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Kirrily Johnston
Kicking off the week with the opening show was Kirrily Johnston who delivered an accomplished collection "The whole theme is about modern life and living out of a suitcase," explained Johnston of her Modern Nomad collection. Combining her signature draping in voluminous and fluid cotton/silk gauze dresses and gowns in a colour palette of cream, black and dove grey with bursts of fuchsia. Gold zips and mesh beading added edginess to the overall floaty look. View more photos from Kirrily Johnston.
   
 
Nicola Finetti
The king of pretty party dresses, Nicola Finetti created a "neo-classic" look for his latest collection. Pulling a modern twist on classic styles by manipulation of fabric and usage of technicolours expressing a durable, elegant, seductive chic with gothic and romantic tones. Highlights were the bandage dresses (clearly channelling Herve Leger) and the elegant origami repeated across the collection. View more photos from Nicola Finetti.
 
 
Michelle Jank
 The highly anticipated Michelle Jank show created further hype when the crowd was made to wait almost an hour for the show to commence. Then out came a Grecian goddesses with slicked back white hair. Barefoot models wore ethereal gowns in cream, black, dove grey, some with exquisite neck pieces which looked like glass from shattered chandeliers (with Jank, who knows, perhaps they were).
   
 
camilla and marc
Showing a more complicated collection this season, camilla and marc experimented with detailing to produce an edgier new look for the label. “There’s definitely a fierce element,” says Camilla Freeman-Topper, “It’s a more complex version of camilla and marc – a mix of delicate and tough elements.” There were fitted leather biker jackets, tailored vests, tulip mini skirts and dresses in lace, white sequins and pink with frill detail.
 
 
silence is golden
Designer Kelvin Tam's “The Woman” was a celebration of strong feminine tailoring and exquisite gowns, simple easy to wear pieces and some daring corsetry; all in the trademark silence is golden aesthetic. The highlight of the show was the Salamander Gown, an exquisite, flowing creation in mercury leather and layers of diaphanous chiffon. The collection was created with the distinct intention to empower women with the tools to enhance their innate beauty and elegance.
   
 
Jessie Hill
Inspired by the dark and romantic tales of the Renaissance & Edwardian Period, Jessie Hill produced voluminous silhouettes by playing with asymmetry and structured pleating. Creating modernised bustles from endless layers of luxurious silk georgette, Hill enhances the illusion of what’s beneath the surface. A succinct colour palette of black alongside hues of powder blue, lemon yellow, and eggshell, Hill managed to gain a sense of lightness and femininity amongst her dark themes. View more photos from Jessie Hill.
   
   
Material Boy
Mic Eaton from Material Boy presented "Lucid Objects" a reflection of an obsession with transparent artificial materials. Inspired by the art movement Constructivism, the Russian avant-garde movement of commitment to total abstraction and acceptance of modernity the collection brought together artificial objects in a dreamlike form. Structured silk jackets, shorts and t-shirts with hand stitching showing a delicate side then combined with Trojan sandals giving toughness to the look. The colour palate reflected a transparent cool feel with the contrasting elements of the red hand stitch and embroidery. View more photos Material Boy.
   
   
Easton Pearson
Returning to the catwalk several years of not showing, Easton Pearson almost drew a standing ovation from the fashion elite. "Wow, wow, wow" is all that could be overheard. And wow it was. Inspired by their trip to India, Lydia Pearson and Pamela Easton, showed an amazing and colourful array of intricate pieces, including gorgeous head pieces by Renya Xydis with flowers from Grandiflora. What a visual splendour and what a way for the pair to celebrate their 20th anniversary in the fashion business. View more photos from Easton Pearson.
   
   
Illionaire
Always one to watch for their creativity (their transeasonal show last October featured mannequins dressed in their latest collection and barely-there models dressed as mannequins), the Illionaire show was centred around a delicate look for women and edgy rock cool for men. Dresses were short, tight and in bold prints as well as teal and gold. Guys wore casually tailored shirts, vests and jackets teamed with tapered trousers. View more photos from Illionaire.
   
 
s&b Vie
This is the new youth diffusion line from sass & bide. The "Rainbows for Kate" collection, another tribute to close friend Kate Boyson who died of breast cancer last October, was fun and colourful. It featured short shorts, camisoles, hooded jackets, long coats and playful dresses decorated with criss-crossing ribbons and sequined rainbow pattern dresses. An intriguing item unveiled during the collection, nicknamed rats, are the long lycra part footless tights, part pants. "They're our new jeans," said designer Heidi Middleton. View more photos from s&b Vie.