Jason Campbell, Editor-in-chief, JC Report Fave show: "Nom*D was very lucid and clear. It was a very solid show."
Lee Yong Soo, Fashion editor, Vogue Nippon Fave show: "For something I would wear, probably Deborah Sweeney. But I also really like Hailwood, Cybele and Lonely Hearts Club."
Imogene Barron, Fashion editor Dazed and Confused and Yen magazines
Fave show: "Nom*D and Jimmy D."
Bryan Eible, Owner of Foxy Lady boutique in Florida, USA
Fave show: "Trelise Cooper hands down. The kids' line was amazing." So far Eible has placed orders with Minti kids by Federation and Sabatini. He's also expressed interest in Zambesi and Trelise Cooper kids and womenswear.
Joanne Griffin, Owner of Melbourne-based boutique chain Blondies
Fave show: "Oooh, Trelise. And Nom*D. Very different, but they represent the range of my stock. Nom*D's styling was fantastic. Jimmy D was also great. He's really going to be someone." Obi, Cyble, Jimmy D, Nom*D, Trelise Cooper, Carlson, Kate Sylvester and Zambesi have all received orders from Griffin. She is also interested in checking out Verge Breakthrough designer Firefly.
Our Picks
Alice Rycroft, canvas fashion editor
Fave show: Kingan Jones and Kate Sylvester. Fave garment: Kate Sylvester capes. Key trends: Feminine. Bell sleeves, full skirts, short skirts, leggings, short trapeze-shaped jackets, pinafores.
Ana Macdonald, Viva fashion editor
Fave show: Cybele, Kingan Jones, Kate Sylvester, Juliette Hogan. Fave garment: Sunray pleat dress,, zipped leather leggings at Kate Sylvester. Strapless tartan dress at Deborah Sweeney. White crochet dress at Yvonne Bennetti. Key trends: Bell sleeves, high-waisted pants, swing-back drop jackets, tartan.
