Some of the best moments of fashion week happen away from the big names, and the FDS TAFE Innovators Show is proof of that. On Day 3, Luke Rutherford-Durney, Oliver Parry, Tate Boswarva and Zoe Markopoulos each brought their magic to the runway.
Our newest friend Dunya Mudesir was on the ground to capture some memories before the show, and we asked her to take us back through her favourite moments. Because there's nothing quite like getting a front row seat to the country's freshest design talent doing their thing for the very first time.
Give us the Dunya elevator pitch:
I am a creative and model based in Melbourne who loves all things fun and fashion. I enjoy using fashion as an outlet to indulge in other worlds and make oneself feel their best self.
What made you the most excited about shooting backstage at the FDS show?
Seeing the future of fashion close up and their process. It's amazing to see the challenging of norms through design and creation without limit.
What was the energy like backstage?
The energy carried through backstage was organised chaos sprinkled with joy.
Was there a designer that jumped out at you when you saw the garments?
ATTE showcased elevated designs that carried a sense of whimsy that I can see walking through the streets of the city or galavanting in the woods.
Favourite look from the show?
You can hear MARKO designs before you see them. The rusted metal plates attached to a leather dress that featured a very low back was a stand out piece.
Favourite accessory?
The polo dress by Luke Ruben topped off with a matching paperboy hat that was the cherry on top of a fabulous outfit.
Sum up the show in three words:
The future is bright.
Photos: Dunya Mudesir
We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which Australian Fashion Week takes place.
