The deft, languid and female silhouettes of Gabriella Pereira took centre stage on November 21 because the inventive director of Beare Park was awarded the Rising Designer Of The 12 months award on the 2024 Australian Fashion Laureate.
“Working on this business isn’t with out its challenges however I’ve to say, the expansion [my brand] has seen within the final six months is so reassuring and it’s been topped off by opening our first standalone bricks and mortar retailer in Potts Level. The Australian luxurious buyer is on the market. She values ethically Australian made high quality and we’re so honoured to make items for her.
“Beare Park is the primary model I’ve correctly labored at and, belief me, there was loads of trial and error,” she continued. “However with out the generosity of so many fellow designers sharing their suppliers, networks and experiences with me, this ex-corporate-girl-turned-overnight-fashion-designer wouldn’t have made it very far.”
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Going down contained in the tiered sails of Bennelong restaurant on the Sydney Opera Home, different winners included Lesleigh Jermanus from ALÈMAIS who took house Designer of the 12 months, Grace Lillian Lee who received the Indigenous Designer of the 12 months award, Laura Might and Hannah Gibbs from Nagnata who had been the recipients of the Sustainable Designer of the 12 months award, Andie Halas who was the winner of the prized Carla Zampatti Award for Excellence in Management, and Stephen Bennett who was awarded the celebrated Australian Style Laureate for Lifetime Achievement.
IMG, who has owned and operated Australian Style Week for the previous 20 years, introduced final week it could no longer be backing the annual event. Natalie Xentia, IMG’s Vice President and Managing Director for APAC, fought again tears as she addressed the business on the luncheon right now.
“We’ve all labored so tirelessly to assist the business. There’s additionally numerous crew and volunteers who’ve supported our group to make our occasion attainable through the years and each certainly one of you’ve gotten left an enduring mark—so we thanks.
“I’d additionally prefer to acknowledge IMG’s Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Chris Gilbert, for his unbelievable contribution within the final 20 years to Australian Style Week.
“And at last, I’d prefer to thank Nikki Andrews and your entire NAC group who’ve been by our aspect for a few years. We couldn’t have achieved it with out you and we’re very grateful in your partnership. So, thanks everybody, thanks a lot for being right here for our final occasion.”
The room erupted and stood to applause.
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