Postcards From Paris

POSTCARDS FROM PARIS

ILIO NEMA co-founders Ariane and Katia were selected alongside an array of renowned Australian designers to represent our fashion landscape at the debut of the Australian Fashion Council’s Australian Fashion Rooms, a new home for local designers during Fashion Week.

Reflecting on the experience, Ariane and Katia share their perspectives on this milestone and what it means to represent Australian design on an international stage.

“I just became an Aussie officially a few months ago, so for me being part of the Paris Fashion Week as an Australian Brand feels full circle. Paris is a truly inspiring city and the Mecque of fashion. I am a born and raised Parisian, but I have since freely embraced Australia’s love for special day wear, and its laid back attitude. Australia has a lifestyle geared toward the sun, and that’s something we’re so happy to present in Paris”

“At ILIO NEMA, our designs are bold, colourful and joyous - focusing on heritage craft for the modern wardrobe. We feel we have quite a unique voice and we were so proud to be included in the AFC’s Australian Fashion Rooms.”

- Ariane Leondaridis, Co-Founder

“We design with longevity in mind: timeless pieces made to be loved and worn season after season.

There's an effortless Australian ease to our collections, and this season it was tempered by a Parisian attitude. Our pieces are considered but never over-styled, made to be worn instinctively and differently each time. They carry you from desk to dinner, beach to bar, and can be dressed up simply with a change of shoes and accessories.”