Read the feature article on Mieke Leppens in Lino, Australia and New Zealand’s premier design and lifestyle magazine, issue 10.

Mieke speaks to Geoff Piggott (click here for the full story) explaining the aims of the organisation and tells him of her hopes and aspirations for the Australian design industry. Photographs by Stuart Humphreys, for more of his work visit www.stuarthumphreys.com

AE CUDE’S new adventure: the Launch of Wallace’s Line.

July 2005

Tuesday 5 July 2005 at 6.30pm at the AE CUDE studio
Information evening for fashion designers on behalf of the Homeworkers Code of Practice Committee. This seminar provides an overview of recent changes to laws in the fashion industry in NSW which will come into effect on 1 July 2005. This seminar is an opportunity for young and independent designers to ask and find out more about accreditation.

Speakers are:
Dez Karlsson (Fairwear NSW) New laws for the fashion industry: what impact will it have on you? Nicole Burnes (Hunter Gatherer) Being an ethical designer. Helena Spyrou: The Code of Practice, what it can do for you!

May 2005

Moniek Bucquoye Design Curator and representative from the Flemish Commission for Architecture and Form. Terenja van Dijk filmmaker and Belgian Ambassador to Australia Luk Darras

AE CUDE and Belgian design. We have all heard about the “Antwerp six” The group of young designers of Antwerp (Belgium) who made their mark on the international fashion scene in the eighties. On Monday 9 May a lecture is held in the studio on Ann Demeulemeester, one of the six, by her personal friend Moniek Bucquoye. Moniek Bucquoye is curator of the design Museum in Gent (Belgium) and is also President of the Commission of Architecture and Design, Ministery of the Flemish Community in Belgium.
Also on Monday a lecture and film is screened on Belgian furniture designer Maarten van Severen in the company of the producer of the film Terenja van Dijk to a small group of furniture designers.

Moniek Bucquoye, Chair of the Commission for Architecture and Form of the Flemish Government presented the latest designs from Flanders to Architects and interior designers from Sydney at a reception by Ambassador Darras at the studio of the Australian European Culture & Design group. It is hoped that this visit will lead to the development of closer relationships between Australia and Flanders.

on the international competition scene! March 25, 2005

Beijing, China. China Fashion Week and the International Hempel fashion Award.

AE CUDE designer Elizabeth Tsai (our entry) moved judges and crowds with her stunning outfits. The theme this year was the Olympic Games and of the more than hundred initial entries 56 were selected as finalist with the majority from Europe. The international Jury from England, USA, France, Belgium/Australia (Mieke Leppens director of AE CUDE), Korea, China and Japan agreed on the winners with Elizabeth coming 3rd in the competition in the footsteps of two Chinese entries.
The garments of her collection were based on the traditional raincoat pouch that could be folded into a carry bag to be worn on the back or worn as pants, tops and skirts. Her choice of materials was rubber, silk and pleated polyester in red and cream. The latter took her two weeks to paint and Elizabeth occupied a large part of the studio to produce the fabrics. All in all the collection had a strong Mao suit reference with a twist. The confidence with which Elizabeth entered this understated collection shows strength and understanding of design elements. She deserved the price and we congratulate her for her achievement.
The show was a very lavish affair with a large international photographic press gallery and dignitaries form China and the Chinese garment industry. As price Elizabeth received Aus. $1000.00, and an invitation to visit the Hempel headquarters in Shanghai.

for their 2006 entry!

If you think you can be a winner than come and see us. AE CUDE is searching for candidates to enter the 2006 Hempel Award competition. If you have what it takes and want to participate speak to us (conditions apply).

trade mission from Thailand!

Finding manufacturers overseas is difficult for the best of us. In April AE CUDE hosted a trade delegation from Thailand to Sydney to help Australian young designers find the right connection. Several Young designers were present in the studio to meet with the delegation of clothing, shoes, leather manufacturers and furniture makers. After a small presentation that explained to the group what the requirements were in terms of minimums and prices an understanding was reached between the designers present and the manufacturers. The mission was a real success with two designers of the group reaching a formal agreement for production. If you are looking for a manufacturer in Asia contact us for information.

March 11, 2005

AE CUDE opened its doors for the launch of the Sydney Esquisse art and design festival. More than 150 eagerly anticipating designers, artists, critics and beautifully attired people, filed through the doors to check out the works on display. Zipping Bombay Sapphire cocktails, the bar had difficulty keeping up with the connoisseurs, who watched in amazement as Jason Daxs Woodward, aka Kasino, painted a larger than life size self portrait on the studio wall.