Birds of a New Era. The start of something new. Australia’s Next Generation of emerging designers. Passion and dedication reflected in artistic integrity, free from the burden of commercialism, ready to create and inspire through textiles and the craft of design.


Chris Ran Lin, Alissar Hammoud, Gina Snodgrass and Rachel O’Brien are at the helm of this Next Generation. Selected by industry heavyweights to showcase their collections at the 2018 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia, these four designers represent the exceptional design talent Australia 
has to offer.

Wallcandy directed and produced this editorial to showcase our up and coming designers against a uniquely Australian coastal landscape, each designers handwriting working harmoniously in a neoteric, elevated photographic story.