Erin Carroll Design

Erin Carroll Design

"I don't want to dress up a picture with just my face" - Grace Kelly Her inspiration comes from a combination of vintage bridal gowns & old Hollywood glamour.

Starting from humble beginnings in Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand, Erin's love for fashion and all things frilly began from a young age - the dress up box! Her interest in dance, theatre and costume also played a large role, introducing her to a passion for all things glittered & sequined. From the age of 13, she began sewing at school and bought her first sewing machine at the age of 15. Since t

Photos from Erin Carroll Design's post 29/04/2021

The stunning Charlamaine in a custom Chinese/French inspired baroque look for the new Friday night production show Dynamite Diva’s at The Imperial! Made from a green & silver brocade, with purple taffeta ruffles & bows, and a silver lamé trim.

Plus white cotton ruffled bloomers! 💚💜

This talented queen is also a wig stylist, with many of the wigs being showcased on Sydney’s stages of her handiwork - amazing right?!

Meet RuPaul’s Drag race Down Under Queen – Etcetera Etcetera 26/04/2021

Team Etcetera Etcetera all the way ❤️ Find out more about this amazing drag artist before their DRDU debut this Saturday 1st May!

Meet RuPaul’s Drag race Down Under Queen – Etcetera Etcetera This queen's name is a reference to the phrase "etcetera, etcetera", a Latin expression that is used in English to mean "and other similar things", or "and so forth”. But

23/04/2021

We really did that! The Roach has been on an incredible journey over these past years, what an honour is it to be a part of their transformation 🪳

A 3-piece custom costume, comprised of a bodysuit, bustier and skirt created for Etcetera Etcetera’s entrance look in S1 of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under that has everyone bugged out!

Brought to life with thousands of Swarovski rhinestones hand placed by Etcetera and Daniel Kitty - so pleased with how this came together, it’s easily one of my favourite things I’ve ever made 🤎

Photo credit: Jamie Heath

Find out more about the Roach look this Sunday 25 April 8.30pm AEST on “Get Into the Look” on IG LIVE chat, we’ll be delving into the what, why, how of the Glamour Bug (hosted on Etcetera’s profile)!

Photos from Erin Carroll Design's post 25/06/2020

A custom bodysuit, headband and stockings for Sydney dancing queen Danni Issues, the newest member of the Drag Royalty family!

I’m obsessed with this yellow reptile fabric, printed in the UK by Funki Fabrics 💚 🐍🐍🐍

07/04/2020

In celebration of this years Mardi Gras theme “What Matters?” 🌈 and LGBTQI+ youth charity Wear it Purple themed their float accordingly 💜

My dearest Lara Husselbee is an active member of the WIP team and asked me to create a purplelicious look inspired by the incredible Rosalía, naturally I was thrilled to be involved!

The bodysuit and booties are made with a vibrant purple Lycra, with the sleeves lined in navy blue. Super comfy and essential wearing when strutting down Oxford St ✌🏻✨

09/03/2020

PINK is actually my favourite colour, yes you heard it here first folks... and YAY! this will be celebrated through the costumes I’ve been asked to create for Universal’s new Saturday show “Not Another Drag Show”! 💓💓💓

Opens on Sat 14 March at 10.30PM, come live your pink fantasy in real life 🎀🎀🎀

Photos from Erin Carroll Design's post 05/03/2020

It was such a dream to work with Sydney queen Miss Daphne Gaye this Mardi Gras! Pictured here enjoying a bellini and hotcakes at Bills Australia 🥂

We wanted to create a look that she could wear in different ways for various occasions, here is a powder blue tulle dress worn over a French lace bodysuit... there's a part 3 to this look which will be revealed soon!

Shooting by Nikkito and Buffet Digital

10/02/2020

Sydney wedding location sharing this foresty romantic snap of Jess & beau 🖤

When the bride rocks a deep green wedding dress. Jess you look amazing 💚✨

Photography by Angela Rose Photography

Photos from Erin Carroll Design's post 31/10/2019

I love this queen and her royal box! Etcetera Etcetera is a purple showgirl princess, now come gameshow hostess! 🎯

These stunning promo poster shots feature a custom jersey halter-neck gown with a panelled godet skirt from our Colour Song Collection 💛

Photo Credit: Peter Hoyle Photography

Photos from Erin Carroll Design's post 22/10/2019

This custom Milan-made Elizabethan inspired look for Etcetera Etcetera (Oliver Levi Malouf) created the perfect period drama with BIG hair by Vistoso 👑

A flat corset with lace front and frill skirt leotard in an Italian burgundy taffeta, with a glitter tulle underskirt and cotton pleated collar ♥️

All fashion has some historical reference point which is amazing to research and develop - mixing old and new, creating characters and stories, then seeing it come together in a unique way is all part of the creative charm! 😍

📸 by Riot

22/09/2019

A squeeze of citrus to compliment any dish! 🍊 Etcetera Etcetera (Oliver Levi Malouf) can model anything - clothes, couches, wine, or even vegan entrees 🍴

Wearing the Orange Look from our Colour Story collection - a ribbed knit ruffle blouse and pvc pencil skirt, with hair by VISTOSO (Vallarie Van Gogh) 💎

Shot by Amy Mackay for Imperial Erskineville

Photos from Erin Carroll Design's post 15/09/2019

Fresh off a flight from the big apple my RuPaul's DragCon NYC experience was a dream!

Kicking off the event (Fri 6) in this vivacious violet gown with thigh-high split, stoned collar and circular angel sleeves - it’s my dear friend ETCETERA ETCETERA who is always a magical delight to collab with! 🔮

We created this gown last minute before leaving Sydney with a fun disco dot jersey from The Remnant Warehouse paired with the incredible handiwork of wig/hair witch Sydney’s own VISTOSO ✨

Such a standout look with plenty of T***S thrown her way! Give this one some love 💜

Photos from Erin Carroll Design's post 26/03/2019

COLOUR SONG ++ I’ve got a Candy Crush on you, I saved all my pocket money for hubbabubba bubblegum and strawberry jellies we eat on the walk home 💝💝💝

This is PINK

Model Vallarie Van Gogh
Photographer Odd and Peculiar

Photos from Erin Carroll Design's post 12/03/2019

COLOUR SONG ++ The ever evolving Emerald City, discard the green-tinted spectacles. She is the bright and magnificent OZMA

This is GREEN 💚❇️☘️🐍

Model: Vallarie Van Gogh
Photographer: Lexy Potts Odd and Peculiar
Asst: Kieran Strang
Video: Amy Mackay

Photos from Erin Carroll Design's post 11/03/2019

COLOUR SONG ++ Satsuma Sunset, come find me among the citrus clouds 🍊

Creative collab with my talented friends, a photo series stamping out the pigment palette that makes up the multi dimensional beauty of my world.

Model: Etcetera Etcetera Oliver Levi Malouf
Photography: Lexy Potts Odd and Peculiar
Asst: Kieran Strang
Video: Amy Mackay

Photos from Erin Carroll Design's post 08/09/2018

Custom bridal gown for Lucy ✨ The beautiful autumn wedding of Lucy & James in NSW

19/05/2018

Been such a busy bee lately with many commitments and been slow on the social, BUT I’m so excited to share this snap of Fiona and Trevor who eloped today and tied the knot at Orpheus Island in QLD. Fiona wearing a custom ECD dress, beaded lace bodice and silk georgette skirt 🌸 Gorgeous! x Erin

Timeline photos 04/01/2018

If love is the treasure, then laughter is the key - definitely plenty of LOL’s on this special day, celebrating the union of Shae + Simon (Photo credit Zoe Morley Photography)

Timeline photos 20/11/2017

3 types of lace, cut out and positioned onto the bodice then hand stitched in place - some dresses are a labour of love, but worth every stitch! 🌸

Timeline photos 15/11/2017

Love Wins! Australia voted 💓

Timeline photos 27/10/2017

Love is... being with someone who encourages you to shine brightly everyday 🌊 Photo Credit: Zoe Morley Photography Millinery: Allport Millinery

Timeline photos 27/09/2017

SHAE + SIMON || tied the knot in the Southern Highlands, witnessed by family and friends, ribbons and lanterns dancing in the wind... 📷 The Whale production

Timeline photos 31/08/2017

JENNI + JOHNNY "May love and laughter light your days" - an Irish blessing for a Canadian/Irish wedding ☘️

Timeline photos 27/08/2017

Hand tacking lace appliqué - watch this space ✨

Timeline photos 25/08/2017

LURVE QUOTES on pink marshmallow clouds 💫

Timeline photos 20/08/2017

Adorable flower crown made with the help of at yesterday's hen party for 🌷

Timeline photos 20/08/2017

"SWEET CAROLINE, good times never seemed so good" - designer and stylist Caroline Williams is a very dear friend of mine and I loved making her dress for an incredible Italian wedding! Such a beauty 🌸

Timeline photos 25/06/2017

NADIA "She walks in beauty like the night of cloudless climes and starry skies" Lord Byron || Barefoot walks through Canterbury grasses, wearing a bespoke gown of french lace lined in champagne satin 🌸