Davina Reichman, Managing Director, BCompSc(IS&ECom)(Sydney) MBA(UTS)

In the inaugural showing of Being Born Again Couture Show, a D&Em Pink Corset by Aconleigh and bejewled stockings by Anna Shin were launched. Electrifying new artists' including Susan Andrews, Andrew Hopkins and Parris Dewhurst has been incorporated into the collection and talent including Kate Rohde and Lara Merrett will be utilised in the near future.

                    Lips dress design by Davina Reichman | Starburst Orange Print and Pink Fabric by Susan Andrews                      All for D&Em: Made by Alconleigh| Stockings by Anna Shin | Images by Shot By Hamish

Luke Staley, D&Em Head designer:

Luke is the head designer for D&Em and is founder of Alconleigh in 2009.
Pink corset pictured below from Susan Andrew's artwork were created by Alconleigh for D&Em below.

    

Image by Shot By Hamish

Alconleigh's design philosophy is grounded in timeless elegance, luxury and wearability. Each Alconleigh garment is created with a focus on fine fabrics, attention to fit and quality finishes. The Alconleigh look emphasises creativity and versatility, encouraging the wearer to express her personal style.It’s for women of spirit – women who are not afraid to be women.

Anna Shin, D&Em designer:

Anna Shin graduated from East Sydney Tech '09 with an Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design, majoring in haute couture. With her whimsical feminine style, she juxtaposes soft features with sharp creating plating, tailoring silhouettes.

Anna creates bejeweled stockings for D&Em, RRP $300. Orders email davina@beingbornagain.net  

CASI((O)) and ANTO D&EM designers:

CASI((O)) & ANTO are the creative minds behind "The Carnival of Electric Illusions". C ASI((O))  regards himself as a blank canvas and  artist ANTO’s entrancing, sensual images offer an alternative conception of the possibility for life.  Together, they echo the kaleidoscopic colours, create a multi-sensory aesthetic experience for the viewer. 

Shayli Harrison, D&Em head piece designer:

Shayli Harrison has burst onto the scene creating lasting impressions and a sense of fascination by those who witness her passion. From the Whitehouse Institute of Design, she was awarded the Designer Of The Year Award in 2008, followed by a Runner Up Award in 2009 for forward fashion house, CUE. Handed the reigns and given complete creative control, you can be assured that we will expect an over-the-top visual frenzy, sure to entertain.

Left to right: Nicola Finetti & Guy Peppin, Leigh Schubert & Susan Andrews, Akira Isogawa & Lindy Lee collaborations with headpieces by Shayli for D&Em. Photo by Limuel Martine. Shayli Harrison's website

PARRIS DEWHURST

Dewhurst is an emerging artist based in Sydney. Influenced by Japanese pop art, and the innocence and naivety of children's drawings she works in a wide range of mediums including illustration, painting, animation and textiles.

Parris' work is a form of genre art- a social commentary. Documenting images from every day life, particularly her personal experiences. Often drawing from darker subjects like pain and injury, her bright and quirky images are more than what meets the eye. The childlike style and innocent qualities in her work can be unnerving.

                       Rose Vickers