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's the coolest item in the collection?
The Cadero gold blazer with the sculpted shoulder detail.
Which two pieces do you think will sell out the quickest?
The handbags, draped-silk tank tops and the sculpted gold Tremor dress.
Describe a day in your life in one sentence
Scheduled to the minute from first light to eyes shut.
What tracks will be played at your show?
A compilation of a Beach Boys remix, John Ford, Hot Chip, Jeanne-Marie Sens and Natalie Portman's shaved head.
What are you doing after it's all over? What are your post-Fashion Week plans?
It's going to be all about personal time with my family.
What's been your most recession-proof purchase; something that has stood the test of time?
Camilla and Marc circle knit and my Comme des Garcons coat.
What's your best survival secret to getting through Fashion Week?
Eating healthy food, drinking lots of water and making sure I'm getting lots of sleep.
Hate it or rate it?
Harem pants: Only with the right outfit and on the right person are they okay.
Black lipstick: Hate.
Twitter: Not for the time-poor like myself.
Big shoulders: Love.
Distressed and acid-wash denim: Pro-distressed denim ... not a big fan of the acid wash.
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— Amanda Spackman
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