This years shows will feature many established and emerging labels. Our old favourites; Akira, Easton Pearson and Scanlan and Theodore and the new and fresh talent of the Design and Innovation Group will show up and comers like; Jaquiline Buck, Saralli Designs and Benjamin Ringuet.

I personally will be seated front and centre at the QUT “Fashion After Hours” Event – featuring a panel discussion on “Couture – Is it still relevant?” – being an avid follower of Couture and Couturiers alike, I am fascinated by how this discussion will go. I have very strong opinions of what is and isn’t couture and therefore am interested what panellists such as Paul Hunt (Designer), Jonathan Ward (Designer) Margot Riley (Dress historian & curator), amongst the others, have to say on the subject.

It’s sure to be a liberating week on the Fashion Scene of Brisbane. I am looking forward to seeing the new collections of our Brisbane/QLD designers. Having been blown away by the many amazing collections shown at Rosemount Fashion Week Sydney, I highly anticipate what is to be a great year for Brisbane’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

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Winner of the 2009 MSIT Billabong Swimwear Fashion Award is Rhaman Donovan. This is the first time the MSIT has worked with Billabong to present students of fashion of the TAFE college with this highly sort after award.

The girls blogging at Designer’s Closet was told, “Exploded Wings” which was the name of her Swimwear collection, was inspired by the view of a butterfly wing through a microscope.

This was one of 5 finalists for the MSIT Billabong Swimwear Award, with other finalist’s included Amy Davidson, Alice Mala Rezende, Edwina Tait and Rachel Hedges with Rhaman Donovan being the inaugural winner.

This film by R.J. Cutler is about the creation of the September 2007 issue of Vogue, the largest ever edition, and the behind the scenes portrayal of the Editor in Chief, Anna Wintour. Get an “access all areas” view of the vogue team, working towards this momentus edition to go to press, which ended up weighing over 2kgs.

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Daniel Alexander - Mercedes-Benz Group Show 6

Another day of fashion brought the fashion followers back to the glorious Brisbane city hall. Each show of the evening showing new, innovative and unique designs from each designer.

Mother Maria - Mercedes-Benz Group Show 6

Mercedes-Benz Group Show 6 had designs from Dogstar, Daniel Alexander, Mother Maria, Zaicek, Malocchi, Pistols at Dawn and the very chic, La La Luxe. With pieces ranging from edgy to femme.

Pink Mint (Featuring Jenny Bannister) - Mercedes-Benz Group Show 7

Mercedes-Benz Group Show 7 presented pieces from the absolutely amazing well known Australian Designers Nicola Finetti, Kirrily Johnston, Pnk Mint (with Jenny Bannister) and the always fabulous Lisa Ho.

Lisa Ho - Mercedes-Benz Group Show 7

Group Show sponsored by Queensland biggest selling newspaper The Sunday Mail had us seeing stars with designers Chelsea de Luca, Talulah, Katelyn Aslett, Sacha Drake, Pia du Pradal and standout Project Runway Australia winner Juli Grbac bringing us her ever feminine pieces.

Paul Hunt - MBFF 2009 Group 5

Fashionista’s gather into Brisbane this evening to view some of the most talked about Australian Designers collections. Front row saw Australian Model Kristy Hinze, Vogue Editor Kirstie Clements and Australian golden girl Stephanie Rice. Group Show by The Sunday Mail brought us designs from Chelsea de Luca, Talulah, Katelyn Aslett, Sacha Drake, Pia du Pradal and the ever gorgeous Grbac.

Juli Grbac - Sunday Mail Group Show

Second Showing for the night the V Australia group show, brought us prominent collections from Designer Jean Brown, New trends that took us to withering heights Tom Gunn collection in footwear. Then range of collections from Frockshop.com.au including designers Alice + Olive and Tibi. To finish Samantha Ogilvie brought out collections from designers Elie Tehari, Mike & Chris and BCBG Max Azria where Maxi Dresses dominated the show.

The third and final show of the evening brought the fashion flock to their knees, so to speak, begging for more from Designers Paul Hunt, the ever anticipated George Wu, Tengdahl, Tulipani, Toscano, Bora and the standout of the evening Darb Bridal Couture, showing yet another breath taking collection.

Jean Brown - V Australia Group Show

The stunning Stephanie Rice wearing a gorgeous bow adorned sequin shift dress and told Fashion Scene that she loved the variation of each collection of the night. Music from Michael Buble, Camile, Beyonce, Peter Bjorn And John and a great strings version of Death Cab For Cutie’s ‘This Charming Man’

Between shows VIP guests lounged in the chic decorated sponsors bar and were treated to Perrier and wine, and delightful finger foods presented by staff in gorgeous ornate boxes.

A fabulous Sunday on the water, for the swimwear show with pieces from Flamingo Sands, Karen Neilsen Collection, White Sands, Rebecca Manning Swim, Colin Heany and the ever intriguing Riot Swimwear.

As the sun went down fashionistas gathered at the gorgeous Brisbane City Hall. Where they saw striking collections from Akira, Easton Pearson and Camargue were shown. Designers with Camargue include designs from Dries Van Noten, Martin Margiela, Rundholz, Sara LAnzi, Peachoo & Krejberg.

Stephanie Rice with Festival Director Lindsay Bennett

Golden touch… Get it? Stephanie Rice, Olympic Gold Medallist? .. omg worst headline ever.

So it was one of the hottest August days in QLD history and it was the perfect day for the start of this year’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival supported by Brisbane City Hall.

Stephanie Rice got to enjoy not only the radiating Qld sun but also hot swimwear design.

Sponsors and VIP’s got to mingle with the designers and models onboard the FantaSea at the end of the opening show.

Rice Soaking Up the QLD Sun

The currency is in English Pounds. Delivery is by DHL International Express (£16.50) and you can expect your marvellous designer items to arrive 2-3 working days!

So get shopping ladies!

Zac Posen - Nationale pleated dress

I’m currently processing the photos and video and will be updated in the next day or so… COME BACK SOON…

The latest and the greatest in fashion – The Famous stylist and fashion icon of the Noughtys*, Rachel Zoe who has dressed the gorgeous and the glamorous ladies of the red carpet such as Jennifer Garner and Kate Hudson, has shared with the world 34 of her favourite things.

Why 34 I’m not sure?! But have a look at what you should be looking into investing in!

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20209564_20209587_20286086,00.html

Rachel Zoe - Andrew Durham for French Vogue

Bravo TV’s The Rachel Zoe Project (returning Aug. 25)

(***years of 2000 for those who aren’t up with the lingo!)