Pundits predicted the return of roaring twenties-style extravagance at Australian Fashion Week but emerging designers served up austerity in the form of pared back suiting.
On Wednesday, Esse Studios made its debut at fashion week with a show at Bennelong restaurant at the Opera House. Designer Charlotte Hicks showed a refined collection primarily in black and white, where tailoring was the headline act.
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Lauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more. Email Lauren at lauren.sams@afr.com
