Stark & Giles

Fashion – Brisbane

Stark & Giles is a label created by two young emerging fashion designers, from unique backgrounds. The designers, Michaela Stark and Emily Giles, intertwine their two contrasting styles to create a new look for a young woman. Stark & Giles\' first collection is inspired by traditional sewing techniques that have been revamped to create simple, youthful styles with a hidden and mysterious appeal. Both designers are currently undergoing their first year at QUT, studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Fashion) and are driven by their love of fashion and design. Emily\'s first exposure to sewing was influenced by country living. She learnt the traditional techniques of patchwork and quilting, which has influenced her love of sewing and ultimately fashion design. Michaela was raised in the city, where her love and ambition for fashion design grew through heavy influences from both vintage and modern styles. She was first introduced to the world of design and creativity by creating her own modern interpretations from old, preloved clothes.