The expanding cult following for Friedrich Gray was evident as Pollitt's signature colour, black, saturated his audience.

The 1984 David Lynch film, ‘Dune'; a film full of journeys to a world of the unexpected was the key source of inspiration for the designer. It "sets an Alien scene", said Pollitt. 

An atrium ceiling, walls of glass and smooth concrete formed a cool perimeter. We sat in darkness as a transcendental sound resinated. Smoke poured onto the entrance of the catwalk. The music paused and then snapped with intensity.  Smiles washed across those opposite me as long black silhouettes, typical of Friedrich Gray trundled along a sparkling white runway, made of stone. 

Fitted black jeans juxtaposed with fluid, translucent silk tops were followed by leather minis, featuring exposed zips and asymmetrical seams. Low scooped backs, long shirts, soft leather jackets and peep toe, calf high boots featured.

In the darkness, we peered forward for a closer look. Detail prevailed as a highlight: Navy, not far from the tone of black produced a subtle spice in jean pockets and as silky summer coat linings. 

Then, the world of the unexpected tapped on our shoulders – colour appeared. The first injection of saturated film colours – green, yellow, orange, blue and red formed a kaleidoscopic digital print on the back of a silk shift while the front remained a block of black. Her shoes were beige suede, blotted with sole of electric purple.

Pollitt cleverly tied his colours together using a digital print on both silk georgette and Australian Merino wool jersey. Bursts of bright colours dispersed randomly over a black base.

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