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Katalyst is a fashion label established by designer Kate Evans in Brisbane, Australia. Kate operates out of her studio in Red Hill, designing and producing pieces to order.The brand is driven by Kate’s passion for textiles and detail-oriented design. Through a small catalogue of styles, Katalyst elevates wardrobe staples through high technical execution and abstract ideas.Explorations in visual art and experimental textiles allow Kate to explore ideas that inform her designs.Driven by a desire to create a strong relationship between consumers and their clothes, Kate’s passion for textiles and detailed design permeates each product.See more of her past commercial and conceptual work hereshop
The Handkerchief Top is a celebration of Kate’s textile-focused design process and playful manipulation of shapes.
Derived from two simple squares of fabric and undulating lines of elastic, this top moulds to your body whilst simultaneously reacting against it to create a unique silhouette.
This black cotton shirting is rich in colour and has a luxurious sateen finish. It’s crisp but soft texture responds beautifully to the gathers and folds of this style.
As a versatile, lightweight top it’s comfortable to wear in the summer or can be layered over a skivvy for cooler temperatures. It can be worn with either side at the front.
Made to order - please allow 2 weeks from order to item dispatch. Made in Meanjin (Brisbane).
The Handkerchief Top is a freeform garment that will sit differently on each body shape - See the size chart below for more information.
Katalyst’s signature meandering design lines and exploration of how they interact with the body has continued this season in a new form - most evident in the Apron Top.
Adapted from the Apron Dress, production offcuts have been cut into bias binding and formed casings and ties that curve and twist around the front, allowing the wearer to cinch under the bust for a flattering silhouette.
This piece has a high halter neck, shaping towards the underarm and ties to secure in the back. The Apron Top is cool and light, barely touching the back, making it the perfect Summer top whilst still providing support and coverage.
With adjustable fit at the side and under the bust, the wearer has multiple styling options fit for a variety of body types.
Made from a midweight linen/viscose twill, the Apron Top is cool and breathable and resistant to excessive creasing. Accented with a cream bind on one side and cream contrast topstitching.
Made in Meanjin (Brisbane).
Cool, lightweight, textural and comfortable - the Emergence Skirt is now available in mini form.
Meandering lines of elastic comfortably shape to the body and create a bubbling texture with gathered frills at each hem. Breathable and forgiving in fit, this piece is super adaptable. It can be worn as a skirt or strapless bodice.
For extra adjustability, this piece is accented with a butter yellow drawstring and silver eyelets.
Made from a super limited luxury deadstock fabric, this cotton is soft to the touch and super lightweight, and responds beautifully to the gathers and folds of this style.
Only 9 available - Made in Meanjin (Brisbane).
MADE TO ORDER
Please allow 3 weeks from time of order to dispatch
Once you add to cart, you will be asked to select your size.
The Emergence Skirt/Dress is a freeform garment that will sit differently on each body shape - See the size chart below for more information.