah Williams, Queency Yustiawan.

Project NextGen

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Project NEXTGEN is a program that connects renowned fashion experts to emerging designers by mentoring them into a thriving career.

Supported by St. George Bank, 50 finalists are narrowed down to six winners who are awarded with a year-long mentorship by St. George Bank Business Advisory. These six hopefuls, aspire to reach the heights of their predecessors and showcased their collections last night which included - Anna Quan, Renee Sealy - Holystone, Jason Hewitt, Roni Cross - Kaliver, Sarah Ryoko Watanabe - Monster Alphabets, Merryn Kelly - Third Form.

Oscar De La Renta

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Oscar De La Renta officially closed Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia for 2016, with a stunning collection of florals and the classic de la Renta's aesthetic. The show was opened and closed by New York based Aussie model Shanina Shaik who was featured in a cocktail dress and formal occasion wear mixed with florals, exotic jacquards and lace with a touch of 60s glamour.