Five Australian houses that define the national look
A short guide to the labels the world associates with Australian design.
Zimmermann. Founded in Sydney in 1991 by Nicky and Simone Zimmermann; romantic prints and resortwear, now a Paris Fashion Week fixture.
Carla Zampatti. The house founded by the late Carla Zampatti remains a benchmark for Australian tailoring and a regular at Australian Fashion Week.
Aje. Sculptural, print-led collections that have become a staple of the Australian runway.
Toni Maticevski. Couture-level construction from Melbourne; his shows are among the most anticipated of fashion week.
Bianca Spender. Considered, fluid tailoring from Sydney, and a long-standing name on the AFW schedule.
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