Creativity

Student Designers Make a Bold Statement in Fashion Journal's COLOUR THEORY Editorial

Three LCI Melbourne students, Leah Wilkinson, Valentina Barrios, and Caroline Caroline, are turning heads in the latest issue of Fashion Journal (Issue 198), with their garments featured in the vibrant and conceptual editorial titled “COLOUR THEORY.”

Shot by renowned photographer Jordan Drysdale and creatively directed by Aleks Markovic, the editorial celebrates radical self-expression through bold silhouettes, high-gloss textiles, and whimsical styling. Leah Wilkinson’s avant-garde design takes centre stage, worn by model Achan Meshwang (Chadwick Models), whose striking pose and presence perfectly captured the energy of the piece.

In addition to their design contributions, Valentina Barrios and Caroline Caroline also worked behind the scenes as stylist assistants to acclaimed fashion stylist Stuart Walford, further showcasing their versatility and professionalism across multiple aspects of the fashion industry.

“Having three of our students contribute to such a high-profile editorial not only reflects their individual talent and creativity but also underscores LCI Melbourne’s commitment to work-integrated learning and authentic industry engagement. Our students aren’t just preparing for the industry—they’re already shaping it,” shared Adriano Di Prato, Campus Director, LCI Melbourne.