Erik Yvon is a Melbourne/Naarm-based fashion designer redefining perceptions of femininity and masculinity. His bold, trans-seasonal pieces are a dynamic combination of colours, prints, shapes and textures. Having completed a Bachelor of Fashion Design at RMIT University in 2014, Erik gained experience training under iconic Australian labels such as Romance Was Born and Neo Dia. From there, he continued to find success in national design competitions such as The Wool Awards and the Australian Fashion Awards. Yvon launched his eponymous label in 2017 with a focus on sustainable and ethical production. Each piece is made to order, and every collections includes collaboration with some of Australia’s brightest textile and jewellery designers. His works have a appeared in countless editorials and runways – Yvon made is Afterpay Australian Fashion Week debut as part of the 2021 Next Gen runway, followed by his first standalone show in 2022. As he continues to expand his reach across the globe, he hopes to continue to share stories of diversity and joy through his incomparable style and personality. “My designs draw inspiration from art, my everyday surroundings, my origins on the island of Mauritius and my experiences as a queer person of colour.” – Erik Yvon