Fashion Observer Magazine Feb. 2014 | Page 9

Chrystal Copland Discovered whilst shopping with her mum at the age of 14, leggy blonde model Chrystal Copland grew up in the Perth suburb of Maylands. This years’ face of Perth Fashion Festival Copland featured in the uniquely ‘WA Campaign’. Walking more than 20 shows in her first season it’s no wonder she is known amongst some of the Industries best as the ‘chameleon’. You only have to look at her extensive and impressive list of work walking in fashion shows for Missoni, Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Anna Sui, Jonathan Saunders, Carven, Topshop Unique, Louis Vuitton ,Libertine andJeremy Scott to understand she’s one busy and sought after lass. Copland is one of four Australian models to make the cover of prestigious magazine Vogue Italia alongside another WA beauty Gemma Ward and other Aussie exports Miranda Kerr and Robyn Lawley. Image by International Perth Born Photographer Simon Lekias as part of the ‘Uniquely WA’ Campaign for Perth Fashion Festival 2013 Empire Rose Established all the way back in 1998 Empire Rose is the brain-child of Perth based designer Kathryn Cizeika. Not only has Australian Cult label Empire Rose been around for an impressive 15 years now developing a following throughout Australia, Singapore and New Zealand the latest SS13 collection ‘The Moors’ is more dark and romantic than ever. Drawing inspiration from her Eastern-European heritage Cizeika’s ideas translate through her execution of form, combining historical shapes with a careful colour palette and luxurious fabrics.