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Models wearing coats and shirts.
23 Oct

Independent Fashion Showcase

  • Exhibition
  • Community

Witness an extraordinary convergence of First Nations and contemporary design as creative forces from Boorloo (Perth) and Naarm (Melbourne) converge.

This curated milestone pairs the rich cultural heritage and raw textural beauty of Western Australia with the uncompromising metropolitan edge and modern innovation of Victoria's cultural capital.

This landmark evening marks one of the industry's biggest creative collaborations, bringing together acclaimed industry leaders – the Australian Academy of Hair, Australian Style Institute, Australian Academy of Modelling, Blaklist Agency and Perth Fashion Club – united to deliver an unforgettable cross-country celebration of style and culture.

Part of Melbourne Fashion Week.

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Date Times
Fri 23 Oct
  • 7pm - 9pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
111 Sturt St
Southbank 3006

Open in maps location for Australian Centre for Contemporary Art

Price and bookings

Adult / general $55
Book online for Independent Fashion Showcase

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0413 289 685
  • email address: chaynika@perthfashionclub.com.au
  • Visit website for Independent Fashion Showcase

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23 Oct

Student Collections Runway

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  • Exhibition
  • Entertainment
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22 Oct

The Edit Runway

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  • Exhibition
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24 Oct

City Square Runway 2: After Hours

An ode to the fashion-forward trailblazers who give the city its unmistakable style after dark.

  • Free
  • Exhibition
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25 Oct

Closing Runway: Wear The Moment

Immerse yourself in the individuality and influence of Melbourne’s diverse fashion community.

  • Exhibition
  • Entertainment

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23 – 25 Oct

Melbourne EV Show

Discover new EVs, charging tech, and future mobility innovations at the Melbourne EV Show.

  • Expo
  • Exhibition
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Until 4 Oct

Victorian Artists Society: Maritime Exhibition

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  • Free
  • Art
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6 – 17 Oct

The Community Art Card Project

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  • Free
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25 Oct

Hallozeen Zine Fair

Come along to shop some of the spookiest zines created by local zinesters.

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