Alannah Hill

By JENELLE CLEARY

Alannah Hill's lollipop-fusion and sherbet-bomb sweet fashion has been an unbelievable addition to the Australian fashion industry.

Alannah hails from Tasmania and moved to Melbourne after joining the Ashton's Circus when she was 15. She then began a stint as an apprentice hairdresser and found herself in Chapel Street right at the time when the punk scene was prevalent.

She played a part as an extra in the cult movie Dogs in Space, starring Michael Hutchence, and became a part-time salesperson for the Indigo Boutique in Chapel Street. She soon worked her way up to being offered her own label for Indigo and then launched the Alannah Hill label in 1996.

Her designs ooze femininity with floral prints and ladylike hues on delicate, luxurious fabrics, crochets, lace and velvet. Accessories include flirty creations of lovely, girly hair flowers, bracelets, brooches, and handbags. Her recent branch into swimwear was seen at the Australian Fashion Festival.

Since her first boutique opened in 1997, she now wholesales internationally. Her parades are always colourful, fun and entertaining with glamorous dancers strutting their stuff. Definitely one for the girls!