Australian designer Lui Hon collaborates with acclaimed milliner Richard Nylon for his upcoming 'Whispering Roots' collection.

Lucy McRae fuses fashion design with art. The female form is her canvas!

This is what might happen if Adam and Eve had Alexander McQueen around to dress them.

Designer Alexi Freeman has produced a film called 'Stardust' for Melbourne's Fashion Festival involving stop motion techniques and tonnes of glitter.

New Australian label Tristania Drive uses leather to its best advantage as detailing on lapels and cuffs.

Kirrily Johnston continues her tribal nomad look for her F/W 2011 range

Lingerie inspired by B-grade horror movies? Hopeless proves it can still be beautiful.

Love the detachable lazer cut, tribal tattoo-like detail on this Anna Campbell design; attaches to the front or back.

Bettina Liano's muse for her latest collection is the one and only Brigitte Bardot.

Young designer Joseph Jang creates new luxury pieces from cast-off denim jeans.

New label Neo Dia are inspired by abstract artists like Escher.

Loving the simple drama of this Alexi Freeman design. This dress has a built in cape making the silhouette of the classic little black dress look fresh.

I think my hunt for the perfect shirt may be over with Yeojin Bae's new 'Crossroads' collection.

This inky blue, draped Nevenka dress puts velvet firmly back in the spotlight.

Love the way eco-conscious label cylk highlights the shoulder by taking elements away rather that adding trendy shoulderpads.

Who'd have thought lingerie inspired by a horror movie could be this gorgeous? Hopeless Hotel's unlikely muse is "Jaws".

Who knew prissy materials like chiffon and tulle could actually be edgy? Sadotna elevates them to cool new heights.

It's easy to see how Willow's 'Eternal Phi' collection is inspired by the underwater world of Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

Great zip details on this ink blue bomber jacket from the Whitehouse Institute of Design (where they shoot Project Runway Australia!)

My favourite piece from Alexi Freeman's next collection, this party dress is made unique in reflective holographic fabric and edgy mesh. Too fabulous!

Forget unforgiving Lycra. I love this retro styled swimwear from Billy & Lola's debut collection. Made from antique Australian bed sheets found while the designer was on a road trip!

Remember those heart pendants you could break in half to give to your BFF or teenage sweetheart? Here's the modern Art Deco inspired version that I think is much more chic. Jewelry by Dani M

Love the pop of unexpected colour in the accessories of this outfit by Malene Birger.

Really into the delicate mesh panels and this juicy melon colour in Alexi Freeman's collection for Summer.

paper stone scissors have created some fresh images for Melbourne's Fashion Festival 09 - and amazingly it's mostly without the help of Photoshop!

John Galliano "deconstructed" gown for Dior on display at the National Gallery of Victoria as part of their Remaking Fashion exhibition.

A piece entitled "Now that's what I call a pearl necklace" from Joolz's Third Time's the Charm collection. Features vintage playing cards sourced from Vegas casinos like the Bellagio, Casino Royale and Ceasar's Palace

Australian photographer Christopher Moore snaps a dress by local designer Jason Grech in this dark portrait.