This week I caught up with the beautiful and talented Kate Campbell, an emerging Gold Coast designer with style and class beyond her years.  After pledging to follow her dreams into the fashion industry at the ripe old age of 11 with her best friend, Kate has never looked back.

Having recently completed her fashion studies, Kate has been getting hands on experience working for one of the Gold Coast’s industry stars Lisa Brown.

In 2008, when Kate won her school designer of the year award, Brown was the presenter and offered her a trial on the spot. Brown was so impressed with Campbell’s speedy sewing skills and quality craftsmanship she just had to have Campbell on her team. Two years on and Campbell is still loving every minute of the experience.

‘Lisa is amazing, she collaborates with her staff and often seeks our opinion on ideas, and she is very creative’.

However it doesn’t stop there for this blonde beauty, with Campbell swiftly establishing a label in her own name. Her pieces are inspired by beautiful fabrics and the way they fall on the body, the Kate Campbell range is currently stocked exclusively with online boutique The Hanging Space.

Campbell says the Gold Coast is no longer the poor cousin when it comes to fashion and in fact believes it is now rivaling our interstate cities.

‘Fashion on the Gold Coast is definitely evolving; I see it as a blend of coastal chic and beautiful florals’

‘It is no longer about denim shorts and bikini’s’.

As for her own personal style Campbell is ultra feminine and mature beyond her years. She is heavily influenced by her stylish interior designer mother.

‘I want my own label to bridge the gaps, catering for women aged 18 to 60 with different pieces for different age groups.’

A beautiful floral dress from the Kate Campbell collection.

‘I am hoping for a trip to Indian Trade Fair in 2011’

‘As for my label I am hoping to really get working on more samples, have flexibility and complete control of all aspects of my business including direct access to my customers’.

3 Quick Questions….

Favorite labels: Alberta Ferretti, Chloe, Miu Miu, Carla Zampatti, Lanvin & Balmain.

Favorite piece I own is: a Country Road mist grey cape with mesh detail. It is really dressy so I only wear it occasionally.

Top of my wish list: to create a beautiful collection and reduce my stress levels!