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30-year-old German born designer, Gwendolynne Burkin, is passionate about her craft. In an interview earlier this year, she labelled her contemporaries "lazy''. "Most are more interested in the whole idea of wearing clothes than hands-on making them,'' she said.

Burkin, an RMIT fashion graduate, is a designer, bordering on demi-couturist, who learnt her trade in the traditional sense.

She cut her teeth as a designer with Katherine Hamnett and Diva in London and Bettina Liano, Sportsgirl and Victoria Loftes in Melbourne before launching her own label in 1998.

Her designs, inspired by feminine silhouettes and the demure dress codes of bygone eras are meticulously assembled, from pattern through to production, even if it means handstitching them herself.



Delicate details such as draping, ruching and bustles and distinctive materials, including antique french lace and hand-beaded vintage fabrics are her trademark.

Her style is unmistakable - beautifully tailored and time...

Posted by: Garrick Christian

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