Josh Goot

Josh Goot is one of Australia´s most exciting and promising young designers. Described as “modernism´s new messiah” (Jamie Huckbody, Harpers Bazaar) and “he king of urban chic” (Stephen Todd, The Australian) Josh has captured the attention of the fashion world with his unique brand of “fast paced urban sportswear” (Mark Holgate, Vogue US).

Josh Goot was born in Sydney in 1980. In 1999, Josh commenced a Media Art&Production degree at Sydney´s University of Technology. Spending time in New York later that year Josh decided that his interest in media and communication would manifest through fashion design.

In early 2005, the self-titled label was born.

In April 2005 Josh´s debut collection won him the Tiffany&Co. Young Designer of the Year Award in Australia. Judges were impressed by the clever concept, clean aesthetic and the future smart ideology of the line. The following seasons saw an evolution in the look and established Goot as a new force in Australian fashion.

International interest followed. Josh returned to New York and was fortunate to meet Stella Ishii and begin working with The News showroom. In July 2005, the label featured on the cover of international fashion bible Womens Wear Daily.

In late 2005 a partnership was forged with Australian Wool Innovation. Josh collaborates in areas of textile technology to develop unique fabrics. The relationship aims to reinforce the relevance of Australian Merino Wool in the clothes of today and tomorrow.

In September 2006 Josh Goot made his first appearance on the New York Fashion Week calendar. His show was attended by influential figures in American fashion media and retail. A senior fashion director at Bergdorf Goodman said of Goot´s debut presentation: “Things are cleaning up, things are toning down, minimalism is back upon us and I think Josh is setting the pace.” (Roopal Patel, The Sydney Morning Herald).

Josh Goot will be available in early 2007 at stores including Colette (Paris), Browns Focus (London), Henri Bendel (New York) and Neiman Marcus (Los Angeles) and Cara&Co (Moscow).