5 INSTAGRAMERS TO FOLLOW | FASHION DESIGNERS

KELLY LOVE

Born and raised in Australia, Kelly Love is a super talented fashion designer currently living and working in London. Before launching her self-titled label in 2012, she studied fashion design at Raffles Institute of Design, worked at ASOS and the prestigious couture label, Baccini & Hill. Her pieces are regularly featured in magazines like Grazia, Marie Claire, French & UK Elle and InStyle.

Follow Kelly at @kelly_love_com for a glimpse at her label as well as an abundance of flowers and yummy cooking.

RACHEL BURKE

Rachel Burke is a pint sized designer, blogger and crafter from Brisbane, Australia. Rachel is responsible for whimsical labels such as yellowcake and The Hiding Tree, and when she isn't sewing up a storm at home she works as a womenswear designers at Universal Store.  Over the years Rachel has gained national attention through her various 'i make. you wear it.' projects which have seen her raise over $13,000 collectively, for a range of different Australian charities.

Follow Rachel at @imakestagram for lots of glitter, frills and snaps of her adorable dachshunds, Daphne & Daisy.

SAMANTHA PLEET

Samantha Pleet is a Brooklyn based designer who creates swoon-worthy clothes perfect for tea parties and frolicking in the sun. Samantha made her debut into the fashion industry in 2006 with the launch of her namesake label and is now known for her signature twisted tailoring and ethereal prints. In her spare time she can be found gardening, painting, traveling and hunting for treasure with pals like Hanna Kristina. 

Follow Samantha at @samanthapleet for dreamy garments and crazy shenanigans.

PETROVA HAMMOND

Petrova Hammond is the colourful designer behind Melbourne label and boutique Lady Petrova. The daughter of a fashion designer and head seamstress, it’s no wonder Petrova found herself in the fashion world. After launching her label in 2007, she was also a finalist on Australia’s first Project Runway and made even more waves in the fashion industry with big names such as Lana Del Rey wearing her designs. 

Follow Petrova at @lady_petrova and get lost is an enchanted dreamland of lace, tulle, crystals and colour.

PRISCILLA BARROSO

Priscilla Barroso is the founder and designer behind Texas based label, Crowned Bird - a unique brand designed for stylish gals living in their own eccentric world. Since launching her label in 2012, she has released numerous collections and was also a contestant on NBC’s Fashion Star Season 2. Priscilla treads a lifelong ambition to unravel traditional garment making through colorful and inspired expression.

Follow Priscilla at @crownedbird for a behind the scenes look at her quirky vintage inspired label and whirlwind life.