Second life for street banners Aug 27, 2008
The Australian fashion designer Akira Isogawa judged the prototypes, focusing on practicality, originality and style. Then the festival-goers voted for their favourite. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Jakarta Fashion Week kicks off Aug 21, 2008
The famous Australian designer, Akira Isogawa, will have his turn on Saturday together with three others: Jayson Brunsdon, Eileen Kirby and Aime Cristie. The shows, reflect themed sessions including Muslim wear, ethnic, evening, cocktail, modern, temporary and classic styles. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Just a smalls step to the big time for soapie starlet Aug 13, 2008
" Last year's laureate, Akira Isogawa, did not agree with the harsh criticism levelled at the outfit, which featured dark blue cargo pants or skirts and polo shirts and jackets in shades graduating from dark blue to silver. "I thought it was quite fresh. It gave a contemporary edge to Australia's representatives at the Olympics," Isogawa said. Simon Lock, the managing director of IMG Fashion Asia Pacific, was scathing. "I thought it was terribly inappropriate for the occasion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hope festival will boost fashion sales Aug 12, 2008
Local designer Akira Isogawa also hopes opening up fashion parades to the public encourages more consumers to buy Australian-made. "It's very, very important for all of us to acknowledge that we [local designers] need support," he said. (ABC Online)
Accolade for Carla Zampatti Aug 11, 2008
Accepting the award from the inaugural winner, Akira Isogawa, Zampatti said the key to her longevity was loving her work. "If you love what you do you can only get better and better at it," she said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Hot in the city Aug 11, 2008
Look to Kirrily Johnston, Easton Pearson, Ginger & Smart and Akira Isogawa for colour, Lisa Ho for neutrals and Lee Matthews for a deep, earthy purple. Sheer delights. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Fashion week finale May 3, 2008
Akira Isogawa, the man considered fashion royalty, put on a breathtaking show to silence any non-believers. Staged on a glossy hot pink runway, the show began with filmy, flowing and floral numbers, before Akira cut loose and went vivid. (Sky News Australia)
Supermodel's final prowl along the catwalk Feb 28, 2008
Her final call, which received a standing ovation, featured falling fake snow and a flowing white Akira Isogawa gown that highlighted her caramel loveliness. "It's been such a big part of my life for 14 years, so I'll really miss it," she told The Age last week about the end of her catwalk duties. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Megan Gale's final catwalk Feb 13, 2008
Designers Collette Dinnigan and Akira Isogawa paid tribute to Gale by designing one-off gowns for her performance last night. She closed the show in a stunning hot pink strapless gown by Isogawa and partied the night away in a skin-tight Dinnigan mini following the event. (NEWS.com.au)
Frock features click clack, front and back Nov 25, 2007
Acclaimed Australian designers Wayne Cooper, Akira Isogawa and Jayson Brundson as well as Karolyn Wangstand, of US department store J.C. Penney, and Susan Glick, from Chicago's Merchandise Mart, attended the conference. Raffles head of fashion and design Robert de Giovanni said the once-in-a-lifetime event gave students exposure to industry feedback on their collections. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Global warming puts winter fashion out in the cold Oct 11, 2007
This year's trans-seasonal shows have been criticised for the absence of the best known Australian fashion designers such as Collette Dinnigan and Akira Isogawa, who this week were both showing their collections in Paris. The shows also lack the number of designers and buyers seen at the spring/summer collections here in May. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Fashion industry lauds a laureate Oct 9, 2007
Akira Isogawa has been awarded by the fashion industry for his outstanding contribution to design. (00:01:34). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Does my bum look green in this? Sep 19, 2007
Some dyes and printing methods can release some nasty chemicals into the environment, but local designers such as Akira Isogawa avoid this by using eco-friendly options such as vegetable dye. Some silks are woven on handlooms in small villages, which means their environmental effect is negligible and their fair-trade benefits considerable - 00004000 but very little is produced this way. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Copies cost a mint - for the original designers Sep 3, 2007
Akira Isogawa contrasts one of his T-shirts, modelled by Basia A'Hern, with a copycat's version ... Gucci and Louis Vuitton are among the brands hit hardest, and esteemed Australian designers including Akira Isogawa know that anything that emerges from their studio is ripe for the rip-off ... Akira Isogawa contrasts one of his T-shirts, modelled by Basia A'Hern, with a copycat's version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Elle's fashion tips Aug 31, 2007
Some 30 of Australia's leading fashion designers, including Alex Perry, Akira Isogawa, Leona Edmiston and Jodhi Meares, turned out for the glamorous launch event at new Sydney nightspot the Oxford Art Factory Theatre. Macpherson, who jetted back into the country this week, said she was thrilled to be home. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
DJs gives summer the Gallic treatment Aug 9, 2007
This season Alex Perry lost the closing show honour to Willow, designed by Kit Podgornik, who was seated in the front row with fellow designers Jodhi Meares, sass & bide's Sarah-Jane Clarke, Akira Isogawa and sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann. Sports star Anthony Minichiello and surfers Kai Otton and Richie Lovett were also in the front row, seated near Gale's boyfriend, radio host Andy Lee. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
From jailhouse frocks to miniskirts Jul 24, 2007
"All of the pieces selected were pivotal items in terms of fashion history. Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, Karl Lagerfeld's pink wool suit for Chanel, a soft powersuit by Giorgio Armani, Marc Jacobs's minimalism, Christian Dior and then pieces from Australian designers Martin Grant, Akira Isogawa, Collette Dinnigan and Easton Pearson.". The exhibition also charts the journey of the Australian Merino. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Stars of the shows May 12, 2007
Akira Isogawa added to his substantial overseas stockists. The Italian shop Mix bought up the label big-time, while Malaysian department store Parkson has asked the designer to hold a show for its customers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Critics silenced as Fashion Week closes May 5, 2007
Its opening had been plagued by persistent doubts, most notably those related to the absence of some of Australia's biggest names in fashion including Akira Isogawa, Wayne Cooper and Charlie Brown. Brown, in particular, has previously drawn valuable publicity to the event by flying in international modelling It girls Lily Cole and Jade Jagger for her shows. (Ninemsn)
The Goot, the crap and the ugly May 4, 2007
And look, while I thoroughly appreciate the need to have a series of entry-level AFW parades, for new designers to enter at a low cost and then, or so the idea goes, rise up through the parade ranks towards solo status, perhaps it is now time for a rethink about what these group shows offer AFW. Akira Isogawa and more recently Gail Sorronda are both Ready-to-Wear refugees - but both Goot and McCall catapulted straight onto AFW's solo runways at the get go. While it's possible to unearth talent... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Fashion week organiser shrugs off big name no-show May 1, 2007
But many of the big names have opted not to show this year, including Akira Isogawa, Charlie Brown and Wayne Cooper. Lock says it would be impossible to get all of the household names on the schedule each year. (ABC Online)
Frock'n'roll stars make thighs barely the limit May 1, 2007
This year's drop-outs include Akira Isogawa, Charlie Brown, Alannah Hill and Leona Edmiston. But the thinner program has had little impact on international buyers, according to Austrade, which sponsored 60 trips by visitors from the US, Europe and Asia this year. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Young Ramsay Apr 29, 2007
And she would love to be mentioned in the same breath as Akira Isogawa, Toni Maticevski and Sass & Bide. "Absolutely, but it's not easy ... I guess all I can do is work really hard and do my best and hope like hell they like it.". (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
She looks hot and makes us look cool Apr 29, 2007
However, some of Australia's biggest fashion names will not be appearing this year, including Akira Isogawa, Toni Maticevski and Leona Edmiston, who are presenting collections in New York and Paris. The team behind sass & bide, Sarah-Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton, pulled out last week for personal reasons, and Kit Willow Podgornik relaunches her Willow lingerie at Darling Point tonight. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Celtic cool lands at DJs Feb 13, 2007
Also present were designers including Collette Dinnigan, Lisa Ho, Kit Willow, Akira Isogawa, and the models Megan Gale and Ayesha Makim. Makim, 21, niece of Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, is David Jones's new ambassador for young designers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Closet Tales of Australian Fashion Dec 5, 2006
Peter Morrissey, Kit Willow (sitting); Susien Chong and Nic Braind, of Lover; and Akira Isogawa from Closet Tales of Australian Fashion. Type. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Closet encounters Dec 4, 2006
Japanese-born designer Akira Isogawa ... But for designer Akira Isogawa it's a job that has to be done at least twice a year in preparation for a new collection ... Japanese-born designer Akira Isogawa. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The precious few Nov 29, 2006
Her work has appeared on the Paris catwalks in the shows of our most celebrated designers, including Akira Isogawa and Collette Dinnigan. She produces pieces for characters in films and was responsible for the bling worn by Sam Neill's character in Little Fish. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
This charming man Nov 23, 2006
Also appearing on Closet Tales is Akira Isogawa. Last week, the designer was home briefly from India, where he is producing his collection and developing new fabrics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Triumph of the wool Nov 11, 2006
Left to right: Akira Isogawa, Jayson Brunsdon, Holly Caiulo (model), Lydia Pearson, Pamela Easton, Ziya Xu (model), Peter Morrissey, Tallulah Morton (model), Josh Goot and Tina Kalivas ... The image of designers Peter Morrissey, Pamela Easton, Lydia Pearson, Josh Goot, Akira Isogawa, Jayson Brunsdon and Tina Kalivas, posing with models wearing their garments, will be used in a banner at Tuesday's meeting in Armidale and in other marketing material ... Left to right: Akira Isogawa, Jayson... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Saving the golden fleece Sep 23, 2006
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Illustration: Harry Afentoglou. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
She's got legs Aug 25, 2006
Now the micro is mainstream again, with designers as diverse as Akira Isogawa and Toni Maticevski, Bettina Liano and Rebecca Davies, Alice McCall and Kate Sylvester, knocking out their versions for day, dress-up day-wear, casual weekend and evening-wear. (In a heartbeat, we'll see micro-mini wedding frocks. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Florence Broadhurst Jun 6, 2006
But despite her shocking exit, the memory of Broadhurst faded fast until 1999, when clever marketing and a good deal of luck led to a posthumous revival of her designs in hip hotels, bars, restaurants and womenswear designed by Akira Isogawa, Zimmerman, Tim O'Connor and Karen Walker. This is the second biography of Broadhurst, following Siobhan O'Brien's A Life by Design, published two years ago. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A little chic, a little cheek May 6, 2006
Last year Akira Isogawa was berated for being too arty in showing costumes on the Sydney Dance Company. This year he stripped back the artifice to show a more commercial collection of tailored trousers, shorts and ikat print sundresses - and the magic evaporated. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Wield the willow May 2, 2006
Sitting at a Surry Hills cafe with designer and friend Michael Azzollini outside Akira Isogawa's show on day one, Leslie remarked, "I've got a lot of pregnant friends at the moment and they've just got these gorgeous boobs. They're like, 'I've got nine months to show them off!'" ... But according to Akira Isogawa, it's the "cool attitude" of Jethro Lazenby, - son of Nick Cave - that landed the budding model a job in his show. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rising tide in hemlines Apr 30, 2006
Akira Isogawa also takes an organic leap of faith, teaming raw-edged kimono jackets with jersey tracksuit pants, referencing his Japanese origin but applying elements that suit the more casual Australian lifestyle. More formal evening dresses pleated in noir silk round off hues of acid yellow and tangerine daywear. (Australian)
Touches of originality spice up a swag of deja vu Apr 29, 2006
Akira Isogawa, Caravana and Jayson Brunsdon are Australian names who do look to the bigger fashion picture. But even they seemed to value commerce over creativity yesterday, a day described by several delegates as flat and lacking buzz. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Akira 2006 - Out of the Comfort Zone Apr 27, 2006
Akira Isogawa talks to Patty Huntington about the injection of spirit into his collection that opened Fashion Week, featuring bright yellows, trademark reds and celebrity models. Detecting Media Settings. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Nick Cave's son opens Fashion Week Apr 26, 2006
Lazenby was the first model to take to the catwalk for Fashion Week, strutting his stuff for designer Akira Isogawa, who opened the five-day festival. "You get out there and it is over in five seconds anyway, so it is not really that nerve-wracking," said the confident 15-year-old. (Ninemsn)
From the front row Apr 26, 2006
By Janice Breen Burns, Fashion editorApril 26, 2006 - 4:52PM. A model shows a dress by Australian designer Akira on the catwalk during the opening show at the Australian Fashion Week in Sydney. (The Age)
Painting the fashion town red Apr 25, 2006
Akira Isogawa will open the five-day event with a showing at a kung fu academy while Charlie Brown has flown in international model Lily Cole to showcase her label. A total of 100 designers will showcase their work, including Alex Perry, Leona Edmiston, Jayson Brunsdon, Wayne Cooper and Alannah Hill. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Once were critics: Fashion Week's golden tickets Apr 22, 2006
Few new labels get a show to themselves, and even Akira Isogawa and sass & bide had to take part in group shows, before graduating to a solo debut. The twentysomething pair's colourful, print-heavy designs have already earned them the tag of the next sass & bide, although Hewett cautions: "If we could only have an inch of their success, it would be quite great.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Huge web audience for city's fashion set Apr 19, 2006
Akira Isogawa with Megan Gale ... However, some of Australia's biggest fashion names are showing off-site, including Akira Isogawa, Josh Goot and Toni Maticevski ... Akira Isogawa with Megan Gale. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Primping, pouting and more novel fashion statements Feb 18, 2006
8 billion sales through commercial fashion lines such as Veronika Maine, Sportscraft and Witchery, but its show ponies are the big buzz fashion labels it has struck exclusive deals with, from Easton Pearson to Akira Isogawa, Collette Dinnigan, sass & bide, Willow, Zimmermann and Mimco. These brands are the drawcards that will reel in customers from five Australian cities over the next five weeks to view 38 replicas of last night's VIP show at David Jones. (Sydney Morning Herald)
It's just a matter of degree Feb 17, 2006
Across town at the Sydney Town Hall, McGuire and his wife Carla popped up again in David Jones' front row, along with Alannah Hill, Akira Isogawa and Rachel Ward. They were among 450 guests who enjoyed an oriental-themed parade, before a post-show party catered by Kylie Kwong and featuring plenty of Moet & Chandon. (Australian)
