SENSE OF PLACE | ADELAIDE BOTANIC GARDEN

Seamlessly integrating fashion with the landmarks that form the beating heart of our city, our Sense of Place campaign is a celebration of who we are, where we have been, and the connection between place and art.

Steeped in history and filled with the vitality of new life, the Adelaide Botanic Garden at once captures new beginnings and evergreen beauty.

With stunning architecture – like the serene Palm House built in 1877 – contrasting organic forms, the Botanic Gardens are a tranquil space to embrace creative thought, making it an ideal spot to showcase the work of some of our finest local creatives.

Botanics have long inspired designers and makers, whether it's the interpretation of their form – like Paolo Sebastian’s corseted blue mini dress featuring a 3D camelia – or their abstraction through fluid lines, patterns or innovative construction. But it doesn’t stop there: the future of fabrication is also plant-based, with many designers looking to alternatives such as mushrooms, pineapples or even seaweed.

Champions, protectors and storytellers, the Botanic Garden team understand this link between nature and creativity. They help others understand how plants shape our future, paving the way for new research and motivating the community to contribute to the sustainability of our living world.

LOOK ONE

Paolo Sebastian PSSS2402 Corseted Mini Dress with 3D Camelia

The Paolo Sebastian Atelier is available by appointment.

LOOK TWO

H&M Oversized Double-Breasted Blazer & Straight Pant in light pink

H&M is available in the city at Rundle Mall.

LOOK THREE

Aje Behold Maxi Dress in Boldly Blooming & Spendless Shoes Brooklyn Heel

Aje is available in the city at David Jones Rundle Mall and Rundle Street.

Spendless Shoes is available in the city at Rundle Mall.

▪ Model: Bec Hume, Azalea Models

▪ Photographer: Gretl Watson-Blazewicz

▪ Stylist: Chris Kontos / Philia Mangos-Kefalianos

▪ Hair: Eliza Collier | Clip Joint Salons

▪ Makeup: Kelly Allison

Discover the ADL Fashion Week 2024 Program here.

Adelaide Botanic Garden is located on Kaurna Yarta.

ADL Fashion Week acknowledges the Kaurna people as the Traditional Owners of the Country where the city of Adelaide is situated, and pays its respect to Elders past, present and emerging.