Published Friday, 22 August, 2008 at 02:25 PM
Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry
The Honourable Desley Boyle
Young Brisbane designer shows eco-fashion is the future
Up and coming Brisbane designer Emily Stewart will be debuting her creative eco friendly collection at the internationally recognized Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival (MBFF).
Emily will take part in the Queensland Government Design Innovation Group Show on Thursday 28 August at 9pm at the Brisbane Hilton.
Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Desley Boyle said that recent QUT graduate Emily Stewart was influenced by the growing trend towards eco-fashion with her garments made from high quality natural sustainable materials.
“You can really see that Emily is enchanted by nature, using environmentally friendly and sustainable fabrics such as organic cotton, bamboo and some silk/hemp blends,” Ms Boyle said.
“Emily’s talent was recognised early this year when she was chosen as one of two young Queenslanders to have their work showcased at Sydney’s ‘Fashion Exposed’, one of Asia-Pacific’s premier fashion fairs.
“Emily is one of the promising designers retailing at the Fortitude Valley’s ‘The Tribune’ a concept store promoting young talented designers some of whom are also being showcased in the Queensland Government Design Innovation Group Show.”
Enthusiastic Emily said while she was surprised to be picked to exhibit her label at the event she was ready to seize the opportunity.
“I was very happy once I heard the news that I was chosen for Queensland Government Design Innovation Group Show and I’m excited to be able to take part in such a prestigious event,” Emily said.
“MBFF has been a hugely successful event every year and it’s really putting Brisbane fashion on the map.
“The event gives emerging designers a lot of coverage and I love the fact that the fashion shows are open for the public to see.
“Taking part in the fashion festival will not only give me the chance to learn more about the industry but also give my designs exposure to potential retail stockists.”
Emily added that her inclusion in MBFF had made her think about her style as a designer, her ambitions and goals for her career.
“I like to design clothes that are young, casual but still dressy and feminine with a relaxed fit,” she said.
“A big focus for me is fashion which comes from a more ethical source and not made in sweatshops.
“At this stage my goals would be to keep enjoying fashion, keep moving up and producing new ideas and concepts while expanding my stockists along the way.”
Ms Boyle added designers featuring in the Queensland Government Design Innovation Group Show were chosen from an open application process.
“The designers picked were chosen for their label’s youthful appeal and design innovation,” Ms Boyle said.
“Emily was chosen because her debut collection is made using environmentally friendly and sustainable fabrics her designs are a marriage of classic shapes and youthful appeal.”
Tickets for the show are $26.50 and available from QTIX 136 246.
22 August 2008
Media contact: Marcus Taylor (3225 1005 / 0419 026 325) or Kirstie Maier (3224 2007 / 0448 135 195)
Emily Stewart (07) 3345 8205
Emily will take part in the Queensland Government Design Innovation Group Show on Thursday 28 August at 9pm at the Brisbane Hilton.
Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Desley Boyle said that recent QUT graduate Emily Stewart was influenced by the growing trend towards eco-fashion with her garments made from high quality natural sustainable materials.
“You can really see that Emily is enchanted by nature, using environmentally friendly and sustainable fabrics such as organic cotton, bamboo and some silk/hemp blends,” Ms Boyle said.
“Emily’s talent was recognised early this year when she was chosen as one of two young Queenslanders to have their work showcased at Sydney’s ‘Fashion Exposed’, one of Asia-Pacific’s premier fashion fairs.
“Emily is one of the promising designers retailing at the Fortitude Valley’s ‘The Tribune’ a concept store promoting young talented designers some of whom are also being showcased in the Queensland Government Design Innovation Group Show.”
Enthusiastic Emily said while she was surprised to be picked to exhibit her label at the event she was ready to seize the opportunity.
“I was very happy once I heard the news that I was chosen for Queensland Government Design Innovation Group Show and I’m excited to be able to take part in such a prestigious event,” Emily said.
“MBFF has been a hugely successful event every year and it’s really putting Brisbane fashion on the map.
“The event gives emerging designers a lot of coverage and I love the fact that the fashion shows are open for the public to see.
“Taking part in the fashion festival will not only give me the chance to learn more about the industry but also give my designs exposure to potential retail stockists.”
Emily added that her inclusion in MBFF had made her think about her style as a designer, her ambitions and goals for her career.
“I like to design clothes that are young, casual but still dressy and feminine with a relaxed fit,” she said.
“A big focus for me is fashion which comes from a more ethical source and not made in sweatshops.
“At this stage my goals would be to keep enjoying fashion, keep moving up and producing new ideas and concepts while expanding my stockists along the way.”
Ms Boyle added designers featuring in the Queensland Government Design Innovation Group Show were chosen from an open application process.
“The designers picked were chosen for their label’s youthful appeal and design innovation,” Ms Boyle said.
“Emily was chosen because her debut collection is made using environmentally friendly and sustainable fabrics her designs are a marriage of classic shapes and youthful appeal.”
Tickets for the show are $26.50 and available from QTIX 136 246.
22 August 2008
Media contact: Marcus Taylor (3225 1005 / 0419 026 325) or Kirstie Maier (3224 2007 / 0448 135 195)
Emily Stewart (07) 3345 8205