There were some pretty compelling theories behind MFF’s pick of brands for Urban Oasis. “Notions of identity, social enterprise, politics, upcycling, customisation…” were high on programmer, Paola di Trocchio’s notes. But on the runway, the complex criteria and theories dissolved, as they tend to do in fashion, into a lineup of simply cool, relateable, often off-beat and always easy-wearable everyday and streetwear by some of Australia’s most exciting emerging, established and First Nations designers. Voxfrock rookie photographer Carlin John Stephenson, one of our most gifted, was there for you, outside on the Fashion Forecourt, inside on the media riser, shooting some of the NOWEST brands of fashion 2023: Gammin ThreadsAmber DaysGinny’s Girl Gang, Chris Ran Lin, Haus of Dizzy, Yanggurdi, Moss Tunstall , Nungala Creative and Homie. Enjoy, and click back later today for more daily MFF updates by the Voxfrock Rookie Crew.
Ginny’s Girl Gang. Photo: Carlin John StephensonChris Ran Lin. Photo: Carlin John StephensonLeila, proudly wearing the new Clothing The Gaps x Homie ‘Together on Purpose’ Tee. Photo: Carlin John StephensonYanggurdi. Photo: Carlin John StephensonCharlene arrives in style wearing Alexander Wang. Photo: Carlin John StephensonYanggurdi. Photo: Carlin John StephensonGammin Threads. Photo: Carlin John StephensonAmber Days + Kinya Lerrk. Photo: Carlin John StephensonChris Ran Lin. Photo: Carlin John StephensonJoel (left) and Suzanne (right) share in the excitement in lead up to the Urban Oasis Runway. Both are wearing their widest brimmed-hats, heeled boots and long flowing shapes. Joel is wearing Harry Halim and Suzanne is wearing a collection of vintage and up cycled pieces. Photo: Carlin John StephensonMoss Tunstall. Photo: Carlin John Stephenson
