Fashion design students from Sydney Institute TAFESt George College and their glamazon clothes-horses gathered for mid-year marking day on Friday June 26.

Reminiscent of styles made famous by couture kings Christian Lacroix, John Galliano and Jean Paul Gaultier, the avant-garde garments were produced by an all-female group of final year students.

Each had to create original concepts that epitomised the 12th century era of European Crusades and the dire condition of the global economy, by using eco-friendly and sustainable materials. And do not be surprised if this bunch make their appearance on the Australian fashion scene one day.

The Sutherland Shire and St George students were strong standouts alongside their fellow out-of-area colleagues.

A notable creation was Fatima Naaman's two-toned, organic corset dress, made from recycled vintage lace.

The aspiring designer from Beverly Hills dyed fabric using eucalyptus leaves and incorporated the element of freedom through rusted prints of individual keys.

Fellow student Erin Grant of Narwee, 22, used a colour palette of blueberry, pomegranate and coffee, made entirely from natural fibres, plus an amethyst, rose quartz and opal necklace, and the bold, fierce female form was reflected in Caringdhbah student Kirsty Marish' strapless, ruby red, floor-length gown with cage slips.

Make-up artist students from Gymea TAFE joined forces with the aspiring designers, and prepared their models for show.

St George TAFE fashion design teachers, Vicky Mazzeo and Jo-Anne Boothby said the 22 graduate students - almost double the number from last year - had promising futures ahead of them.

"We've has some excellent results and it just gets better every year,'' they said.

The students will display their work at their free Couture Crusade exhibition at The Gallery, Darling Park until Friday July 3.

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