With Rosemount Australian Fashion Week now in full swing, Grazia's online producer, Amanda Spackman, caught up with some of this year's most coveted designers to get the low-down on what's hot for spring/summer 09-10.

What inspired your spring-summer 2009-10 collection?
The concept of time and things aligning, plus men and women coming together.

What's the coolest item in the collection?
Floor-length patch-knit unisex cardigan.

Which two pieces do you think will sell out the quickest?
Our parachute silk signature dresses.

Describe a day in your life in one sentence
Shower, coffee, music, work like crazy, try to dream up some new ideas, catch up with friends and lovers for dinner and occasionally try to squeeze in some yoga or tennis.

What tracks will be played at your show?
Can't say 'til show day.

What's been your most recession-proof purchase; something that has stood the test of time?
Roman sandals bought in Florence for about $50. I wear them all the time and in winter with socks.

What's your best survival secret to getting through Fashion Week?
Cheeseburgers and coffee.

Complete this sentence. In five years, Kirrily Johnston will be …
A mother of two, have six stores, a big art studio, lots of pets and still be in love.

What is your earliest fashion memory?
Making a dress out of my mum's dressing gown.

Which fashion websites do you visit most?
The Sartorialist.

Hate it or rate it?
Harem pants: Rate.
Black lipstick: Hate.
Twitter: Hate.
Big shoulders: Rate.
Jumpsuits: Rate.
Distressed and acid-wash denim: Rate.
Tartan: Rate.
Spots: Rate.
Stripes: Rate.
Leather: Rate.
The iPhone: Rate.
Candy-coloured Ray-Ban's: Over it.

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— Amanda Spackman