June 2011
Harpers Bazaar
DESIGNERS in the house
More than 80 fashion designers slipped into eveningwear for a once-in-a-lifetime portrait celebrating Australian style – shot in another local design icon, the Sydney Opera House.
Photographed by Justin Smith
June 2011
Black Magazine
The long and the short of it with…
ELLIOT WARD-FEAR
Story & Photo by Thom Kerr
June 2011
Tangent Magazine
Elliot’s garments feature in:
Trip The Light,
Brass in Pocket,
and Rough Gem
May 2011
Pages Online
April 2011
Time Out Sydney
Designer Profile: Elliot Ward-Fear
“Excitement has been building around Elliot Ward-Fear for some time now, and for good reason”
Read the full article on Time Out – Sydney
April 2011
Grazia
April 2011
The Good Weekend
March 2011
Nylon.com
Zowie Rocks EWF SXSW
Zowie wears Elliot Ward-Fear PVC skirt while performing at SXSW in Austin, Texas.
Photography: Rony Alwin
More on Nylon.com
February 2011
Culture Mag
RUNWAY.
DESIGNER PROFILE.
ELLIOT WARD-FEAR
“From the humble beginnings of a childhood dress up box, fashion designer Elliot Ward-Fear has become a highly anticipated addition to the Australian fashion landscape. Lauded as the most promising avant-garde fashion designer in Australia, Elliot’s RAFW debut in 2010 as part of the Innovators group show was met with critical acclaim from both national and international buyers and media. “Ward-Fear will appeal to those who revel in the unique and fiercely creative,” said Madison; his A/W look book, a collection entitled ‘Spirit of Clothing’, garnered international press, featuring on Dazed Digital, Another magazine blog and The Fashion Spot”
View full interview on www.culturemag.com.au
February 2011
Surface Mag China
Elliot under Surveillance
December 2010
The Vine
Elliot Ward-Fear’s AW11 lookbook and behind the scenes
“Elliot Ward-Fear is the most promising avant-garde designer in Australia, and his second capsule collection for AW11 shows that the hype he garnered after his RAFW showing is well and truly deserved…” Alyx for The Vine
View article and exclusive
behind the scenes shots on thevine.com.au
December 2010
pedestrian.tv
Behind The Scenes: Elliot Ward-Fear’s Stunning A/W 11 Look Book
“Elliot Ward-Fear’s remarkable A/W 11 collection, Spirit of Clothing, (the preposterously confident followup to his RAFW debut, Beauty in Exile) boasts craftsmanship, clarity of vision and courage that truly belies his youth. From intricate paneling and derriere revealing heart shaped cut outs, this collection warrants the kind of attention granted to Ward-Fear’s Sydney contemporary and fellow TAFE NSW alumni Dion Lee.” Ash for Pedestrian
December 2010
frockwriter.com
Young guns: Thom Kerr shoots Codie Young in Elliot Ward-Fear
Check out the exclusive preview of Elliot’s latest collection on frockwriter.com!
November 2010
Fashion Trend
Enfant Terrible – Elliot Ward-Fear
“Australian fashion designer Elliot Ward-Fear is causing a commotion with an uncompromisingly avant-garde approach to contemporary design. Dedicated to the pursuit of sartorial invention, Ward-Fear fuses high concept design with traditional bespoke tailoring. His commitment to a fierce creative vision continues through Spring Summer 2011 Beauty in Exile, an extravaganza of outsized proportion, innovative fabrications and unconventional beauty.”
November 2010
Tangent Mag
Check Mate
Photography: Olaf Mertens
Fashion: Heather Cairns
Featuring Elliot Ward-Fear vest and bodysuit.
November 2010
Russh
A day in the life of Elliot Ward-Fear
“Elliot Ward-Fear is one of Australia’s most exciting new talents. His confidence and approach to the avant garde caught our attention.”
A day in the life of a young Australian designer – RUSSH photographer Ross Laurence captures some key moments.
November 2010
Monster & Midget
EVAlution
Photography: Thom Kerr
Styling: James Dykes
Featuring Elliot Ward-Fear embroidered bridal gown and platform heels
October 2010
Sun Herald
Profile: Elliot Ward-Fear
October 2010
Oyster
Strutting EWF platforms
Photographer: Rene Vaile
Stylist: Imogene Barron
October 2010
Tangent Mag
Betty’s Fault
Photography: Emmanuel Giraud
Fashion: Jana Bartolo
Featuring Elliot Ward-Fear skirt and platform heels.
October 2010
Fiasco Mag
Rocks
Photography: Jon Attenborough
Stylist: Anna Raju
Featuring Elliot Ward-Fear platform heels
www.fiascomag.com
October 2010
Grazia / Paris Fashion Week
Elliot impresses on Miuccia Prada
“Not many people can stop Miuccia Prada in her, well, Pradas, but Grazia can exclusively reveal that an Australian designer caught her eye backstage at her Miu Miu show at Paris Fashion Week…”
September 2010
the dirty durty diary NY
EWF by Amanda De Simone
PHOTOGRAPHER Amanda De Simone
STYLIST Cassandra Scott-Finn
MAKEUP Mandi Levanah
HAIR Paloma rose Garcia for Oscar Oscar salons
MODEL Isabella from Priscillas
PHOTO ASSISTANTS Renae Macdonald, Sam Allen
MAKEUP ASSISTANT Victoria Anderson
In collaboration with DESIGNER Elliot Ward Fear
August 2010
Oyster
Buy a high from Elliot Ward-Fear
“Elliot Ward-Fear, Sydney’s finest proponent of Perspex spikes and other exaggerated couture, is perhaps most famous for his sprained-ankle-inducing, sky-high shoes.
His appropriately fear-inducing 18 cm wedge boots resulted in a model taking a tumble on the runway earlier this year at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.
However, after a comfortable trot around the office in which tootsies remained in tact, Oyster’s Alyx and Mariella swear that Ward-Fear’s shoes are far from impossible to walk in.
A super limited edition run of the architectural beauties is now available in sizes 39, 40 and 41, at a cost of $600 a pair. They come packaged in a specially built black mesh bag, with suede paneling and fringing handmade by Sicilian Nuns.
This tiny run is for hardcore shoe fiends, and offers heelaholics a chance to own a piece of Australian fashion history. To purchase a pair, email matt@motherandfatherpr.com.au. ”
August 2010
Oyster
Designer Profile: Elliot Ward-Fear
“Certain phrases and words get bandied around when it comes to new designers; ‘One to Watch’, ‘wunderkind’ and ‘rising star’ are a few that spring to mind. It’s rare that the bestowal of such gushing descriptors is actually warranted, and rarer still for those who are so branded to live up to their overwrought expectations. Luckily Australian Fashion Week debutante Elliot Ward Fear, is none of the above. He’s better. ”
Kat George – Oyster Mag
May 2010
Blog Love
Whats Hot and Whats Not – No Fear Fashion
“Elliot Ward-Fear… took the audience on a futuristic creative voyage. While his designs may not be wearable (by many), I’m sure Lady Gaga will one day be requesting his art… Amazeballs!” – Donny Galella
The Fashion-Loving Stylist – RAFW 2010 Day 4
“Elliot Ward-Fear’s show was reminiscent of last years Gareth Pugh with all the futuristic structure” – Lenya Jones
Australian INFront – RAFW Day 4
“The last collection was for lack of a better word – incredible” – Lorena Mercado
Dropstitch – RAFW Day 4
“this chap is bound for success!”
Imelda – The Fear Factor
“it’s obvious why the ‘buzz’ whirling around the 22 year-old’s East-meets-West-meets-Lady-Gaga aesthetic is building” – Matt
Thank you all for your kind words. x Elliot.
April 2010
Harper’s Bazaar
One to Watch: Elliot Ward-Fear
“Elliot Ward-Fear is a designer to watch at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week, with the young talent selected to showcase his avant-garde collection as part of the Innovators show. He follows in the footsteps of fellow Fashion Design Studio graduate Dion Lee, and the designer’s much-anticipated debut collection, Beauty in Exile, is sure to create a stir, with Ward-Fear describing the clothes as ‘exaggerated, wearable couture’. The innovative anthology blends European glamour with the simplicity of Asian design aesthetics, fusing East and West to create a unique style that will doubtless become Ward-Fear’s signature.”
- Jerico Tracy, Harpers
April 2010
Madison
DESIGNERS TO WATCH
“We introduce you to the rising stars of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week”
“Currently exhibiting at Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum as part of their Student Showcase, Elliot Ward-Fear is making a name for himself as a young designer to watch. With a portfolio full of edgy womenswear in contrasting fabrics and deconstructed shapes, Ward-Fear will appeal to those revel in the unique and fiercely creative. Ward-Fear is showing for the first time at this year’s RAFW, as part of the Fashion Design Studio’s Group Show.”
April 2010
Culture Magazine
Dress Ups
Editorial on Ainsley Hansen’s award-winning shoot, featuring Elliot’s designs.
See earlier press for detailed photos.
April 2010
Tangent Mag
Ed Wood’s Widows
Pages 71 & 74
Photographer: Jason Henly
Stylist: Jano Bartolo
March 2010
Ainsley Hansen
Photography: Jason Ierace
Hair & Make Up: Sarah Laidlaw
Styling: Ainsley Hansen
View the full shoot on either Jason or Ainsley’s sites.
