“FDS has been a leading force in the Australian Fashion Industry since 1955, graduating an impressive list of fashion designers.”

 

THE INNOVATORS

 

Bella Davies

Bella Davies is a contemporary, textile focused brand that celebrates femininity and aims to blur the lines between art and fashion. The Bella Davies aesthetic is defined by unique, artistic prints, bespoke embellishments and textured fabrications.  

The labels first collection ‘Keep Space’ combines contemporary textiles and avant-garde silhouettes that are designed to ‘keep space’ between the wearer and their surroundings.  

The collection is inspired by naturally existing shapes and forms, with a strong emphasis on organic linework and colouration. The label aims to showcase the craftsmanship and artisanal processes behind the finished garments and the creative fusion between the parallel worlds of art and fashion. 

@bella___davies

 

Renee Henderson

Lychee Alkira embodies the joy of connection and belonging, signifying both a "gift for a joyful life" and a "bright and sunny" spirit. Just like the sweet and mesmerising lychee, it represents the sweetness and allure of the Lychee woman, celebrating the fusion of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous cultures. 

Lychee Alkira’s vision revolves around collaboration as the ultimate form of respect, partnering with Indigenous artists, young and old, to create exclusive, contemporary designs inspired by Aboriginal art and culture. Their muse is the natural world's organic beauty juxtaposed with the sleek lines of modern architecture, merging traditional Indigenous techniques with cutting-edge production methods. 

Experience Lychee Alkira, where the essence of connection and culture is artfully woven into each piece. 

@lycheealkira

 

Samara Darling

'I'm Sorry For Interrupting,' is the debut collection by Who Am U, and is guided by the harmonious interplay of music and cloth, the body and the beauty of inner conflict associated with questioning one's authenticity. 

The collection pays homage to the eloquence of raw textiles, each piece weaving its own unique narrative. An audio landscape designed in parallel with the collection, is used to explore the synergy of non-verbal communication and the unpredictable outcomes of engaging emotion when things can't be explained rationally. 

@___who.am.u

 

Sara Marta

Marta aims to enunciate the voice of creativity in the individual's spirit and encourages women to feel akin to their uniqueness.  

The brand embraces the divine feminine through diaphanous fabrications contrasted with bold structures that adorn the female form as well as nurture her inner radiance. Traditional methods of craftsmanship are cherished through intricate embellishment and striking textiles, driving gentleness towards the planet through design. 

Pieces are crafted to foster deep inspiration. They are an instrument for emotion, to feel power, to feel ethereal, to feel joy, to feel hopeful. 

This first collection emerges from a fascination with love and the plethora of emotions that accompany it. In all its forms and manifestations, it is the universal language of the human experience.  

@martadesign__

 

ALUMNI RETROSPECTIVE

 
 

FOYER FASHION EXHIBITION

Alex Dowsing @alexdowsing

Alexander Lyon @alexanderlyon_

Amelia Akle @ameliaakle

Cassandra Hewitt

Catherine Caldis @soltyslabel

Christopher Daod @christopher_daod

Donovan Darling @donovandarlingsyd

Eden Me-Tal @eden.may_tal

Georgia Robinson @g.r0binson

Jessica Van @jessicavan_au

Kate Ineson @ineson_

Mia Rodriguez @miakaterodriguez

Seung Il Jun @jsi.archive

Thomas Anderson @_thomasanderson

Tobias Sangkuhl @tobiassangkuhl

Valeska Domiguez @valeska_the_label

 

FDS at TAFE NSW was the first dedicated fashion design school in Sydney. Originally housed at the historic East Sydney Technical College, in 2005 the college moved to purpose built studios in the educational hub of Sydney. In 2015 a full renovation and technology upgrade makes the facility one of the best in the country.

 
 
 

FDS is broadly recognised in Australia and abroad as a leader in fashion education, graduating many of Australia’s top designers including Dion Lee, Zimmermann and Akira. FDS graduates have shaped the development of the Australian fashion industry and its recognition globally.

FDS offers a rigorous education experience designed to nurture your creative talent and provide you with all the knowledge and skills you need to manage fashion design projects from original concept through to the runway show.
Being work ready is at the core of the educational experience and industry are actively involved in our curriculum, assessments and sponsored projects. Every bachelor student undertakes an internship at both Level 200 and 300.

 

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We focus on creative design exploration and encourage you to experiment with ideas and develop your own unique design signature. FDS graduates are known for their creativity and excellent knowledge and skills across all aspects of the fashion industry.

The school emphasises the value of the ‘makers mark’ to the designer’s signature and fosters ethical and socially responsible design practices. You will develop as a designer through active engagement with the craft of fashion.