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| STYLING UP: Kimberley Allen-Ankins (left) and Shauna Darr show a glimpse of what will be on offer at the fashion festival. (IMAGE: David Nielsen) |
FASHION students, local designers and retailers will soon take centre stage for an event fashion lovers will not be able to resist.
The Metro Hotel Ipswich International is readying the runway for a Gala Fashion Evening as part of this year's Ipswich Fashion Festival.
The premier regional fashion event will showcase the latest creations from local and metropolitan designers and retailers.
Designer collections on show include Leigh Buchanan Designs, When Freddie Met Lilly by Vanessa Hoe, Queensland Bridal Design and much, much more.
Metro Hotel Ipswich International general manager Ted Matthews said the evening was a wonderful way of showcasing the enormous amount of local talent and fashion that is available in the city.
"Ipswich is fortunate to have so much wonderful fashion on offer but we also enjoy getting together for a great night out," he said.
"The Gala Fashion Evening has been organised to not only celebrate the diversity of fashion and design here in Ipswich, but to also be a night of great fun."
The event will be held at the hotel's Grandchester Ballroom on Friday, October 25, from 6.30pm and include wine and canapés before the runway show.
There will also be a performance by Ipswich-based Allula Productions' burlesque show and the announcement of the winners of the Pfaff Student Design Awards.
For guests who can arrive early, Stefan Hair Salon will provide a complimentary hair and beauty bar from 4.30-6.30pm.
Tickets to the Gala Fashion Evening are $22 and can be purchased from the Ipswich Events Corporation on 3812 2974.
For more information about the Ipswich Fashion Festival visit ipswichcentral.com.au
Other Ipswich Fashion Festival events
- What: Vintage Vixens and Retro Rockabilly' Fashion Fiesta.
- Where: Ipswich City Mall.
- When: Saturday, October 26, from 9.30am - 1.30pm.
- What: Catwalk Collections' Fashion Parade.
- Where: Riverlink Shopping Centre
- When: Saturday, October 26, from 1pm.
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