THE ICONIC Designer Showing: Acler

In support of the local designers whose collections were runway-ready for MBFWA this year, we’re giving you a sneak preview of what’s in store for AW20.

To mark what would have been the 25th year of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA), we’re honouring the designers who would’ve shown their new collections. Below, Kathryn Forth, Creative Director at Acler, shares with us a preview of the AW20 collection.

Tell us a little bit about your collection?
“AW20 showcases a tonal palette of taffy pink, vibrant red and ultra-pink play hero against a wearable palette of drill carob, wheat, monochrome polka and navy. Complemented by unconventional shell lace, trail lurex and floating bloom, nostalgic 70s prints are reminiscent through abstract embroidery, wallpaper floral and geo scarf prints.

Luxe and meticulous detailing can be seen throughout every style, including custom baroque and harp shape gold hardware, an exclusive harness belt story, scalloped trims, effortless volume and pleating.”

What were you thinking about / listening to / watching / vibing while it was in the works?
“Nostalgic and retro 70s silhouettes and wallpaper florals! Whilst listening to a Spotify playlist we made for the process with iconic 70s artists such as Curtis Mayfield, Jean Knight and Rick James – music from this era is my go-to for a night out, but for this collection I wanted the same energy to translate into the design and so I had this playlist on repeat throughout the sketching and fabrication process.”

What are you wearing most from your current collection?
“Currently living in the Varden Top & Corsica Pant. Perfectly paired for a comfortable and sophisticated look whilst working from home.”

Ready to wear