INTERVIEW with Brisbane Fashion Month Designer 2023 - Pinkpineapple

Above: Photo of Michelle (Designer and Seamstress) for Pinkpineapple

SD: Hi Michelle, for my readers who don’t know you yet, can you please introduce yourself?

I am the designer and seamstress for Pinkpineapple.

I have worked in fashion and costume for more than 20 years in Brisbane as a sample machinist and Costumier. As a skilled seamstress, I am passionate about garment workers rights to a safe work environment and living wage, both here in Australia and worldwide. I know that the fashion industry is one of the world’s biggest polluters and I run my brand with a vision to buy nothing new and a zero waste policy.

SD: What was the biggest inspiration behind your latest collection?

I am inspired by strong women - both women in my life and women of the world. I am always inspired by the beautiful colours and prints of the 60s and 70s and the transformational nature of wearing colour.

SD: What helps you get in the zone when you’re designing?

I am constantly designing in my head - I take screen shots and jot down notes everyday when I see women, art, colours or fabrics around me. Some designs take months or years to really blossom. I don’t work to a seasonal schedule, and prefer to go with the flow.

SD: How do you want people to feel when wearing your pieces?

I want my customers to feel gorgeous- their best self! I want them to appreciate the beauty and quality of a well made, sustainable design. I want my customers to appreciate the beauty of vintage fabrics and to know their history. 

I offer custom alterations for every design to ensure the most comfortable and well fitted garment possible.

SD: What is your favourite part of being a designer?

My favourite part of designing is seeing happy customers really loving and treasuring their piece.

SD: Without giving too much details away, what should we expect from your collection for Brisbane Fashion Month?  

You can expect a collection of sustainable, beautifully crafted, fun and colourful pieces. 

Tickets are going fast. If you want to see Pinkpineapple on the runway, get your Brisbane Fashion Month 2023 tickets here

Brisbane Fashion Month Website: http://www.brisbanefashionmonth.com.au/
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Pinkpineapple’s social media presence:

Website: http://pinkpineapplecustommade.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/michellepinkpineapple
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/pinkpineappleau/

Above: Photo supplied by Pinkpineapple