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Singh international model and Mrs Earth Oceania ‘19 who has just returned from modelling assignments in Paris and Miami. “Same same but different,” she commented on her social media in reference to the four wonderfully different looks put together for her by Alka.

Sangeetha also commented on the sensory explosion created by artist Claudia Rubinstein who launched her debut wearable fashion range at the show. A registered nurse by profession and painter by hobby, Claudia specialises in polymer clay creations, handmade jewellery and paintings.

Claudia’s creative space is infused with emotions, colours and unexpected delights. Alka painstakingly created all the garments transforming the images and paintings from Claudia’s collection into a joyful, fantastical statement. Vibrant Kaftans with rhinestones and sequins dominated the catwalk followed by a stunning bridal collection handpicked by Alka. spanning decades, Alka recently closed her retail store in Bourke Street to go online and claims to be enjoying the challenges it entails. Her refined taste complemented by Claudia’s artistic flair made for a visual feast that could have been better visible with more stage lighting. Applying their craft the two designers used their individual aesthetics to create some very wearable art.