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Elliot Ward-Fear's remarkable A/W 11 collection, Spirit of Clothing, (the preposterously confident followup to his RAFW debut, Beauty in Exile) boasts craftsmanship, clarity of vision and courage that truly belies his youth. From intricate paneling and derriere revealing heart shaped cut outs, this collection warrants the kind of attention granted to Ward-Fear's Sydney contemporary and fellow TAFE NSW alumni Dion Lee. More, ideally.

Zero hyperbole, this is the most self-assured sophomore collection we've seen for quite some time. Its confidence made all the more impressive by Ward-Fear's relative obscurity, or, as Frockwriter points out "Ward-Fear only graduated from TAFE NSW's Fashion Design Studio last year and has yet to sell to a single stockist.". Buyers, please form an orderly queue.

Below, a behind the scenes look at the making of Ward-Fear's A/W 11 look book featuring Codie Young shot by Thom Kerr and styled by Sarah Babcock.

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Posted on December 9, 2010 at 11:30am by Ash.
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Leigh - Dec 09, 2010 at 12:57pm
Amazing collection. so great to see really unique new designers!!  
nikita - Dec 09, 2010 at 04:08pm
WOW 
hearts - Dec 09, 2010 at 10:22pm
Yes, it is great to see something different coming out of design in Australia for once, other than another high waisted pant. However Ward-Fear is "yet to sell to a single stockist" because the clothes are 'too out there' to be wearable, therefore not commercially viable. Can you imagine the price points? This is the reason Dion Lee has found so much success. The balance of innovation and commercial viability is a very hard thing to deliver. Saying one designer deserves more attention than the other is unwarranted, and in my eyes seen as a put down to Lee's achievements.  

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