We caught up with Student of the Year recipient Brenton Drechsler after the TAFE SA Fashion Graduate parade sponsored by Glam Adelaide on his collection and heading off to Hong Kong!
Why fashion?
Fashion is the medium that I feel fits me best. After experimenting with other artistic mediums such as photography, painting and architecture I concluded back in 2006 that I could get my ideas and feelings across best by way of apparel. The thrill of seeing people wearing my clothes is an added bonus.
Inspiration for your collection?
My favourite colour - emerald and the works of George Gross and Harry Watt. Also the marvellous and stylish women I have met over the years. Women with understated elegance who wear their clothes with confidence.
What was the highlight of your course?
Getting to study with an inspiring group of women and men who kept me on my toes at all time.
Your reaction to winning the 2010 TAFE SA Fashion Design student of the year.
A little bit of awe, a little bit of "oh my goodness" and a little bit of pride. I'm glad I got to make my family, friends and industry colleagues proud of me. Their congratulations post award has been overwhelming - thank you everyone!
What you are looking forward to about Hong Kong fashion week?
The chance to enhance/capitalise on the experiences and contacts I made on my previous trip to HK in June/July. I'm looking forward to seeing all things fashion through better experienced eyes and not as a "new-comer." Oh and maybe to go shopping at H&M and Zara again. Everyone has a weakness.
Plans for Adelaide, Australia and/or beyond?
You bet. I wish to be an Ambassador for South Australian fashion in the years to come - on a world wide platform no less. I intend to show the world another reason why they should pay attention to our beautiful state. I plan to start small/medium and build up a brand via online. Face to face retail outlets are on the cards long-term. Integrity, respect for my peers and customers, staying true to my design philosophies (chic, clean, contemporary, classic) and a chance to hear what the consumer wants/needs is key to the success of my brand.
Advice to future fashion designers on pursuing this career?
Stick at it. Overcome all obstacles in order to proceed through study and forward into the industry. Try not to step on too many people on the way and always believe in your talent. To win this award and graduate with my vastly talented peers was perhaps the most amazing moment to date in my life.
Style muse.
Rebecca Lawrence of course - a beautiful person inside and out. And my Mum and Grandmas "it's never too warm for a cardigan!"
Thank you so much to the TAFE SA Institute Council and Glam Adelaide for their support and sponsorship in making our graduation a huge success.
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