Wanni at Fashion Palette 2012

Arthur Galan in the spotlight

When did you realise you wanted to become a fashion designer?

I studied Law Commerce at Melbourne University and then after a short time working in banking  decided to follow my family history, grandparents and both parents are tailors.  I then started my own clothing manufacturing business and worked with the biggest Australian brands.  After finding my passion in the love of fabrics, many years later I developed my own label,  Arthur Galan AG.

What was the first article of clothing you first designed?

1998 menswear, first piece of clothing was a men’s coat – Wool Melton double breasted Pea coat. This has sold so well that we develop a version every winter.

What are some of your accomplishments as a designer?

Accomplishments – to have more than 20 stand alone boutique stores, to be recognised nationally as a leading Australian Designer as well as recognised by publications such as GQ for Designer of the Year.

What matters to you most about being a fashion designer?

That I run my business and designs with integrity and challenge my business and design ability.

What is the most difficult aspect of running your own label?

The challenges in retail are to have a sound business and have a balance across design and commercial commitments.

What do you wish people would understand about working in the fashion industry?

I believe designers that are just starting out need to understand that the fashion industry is a long term commitment and it takes time to build a label that goes beyond editorial.

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone wanting to start a career in fashion?

That garment construction is key and knowing your target market.

   

Where do you get your design inspiration from and what inspired your current collection for Fashion Palette?

My inspiration comes from fabrics, I travel to Europe every 6 months to the textile fairs and get my mind thinking and creating. Fabrics really are the essence of the collection.

What is the best perk in being a designer?

The excitement of seeing people walking down the street in my clothing!

What are your favourite trends this season?

My favourite key trends this season are:

Women’s: Rich dual tones – ruby, saffron, teal, beautiful strong colours and missing them altogether is key to this collection.

Men’s: The check shirt – The check shirt is the fashion staple item in the wardrobe this winter.  I have developed various check designs, on the finest quality cottons, using rich tones for the season.

The Skivvy - It’s all about this skivvy this season, for both men and women The skivvy is the ideal partner to layer under a shirt, a jacket, a jumper, even a dress or worn simply on its own.  This key piece of knitwear is the central point of the collection.

What is next for you?

It never stops, just finished SS 12/13 and now working on trends for AW 2013.

My Wild Love in the spotlight

  What does fashion mean to you?

Fashion to me is an expression of ones identity. It is the way we show how we feel, who we are, what we believe without even saying a word. 

When did you realize you wanted to become a fashion designer?

As a child of about 7, I would beg my mother to teach me how to use the sewing machine. I would drape and tie off cuts of her material around my dolls. I also watched my Grandmothers fine skills as a Tailor and Designer and dreamt of one day  being as amazing as her. It has been my dream for as long as I can remember and the only thing I have ever wanted to do.

                     

What was the first article of clothing you first designed?

A Poncho made from a Doily for one of my barbie dolls when I was a child. Funnily enough I pay homage to that piece in this Collection.

What are some of your accomplishments as a designer?

I have worked with some amazing Photographers, Entertainers and people.

I have manufactured accessories for some of Australia’s best designers. 

Fashion Palette ofcourse!

But just the ability to make people feel beautiful is the best accomplishment.

What matters to you most about being a fashion designer?

Integrity, quality, and difference. My goal is to show the heart in every piece I design. I also am very excited to begin donating to charity and hope this creates a real snowball effect in the industry.

      

What is the most difficult aspect of running your own label?

Keeping integrity and following your heart and still trying to make a little profit.

What do you wish people would understand about working in the fashion industry?

You must be prepared to take some big risks if you wish to succeed. 

Patience, dedication and realistic expectations are important. 

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone wanting to start a career in fashion?

Do it for no other a reason than to satisfy the yearning within your soul to design. The rest will come in time, but love and nothing else should be your driving force.

Baraka in the spotlight

What does fashion mean to you?

Kath - Fashion is an extension of a personality.  I see it as its own entity, its dynamic evolving and an inspiring space that just doesn’t stop moving.  Im constantly amazed at the colour combinations, the revamping of trends of the past and the invention of the new ideas.

                                   

When did you realize you wanted to become a fashion designer?

Kath – I was 13 years old.  I had a project for French class at school and I didn’t know what French aspect to focus on.  My Teacher suggest French fashion.  I bought my first French Vogue magazine for the project and I was hooked from then.

Eisha – I was 12 years old.  My mother gave me all her old designer clothing she no longer wore to play with and to wear.  I cut some and made some clothes for my Barbie dolls (as mum wouldn’t allow me to buy the ready-made Barbie clothing from the store).  The rest of her stuff I tried to wear in a new way so no one would know they were my mum’s clothes.  From then on, I was always looking for old clothes to cut up and redesign.

 

What was the first article of clothing you first designed?

Kath – it was a backless fishtail dress I made at 13.

Eisha – other than playing with my dolls my first official piece was my formal dress in year 12.  It was a bit difficult to make but mum never complained about making it, she just tried to deliver exactly what I drew.  She did a good job!

                                 

What are some of your accomplishments as a designer?

Kath – Being featured in vogue was one of my dreams come true, its my favourite publication.  I know you may hear this a lot but its true, I get so much pleasure from seeing my designs out there in the world and people look so beautiful in them; especially if they have had the piece for a few seasons and it still looks amazing and it’s a piece they still love.  Also Im especially proud of our upcoming exhibit at the Powerhouse Museum “Fashion, Faith, Fusion”, which is launching next month.

 

What matters to you most about being a fashion designer?

Kath - I feel as a designer my role is to design clothing that has a positive impact on our community.  Not just from an ethical or environmental point of view but also simply its impact on society and culture.  Design is highly influential.  It can be very persuasive with the ability to change lives and how a person is feeling.

What is the most difficult aspect of running your own label?

Eisha – The most difficult thing is not being able to focus on the design/inspiration on its own.  We need to wear our business hat most of the time.  It’s all about sales and PR.  As a small business you need to manage every aspect of the process from design, production, delivery and sales and all whilst keeping focus on the overall business strategy.

                                

What do you wish people would understand about working in the fashion industry?

Kath - Its not glamorous!  It’s about 2% design & glamour and the other 98% is hard work, sweat and tears.  It’s an expensive industry and clothes don’t sell themselves no matter how wonderful you think they are.  You need to put in a lot of energy and time (no such thing as 9 to 5!) to make sure those fabulous items you have designed are sold so you can keep designing.  Unfortunately many just see the fun side of design and the celebrity aspect.

 

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone wanting to start a career in fashion?

Eisha - Prepare yourself to work really hard for little pay for a long time.  You need to have the backbone for the heavy workload and the many times you’ll hear ‘no’.  If they can they need to do some business courses as well as the design to make sure that they have an understanding of running a business.  Believe in yourself and don’t stray from your vision as there is always a tipping point if you can persevere.

   

                                 

Where do you get your design inspiration from and what inspired your current collection for Fashion Palette?

Kath – my inspiration is so varied.  Its from everything around me.  It comes from trends in concepts & colours, beautiful objects I have seen, pop culture, politics, different countries for places and architecture.  As I move around my senses are constantly being triggered.

For this collection “The woman in the Avant Garden” my inspiration came mainly from the 1920s.  I was also thinking about Chanel as a person.  It was her ability to break the mold of her generation, as a leader who made her mark.  Also the Avant Garde art movement which was so refreshingly different and a bit deco.

 

What is the best perk in being a designer?

Kath - Having access to the top makers in this country that can make your own personal wardrobe.  Also not being limited to any fabric on the retail market, being able to understand how make something yourself that suits your personal wardrobe.

                                  

What can we expect from your Fashion Palette collection?

Kath - It’s a very feminine, relaxed & luxurious collection.  It has a very crafty organic feel to it.  I’m also loving the interesting pops of colour that work so well with the nudes and blacks.

 

What are your favorite trends this season?

Kath – I love the embellishment, texture and opulence that we are seeing.  My favourite are the embroidered coats of Prada and the basked weave at Burberry.

Eisha – I can’t get enough of the metallic’s at the moment.  Any item in a bronze soft metallic knit is welcome in my wardrobe this season!

 

What is next for you?

Kath – our year long exhibition “Fashion, Faith, Fusion” at the Powerhouse Museum which opens on the 5^th May. We also have our sights set on the Middle East and joining the Fashion Week program over there.

 

Kabukiu in the spotlight

What does fashion mean to you?

         It’s definitely not about the cost of the item.  It’s about enjoying the freedom to make choices and externally expressing creativity and individuality in a fun way.  The alternative is we all go back to wearing loin cloths and nobody wants that…………….

When did you realize you wanted to become a fashion designer?

Probably not altogether a conscious decision, but as soon as I’d completed my first item of clothing.  I’ve been officially dressmaking and designing for over three decades thus far.

        

What was the first article of clothing you first designed?

Hmmm, well I made my first item of clothing at the age of seven.  It was on a treadle sewing machine, for one of my siblings.  I’m from a family of twelve children and we all learnt to be resourceful and develop our life skills at a very young age.

 

What are some of your accomplishments as a designer?

Creating a unique label

Showing internationally

Maintaining a business for a number of years

Maintaining customer demand

Continuing to build the business

What matters to you most about being a fashion designer?

I like the freedom of being able to work with complete independence, but that’s accompanied with serious responsibility. 

       

What is the most difficult aspect of running your own label?

Juggling everything!  Especially when you’re running a small business.  In a large organization you can delegate and have the luxury of being able to focus more selectively, but when running a small business you pretty much have to be Jack Of All Trades.

What do you wish people would understand about working in the fashion industry?

That’s it’s completely multi-faceted, and that the production process takes time.

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone wanting to start a career in fashion?

Realise you can’t just rely upon your creativity, you have to have business and people skills, and it’s going to take a lot more capital than you’ve calculated.

        

Where do you get your design inspiration from and what inspired your current collection for Fashion Palette?

Hmmm, usually not very formal or structured.  I try to get legitimate inspiration.

The last collection Black Diamond, was quite sexy

This one, Romantique, is a lot more demure.

One of my sons was getting married in early 2011 and my thoughts drifted to the upcoming wedding, the dress, the flowers, the laughing, the photos, the love.

It was then I was inspired by the overall theme of love and what happens when a person falls in love.  Once those kind of thoughts and feelings start flowing it gets very exciting because I realise the next adventure has begun.  Then of course I start consciously looking for fabrics to fit into that theme, eventually seeing something that catches my eye and I consider whether or not that particular fabric can be built upon.

I think about what the fabric is telling me, what it expects from me. I ask myself how would a woman respond to this?

I’m very fortunate to be able to “explode a garment” in my mind’s eye before it’s actually been made, seeing it in separate pieces, looking almost through it and into it.

          

What is the best perk in being a designer?

I don’t really see any perks in being a designer.  It’s a lot of hard work, but the personal rewards can be very satisfying.

What can we expect from your Fashion Palette collection?

You can most definitely expect to see something unique.

What are your favorite trends this season?

I don’t really follow trends.  I’ve always had my own style which at times has been noticeably different from everyone else.

What is next for you?

At the moment we’re having serious discussions with a major Australian Retailer, so we hope to continue to make progress in the very near future.

We are also Showing again in New York later this year, for our fourth consecutive year.

Specs Addict in the spotlight

What does fashion mean to you?

Fashion, in the form of eyewear, is an expression of your personality, style and uniqueness. People wear their glasses every day and usually only have one pair. This means that glasses are a direct expression of someone’s personality and therefore should be as amazing as they are.

       

When did you realize you wanted to become a fashion designer?

I designed my own glasses a few years ago and had an artisan optometrist make them for me (by hand). I then went on a huge around-the-world trip for 18 months, and I had comments on those glasses from people from all walks of life and all over the world: Peruvian grandmothers, Japanese film director, Ecuadorian border guards, Spanish boyfriend, Brazilian film directors and a French supermodel. I knew I had designed something good.

 

What were the first glasses you first designed?

My own glasses, which I still love to this day: they are bright red 1950s cat’s eye style with one blue arm and one purple arm. They got stolen from me on a beach in Brazil and I hunted everywhere to find the thief (with no luck)…so I just had to design myself another pair J

     

What are some of your accomplishments as a designer?

Specs Addict is a self-funded venture that my business partner and I have built from scratch. There have been a few milestones for us thus far: doing our first photo shoot, incorporating the business as a legal entity, ordering our first collection, getting our 8 page brochure printed and showing our glasses during Australian Fashion Week and at Fashion Palette.

 

What matters to you most about being a fashion designer?

As an eyewear designer I am empowered by the fact that people from all walks of life wear glasses and that my creations form an integral part of someone’s look. Glasses transcend gender, ethnicity, language, religion and culture: they are product that literally everyone can wear. Therefore, I feel that I have a responsibility to design glasses that are unique, flattering, functional, cool and affordable.

 

What is the most difficult aspect of running your own label?

Where do I start?! The commercial aspects of running your own label are challenging, especially when you are starting out and do not have abundant resources. You very often have to pull in favours from friends and family and rely on the kindness of people to help out or impart knowledge.

I think the other difficult aspect is managing people: people are the key to any business and its important to keep everyone happy, which can sometimes be quite difficult.

     

What do you wish people would understand about working in the fashion industry?

The costs. People just assume that things somehow “get made” and they really don’t understand the costs of doing business ethically.

For example, Specs Addict assists a charity in Sri Lanka and this requires a lot of our resources. We also pay people justly for the work they put in and we use high quality natural acetate for our glasses. We want our label to look as professional as possible so we engage professional photographers, retouchers and models – all of this adds to our cost. We attempt to make our final price as low as possible so that our product is affordable to most people, but our associated costs high so this is a constant battle.

 

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone wanting to start a career in fashion?

Plan ahead. Starting a career in fashion should be a strategic decision once you know you are equipped with the tools to succeed. It’s a tough business, especially in Australia and in the current economic climate, so I would advise to plan ahead and surround yourself with talented and trustworthy people…and be brave!

        

Where do you get your design inspiration from and what inspired your current collection for Fashion Palette?

The inspiration for our eyewear generally is twofold: part old world vintage and part modern day design. A little bit of old world charm fused with contemporary design. 

The inspiration for this particular collection is the reminiscence of a time when living and loving was simpler and more romantic. The names of our frames reflect this inspiration and are whimsical and poetic: such as Naked at Dawn, Darling Companion and Take my Hand. Our frames transport the wearer to a place of perfect vision and therefore happiness.

 

What is the best perk in being a designer?

Getting a first look at what the next season holds – that is the exciting part of it for me. I think another perk is being surrounded by creative and talented people who  are living their dream. That is really inspirational and not many jobs have a perk like that! 

 

What can we expect from your Fashion Palette collection?

This collection is whimsical and dreamy, yet catering for contemporary design. The Specs Addict collection is for guys and dolls and we have embraced a range of shapes and a wide colour palette. We have layered different acetates together to create flashes of colour that are subtle and elegant.

      

What are your favorite trends this season?

Definitely circular glasses – they are everywhere on the streets of Paris at the moment and I hope Australia will embrace this trend too. Circular glasses, like the “Whispered Temptations” frame in the Specs Addict collection, look great on guys and girls and are a nice step away from traditional rectangular frames.

 

What is next for you?

Launching Specs Addict in London, that’s my next mission.

PAOLO SEBASTIAN IN THE SPOTLIGHT

   

What does fashion mean to you?

It’s something that just comes naturally, is something I don’t have to think or worry about. For me it’s all about imagination and a chance to dream. Even though people may not realize it, Fashion is a very powerful tool, what you wear and your taste partly defines who you are and thus makes a statement about yourself to the world. Although some people may seem to care about fashion, they are inevitably projecting that statement.

       

When did you realize you wanted to become a fashion designer?

I don’t know that there was an actual point of realization…it was more a natural progression. At age three I wasn’t exactly planning what to be when I grew up. I have always loved drawing and from day dot I would sit and draw Disney characters… I love the movement and flow of the animation. If you look at my sketches even now you can see that Disney element coming through.

What was the first article of clothing you first designed?

I can’t really remember I was always drawing these big ball gowns. I remember in reception the other kids asking why you couldn’t see the girls feet in my drawings! However I clearly remember the first proper dress is made. It was a lavender cocktail dress for my best friend (we all thought I was the coolest thing ever) 

                   

What are some of your accomplishments as a designer?

Since I started my label at age 16 it has been full on to say the least… from putting on my own shows, studying in Milan on scholarship, having my designs shown in London fashion week, The Vogue Swarovski bridal exhibition being awarded South Australian Young Arts Achiever of the year, showing my designs on red carpets both in Australia and overseas. Looking back I’m really proud of what I have achieved but there is still a long long way to go!!!

What matters to you most about being a fashion designer?

Staying true to myself and my designs. Nothing is impossible…if you can dream it you can create it! It’s not for anyone else to tell you otherwise.

What is the most difficult aspect of running your own label?

I think it’s the time aspect I always have so much to do and always so little time to do it in. Also running your own label means your work follows you home and where ever you go, so it can be hard to get away sometimes.

         

What do you wish people would understand about working in the fashion industry?

That it is an industry with a huge amount of hard work that goes in to it…people have to physically sew these garments, there is no “magic” machine that spits them out (as some people surprisingly believe) and people need to understand the importance of supporting Australian labels, especially those produced here!

 

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone wanting to start a career in fashion?

It is the most amazing rollercoaster! However, don’t be fooled it’s not all glamour…you’re only going to make it, you have to work really really hard. It’s not all about drawing pretty pictures and runways.

 

Where do you get your design inspiration from and what inspired your current collection for Fashion Palette?

It can be anything a sound, a colour, a muse or mood. I am always inspired by old/otherworldly glamour. I think anything beautiful inspires me…this season my inspiration came from Tchaikovsky’s score for swan lake. I was at a concert and the collection came to me all at once…when I got home I just sat there sketching for hours.

 

What is the best perk in being a designer?

Well for me it’s the constant happiness of doing something I truly love! Also seeing how happy and exited it makes those around me. In my career I have been offered some amazing opportunities and it’s always extremely exiting…Fashion Palette is no exception!                                                                                                         

                                         

What can we expect from your Fashion Palette collection?

The latest collection exudes a dreamy elegance with floating chiffon, beaded French lace and a soft cloudy colour palette. I envisage the collection to mirror the enchantment and melodrama of the Swan lake ballet.

 

What are your favorite trends this season?

Based on what I’ve seen on the international stage it quite retro chic and definitely a lot of mixing textures, contrasting hard with soft…lots of sheerness.

 

What is next for you?

Who knows I try to take each day as it comes but I’m always working towards the bigger picture. I hope to expand my brand and establish myself Australia wide and eventually to one day take my label overseas (while still remaining fully Australian produced) After my experience in Milan I just feel that’s where I need to get to. 

Designer Spotlight - Nicola Finetti

Where did your fashion career begin?
When I came to Sydney many years ago, in the late eighties I decided to import Italian brands into this country and we had labels such as ‘jpgaultier’ and ‘romeo gigli’ and we had a very good run, then my interest shifted to making clothes for my own store…I had 3 stores and from there it all began!!!!



When did you know that you were going to become a fashion designer?
Well it was a natural progression from being part of retail stores to something more creative, as working in retail we were creating a complete look for each of our clients and I just felt that there was something missing.

If you weren’t designing fashion, what would you be doing?
My original profession which I studied and loved before designing fashion was an Architect.


What does fashion mean to you?
Clothes represent ourselves to the other and they perceive us through our clothes first.
So fashion is very important to give us the tool to represent ourselves.

Do you have a style mantra
Fresh ,young and a little edgy.

How would you describe your style?
Eclectic and rich with contrasts.



Have you ever considered designing a line for men?
Yes I did once, ‘frisonifinetti’ label which I had 3 years ago however was not as successful as I had hoped… I plan on trying again in 2013.

How does it feel to have created such a successful label?
You never stop and think how successful you are. All the time you want to do more and better.

What would you say has been your greatest achievement in your entire career?
It is still to come.

Do you have any advice for aspiring fashion designers today?
Go and follow your inspiration.

Who is the Nicola Finetti woman?
I do not have a specific muse. People are my muses .i will have  a trip anywhere in the world and I will stay hours, sitting at  a coffee shop and watch people pass by ,I am really inspired by them and how they dress and mix up brands and looks

What has been your inspiration for the current collection?
Is all about contrasts, the collection is called SLIDING DOORS. Doris day meet s mod in the sixties , very eclectic,  60 ‘s versus 80’s.

What is your thought process when creating a collection?
The starting point is colour and print but generally colour is the centre of the collection and central to most theme and ideas. How do you decide on the final creation of each piece? (choice of materials, texture, colour, silhouette, etc.)

The collection has to be coercive, I select beautiful luxury fabrics from all over the world and from there everything must blend and be able to create a ‘look’ of the superposing different eras.

What is the signature Nicola Finetti style? The Summer season is colourful and playful and winter is more strict, sexy silhouettes and still feels fresh.

How do you like women to feel when they wear Nicola Finetti?
Like themselves, a more confident self that expresses who they are through the clothes that they wear and individually style.


Who has been seen wearing your designs? I enjoy the support of an established clientele that spans through to cover celebrities such as Jessica Chastain, Jessica Szhor, Samara Weaving, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Cate Blanchett, Naomi Watts, Delta Goodrem and Rebecca Judd. 

By Hayley Cooper

Designer Spotlight: PETER MORRISSEY

DESIGNER: Peter Morrissey
All about Peter…

  1. Where did your fashion career begin? I’ve been involved in the world of fashion since the 1980s starting my career with Morrissey Edmiston. In 1997 I embarked on my own label MORRISSEY dressing A-list stars including Nicole Kidman, Elle MacPherson and Jon Bon Jovi. Since then I have collaborated with Bruno Schiavi on Peter Morrissey, an exclusive range for Big W. I have also designed uniforms for corporations including QANTAS and most recently I have a created a Bath & Body range for boutique and luxury hotels.

2.  When did you know that you were going to become a fashion designer? I had always been interested in art, architecture and style and was very good at technical drawing. My family thought because of my style sense it was a great career to look into, so my mother and father actually pointed me in the direction. Because of my knowledge in art history and technical skills I was a natural at pattern making and sewing and had a great knowledge of the history of style in all areas.



3. If you weren’t designing fashion, what would you be doing? Definitely in the same sort of field. I would like to work in movie producing or directing. BUT I also HUGELY admire teachers, nurses, and people that are dedicated to making a difference in peoples’ lives working for foundations that help the needy, disadvantaged, build hospitals and schools in poor countries, etc. I’d be proud to be work in all of those fields.

4.What does fashion mean to you? Fashion is the ability to express oneself. Everyday you have to get dressed and so I love to help fashion people’s lives so that fashion to me is not just enhancing ones looks it is about ENHANCING ONE’S LIFE. A dress becomes a moment in a life that a woman felt beautiful and a man told her she looked beautiful, so it is not dress anymore but part of a beautiful moment in her life.



5. Do you have a style mantra? “Your Personality is your Best accessory” and “Dress to express NOT Impress”

6. How would you describe your style? My style is modern, classic, with a sense of gentleman about it.



7. How did your idea to design a range for men come about? I am a man and so I wanted to create for men what I created for women… AND I love what I do and I wanted to fashion my life also.

8. How does it feel to have created such a successful label? I am very proud that what I do means so much to so many people because to be successful, a brand must make you feel something. So many people tell me about moments in their life and how they felt when they were wearing my label at those times.



9. What do you consider your greatest achievement in your 25+ years as of being a prominent figure in the fashion industry? That I am still around and respected, supported, believed in and loved.

10. Do you have any advice for aspiring fashion designers today? Understand what people’s lives are like and what they need, want and desire and design for them, not just for yourself. 

All about the Peter Morrissey label…

1. Who is the Peter Morrissey woman/man? It is for every man and every woman. My fashion is dedicated to fashioning their lives and enhancing how they feel bout themselves. It is for anyone who understands that if you wear the look you get to live the life. All I care about is that I want to make it easier to get dressed everyday and easier to feel better about yourself, your shape, your life… Fashion should never torture ones life it should enhance.

2. What has been your inspiration for the current collection? Always a man and a woman and their lives in this moment and how they will feel in different occasions of their lives. My inspiration is always their needs, wants and desires and to make a woman feel beautiful and a man feel like a gentleman.

3. What is your thought process when creating a collection? I really think about what people’s live are like, where they are going, what they are doing and what they are experiencing.

4.  How do you decide on the final creation of each piece? It has to be top quality, top design but must be at a price that is appropriate to what people can afford in these difficult times. We use a variety of fabrics from ponti to satin to cotton in neutral to bright colours aimed to flatter in all the right places.

5. What is the signature Peter Morrissey style? Modern, chic, classic and timeless.

- Peter Morrissey’s Philosophy is “I want to Fashion your Lives, not just your wardrobe.”
- Peter Morrissey’s brand is a lifestyle, a philosophy, an aesthetic, an emotion that embraces and enhances all women’s body shapes, lives and personalities.
- Peter Morrissey believes “It’s not only how you look but more importantly it’s how you feel.”
- Peter Morrissey is a brand that focuses on creating essential items for your wardrobe that has a balance between excitement and satisfaction. “If you wear the look you get to live the life.”
- Peter Morrissey loves, admires and respects woman and his passion is creating beautiful collections that fashion every woman’s Needs, Wants and Desires not only for her body but most importantly for her life.

6.  How do you like women/men to feel when they wear Peter Morrissey? It’s about making women and men feel good about their lives and themselves in modern, chic, classic and timeless designs.

7. Who has been seen wearing Peter Morrissey? We’ve dressed men for shoots to events in our suiting and casual wear from Will Fennell to Nacho Pop to Charlie Albone for the ASTRA Awards. Women like Samantha Harris have worn our collection at Sydney Fashion Festival to TV personalities like Juliet Love who’s worn Peter Morrissey on breakfast TV segments.

8. Where can we find Peter Morrissey? Peter Morrissey is available at Big W stores across Australia.

9. We know your label has found further success through your collaboration with Big W, could you tell us a little more about this venture? With his chic, beautifully cut, sophisticated designs and now with the success of the collaboration with Bruno Schiavi and Big W, Peter Morrissey has secured himself as a major fashion player on the world stage. Uniting with a common goal, Peter Morrissey and Bruno Schiavi have created affordable style with their highly successful and accessible designer wear. Woman By Peter Morrissey and Man By Peter Morrissey, featuring chic, classic, refined clothing, lingerie and underwear. This exclusive range was launched in Australia October 2009.

10. What’s next for Peter Morrissey? Peter Morrissey will be making a big announcement in the next few weeks, so stay tuned!





Peter Morrissey will be showcasing the Man & Woman SS12/13 collection at the Fashion Palette this year (27-28 April 2012). Tickets on sale now via TICKETMASTER

 Posted by Hayley Cooper