Fashion Festival Lineup Unveiled
Running from Sunday 25 – Friday 30 August, the Brisbane Fashion Festival 2024 has unveiled a bold program of exciting events. Including a luxe Sunset Launch Party, the return of the High Tea and Salon Showcase and an A-list After Party, this year’s Festival is set to be the best yet.
Sunday – Launch Party
The official Sunset Launch Party takes place at the W BRISBANE, on Sunday 25 August and will offer a sneak peek of fashion that will be shown throughout the week. The dress code is white to contrast with the sunset backdrop while canapés and drinks are served. Tickets go on sale this Friday!
Monday
Monday’s program sees the High Tea at 10am, with champagne and savouries served as Festival Styling Director, Kimberly Gardner and Styling Manager, Aicha Robertson, present the 40 must-have looks for Spring/Summer 24.
Later, on Monday evening, a panel discussion will be held on the Life, Art and Influence of Coco Chanel. Highlighting Chanel’s influence on art and history, the is is a moment to marvel on the continued legacy of a fashion icon. Including wine on arrival and exclusive entry into the Queensland Ballet Costume department, a riveting panel discussion is promised. Refreshments and canapés will be provided on conclusion of the panel discussion.
Tuesday
Two iconic Australian brands, Driza-Bone and Rossi Boots, will open the runway on Tuesday 27 August that will include AUR OCEÀ, Kristian Williams The Brand, UNE PIECE, Miss Henry, Silk Laundry, Camargue, sass & bide and Perri Cutten.
Wednesday
The Luxe Luncheon will be held on Wednesday on the picturesque lawn of historic, Hanworth House, for a delicious two-course spring inspired fashionable luncheon. Special guests will be discussing fashion and style’s impact on roles as women in leadership, shopping, sustainability and how it all fits into their incredibly busy lifestyles.
In the evening, the Hancock Prospecting Next Gen Group Show will showcase the fresh new creatives Millyzu, Practice Studio, Analia The Label, TAFE QLD Brisbane, East of Grey, Do-Op Shop, La Corsia, RicRac Road, Saint Liberté, Jaclyn Joy, Tribe Tropical, Salvatrice The Label, KG BOLD, Mood Ensemble, banbu, QUT Fashion, and Luxe Labels.
Thursday
An incredible opportunity to experience the unique creativity of contemporary artist and accessories label, MIKAs, when she brings her eclectic jewellery design to MoB for a special Brisbane Fashion Festival 2024 workshop. Grab a glass of bubbly and settle in for an experience with one of Brisbane’s most unique creatives, that will see you taking home your own one-of-a- kind necklace based on MIKAs’ design principles, guided by the artist herself.
The Designer Group Show rounds out the runway with a spectacular showcase from: White Label Noba, Simone Ellis, Calibre, Sacha Drake, Sonia Stradiotto Couture, Mannzilo, Carol D’Silva, Paul Hunt, Jotéo, Gary Bigeni, Gail Sorronda, plus more.
The official After Party will follow The Designer Group Show, where you can mingle with designers, models, stylists, other guests, VIP’s and A-listers at Brisbane’s much-loved Lennons Restaurant & Bar at the Hyatt Regency Brisbane.
Friday
Dress to Express Day – Beyond Domestic Violence, will be held on Friday 30 August. Wear your most fabulous outfit to walk in solidarity through the Queen Street Mall with DV survivors on their own journey to rediscover their identity and style!
While many of us feel fabulous wearing our favourite outfit, sadly, those experiencing abusive relationships don’t get to choose what they wear. This is one of the most common forms of coercive control. To register, go to beyonddv.org.au
There’s also a huge gala event planned for Friday night: Gala Red Carpet International Fashion Blockbuster and Australian premiere as part of Brisbane Festival. Details are under wraps until the Festival program is announced, on June 5, but it sounds nothing less than going to be amazing!
Brisbane Fashion Festival 2024 Program
Last years’s program sold out in record time, so don’t hang around to lock in your must-see events. View the whole Brisbane Fashion Festival 2024 program now.
Featured Image: Richard Smith
Taylor Harvey (Chic Brisbane) wears Jotéo.
HMU by Dee Parker Attwood for Schwarzkopf Professional and Alannah Pritchard for ISSADA Cosmeceuticals.
Styling by Kimberly Gardner and Lulu Gardner.
See ground-breaking offerings from earlier Brisbane Fashion Festivals, or the wrap up for last year’s BFF.
