the future issue

PENELOPE BELL TARYN BOWLER ASHMITA DATT

CARLY FARAGHER ALEXIS GREENWOOD JANELLE
O’GRADY BRONSON OLSEN MAXINE SILCOCK
DANNIELLE STONEHOUSE MARIA TEMPORAL
CANVAS MAGAZINE ISSUE 00 OCTOBER 2006
the future issue
The worlds of fashion and art
have nearly always been aligned.
Just as an artist uses a canvas to
create, the fashion designer uses
the body as a canvas, fashioning
it in a particular way to convey an
emotion, an attitude, or to capture
a moment in time.
The first issue of Canvas, the
FUTURE issue, forecasts the future
of Brisbane (and global) fashion.
We’ve scoured Metropolitan South
Institute of TAFE’s Mt. Gravatt
campus to bring you the latest
group of fashion graduates.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR/FOUNDER
Catherine McPhee
ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER
James Johnston
EDITORIAL MANAGER
Catherine McPhee
FASHION DIRECTOR
Catherine Mcphee
WEBSITE
James Johnston
note to self
The designers we have featured in
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the FUTURE issue may vary greatly
northern exposure
in their creative ideals and their
motivation to design, but there is
a common thread that emphasises
all they do: their love of fashion.
We seek out what inspires each
student to create. Everyone PAGE 4
featured within these pages
bronson olsen
has created something that has
meaning to them. In turn, we hope
their work will mean something to
you.
CATHERINE MCPHEE PAGE 6
EDITOR/CREATIVE DIRECTOR
date with the night
PAGE 7
carly faragher
PAGE 11
fifteen minutes
PAGE 12
the shape of things to come
PAGE 15
the mystery of marie roget
PAGE 20
everywhere we shoot
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Israel Rivera
PAGE 25
Lachlan Boyle
Jan Reichle
COPYRIGHT & DISCLAIMER
COVER SHOT Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission by Canvas is strictly prohibited.
PHOTOGRAPHY Israel Rivera All information and credits are accurate at the time of going to print, but are subject to change.
STYLING Catherine McPhee
HAIR & MAKEUP Steven Mena HTTP://CANVASMAGAZINE.NET
MODEL Nina @ Vivien’s © 2006 CANVAS MAGAZINE
note to self...
TEXT: CATHERINE MCPHEE
Finally something to replace all
that wintery black! This season
it’s about colour, cut and cinched-
in waists. Vintage looks are put
on the backburner as we start to
see a move away from pieces that
are altogether floaty and feminine,
towards a more minimalist style
that is sleek and sophisticated. It’s
time to go modern! This summer
acknowledges a cleaner silhouette
white
This summer is so white right now!
Black may have ruled for winter,
but all bets are off once the sun
comes out (or in Brisbane’s case,
when the temperature passes
23C). As the focus shifts towards
a style that is romantic yet edgy and
cool it seems there is no escaping
white this summer. This trend is
versatile enough to complement
other summer ideas yet bold
enough to stand on its own.
as designers toy with the concept
of shape.
With so many fashion must-haves
this season, it’s natural to be
feeling a little confused about what
to wear come summer, so take
note of some of this summer’s key
trends.
OPPOSITE PAGE CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT
1. WHITE SUEDE 2. CAMILLA & MARC 3. MARNIE SKILLINGS
THIS PAGE CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT
1. Something Else 2. Something Else 3. White Suede
4. Michelle Robinson
dresses prints colour
The dress reigns supreme in Whoever said that playing printed Summer shines in a colour palette
silhouettes that veer from sleek fabrics off against one another of rainbow hues. This season’s
shifts to delicate babydolls. Mira is a fashion ‘no’ clearly isn’t on bright, acidic shades complement
Vokovic’s Mad Cortes label is par with this season’s trends. the season’s biggest trend for
never one to disappoint, and her Summer prints emphasise a all things white, so work your key
collection of edgy, sophisticated graphic approach. Take note from pieces together and start turning
dresses, teeming with texture and Australia’s leading designers who heads this summer.
refined fabrics, are perfect for mix and match colours and shapes,
this season’s party circuit. prints and patterns, and go crazy
for prints this summer.
northern exposure
This season, as we eagerly anticipate fashion’s next ‘big thing’, look no further
than Brisbane’s fashion campuses. As we welcome our next generation of
talented, young designers, Metropolitan SOUTH Tafe farewells yet another year
of successful fashion students.

alexis greenwood maxine silcock taryn bowler janelle o’grady

A love of all things 80s and popstar icons helps Alexis
Greenwood to create her funked up, urban edge
streetwear designs. Her strong use of colour and
cotton based fabrics are usually the starting point
for her creations. Alexis’ style lends itself to the fast
fashion-forward market. This design in particular
was made entirely from the waistband of jeans. We
all know that denim is a girl’s best friend, but who
would have thought a simple waistband could turn into
something so hip!
For someone who is drawn towards pieces that
are strong, yet feminine and mysterious, Maxine
Silcock certainly has a creative imagination. Wild
forest mushrooms were the source of inspiration
for Maxine’s most memorable range - a collection
of avant garde pieces created for this year’s Dalby
Cotton Awards. Made entirely from cotton, this design
showcases Maxine’s versatility and inventiveness. And
will certainly make you think twice the next time you eat
a vegetable.
An obsession for the nostalgic 50s, a love of flat shoes
and an admiration for Betsey Johnson helps to fuel
the creative process for Taryn Bowler. Her “casual,
comfortable and random” style is always evident in
her collections, where she shows an acute ability
to mix and match prints and colours without looking
too confusing or too cute. Her range, appropriately
titled Splendido will make its debut at the Moda Italia
Scholarship Awards in October. Vincitore!
With ambitions to one day create her own label, Janelle
O’Grady is taking the right steps towards a successful
career. Janelle’s hard work and effort throughout
her final year of an Advanced Diploma course at
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE is obvious, as
is her attention to detail, when her Cotton Garment
reached the finals of this year’s Dalby Cotton Awards.
Her inspiration was the peacock and its feather
formation. The dress is made up of shredded strands
of calico which have been twisted into a rope that
forms a delicate train at the back, taking Janelle well
over 80 hours to complete. Whew!
ashmita datt
Ashmita’s simple and feminine style is often translated
to her designs via influences of exotic cultures and
destinations. With her almond-shaped eyes and olive
skin, it seems like a natural progression for Ashmita
to create something with which she’s familiar with.
Her Fijian and Indian heritage often influences her
design ideas. “I really like the unique elements behind
different cultures”, says Ashmita, “there’s so much
inspiration that can be drawn from it.”
penelope bell
Can a venetian blind be worn as a dress? Penelope
Bell certainly thinks so and she should know - she
made one! By using the mechanisms of a venetian blind
Penelope created a dress in which the panels of the
skirt can rotate and flip, much like a billboard does
when changing images. Her ingenuity is a godsend for
girls looking for an outfit that can carry them through
from daywear to evening. One tug of a string and
you’ve gone from simple cream A-line shape to a one-
of-a-kind printed knockout!
maria temporal
Issey Miyake, one of Japan’s most well-respected
designers, has said that he refers to his designs not
as clothes but as art pieces. So it’s not surprising
then that Maria Temporal cites Miyake as one of her
favourite designers. With an eye for artistic flair
and an ability to intricately manipulate fabric, Maria’s
designs are often at odds with her own “cute and
conservative” style.
danielle stonehouse
An eclectic sense of style and an appreciation of
history, music and artistry contribute to create
Danielle Stonehouse’s favourite collection. An obvious
source of inspiration for this range was the exuberant
Gianni Versace who transformed contemporary design
trends in the early 90s with his visually excessive and
provocative fashions. Moving away from conventional
forms of dress, Danni focused on shape, colour and
print to create a collection that is reminiscent of
Versace’s bold prints and flamboyant style.
bronson olsen
the art of origami, folded in cotton
TEXT: ANDREW DWYER

Picture the silhouette of an origami crane, an idea himself in the graphic arts but was always engrossed
that has just embedded itself in the creative side of in ideas of fashion for clothing, particularly with regard
your brain. Next - as though mirroring the format of a to dress designs.
piece of origami paper – picture a large piece of rough
cotton fabric, calico to be specific. With fourteen weeks to formulate, design and
construct a garment for the Australian Young Design
When given the brief of constructing a garment from Award held as part of Australian Cotton Week, Bronson
cotton it would follow that inspiration – presenting took up the challenge and set to work firstly studying
itself in the form of an origami crane - should the art of origami and then applying it the design
lead to thoughts of how such a silhouette could be of a dress. He bleached, pleated and strategically
constructed from the fabric. But to the vast majority folded calico cotton and then, with little sewing
of us, actually gaining the inspiration in the first experience, set about constructing the piece he would
place would be a challenge let alone applying it to eventually enter into the competition. For the top part
the creation of a garment. Just as well we’re all not of the dress he sewed together a mass of origami
studying fashion design then. cranes, yoked the dress around the middle with an
obi, a Japanese belt used for kimonos, and pleated
To win a design award for the creation, from cotton, of and folded the skirt below it. To tie the entire piece
a piece of clothing speaks volumes about the abundant together he pleated a large origami crane to affix to
amount of ability Bronson Olsen has in formulating the back of the dress.
such ideas, applying them to a garment and then
actually constructing the piece of clothing. Having The national competition drew one hundred entrants
spent three years as a fashion design student at to the Young Design category. Bronson was awarded
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE, Bronson sites his first place. The dress went to Nudgee College to be
background in graphic design as a major influence on showcased; Bronson was flown to Italy for a month,
his ability to sketch and create patterns for garments. as reward, to study under Lorenzo Riveria, a Prêt-
But to transfer these learnt skills both in graphic a-Porter designer based in Milan. He subsequently
and fashion design to the construction of a piece of describes the experience as mind blowing. He is
clothing takes something more than just good design keen to continue to develop his skills and excited to be
ability. Perhaps this is what academics in the field of in Australia studying fashion and contemplating the
Creative Arts could see in Bronson when encouraging myriad of opportunities he has to utilize his talent for
him to take up study in fashion. On finishing school construction of fashion garments and his creative eye
Bronson was intent on enrolling in architecture, found for a unique take on the principles of dress making.
 Photography: Israel Rivera
Assistant Photography: Lachlan Boyle
Hair & Makeup: Stephen MENA
date with the night
Model: Nina @ Vivien’s
Fashion Stylist: Catherine McPhee
This season sees a return to a more sleek, sophisticated
Fashion Assistant: Sigrid White silhouette as designers toy with the concept of shape.
PREVIOUS: BLACK LEOTARD WITH VELVET BODICE FROM BLOCH
HIGH WAISTED SKIRT AND SHOES STYLISTS OWN
THIS PAGE: MAD CORTES JACKET FROM BLONDE VENUS
BLACK LEGGINGS FROM BLOCH

SKIRT AND SINGLET STYLISTS OWN

FRENCH COLLAR MADE TO ORDER
BRACES FROM LOWES
WHITE LEOTARD & CORSET STYLE STRETCH
BELT FROM BLOCH
GLOVES & SHOES STYLISTS OWN
BLACK LEGGINGS FROM BLOCH
CREAM BODYSUIT & SHOES STYLISTS OWN
carly faragher
creative flair for future success
TEXT: ANDREW DWYER

Creative flair, sound tuition, a good dose of drive and
the aspiring young fashion designer has the potential
to do well to be in Australia whilst studying in the field
of fashion. Take Carly Faragher as an example. In
the graduating class of 2006 at Metropolitan South
Institute of TAFE, Carly already has undertaken work
with a reputable fashion designer as well as a top
Queensland modelling agency as a personal stylist
coordinating fashion shows around our capital city.
This practical work experience coupled with sound
theoretical and computer based tuition in the discipline
of fashion design places a student like Carly in an
enviable position for future work in the industry both
here in Australia and on a global level.
satisfaction that can be facilitated through such
endeavours. And she has fashion in her blood. From
as early as primary school Carly has memories of
visualizing and sketching down design ideas; finding
inspiration in, what she describes, as the most unusual
of places.
It is obvious such creative exposure has set her in
good stead for the future. Whether it be as a stylist, a
fashion designer or simply an intrepid explorer, Carly
Faragher certainly has the potential, experience and
the right attitude to achieve success in 2006 and in her
years to come.

Carly has countless opportunities at her feet. From

work as a stylist to work as a designer she has yet to
commit to any one direction, preferring instead to plan
on travelling once her formal studies are completed.
But she does have aspirations toward developing her
own label.

She sites womenswear that complements the female

form as the direction for such undertakings. She is
interested in designs that utilize the manipulation of
fabric to create a three dimensional effect. From
one-off garments in a more bespoke capacity to
establishing business oriented aims for a label, she
is well positioned to do either. Coming from a family
owned business environment and already having had
experience with a start-up label Carly has a sound
understanding of the challenges as well as great
Photography: Israel Rivera
Hair & Makeup: STACEY
Model: EMERALD HUGHES
Fashion Stylist: Catherine McPhee
fifteen minutes
Fashion Assistant: Sigrid White This season sees a return to a more sleek, sophisticated
silhouette as designers toy with the concept of shape.
PREVIOUS PAGE: Dress worn as skirt by Ebony De Souza. Gloves & SHIRT STYLIST’S OWN.
THIS PAGE: DRESS BY Misako Mukai. SHOES FROM PAYLESS. GLOVES & STOCKINGS STYLIST’S OWN. DRESS BY Nanine de Vries. SHOES FROM PAYLESS. STOCKINGS STYLIST’S OWN.
JUMPSUIT & BLOUSE STYLIST’s OWN DRESS BY HOLLY DELITT. Tulle skirt STYLIST’S OWN
 CUTAWAY DETAILING, subtle hints of gold, the allure of skin...

the shape of things to come

Photography: Israel Rivera
Hair & Makeup: Steven MENA
Model: CELESTE @ DALLY’s
Fashion Stylist: Catherine McPhee
Fashion Assistant: Sigrid White
PREVIOUS: HOODED SWIMSUIT BY ALEXIS GREENWOOD
THIS PAGE: SWIMSUIT BY MISAKO MUKAI
OPPOSITE: SWIMSUIT BY AMANDA NAKHLA
SWIMSUIT BY AMANDA nakhla
SWIMSUIT BY BELINDA PERCORELLI
SWIMSUIT BY BELINDA PERCORELLI
 Photography: Israel Rivera
PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT: LACHLAN BOYLE
HAIR: SAM CAMINO @ JAFFA’S
MAKEUP: STEVEN MENA
Model: JASMINE @ DALLY’s
Fashion Stylist: Catherine McPhee

the mystery of marie roget

PREVIOUS PAGE: Capelet and dress both by Taryn Bowler. Shoes from Mollini. Socks stylist’s own
THIS PAGE: Waistcoat by Amanda Nakhla. Bloomers by Maria Temporal. Stockings by Wolford, from Chic Boutique. Shoes stylist’s own.
Jacket and harem pants both by Carly Faragher
Dress by Gillian Schneider
Shoes from Mollini
Dress (worn back to front) by Belinda Pecorelli
 OPPOSITE PAGE: Photography: Ryan Vergara Hair & Makeup: Meryll Soriano Model: Liza Jacinto Fashion Stylist: Garovs Garrovillo
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: 1. Photography: Ryan Vergara Assistant Photography: Joms Dela Rama Hair & Makeup: Sabs Hernandez Models: Keith Tan & Pat Portes Fashion
Stylist: Garovs Garrovillo Production Design: HowDareYouConcepts.com
2. Photography: Ryan Vergara HAIR & mAKEUP: LAILA B. HERNANDEZ @ SHU MODEL: PADUA @ T MODELS Fashion Stylist: Garovs Garrovillo
3. Photography: Ryan Vergara Hair & Makeup: Bea Rivera of Basement Salon Model: Liza Jacinto Fashion Stylist: Garovs Garrovillo

everywhere we shoot
TEXT: CATHERINE MCPHEE

Ryan Vergara and Garovs Garovillo are the creative
force behind the Philippines premier photography,
styling and design scene. Known internationally as
EverywhereWeShoot, both Ryan and Garovs work
together to present new ideas and directions in
fashion photography and graphic design.
EverywhereWeShoot is an underground movement that Ryan and Garovs is that Everywhere We Shoot is
shies away from the mundane and the mainstream,
and includes commissioned work from avante garde
designers and independent musicians. Focusing on
the arts and fashion design, both artists graduated
from the College of Saint Benilde School of Design &
Arts. It is this background that has given the duo their
creative edge.
EverywhereWeShoot aims to challenge the current
photography and styling trends in the Phillipines. Past
projects, including works for Vans, EMI Phillipines
and Adidas Phillipines, have helped to create an
impressive body of work for Everywhere We Shoot.
Their style lends itself towards a mixture of nostalgia
and modernist aspirations, but what is certain for
revolutionizing the creative scene in the Phillipines.
www.everywhereweshoot.com
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