Adelaide Fashion Festival is upon us, with runways runways runways and models models models the key focus, because without them, how could be really appreciate the work of South Australia’s finest fashion designers?
But beyond the runways Adelaide Fashion Festival is also a celebration of all aspects of the local fashion industry. So how about we take a look a five events that are NOT runways happening at Adelaide Fashion Festival… just for those who would be interested
“Daring and Disruptive” Lunch with Lisa Messenger and Simon Bryant
Share a daring and delicious meal prepared by Tasting Australia creative director Simon Bryant, during discussion with Lisa Messenger to learn from her many experiences as an entrepreneur.
Lisa Messenger is the vibrant, game-changing CEO of The Messenger Group and founder and editor-in-chief of Collective Hub – a multimedia business and lifestyle platform. Lisa’s influence is felt globally through her print magazine, which is now distributed in 37 countries, online news site, event agency and publishing agency.
Date: Wednesday 19th October
Time: 12pm
Price: From $120
Venue: Mercedes Benz, Adelaide
Fashion Insiders’ Breakfast
Get an exclusive look into the world of fashion over breakfast, with some of fashion’s biggest household names. Join co-founder of The Daily Edited Alyce Tran, Tania Debono of The Writing and leading Australian fashion media to gain insight into the dynamic and exclusive world of fashion.
Hosted by Adelaide’s own fashion elite, Rebecca Morse from TEN Eyewitness News First At Five, immerse yourself in this one-off opportunity to discuss pathways into the industry, the future of traditional fashion journals and the power and influence of social media. Hilton Adelaide and C Coffee will provide a sumptuous breakfast. Pencil in this must-not-miss event right now!
Date: Friday 21st October
Time: 7:30am
Price: $65
Venue: Adelaide Fashion Festival Runway, Victoria Square
South Oz Designer Market
Discover fashion gems, unique products and talented artists at the Adelaide Fashion Festival South Oz Designer Market.
Shop exclusive brands and meet the artisans behind South Australia’s diverse design industry curated by the founder of the hugely successful Gilles St Markets, Jennifer Centenera.
Featuring…
• Silver Queen Jewellery Australia – Silver and Gems • Ashlee Graham • BB Shoemaker • Yeo Haus • Cubik Cloth • The Beigelry • not juste paper • Juice Excuse • CocoaNuts • Naomi Murrell Studios • Little Sister Co. • EC by That Creative Co. • Jade and Beckett • tohl • Cinquante The Label • Numbers and Letters • Julie White Fashion • NAMOI designs • Sucre Patisserie • Kirsty Irwin • Hello Little Walnut • Hey Reflect’o • Veggie Velo • Design Mylk and Co. • Days of August • Popsicool • Tiger Rolls Banh Mi • ALFIE • Lapito Footwear • Peter Coombs Design • Artistic Lifestyle • Shannon O’Neill • Sylvy Earl • Millicent Elizabeth • ORTC Man • Yvonne Faye • Zoë Elizabeth • Sky Doodles •
Opening Hours:
Friday 21 October: 11am – 10pm
Saturday 22 October: 10am – 5pm
Date: Friday 21st October – Saturday 22nd October
Time: 11am
Price: Free
Venue: Adelaide Fashion Festival Runway Hub
Parades on Norwood Parade
Parades on Norwood Parade presented by Norwood Place showcases The Parade, Norwood as Adelaide’s leading fashion shopping and retail destination. The event will feature an outdoor catwalk to showcase the lastest in-season trends from the many fashion retailers along The Parade, a catwalk-side VIP High Tea*, the Norwood Fashion & Design Market, live music and entertainment.
This free event is enjoyed by young and old, fashionistas, families, couples and those just looking to have a fun day out with friends!
* VIP High Tea Tickets $60. Tickets available from TryBooking.
Date: Sunday 23rd October
Time: 11am
Price: Free
Venue: The Parade, Norwood
Adelaide Fashion Festival Kids Runway
Presented by Mostly Kids Model Agency and Academy, who take pride in inciting confidence and ambition in our kids, a high-energy catwalk show will celebrate our youngest stars and future style icons. Cute!
SA’s youngest models will strut their stuff in threads from Rundle Mall’s best retailers and the latest looks from children’s wear designers showing at the South Oz Designers Market, including the latest collection from Chinese children’s wear designer Michael Zhang.
As something for everyone event, kids, parents and grandparents will adore the vitality and personality of the show.
Date: Saturday 22nd October
Time: 1:30pm
Price: 3rd Row = free. 1st and 2nd Row = $20
Venue: Adelaide Fashion Festival Runway, Victoria Square
For a look across the full program, head to the Adelaide Fashion Festival website.
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