Lights, camera, action!
People of Brisbane: it’s time to don your chicest frock and get ready for a jam-packed week of fashion, flair, and frivolity. Just when our post-Australian Fashion Week blues started settling in, Brisbane Fashion Festival swooped in with the announcement of their anticipated 2024 lineup, and to say we’re excited would be an understatement.
Promising to be bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever before, the festival is set to showcase over 50 designers, retailers, and fashion precincts. From coveted national labels to impressive emerging talents, the program is packed to the rafters with must-see collections and epic events. Due to last year’s overwhelming success, seating capacity has increased to 700 guests per runway show, ensuring more fashion enthusiasts can enjoy the spectacle. Couldn’t snag a ticket last year? You’ll have a higher chance this year.
Runway shows:
W BRISBANE Fashion Show
The first runway show of Brisbane Fashion Festival will take place on Tuesday, 27 August and will showcase the brands and retailers we all know and love. Think sass & bide, Silk Laundry, Driza-Bone, AUR OCEÀ, Kristian Williams The Brand, UNE PIECE, Camargue, Perri Cutten, and Miss Henry. Plus, iconic shopping precincts Edward Street Brisbane, Wintergarden, and QueensPlaza will be joining in on the fun.
Hancock Prospecting Next Gen Group Show
It’ll be a tough act to follow, but worry not, these emerging designers always deliver. Up next on Wednesday, 28 August are some of the newest and brightest designers on the scene. On the bill is Millyzu, Analia the Label, La Corsia, Practice Studio, east of grey, RicRac Road, Tribe Tropical, Do-Op Shop, Saint Liberté, banbu, Mood Ensemble, Salvatrice The Label, Jaclyn Joy, TAFE Queensland Brisbane, KG Bold, QUT Fashion, and Luxe Labels.
Designer Group Show
Rounding out the runway with a bang on Thursday, 29 August is the Designer Group Show. Featuring collections by White Label Noba, Paul Hunt, Sonia Stradiotto Couture, Sacha Drake, Simone Ellis, Mannzilo, Carol D’Silva, Jotéo, Gail Sorronda, Calibre, and Gary Bigeni, this showcase is not to be missed.
Special events:
To officially kick off the festival, W BRISBANE will be hosting the Sunset Launch Party on Sunday, 25 August, offering guests a sneak peek at what’s to come for the week ahead. Back by popular demand, the most indulgent fashion event, High Tea and Designer Salon Showing, presented by QueensPlaza, Wintergarden, and Edward St Brisbane will take place on Monday, 26 August. Up for some lively discussion? A Legacy Lives On – Life, Art and Influence of Coco Chanel is a panel discussion and cocktail reception in partnership with Queensland Ballet, discussing the legendary designer.
Merging fabulous fashion, food, and philanthropy, Hanworth House is hosting A Luxe Luncheon in support of Women’s Legal Service Queensland. But that’s not the only great cause Brisbane Fashion Festival is supporting. They will once again be partnering with Beyond DV to support Dress To Express Day on Friday, 30 August, in solidarity with survivors of domestic violence.
Closing out the brimming program, the Hyatt Regency Brisbane Official Wrap Party is taking place right after the Designer Group Show and will be the perfect closer to the week that was. And for the grand finale, fashion fanatics are in for a treat with the Gala Red Carpet International Fashion Blockbuster and Australian Premiere – stay tuned for all details to be revealed on Wednesday, 5 June.
The full program is available now, with tickets on sale from Friday, 31 May and priced from $55. So what are you waiting for? Secure your tickets, enjoy the extravaganza, and support local!
What?
Brisbane Fashion Festival 2024
Where?
Runways at King George Square and events all over Brisbane
When?
25 – 30 August
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