Here's How The Top Designers Survive Fashion Week

Fashion Week Australia is just days away and while we're all prepping our outfits ahead of the opening, the designers are painstakingly putting the finishing touches to their collections.

From booking last minute models to alterations and sometimes whole show concept changes, a lot of hard work lies behind the glitz and glamour.

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Yahoo7 Lifestyle caught up with six designers showcasing their collections at Fashion Week Australia for their top essentials for surviving the jam-packed fashion spectacle.

We Are Handsome

What was your inspiration for the new collection?
"We looked to an era and a specific vibe of the 90's," designers Katinka Somers and Jeremy Somers said.

"We referenced the culture clash that was acid wash, hip hop, hyper graphics, hip ponytails, higher cut clothing, colour-clashing and a general confident loudness, stripped it all back and created a collection inspired by this gorgeous melange of influence."

What are your three fashion week essentials
"Trainers, early morning training sessions and loads of water."

Who would you love to see wearing your label?
"Hands down Karlie Kloss."

TOME

What was your inspiration for the new collection?
"NIna Simone."

What are your three fashion week essentials
"Water, sleep and chocolate."

Who would you love to see wearing your label?
"Every woman."

Dion Lee

What was your inspiration for the new collection?

"The collection started with the abstract idea of glass, reflective surfaces and the refraction of colour," Lee said.

"This concept was adapted into sculptural shapes, the splicing of sheer and opaque and transparent embellishment."

What are your three fashion week essentials
"Yoga, iced long blacks and Nurofen."

Who would you love to see wearing your label?
"Tilda Swinton."

Camilla

What was your inspiration for the new collection?

"The collection is inspired by my travels through Africa," Camilla said.

"It embodies the bohemian realms of Morocco, the energy of the savannahs, and the rich cultures of Kenyan tribes.

"Africa truly awakened me. The vibrancy of colour, the beauty of the land, and the spirit of the people. I found inner peace in the arms of the tribeswomen, and was transfixed by the bohemian melting pot of Morocco. This collection is an expression of the love and light I felt during my time in this stunning part of the world. A true celebration of life."

What are your three fashion week essentials
"A morning mediation to prepare for the body and mind for the day ahead, a magical team and as impossible as it seems, a good night’s rest each night."

Who would you love to see wearing your label?
"Iris Apfel. She is magnificent."

By Johnny

What was your inspiration for the new collection?

"The collection is really inspired by the ease of the season, think holiday dressing with fluid hem lines and moment throughout the collection in neutral easy to wear colours," Johnny said.

"It also features a floral print, the Liberty Print. I love the print and it’s a key print in the collection. The print is inspired by Liberty London."

What are your three fashion week essentials
"Water, food and a smile."

Who would you love to see wearing your label?
"Olivia Palermo, I love her."

Bec and Bridge

What was your inspiration for the new collection?

"Inspiration was taken from an Indian summer," the designers said.

"It’s an earthy heat, our mystical stomping fairies are jewelled and adorned with trinkets. She is feminine and fierce. Organic and hand woven textiles are juxtaposed with the sleek sexiness of sharp cut dresses. There is a pull of sexiness with a release of whimsical silhouettes."

What are your three fashion week essentials
"Freshly prepared juices to keep us healthy and hydrated, a glass or three of Tempus Two Sparkling and shampoo and conditioner – because who has time to go to the hairdresser?"

Who would you love to see wearing your label?
"Lily-Rose Depp."

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