Marnie Skillings fall/winter 2006

Nature Nurture

“...the matured trees and native flowers remind her strongly of her Australian heritage, while the subtle signs of new life around her inspire her modern imagination…”

The prints of native fauna and botanical illustrations are by Marnie’s mother, Lyn Skillings. The illustrations are ironic allusions to the tourist trade, a stark contrast to the true reality of the Australian landscape. next>>>

In her second year at East Sydney, Marnie won both the Swarovski Evening Wear Award, and the Dylon Dye Award. In her first year out of East Sydney, Marnie was one of only four young designers invited to take part in the prestigious Grand Marnier Awards.