WAIFT 2008 Introducing Leanne Lim

Posted by on Dec 24, 2008 in 2008, Graduate shows

Introducing Leanne Lim

Leanne Lim Couture
  1. Inspiration – Where did they get the initial couture and RTW concept from?

    The inspiration for my couture collection was antique bird cages and tropical birds, like the bird of paradise. I took elements such as colour, texture and line from this. So my couture range was all about a mix of vibrant colours, and it was also about having something structured with strong lines and contrasting this with something beautiful, soft and flowing. My yellow gown reminds me of a beautiful bird trapped in a steel cage.

  2. What made you to study fashion? Why at Swan TAFE?

    I finished a degree in computer science and realised that I didn’t want to work in an office, so I travelled around the US to procrastinate finding a job :) In LA I met a guy who owned a store on Melrose Ave and I decided that I wanted to own a boutique one day, or have my own label, so I came home and applied for TAFE. I actually went to Central TAFE for a year and a half and quit because I didn’t like the course there. After that, I did some work experience at Costarella Designs and the girls there told me that the course at Bentley TAFE was really good so I enrolled there.

  3. What’s happening now since the show?

    I’m trying to sell my range as well as other random dresses that I’ve made. Yesterday I sold my range to a new boutique that is opening up in Mt Hawthorne, I think it will be called Alla Moda Chanelle, but I’m not entirely sure about that. It opens up first week of February.

    Other than that, I’ve had a couple of orders for my couture and I’ve had some people ask me to make them other dresses.

  4. What’s your long term plan?

    If things go well, hopefully be running a successful label. Maybe participate in some fashion weeks.

  5. Do you have a web site or a blog?

    I’m working on my website right now, so it should be up and running late Jan. In the mean time I can be contacted via email -leanne_lim@hotmail.com

  6. What would you do differently if you have to start all over again?

    Nothing. I think that if I started this course earlier, I wouldn’t be as motivated as I am now. The other courses that I’ve done in the past have prepared me for the future.

  7. Your favorite Australian designer(s)?

    I love Alex Perry. I think he’s amazing!

  8. Your favorite place(s) to shop in Perth?

    Swarovski! haha I love bling! I don’t shop much for clothes.

Leanne Lim RTW

As the winner of Student Designer Award for Perth Fashion Festival 2008 she has already sold her designs and she is set to become one of the prominent WA designers. I expect to see you next September at the festival, Leanne. Maybe I will smile when we take a photo again together. 

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17 Comments

  1. joblessandjaded
    December 24, 2008

    Ooh I love that third strapless dress with the yellow skirt.

  2. Annie
    December 24, 2008

    Gorgeous frocks! The last 3 especially..

  3. The Seeker
    December 25, 2008

    Very nice.
    Hope you’re having a happy holidays.

    xoxo

  4. Agnes
    December 25, 2008

    Awesome. Hope you had a great Christmas Songy ;-)

  5. dapper kid
    December 25, 2008

    :O That first yellow dress is stunning! Hope you had a wonderful christmas :)

  6. Sarah-Lou
    December 26, 2008

    The last dress (strapless and yellow) is irresistible! I feel like drawing it! (that’s what I always do when I cant’ afford a dress, so that it’s mine, anyway)

  7. LaMimi
    December 26, 2008

    Mmm…I love that yellow bustier dress…yummy!
    Merry Christmas Songy!:)

  8. Couture Carrie
    December 26, 2008

    Fab interview!
    That yellow gown is amaaaaazing!

    Happy holidays, Songy :)

    xoxox,
    CC

  9. María
    December 26, 2008

    Muy monas!!

  10. enc
    December 26, 2008

    Again, I love the colors. Sherbet shades look so great on these flowy fabrics!

  11. THE HOUSE OF STYLE
    December 26, 2008

    darling Songy did you have a gorgeous xmas?hope you did dear.
    big kiss,
    marian

  12. Krystal
    December 26, 2008

    ooh, i love them x

  13. jirim
    December 27, 2008

    디자이너가 영감(inspiration)을 ‘새’로부터 얻는다니…대단할걸. 아주 세밀한 자극이 되는 인터뷰였어. 고마워

  14. Anonymous
    March 4, 2009

    Alla Moda Chanelle stocks Leannes dresses
    1/160 Scarborough Beach Road, Mt Hawthorn WA
    089201 0660

  15. Anonymous
    June 2, 2009

    this is great Leanne…how much are you charging to design wedding dresses?

  16. Songy
    June 2, 2009

    @Anonymous
    Hi, I’ll have to contact Leanne. I wouldn’t have a clue. :)

  17. Songy
    June 3, 2009

    Leanne isn't doing any wedding dresses but she has a new range of couture gowns which can easily be worn for weddings.

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Leanne-Lim/100784321409?ref=mf#/photo.php?pid=2699083&id=100784321409&ref=mf

    Check out her facebook page. :)