You bought a garment
with this label on it?

Good on you!

That means you can be sure it's a quality item made right here in Australia by someone who earned a fair wage in decent conditions

Write Melinda a message

Mel, you are the hottest chick at Cue! Plus you are uber talented! love you girlfriend xxxAnna

Anna

Hi Melinda, knowing you are involved in producing Cue's exquisite clothes makes me feel so good about the brand. Ethics of production really matters to me so I thank you for this. Kate

Kate

ThanCUE for being involved in producing my fave clothing. Have been a CUE-ette for the last 10 years and shop weekly! Knowing my gorgeous pieces are made ethically and with love in Australia makes a real difference.

Elizah

So that's the case? Quite a revealiton that is.

Melloney

Dad & I are so proud of your achievements...you have worked hard over the years and you have done yourself proud as well. Well done! Love Mum & Dad

Irene

I salute your design and the wonderful clothes, definitely exquisite and an Australian owned and made. Congratulations. Dayan

Dayan

YOUR ITEM WAS MADE BY:

Melinda

Experience:

I studied a Bachelor of Fashion & Textiles Design at UTS and since graduating in 1995 I have worked as a Designer/Patternmaker for several small fashion labels before joining the Cue Team 7 years ago.

Skilled at:

Tucks, cowls, frills, drape, asymmetric and good fit. Juggling more than one thing at a time and loving it.

Why did you choose to work in fashion / textiles?

Fashion wasn’t ever a choice. From when I was a girl making dresses for my dolls that they ‘sold’ in their boutiques, I knew fashion was what I had to do. For as long as I can remember I enjoy looking at a garment and trying to work out in my mind what shape is needed to make it - like a puzzle. Fashion and Patternmaking was a natural progression.

Best thing about the job?

Fashion is always changing, every week there is something new, exciting and inspiring. It is very satisfying to work on a quality product that you know someone will love! Working with and training young Patternmakers and Designers to keep the skills in Australia is key to the success of Cue and why I am proud to work here.

Favorite item of clothing?

My Cue peplum Jacket from the 40th Anniversary “Recollection” range. Great design and quality never go out of fashion.

Best designer ever:

So hard to decide… Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen and Prada, all for their technical genius and ability to step away from the ordinary. The best designer I have ever worked with is Cue Head Designer Prue Rainey for the same reasons.

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