In Melbourne, Australian Vogue and the Australian Fashion Council Celebrate Local Talent
Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria is home to incredible works of art, from Monet paintings and Rodin sculptures to masterworks by Australian artists like Henry Burn and Lina Bryans. Yesterday, these masterpieces were accompanied by masterworks of fashion. Australian Vogue and the Australian Fashion Council brought together 11 young designers from Australia and New Zealand to showcase their latest designs alongside the museum’s collection: Nagnata, Maggie Marilyn, Albus Lumen, Lyn-Al Young, Acler, the Replica Project by Amanda Nichols, Chris Ran Lin, Ex Infinitas, Blair Archibald, Song for the Mute, and Templa. The designers featured work in both womenswear and menswear, representing a cross-section of talent. Some, like Maggie Marilyn, mix sustainable practices with a grandiose sense of flou, while others, like Albus Lumen designer Marina Afonina, work to create luxurious, minimalist pieces well-suited to a Mediterranean holiday. Each designer displayed two looks on mannequ