Author: OutInCanberra

Chula is a vibrant Spanish label created by Laura Fontan and architect, Diego Cortizas.

Having established themselves in 2004, the creative duo developed a line of clothing that connects the colourful world of Spanish design with both hand sewing and embroidery techniques, and the richness of Asian fabrics.

Chula’s approach is to produce its dresses- all individually handmade- as limited editions, and seek to create exclusivity by varying their colour, embroidery and geometric designs.

Sydney based designer Kit Willow Podgormik showcased her new Spring/Summer line ‘Sacred Trace’ in a stunning installation at New York Fashion Week, last October.

The show featured a star-line up of Aussie models with wide leg pants, jump suits and bold animal prints dominating.

The New York audience received our Willow with open arms and her look has continued to go wild in fashion’s most elite neighbourhoods.

For shoppers who visited DFO in the Christmas shopping rush, we can relate to your frustration and retail-sadness at the signage on the soon-to-be ‘Alannah Hill’ boutique. Yep, it was almost Christmas and our favourite Aussie glam designer had still not opened in the Capital.

But now the wait is over!

Launching last week, the Alannah Hill boutique boasts all those romantic gowns, sweet as candy accessories and high-tea ready shoes synonymous the iconic label.