30 June 2004

Amee Brown was inspired by the movie Almost Famous

Four Northern Territory entries have been selected for progression into the national finals of the Do it with Denim competition.

The NT finalists are:
· Helen Markland for her creation inspired by Dame Nellie Melba;
· Lisa Murray for her ‘Slim Dusty’ garment;
· Amee Brown’s outfit was inspired by the rock star movie ‘Almost Famous’; and
· Joanna Roberts who drew motivation from Icelandic musician, Bjork

“All entries were of a high standard and demonstrated great creativity by the students,” University Fashion Lecturer, Armida Monteith, said.

“The four NT Finalists now become semi-finalists in the National competition and the garments will go to Sydney where three will be chosen for the next stage of the competition.

“Winners of the next stage will be notified on 9 July and they go on to the National judging to be held 2 August in Sydney.

“The NT Finalists have now been posted away to Sydney for the next round of judging with the Dame Nellie Melba inspired garment recently photographed for inclusion in fashion icon magazine, Harpers Bazaar.

“The other NT entries other entries will be on display at Casuarina Square from 2 - 5 August.”

Open to tertiary students studying fashion design, 17 Charles Darwin University students entered 18 items in the Doing it with Denim competition by recycling denim clothing into funky outfits under the theme of music legends

Inspiration for the NT entries also included Blondi, KISS, Cindi Lauper, Kylie Minogue, Cher, Elvis and Madonna.

University student Joanna Roberts drew inspiration from Bjork

Do It with Denim is conducted by Jeans for Genes on behalf of the Children’s Medical Research Institute and in association with the Australian fashion industry. The national winner will be included in the catwalk presentation of the 2004 Autumn/Winter Fashion week held in Melbourne during November.