Ingrid Verner’s resort collection was a celebration of Australian style and sustainability. The designer drew inspiration from Australia’s beach culture and surf history, incorporating techniques like roping and tying into her designs. She also elevated everyday pieces like t-shirts and board shorts by pairing them with tailored jackets and eveningwear garments.
One standout piece was a lipstick red tailored jacket with slightly voluminous sleeves and a subtle nipped-in waist paired with red and fuchsia baggy board shorts. Verner also fused her beachwear inspiration with her experiments with ropes and gathers, creating fresh new takes on the classic marinière. A standout piece was a zesty yellow and neon lime striped pieced-together dress that carved out the curves of the bust and the hips.
Verner’s mesh pieces were also a highlight, featuring prints from vintage swatches of seersucker that were digitally manipulated. The gathering and layering techniques used on these pieces gave them a unique and elevated look. A simple t-shirt with a contrasting square panel on the front and two seams on either side was paired with a skirt draped, gathered, and layered with four different colors of the same fabric, creating a sense of ease and unfussiness.
Verner also experimented with upcycled denim, creating one-of-a-kind pieces with gradient stripes and intricate piecing. “These are the start of my ideas in terms of overprinting,” she explained. “I’m working with one leg from one jean and the top of another pair and piecing them together like a jigsaw and then overprinting on top of that.”
Verner’s collection was a thoughtful and innovative exploration of Australian style and sustainability. She successfully fused classic beachwear elements with elevated eveningwear pieces, all while incorporating sustainable practices. Her collection was a testament to her creativity and her commitment to creating fashion that is both stylish and sustainable.
