What I've Learnt - Lisa Barron

As Spring fashion looms large against the backdrop of this brave new world creative fashion designers like Lisa Barron are at the optimistic helm as always, championing her beautiful Australian designs with her original Australian Designer Collection worn by everyone from Linda Evangelista, Claudia Schiffer, and Helena Christensen in the 80s through to Australian fashionistas surfer Layne Beachley and an array of renowned artists, musicians, and presenters.

Lisa's designs have also been showcased at every Melbourne Fashion Festival since its inception.

With $500 and a portable sewing machine, Lisa crossed to set up a garage business in Melbourne. Designing, sewing, and selling the collections to iconic fashion retailers through the '80s and '90s saw the label become a strong player in the Australian fashion industry.

The label is proudly made in Australia and Lisa is a strong supporter of local manufacturing. Lisa sits on the Advisory board of Creative Victoria and is a founding Australian member of The International Women's Forum.

It’s a strange time for Australian fashion - many shopping strips seem desolate as some retailers thrive in the online world while others flounder … but Lisa is positive and hopes and prays the iconic Melbourne Spring Carnival will go ahead as she reflects on an era that is like no other. We still need to create, dress up, celebrate, and feel glamorous. 

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