Source: VAMFF
5 Fashion Events in Melbourne To Look Out For
Whether you’re an aspiring model, an industry professional, or simply a fashion aficionado, here is a list of the five fashion events in Melbourne you do not want to miss! No wonder Melbourne’s dubbed the hub of art and culture!
By Marcelyn Wijaya
Fashion Exposed NOW
Source: Fashion Exposed NOW
When : 2-3 Feb 2020
Where : Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton
What : As Australia’s one and only Fashion Trade Show, Fashion Exposed NOW provides a platform for Australian independent retailers to launch their latest collections and market their label. On the other hand, visitors get the opportunity to stay on top of new trends in Australia’s fashion industry. You can sit in on free seminars that offer valuable insights into the fashion business, or simply kick back and network with industry experts over a glass of champagne.
Ego Expo
Source: Ego Expo
When : 15-16 February 2020
Where : Meat Market Venue, North Melbourne
What : Australia’s biggest annual celebration of all things street style. The event is jam-packed with explosive street-class entertainment like live tattooing, dance battles, slam dunk competitions, and exclusive runways with Australia’s very own streetwear labels. As if that’s not cool enough, here’s the icing on the cake: Ego runways are strictly for emerging models who are yet to be discovered. So if you’re an aspiring model, this is a great opportunity to get your face out there! (click here for more info on their open model casting call)
Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival
Source: Broadsheet
When : 4-14 March 2020
Where : Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton
What : Fashion, Arts, Ideas: VAMFF is the magical pinnacle of all these three forces combined. VAMFF runways feature Australia’s most prestigious fashion designers, along with an exhibition of the phenomenal art and ideas that breed and shape today’s fashion landscape. Rather than just soaking in the glamour, why not take it to the next level and volunteer? You’ll learn from the team of professionals who makes Australia’s largest fashion event a reality.
Australian Circular Fashion Conference
Source: The Green Hub
When : 1-2 April 2020
Where : Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
What : The ACFC fights for sustainability within fashion. They gather big players in the textile/apparel industry and start conversations around responsible strategies. But they’re not all talk, the ACFC has given impetus towards environmentally friendly fashion practices and aims to get the ball rolling within the next 5-10 years. The question is, are you willing to play a part?
Melbourne Fashion Week
Source: MFW
When : 27 Aug – 3 Sep 2020
Where : TBA
What : 2020’s program is yet to be announced, but the previous years’ fashion weeks are enough proof that you should expect nothing short of spectacular. Throughout the week, you will be in for a whirlwind of full-blown fashion escapade. The city comes to live with chic runways, every nook and cranny furnished with pop-up design markets. Wherever you turn, your eyes will be blessed with unique installations and your senses spoiled by amazing events.
Who said you needed to fly to Paris for the authentic fashion experience? Melbourne’s impressive array of fashion events will satisfy your thirst for all things fashion!
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