Andrea Wolf

How would you describe your collection?

The collection features bespoke techniques presented in a contemporary light, with a signature monochromatic palette, carefully considered details and clean tailoring.

If you got one celebrity to wear your clothes, who would you choose?
I dislike the notion of 'celebrity'. I suppose if I had to choose someone well-known, it would have to be someone strong and independent who actually cares about what they wear, someone like Patti Smith.

What made you want to be a designer?

Originally it was to create pieces I wanted to wear which I found were unavailable in Perth. Then as a reaction to what I abhorred about the industry, which is the concept of mass-produced throw-away 'fashion', not allowing a second thought to what went into producing those garments.
What do you plan on doing once the festival is over?
Catching up with my lovely neglected friends, reading the pile of books I've accumulated and working.
What is your personal style like?
Maximal minimalism.
What was your inspiration for this current collection your working on?
The latest collection 'III' (Three) is an exploration of the space within. Inspiration is derived from readings on the Japanese spatial concept of Ma and Stephane Mallarmé’s poem ‘Un coup de dés jamais n’abolira le hasard’, which have been translated into fine asymmetric cuts and folds and twisting, cascading draping.

Behind the Seams: It's time for the last minute touch ups!

Are you wondering how the girls are going just days until the showing of their collections? The girls tell you ttheir thoughts and progress about the up and coming Student Runway!

JANE
The majority of the collection is done but I always feel like the last few weeks before showing is my most creative period and my collection seems to be going in a different direction right now with all my new ideas.

Because I dont have time to consider everything as thoroughly such as fabrics, colour and form, im sort of forced to make instinctive decisions, which i find always gives a better result.

I have been spending the last week sewing on buttons!! there are maaaany buttons in my collection. For example one of my dresses has around 40 buttons...thats a lot of time spent hand sewing.

Other than the fact ive lost a lot of time sewing on buttons, I think the collection is coming together nicely. I never really know what the final outcome will be until i see it in its final stage when its all finished!

ANDREA
My collection is going good. I'm almost done! I have just been working on a few other little extra pieces. I'm exited to see my designs on bodies especially after seeing them hanging on rails for the past few months.

I am a little stressed, but I think that's a good thing because it's whats pushed me forward! It can be difficult to keep on top of pattern-making, cutting, sewing, finishing, paperwork and working 3-4 days a week.

My collection at PFF will be complemented by fine jewellery pieces from up-and-coming Perth ceramicist/jeweller Claire Steiner.