I’m Izzy Kotzikas, a fashion marketing graduate from Christchurch, New Zealand, now based in Melbourne, Australia. In September 2024, I made the decision to relocate to Melbourne to immerse myself in the Australian fashion industry and pursue career opportunities aligned with my long-term professional goals.

Growing up in a family of five with two sisters and a fashion-forward mum, my interest in fashion felt inevitable and has shaped the path I’m on today. That interest emerged early through a love of shoes, an obsession that still very much dominates my wardrobe. Over time, with education and experience, being drawn to style has evolved into an understanding of fashion as something freeing and expressive, a way people communicate identity, creativity, and confidence. It’s important to me to work with brands that celebrate this, allowing me to contribute to work that feels both meaningful and fulfilling.

I feel incredibly fortunate to be fueled by my parents’ encouragement in pursuing what I love and finding my niche. The opportunities that follow