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Sydney, Australia

Phoenix Keating

  • Narrative collections
  • Sculptural tailoring
  • Futuristic surfaces

Phoenix Keating launched his label in 2009 and gained wider attention when Lady Gaga wore his work in Sydney in 2011. His collections develop narrative ideas through contrasts between vintage elegance, sharply controlled silhouettes and futuristic materials.

Five looks to know

Model in a gray collared outfit with a black corset-like waist and pencil skirt.

Collection selection

Phoenix Keating — Look 1, Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear

Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear

A tightly controlled waist gives Western references a futuristic silhouette.

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Model in a gray cropped collared top and a high-slit skirt with a large pocket.

Collection selection

Phoenix Keating — Look 5, Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear

Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear

Utility pockets contrast with the cropped top and exposed leg.

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Model in a gray sleeveless top and wide cropped trousers with a metallic belt.

Collection selection

Phoenix Keating — Look 8, Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear

Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear

A metallic belt introduces an otherworldly note into restrained separates.

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Model in a structured gray skirt suit over a dark high-necked layer.

Collection selection

Phoenix Keating — Look 12, Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear

Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear

Structured layers combine mid-century tailoring with the collection’s alien narrative.

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Model in a gray open-necked top and metallic pencil skirt.

Collection selection

Phoenix Keating — Look 15, Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear

Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear

Reflective fabric turns a traditional pencil silhouette into a futuristic outfit.

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Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear

1 piece