For a decade, Anna Quan has become loved for creating basics with a special touch. By playing with structure and form, Quan’s design is able to elevate minimalist style to something a bit more luxe.
We spoke to the designer ahead of Afterpay Australian Fashion Week to find out about her latest collection.
Marie Claire: What is on your mood board right now?
Anna Quan: Lots of organic lines and ocean references.
Who is the Anna Quan wearer?
Someone who appreciates investment dressing and values the beauty in the everyday
Tell us about this collection.
It explores the evolution of the ANNA QUAN DNA in a way that remains true to our design ethos but provides unexpected surprises for our customer.
What does showing at AAFW mean to you?
This year is quite special and marks a milestone 10 years in fashion for ANNA QUAN. AAFW is important as it was the launching pad for the label many years ago and the brand was incubated through AAFW’s Next Gen program.
What does the future look like for Australian fashion?
Strong for those that have the fortitude to seize the moment and open to showcasing something differentiated.
Which fashion creatives have inspired you at different points of your career?
I’ve worked with Daniel Goode over many years and his still life photography of objects always inspires me. He captures everyday objects in a special way.
I absolutely adore Renya Xydis, we have collaborated on fashion weeks in the past. She is just so creative and talented when it comes to hair and producing something different and new. She’s never pedestrian.