Do it with Denim Judges

Our Do it with Denim competition is judged by some of Australia's leading fashion experts. We are extremely fortunate to have our judges involved and they are very eager to see the f inished garments.

	Andrew Glad Andrew Glad’s career has spanned 30 years in the Australian fashion industry. During his career Andrew has owned various retail fashion businesses and held positions with Australia’s leading designers and retailers. He has been involved in Airport retailing, with the creation of fashion retail concepts at Sydney International Airport during recent redevelopment. Andrew spent eight years with Westfield Shopping Centre Management as National Fashion Marketing Manager, before commencing his current fashion consulting business, Andrew Glad and Associates.
	Charlie Brown One of Australia’s leading fashion designers, Charlie Brown began her career in 1982 in San Francisco. Working in retail sales for Esprit, Charlie Brown developed a love for fashion and design. After gaining valuable experience in the fashion industry, in 1985 Charlie Brown realised it was time for a change - all the way to Australia, where she spent seven years at the design helm of Howard Showers. After several years of making other people famous, Charlie Brown decided to give it a shot herself! Following her dreams and passion, Charlie Brown formed more than a business partnership with Danny Avidan (now husband) and in 1995 launched her self-titled label, Charlie Brown. Sexy, playful, beautifully constructed and tailored, Charlie Brown’s collections provide women with a unique product mix that captures a far greater segment of the market than any of her contemporaries – the label was destined for success! With a strong business acumen, an innate marketing talent and of course design vision, Charlie Brown continues to move from strength to strength and launched her eclectic and glamorous Princess Charlotte red carpet evening wear line in 2000, utilising the exceptionally high profile Supermodel Jerry Hall at Mercedes Australia Fashion Week in Sydney. Charlie Brown has become synonymous for featuring international talent at her fashion shows, including Linda Evangelista, Helena Christiansen, Sophie Dahl, Jodie Kidd, and most recently, Jade Jagger at Mercedes Australia Fashion Week in 2005. Charlie Brown’s seasonal campaigns have also showcased the famous faces of Lara Feltman, Cathy Freeman and Lady Sonia McMahon. Now, celebrating ten years, the enduring legacy of the Charlie Brown label has been cemented. A major force in the Australian fashion marketplace, Charlie Brown has six self-titled stores in Australia, and sells strongly in department stores, nationwide retailers and internationally. Charlie Brown will continue to draw on her design philosophy of evolution by pushing her label creatively and reaching out to so many women globally. From her position of strength, Charlie Brown will use her unique talents and drive her fashion brand forward – forever unpredictable!
	Juljana Trifunovic Julijana started her working life as a paediatric nurse working at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children in Camperdown, specialising in Paediatric Oncology. The experience of working with children with cancer and their families will be with her for ever. It was just as much joyous as it was tragic. It was here where she began to see the need for extra help needed from the community to raise funds and began fundraising voluntarily for the hospital. Julijana left the nursing profession in 1994, to take on a full-time job as a professional fundraiser and in 2002 took on the most exciting position of her career as National Campaign Manager for Jeans for Genes. The Children’s Medical Research Institute is one of the best research facilities in the world and raising funds for such a facility is not only vital but very exciting. She has also studied marketing, so the combination of marketing and health very much suits the position.
	Kerrie Alcorn A journalist with outstanding credentials, Kerrie began her career in Brisbane on The Sunday Mail, and has worked in publishing for more than 10 years. She moved to Sydney to work on ELLE and ELLE Cuisine, where she became the beauty and features editor, before leaving in 2001 to live and work in New York for two years. In New York, she contributed to US ELLE and US InStyle, and consulted to leading brands such as Clinique, Vincent Longo, and A/X Armani Exchange. Throughout her career, Kerrie has written for leading Australian magazines and newspapers, such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Madison and Autore, along with The Australian and The Sydney Morning Herald, on topics as diverse as health, beauty and fashion, to sport, politics and popular culture. After returning to Sydney, she was appointed editor of Shop Til You Drop in 2003 – a dream role for a self-confessed shopaholic. Since then, Shop Til You Drop has become Australia’s fastest growing magazine, and the highest selling title in the fashion category, with revenue increasing more than 200%. It has created a new publishing genre, in one of the most competitive magazine markets in the world. Kerrie has become a retail expert. She travels the country to present seasonal fashion previews for David Jones, sits on the judging panel for Jeans for Genes, presents a regular segment on Mornings with Kerri-Anne, and has appeared on A Current Affair, The Today Show, and comments on leading radio stations nationally.
	Kerrie Hay National Sewing Promoter for Australia and New Zealand. After completing an education in the field of Fashion Design and promoting her own fashion label, Kerrie joined the Bernina Family were she has been working in numerous positions for over twenty years. Kerrie is currently the National Sewing Promoter for Bernina Australia and New Zealand were she spends most of her time preparing and teaching training programs for dealers and staff. Kerrie also has the pleasure to teach at the Bernina University in the US and has had the opportunity to teach on behalf of Bernina Switzerland in both India and Japan. She has written and produced many articles for craft magazines promoting all aspects of sewing, especially machine embroidery which led her to write her first book “Latte Quilt”. Kerrie is currently working on her next book which should be out shortly.
	Kirry Toose... Textile Artist/Tutor With a very traditional background, graduating from East Sydney as a Designer/ Patternmaker, has helped lay a very strong foundation in my Artwork, over many years I have gained experience not only in the ?rag-trade?, but also with the Elizabethan Theatre Trust, Opera., Exhibitions, Magazines and other textile related projects. Teaching has now become one of my main focal points, driven passionately in my belief in the textile arts... Textiles has given me the opportunity to travel, meet gorgeous people and communities, while teaching in places such as the International Fibre Forums, USQ McGregor Winter & Summer School, Flying Arts Program, various textile groups, TAFE?s, Universities and schools. etc. I regularly exhibit, in Regional Galleries, private and community galleries,, Australian Image Gallery, Art to Wear Sydney, Melbourne and Perth., London, Alexandra Palace.. Pittsburgh, USA, Fibre Arts In 2005 I was. Supreme Award Winner at Fashion Fantasia, plus, also, Supreme Award Winner at Fashion Flair and Fantasy. Fortunately my Artwear has had an International appeal, with numerous works acquired not only by galleries, but privately also.
	Megan Mair Megan Mair is Creative Director of MOKEM & Design Lab a creative and brand management company that services the fashion, music, television and entertainment industry for local and international clients. Megan co-created the limited edition range of Jeans for Genes apparel & accessories with designer Jeremyville and most recently, Charlie Brown. She also produces the annual fashion photoshoot with the support of various celebrities and artists to help promote the charity. Megan has recently launched an accessory line with Jeremyville. Titled Sketchel, it's original art in a satchel bag and has over 500 artists worldwide contributing to the project.
	Peter Lang Peter Lang has been designing and manufacturing fashion accessories and jewellery since the early eighties. From his first range, Peter has been sought after by Australia’s leading stylists for editorials, fashion parades, and celebrity one-off creations. Peter has styled for movies such as The Matrix, Mission Impossible 2, and Moulin Rouge. Celebrities such as Nicole Kidman, Kylie Minogue, Delta Goodrem, Kelly Rowland, Holly Valance, Jerry Hall, Liv Tyler and Alec Wek have all sought Peters designs for various occasions. His highlight piece to date was a bejeweled head piece worn by Kylie Minogue for the Sydney Olympics opening ceremony. Throughout these years, Peter has remained and grown into one of the most respected, inspirational, and largest accessory designers and manufacturers in Australia. Peter Lang started designing ornate belts in his Surry Hills studio in Sydney, Australia. His first range was sought after by every stylist, magazine, Department store, and Boutique in Sydney. Peter and his team could not make enough belts for the demand. After seeing the success of his last range, he moved into jewellery where his creativity and attention to detail and fashion flourished. Peter creates three extensive, directional, and unique ranges each year. He uses colors, shapes and components that influence the season’s fashion direction. Peter is exceptional with color and has exquisite taste, and is trusted by peers and customers alike. He not only works for his label, but develops accessories and components for fashion clothing, shoes and handbag companies. Every Peter Lang product is hand made in Sydney, Australia. The Peter Lang factory hand cast each metal component using high grade jeweler’s alloy. Each piece is assembled, glued, soldered, enameled and beaded by hand in Australia. Peter Lang jewelry prides itself on using Swarovski crystals – which we know is the finest in the world. What signifies Peter Lang accessories is not only the diversity of styling, but the attention to detail and wearability. “Each piece I design is a product of love of my craft. The main function of any piece I design is that of total wear ability. I like that a piece of jewelry can be worn season after season giving the customer timeless joy. My pieces of today, I hope will be the Antiques of tomorrow."
	Trent Nathan Trent Nathan is undoubtedly one of the most famous names in Australian fashion history. The Trent Nathan brand has become synonymous with quality, style and leading edge design. Establishing his career in 1960, his name has been applied to men’s and women’s fashion, accessories, fragrances, intimate apparel, eyewear and home furnishings. Trent is truly a great Australian success story and fashion identity.