Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane

Ruffles, Silk & Statement Crowns

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Cassandra Harper Ruffle Dress, Marilyn Van Den Berg The Black Queen Crown, Skagen Gold Watch (similar style here), Tony Bianco Heels (similar style here), Michael Hill Ring (similar style here).

Keeping to the classics, with a spectacular silky number from local Brisbane designer, Cassandra Harper. After all, that’s what the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival is all about – classics and supporting homegrown talent! I adore this piece entirely, from it’s playful ruffled sleeves, to it’s asymmetrical hemline. Constructed from a luxe silk chiffon, this frock is lightweight and dreamy, with it’s fabric cascading gently from the tie waist.

Such a piece deserves equally opulent accessories, with none so fitting as this statement Marilyn Van Den Berg crown. I seriously feel like fashion royalty wearing this fabulous piece, perhaps it’s statement status was the reason I was issued to the FROW of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival McKinney’s Group Show. Just kidding, this Queen was born to sit FROW and feast on fashion.

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Photography by Erin Smith Photography

MBFF: McKinney’s Jewellers Group Show

On Wednesday evening the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane spoke notes of sophistication and luxury as the McKinney’s Jewellers Group Show took to the runway. The evening showcased a fabulous selection of bespoke, high end jewels, paired with favourite Queensland designers including Paul Hunt, Pia du Pradal, Irma J Smith, Jack Sullivan, Sacha Drake and more.

Sitting FROW, I admired the precious gemstones, diamonds, pearls and sparklers up close and personal, including the surprise unveil of Margot McKinney’s suite of spectacular, perfectly matched pearls and tanzanite; a rare, multi-million dollar masterpiece, fittingly named the Once in a Blue Moon. See the gorgeous piece below, along with my highlights from the runway!

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Hunt + Kelly

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Paul Hunt ‘Cruise’

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Margot McKinney’s Once In A Blue Moon Reveal

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Comprised of collection of perfectly round South Sea pearls & tanzanite, this opulent McKinney’s creation is worth an incredible $3.8 million, signifying the impressive craftsmanship of the fourth-generation jeweller, Margot McKinney. This spectacular piece, was styled with a custom Paul Hunt creation, highlighting a delicate, chiffon blouse and elegant white, satin skirt.

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Photography by Erin Smith Photography

MBFF: NEXT Hotel Next Gen Group Show Highlights

Sitting FROW at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane NEXT Hotel Next Gen Group Show, I witnessed some incredible runway moments, as the best emerging Queensland designers debuted their Spring/Summer collections. From the starry motifs of Isabelle Quinn, to the playful shapes and textures from the QUT Fashion students, there’s no doubt that Queensland fashion is on the map in terms of innovation. Check out my highlights from the show below!