Romance Was Born
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Designer Duo, Luke Sales and Anna Plunkett, kicked off day 4 of MBFWA at the waterfront Carthona House in Darling Point. Romance Was Born's Liberace-inspired collection called 'Whispering Angel' showcased loud and intricate prints, paired with ruffles, velvet, fringed and quirky fabrics. From the colourful makeup, with models adorned in red painted cupid bow lips, bejewelled teardrops and pastel eyeshadow, and exuberant hair to the quirky styling - redefined fashion as art.
We Are Kindred
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Sydney based, We Are Kindred, was feminine, floral and flirty showcasing tiered chiffon day dresses, metallic floral high waisted shorts and pink floral jumpsuits. With boho vibes, the collection featured muted and a sophisticated colour palette with standout pieces including a white and gold floor length dress, a pink embellished mini and a low cut maroon dress.
KitX
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Kit Willow Podgornik return to fashion week, debuted her new fashion line KitX at the Paddington Reservoir. To add to the atmosphere, the former reservoir was acoustically charged with live classical string musicians and Sneaky Sound System's Connie. A sustainable clothing line, KitX showcased a highly wearable collection with flattering drape, and fluid lounge wear inspired ensembles. Models completed their looks with leather corsets combined with over-the-knee snakeskin boots.
Emma Mulholland
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Emma Mulholland's intergalactic Resort 17 collection was an ode to iconic musicians David Bowie and Prince. Comic and retro-inspired, Mulholland launched the audience into the Space Age with her signature eye-catching style with an infusion of popping 60s colours, bold illustrated prints and intricate beaded fabrics - giving the collection a unique aesthetic.
Tome
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Tome's Resort '17 collection featured well-tailored trench coats, floral printed jumpsuits and bold mustard yellow designs. As always, a casually cool aesthetic was evident with models flowing effortlessly from pool to bar in elegant black dresses, finished with crisp white button-up shirts paired with asymmetric skirts.
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