It’s the subtle nuances and intricate design techniques of designer Karla Špeti?’s self-titled label that has garnered the attention of the Australian fashion industry. Karla was born in Dubrovnik, Croatia and immigrated to Australia in 1993 with a dream of design. Karla studied at the East Sydney Fashion Design Studio, graduating in 2005. Following on from her studies, Karla collaborated with 5 designers from the Fashion Design Studio to set up The Graduate Store in the Strand Arcade, Sydney CBD. Since 2006, Karla has been bringing a highly aesthetic vision and an innate sense of beauty in detailing to her designs. Karla’s tailored approach to design is applied in bold statements that play key to a beautiful contrast. A feminine approach is applied with juxtaposed elements of a masculine silhouette and fit.