Highlights of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week

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Spring has almost sprung, and with it comes the full program for the much-anticipated, 22nd annual Melbourne Spring Fashion Week! Starting on Friday August 26, the annual event will feature over seven days of fantastic runway shows, forums and fashion-related events. It’s all about showcasing the best established emerging and Australian fashion designers and retailers – and C&G have handpicked highlights to help you immerse yourself in this exciting week of fashion fun.

Family Day at The Hub

Sunday, August 28, 10am- 5pm

The Hub is MSFW’s central hotspot, located at Melbourne City Square on Swanston Street. While there will be a range of events at this location throughout Fashion Week, we’re looking forward to Family Day! It’s a chance to check out the buzz while keeping the kids entertained. There’ll be mini runway shows, Mecca and KEVIN.MURPHY pop-ups, kids crafts and face painting, a photo booth and meet-and-greets with Hux Bear and Barbie! Learn more about MSFW Family Day here.

Makers and Shakers Emerging Design Market

Friday, August 26 – Friday, September 2

The space at Melbourne Town Hall will be transformed into a buzzing retail opportunity to browse and buy gorgeous wares from Melbourne’s most exciting emerging designers. Whether it’s jewellery, leather products or ready-to-wear collections – this will be a curated shopping event like no other! It’s free to attend, too. More here.

Floriculture by Melbourne Flower Merchant

Monday, August 29 - Friday, September 2

What would Spring Fashion Week be without a floral feature event? The Melbourne Flower Merchant on Bourke Street is known for their progressive, inspired flower collections, and they’ll be curating a custom exhibition to showcase the botanical artistry that they’re known for. Thousands of fresh blooms will be used to create breath-taking gowns, and its unique opportunity to witness the collaborative diversity of Melbourne’s fashion industry. Learn more about Floriculture here.

Hair & Make-up Workshop

Monday, August 29, 6.30am – 7pm

Get half an hour of free tips and advice from MSFW’s two primary stall-holders at the Hub in Melbourne City Square. KEVIN.MURPHY and Mecca will reveal their essential tricks of the trade on how to look your best – and get you keyed in on this season’s signature looks. It’s free with registration! Secure your place here.

Crazy About Tiffany’s (documentary screening)

Thursday, August 25 – Wednesday August 31

Crazy About Tiffany’s is the first official documentary to tell the glamourous story of Tiffany & Co. – an aspirational brand that has captured the hearts of millions. From a simple jewellery store with its signature blue box to a global phenomenon – get into the spirit of MSFW by booking one of the seven screening at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)

Learn more about Melbourne Spring Fashion Week via the event website, www.msfw.melbourne.vic.gov.au/