Ward back in dramatic black for Kym Ellery
Gemma Ward continued her modelling comeback last night, opening for Sorrento-based designer Kym Ellery in flowing black.
Ellery was the first to send her collection down the runway when Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week opened in Sydney, with all black and all white ensembles, greys and silver a focus, including ballet dancers in black tutus performing on the runway.
The collection featured Ellery's signature flared pants and bell blouses.
Perth red-carpet designer Betty Tran is to show her collection on Thursday. It will pay homage to fearless females, sending caped superwomen down the runway.
Tran, 27, said her show would be an ode to warrior women that was inspired by her "inspirational" mum, former tailor Cherry Nguyen.
She has collaborated with celebrity stylist Jules Sebastian on the show, which will open with a voice over from Hillary Clinton - "the epitome of a Betty Tran woman".
One Fell Swoop duo Nina Ergic and Dan Romanin, who recently won WA Designers of the Year at the WA Fashion Awards, will make their solo debut with a show that will pay homage to WA talent.
Subiaco-based family jeweller Linneys will also make its Fashion Week debut, matching pieces to the designs of Sydney bridal couturier Steven Khalil.
Zhivago and Dyspnea will also have solo shows. Gypsea and Zingiber will make their debuts as part of the swimwear showcase.
