Posts tagged with 'Talent Profile':

Tomas Overtoom has always loved the nightlife. A well-known DJ and events coordinator, the Dutch-born designer has always had a knack for dressing the part—defying the pitfalls of "smart casual" without ever looking overdressed. With such personal and professional taste, it's no surprise that Overtoom has combined his various interests to form a new line of menswear.
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You may not recognize his name, but you've probably unknowingly come across, or even worn, Tamburlaine Gorst's designs. With more than 20 years of experience in the business—most notably as head designer for Kenzo Homme in Paris—the London-based designer recently launched the sensational menswear brand, Tamburlaine, which will showcase its second collection in Milan and Paris this coming January.
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Ever since respected Australian retailer Belinda Seper declared Gary Bigeni "the Australian Helmut Lang," the Sydney designer has moved in leaps and bounds to prove her correct. Having done everything from wardrobe styling for a children's television show to designing for Josh Goot, Bigeni has both industry knowledge and experience. His use of drapery and keen eye for color have helped propel Bigeni's label into an internationally recognized brand from Down Under.
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Australian fashion label TV is all about capturing the visual allure of the small screen. Created by Ingrid Verner and Monika Tywanek, the collection features leopard print-inspired patterns, tailored box pleated pants and over the top chunky knitwear.
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Redesigning the little black dress is a pretty big task to take on, but Hannah Marshall has done it without thinking twice. Her collection of amazing, black garments earned her the title "the queen of the little black dress" by Aishti magazine, while her use of contrasting fabrics have made her one to watch in the industry.
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Kiel Mead has his cake and eats it too. While studying at Pratt, Mead absorbed the experimental and off-beat sensibilities of his fellow Brooklyn artists, but refused to pick a single craft through which to channel this inspiration. Instead, Mead splits his time between furniture and accessories design.
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Hiroyuki Horihata didn't quite reinvent the wheel, but he did tackle another classic: the traditional kimono. Horihata created a version of the traditional garment called nagagi—meaning "to wrap around"— for Matohu, the Tokyo label he designs with his wife Makiko Sekiguchi.
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New York-based designer Shayne Oliver is leading the pack of luxury streetwear brands. Inspired by his love for urban styling, Oliver's Hood By Air line delivers some hustle and flow for the modern hipster looking for a new sense of luxury.
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When it comes to accessories, Flora McLean has a knack for the avant-garde. Though formally trained in womenswear, McLean eventually discovered her true calling lay in accessories—particularly in hatwear. Beginning her career as a simple prop maker for images and commercial collections, Flora's keen eye and attention to detail soon inspired her to start her own label, aptly named House of Flora.
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Tasty Tees is the fashion/art brainchild of Tobias Crabtree and Chris Murray. The college friends formed Tasty Tees out of a desire to develop and nurture art beyond the corporate confines, relying entirely on Crabtree's business know-how and Murray's art connections.
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