Jaslar Pearl Student Spotlight

In his series Pseudonym, Dean Golja photographs spaces that at first glance seem to have few distinguishing characteristics. Many appear effectively to be non-places. The photographs document locations described by women involved in street-based sex work in the St Kilda area of Melbourne.
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Jaslar Pearl is a multifaceted creative with a mission to inspire others to follow their dreams and desires. As a student at LCI Melbourne and as a fashion designer, Jaslar acts as an agent for change, stimulating dialogue around social issues to create a positive impact.

Jaslar’s practice focuses heavily on creating an inclusive genderfluid, urban, and street aesthetic. Sustainability also acts as a key driver in Jaslar’s creative process for every garment and accessory.

In March 2022, Jaslar participated in the Paypal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2022. During their runway show, LCI Melbourne student Cassie Thomson painted live in the background. You can see the finished product at the end of the article, signed by Cassie and all the models that walked for Jaslar.

We recently caught up with Jaslar to chat about current collections, Melbourne Fashion Hub and their creative process.