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Fashion on show Lilly Cavallin from Ferntree Gully finished up her three years of fashion design studies on a high at Box Hill Institute’s fashion show. Not only did she get to display her incredible designs using recycled materials, Lilly walked away as the Runway Award winner, gaining her an internship with a label, and also the Browzwear Digital Design Award winner for using technology to create her vision. Inspired by the idea of reducing her waste footprint as much as possible, Lilly’s designs revolved around the use of scrap yard recycled leather, repurposing old car seats to do just that. To read more, turn to page 13
Ferntree Gully resident Lilly Cavallin on the runway for her designs entitled OMIT. (Supplied)
Pioneering women in the running for honours for work on Karwarra...
Three of the best Three pioneering women whose contributions have shaped the Karwarra Australian Native Botanic Garden are among the shortlisted nominees Victorian Women’s Public Art Program. Icons of the Dandenong Ranges, May Moon MBE, Edna Walling, and Kath Deery have made it to the second round and the program asks the public to vote. Shelley Graham, a gardener at Karwarra Australian Native Botanic Garden, said May was a driving force in conservation, along with Edna. “Edna’s expertise in design really helped
shape the space into what it is today, and her influence is still visible in the rockery and layout of the garden,” Ms Graham said. Walling, known for her distinctive approach to landscape design, worked closely with the local community to clear the land, transforming it to showcase the beauty of native Australian plants. The nomination highlights the role the women played in the conservation of native Australian flora and the creation of one of Victoria’s most treasured gardens. Kath Deery, a plant designer, played a key role
in shaping the garden’s aesthetic from 1978 to 1984. Deery was responsible for adding layers of foliage, creating naturalistic drifts of plants, and designing the distinctive ponds that remain a highlight of Karwarra today. “Kath’s work really set the tone for the garden,” Ms Graham said. The public is invited to vote on which of the 13 shortlisted women’s stories should be commemorated through the next round of the program.
In addition to Moon, Walling, and Deery, other notable women from across Victoria are also on the list, each of whom has left a lasting impact on the state. “Their work at Karwarra has made a lasting impact, not just on the garden but on how we value and celebrate Australian plants. This recognition would bring even more attention to their achievements and hopefully inspire future generations,” Ms Graham said. Turn to page 9 for more...
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