Vivian Chan-Shaw - The Great Aussie Fashion 1984-1985

Hope you enjoy this feature from the fantastic book The Great Aussie Fashion on Vivian Chan-Shaw - another Australian fashion designer featured in this book who is an icon of the industry.  My favourite look from this spread has to be the second image - it's so avant-garde.

The other fabulous feature from the spread is that her daughter Claudia Chan-Shaw is modelling - and I guess most Australian's will recognise her from the ABC television show Collectors.  I always thought she was stunning on that show with her Louise Brooks bob, and this feature shows she has always been gorgeous.

Linda Jackson - The Great Aussie Fashion 1984-1985

Keeping up with the series of posts I'm doing from the fantastic book 'The Great Aussie Fashion: 1984-1985', here is a feature on the legendary Linda Jackson, and featuring the model Geeling Ng who was in David Bowie's China Girl video clip.  Okay I reaaaaaally want her Opal Essence outfit!

Mary Shackman - The Great Aussie Fashion 1984-1985

I just had to upload this feature on the very talented Mary Shackman who is such an amazing artist and is still producing stunning pieces to this day.  Enjoy!

Kate Durham Accessories - The Great Aussie Fashion 1984-1985

Stunning spread showcasing jewellery and accessories by Australian designer Kate Durham and photography by Polly Borland.  So dreamy, colourful and fun!

Parakeet by Robyn Lambert - The Great Aussie Fashion 1984-1985

I just picked up this faaabulous book called 'The Great Aussie Fashion: Australian Fashion Designers 1984-1985 from Savers for $10 the other day.  I actually saw it at an op-shop about a decade ago and stupidly didn't buy it as back then cool books like this were a dime a dozen.  However as more and more people go op-shopping, these treasures are few and far between.  Anyway, it's a very thick book and showcases so many fantastic Australian designers, and here is a gorgeous spread by Robyn Lambert for her Parakeet line.  The first image is breathtaking.  Enjoy!