Matičevski turned down an extended position at Donna Karan, deeming the power house creatively draining. Matičevski left for Paris to work two seasons at Cerruti. Matičevski returned to Melbourne in 1998 to launch his own label.
Matičevski's career path led him to decline a prolonged position at Donna Karan due to creative burnout. He then moved to Paris to work for two seasons at Cerruti, ultimately deciding to return to Melbourne in 1998 to establish his own fashion label.