The best of VAMFF: National Graduate Showcase
Images via Lucas Dawson Photography
Words by Maeve Kerr-Crowley
Wow-factor.
An undeniable highlight of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival program each year is the National Graduate Showcase, presented by Target and supported by yours truly.
Last night, the Royal Exhibition Building played host to a show which highlighted the immense creativity of graduates from Australia’s top tertiary institutions.
The runway featured collections from the following 12 finalists:
- Amanda Nichols (RMIT)
- Ariana Patawaran (UTS)
- Benjamin Garg (RMIT)
- Conor Utri (RMIT)
- Eily Shaddock (QUT)
- Golnaz Rezaei Daghigh (UTS)
- Hannah Culshaw (UTS)
- Hannah Schoemaker (UTS)
- Isabella Snelson (UTS)
- Jessica Xie (UTS)
- Ruby Phan (UTS)
- Sarah Hawes (UTS)
With such a diverse lineup, the showcase didn’t disappoint when it came to variety, technique and wow-factor. You can check out the highlights above.