Hello! I’m Moana Harder, a 24-year-old fashion designer and model passionate about creating beautifully crafted garments. I graduated with a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fashion Design) from Flinders University and TAFE SA and have showcased my designs at the TAFE SA Bloom Parade and Finesse Model Australia's Frock runway.
Alongside modelling with Finesse, I’ve gained hands-on experience with luxury gowns and learned couture techniques through work experience at Paolo Sebastian and Couture Love Madness.
Through my experience in couture and bridal studios, I have developed strong technical abilities from machine sewing to delicate hand embellishment and bridal styling. My modelling career, beginning in 2019, has allowed me to express my designs with confidence on runway and in editorial settings.
I bring a unique dual perspective to my work. I understand how a garment should be constructed and I know how it should look and feel when worn.
Eight years in customer service taught me how to communicate with confidence, stay calm under pressure and bring a solution-driven mindset to every project. I’m driven, detail-focused and excited to keep growing within the fashion and modelling industry.
My goal is to create fashion that is elegant, thoughtful and beautifully made—and to represent it authentically through my modelling.
Education:
2015-2019 Cardijn College - Year 12 Graduated
2021-2023 Flinders University - Bachelor of Creative arts (Fashion)
S2 and S3 Pharmacy Training - Cert ||| in Community Pharmacy
SIRSS00012 - Community Pharmacy Dispensary Course
Experience:
Chemist Warehouse - Retail Manager
February 2026 - Present
Managed daily store operations, Led, trained, and supervised retail staff, rostering, performance management, Monitored store performance, achieved sales targets, handled customer concerns
August 2017 - February 2026
Assisting pharmacist dispense scripts, Creating Webster packs for patients
Working register shifts, handling cash, Lotto Training, putting stock away, serving customers, planograms, marking off stock and entering invoices
Finesse Models Australia - Model
April 2019 - present
Runway shows
Photo Shoots
Adelaide Bridal Collective - Bridal Stylist
September 2023 - January 2024
Sizing clients, Recommending and selecting gowns according to the client's preference, Booking different types of appointments for clients, Selling Bridal Gowns, Giving them the best experience on their journey to their wedding day.
Paolo Sebastian - Work experience
22th - 26th July 2024
Machine sewing: Mannequin cover, creating a waist stay, double rolled hem
Hand sewing: Veil comb cover, lace appliqué
Couture Love Madness - Work experience
26th August 2024 - 29th September 2024 (Every Tuesday)
Machine sewing: Sewing togther garments
Hand sewing: Lace and beading appliqué to dress
Cutting fabric and garment pieces out