Architextile – Challenger TAFE 2009 Graduation Parade at Deckchair

It is a fashion and textile graduation show season – see the Style Calendar. Just like I was totally shattered in September due to the Fashion Festival, November is one of those months when I get totally no rest. At least during the festival, I had a week off work. Tonight, after work, I rushed off to Fremantle (yep once again) to see the graduation parade by Challenge TAFE. I must tell you. It wasn’t that hard to get the media access but it took ages to get it organised. The venue was big enough but there was virtually no room and no consideration was given for media guys with cameras. Duh. Some of us had to resort to standing on chairs (once again but this time I didn’t break anything). After a little jostling along with silent and not so silent negotiations, all of us got our spots sorted.

Of course, I did pay all the more important visit to backstage. Unfortunately, I wasn’t there early enough to catch the girls getting their hair and make up done. It was frantic as usual, though. I made some snaps with the designers and models.

It’s always great to see familiar faces. Anna Excell was in a gorgeous off-cut ruffle dress. She seemed to have had a ‘peach’ phase (maybe she is in love…) this season. Her spring and summer collection as part of the grad parade was all in pinky peach. I absolutely loved her jumpsuits, great big dress with a huge train and a ruffle vest with suede shorts. Yum.

Big hair and fierce make up – sign of a dramatic show. Well, Aly May was once again in charge so it was going to be one of those spectacular evenings. It helps to have great designs too. Architextile was fantastic although the venue was way too hot. So much so that I had a cramp in my leg due to dehydration. I just finished downloading photos (1.5K). This is just a sneak peek post. Actual parade photos to come tomorrow and over the weekend unless there are more fun things to do… you know how it is.

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