Prue Vango

Well a few years back I had a couture label with a friend of mine. We kept the garments out of stores and kept it quite exclusive so they would be one-off pieces (all hand made). We had a small clientel however after a few years we closed it down as we both had different visions on where we saw the label going.

Since then i've dabbled with streetwear but the market is flooded, so i have moved onto Swimwear.

Australian swimwear is quite boring and safe. The term 'surfy' comes to mind (billabong, rusty, roxy).

My aim: to bring the shores of Brazil to Australia

At the moment i'm designing a range of Brazilian swimwear for the Australian market. It's skimpy, it's edgy and you wont find anything else like it out there.
It's glamour for the beach bunny.

As i'm on my own i need help with everything.

Firstly, investors/silent partners. I dont have a very good business mind and i'm looking for someone who sees my talent and is wanting to invest in the business, the start up, manufacturing, marketing and someone who will also help me run it.

Secondly, i need manufacturing contacts. As i've always made my garments by hand i have no idea where to get things made both off-shore and on-shore.

Thirdly, once the items are made i will need models and hair and make up people when it comes time for the photo shoots.

I'll post up some pictures of my couture collection i have designed, however i'll also post up some photos of swimwear that i have collected to give you an idea of what the swimwear collection is all about (pls note, these are not my designs).