Versatile and vibrant designs inspired by local botanic art define the new bisi summer range from Western Australia, making its debut at Fashion Exposed Expo Melbourne this month. The collection of flattering designs for women is distinguished by brightly coloured silks and botanic-inspired prints of passion fruits, liliums and fruit tree branches.

Inspired by the desire to create jewellery and accessories in the form of unique, timeless, and wearable art, Maripossa’s intricate handmade pieces epitomize individuality of spirit, beauty and femininity, blurring a bygone era with the contemporary age.

'Deidaa’ offers a range of garments, bags, shawls and scarves. 'We research continuously and travel extensively to create ranges that blend fashion forecasts with artisan crafts. Accent is on natural fabrics, handcrafting and traditional techniques', says Deidaa designer Samita.

While we relish the opportunity to put our own two cents in and eagerly forecast everything from the weather to the future, our conviction often falters when it comes to putting our predictions in cold, hard print. So you may be surprised to see it written here in black and white that 2T Designs is the next big thing hovering on Australia's handbags and fashion accessories harizon.

Faye Maramara is the principle designer and owner of Paro Paro and draws inspiration from ancient and contemporary cultures of art and expression. Faye is always on the lookout for unique concepts and is inspired by natural encounters of everyday life. Influenced by the fascinating world around her.

Local upcoming WA based designer Betty Sugar, will be debuting her tantalising, one of a kind designs, at her fashion launch this season. Her designs will be presented on the 5th June 2009, at the Skatt Salon, Northbridge WA, 6003 commencing at 6.30 pm to 10.00 pm. Modern elegance, glamour and glitz epitomise the Betty Sugar Collection. Her Label ranges from Couture to Simple, Chic to Elegant, from Daily wear to Eveningwear.

With Australian fashion gaining more and more attention throughout the world there are plenty of eager candidates ready to give it a go

Over recent years the Perth Royal Show has become so much more than just the rides, showbags and fireworks. It has also become well known for its fashion.

The Designedge fashion incubator, a creative retail outlet that showcases the talents of local fashion designers

The three labels will be a part of designedge – TCF Australia uncovered Showcase Exhibition.

The three labels will be a part of designedge – TCF Australia uncovered Showcase Exhibition.

TCFWA (the Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of Western Australia Inc) the designedge fashion incubator now hits the road and will be featuring its star line-up of designers

designedge is proud to be taking 15 West Australian labels to the ever au courant Mercedes Australian Fashion Week.

Belmont BEC, Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of Western Australia Inc. (TCFWA) and designedge fashion incubator (DFI) plan to celebrate the 2006 WA and Australian Innovation Festival by coordinating a vast array of exciting and practical events across the state.

designedge - belmont is an oasis of designer talent and product. The store is decorated in a simple black and white theme that is careful not to put forward a specific attitude or intention and allows customers of all ages and styles to walk comfortably through the aisles.

The TCFWA is known for its seemingly endless energy and source of ideas. The latest good idea from this bunch is designedge – belmont.

Belmont BEC and Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of Western Australia Inc. (TCFWA) plan to celebrate the WA Innovation Festival by co-ordinating a vast array of exciting and practical events staged to assist designers and inventors from across the state

The inaugural Designedge trade exhibition held in Perth, Western Australia during September 2003 was a multifaceted event uncovering a mecca of textiles, clothing footwear and leather under one roof.

Challenger TAFE is an epicenter of fashion training in Western Australia and offers Certificate 111 of Clothing Production followed by Certificate 1V Clothing Production to up and coming fashion entrepreneurs. These certificates may be completed on a full or part time basis.