The VIP Launch Party on opening night saw Pierucci celebrate 25 years in the industry with a spectacular showcase of stunning gowns, cocktail dresses and Pierucci’s signature trench coats for the ladies while the lads were catered for with sharply tailored suits in plaid and velvet finishes. Guests sipped champagne in the Kurv Fashion Bar which became a favourite haunt for fashionistas throughout the Festival.
The weekend was welcomed with the official launch of Style Palace (in case we forgot to mention it previously!). Perth A-listers and the local style set converged at Perth Town Hall to celebrate Australian style and fashion from the likes of Aurelio Costarella, Wayne Cooper, Camilla, Flamingo Sands, Bec & Bridge and many more.
Indigenous designer Joanne Pellew launched her hot swimwear label, Kooey, in a spectacular show that will no doubt catapult her designs into the international spotlight.
WA fashion icon Melanie Greensmith of Wheels and Dollbaby fame was recognized with her induction onto Perth’s Fashion Walk of Fame in the trendy King St precinct, the same street where she recently opened her stunning new boutique.
The WA Designer Collections showcased a bevy of our State’s finest with spring/summer collections from the likes of Aurelio Costarella, Joveeba, Story by Tang, Ae’lkemi and a host of amazing new student designers.
The Mercedes–Benz WA Fashion Awards closing night was the perfect finale to the 2008 Festival. Congratulations to all nominees of the Student Fashion Designer of the Year awards. Newcomer Leanne Lim took out both runner up and winner of the contemporary evening wear category, and Alira Callaghan was awarded for her designs in the student ready-to-wear men's wear division. Best costume design was awarded to Louisa Bannah.
We’d also like to congratulate two of our SP models, Emily Cattermole for taking out the Runway Model of the Year Award and Pip Bingham who was joint winner with Letecia Price of the Photographic Model of the Year Award. The Hot New Talent award went to Rosie Tupper.
If you would like to check out all pics from the Festival visit http://www.stefangosatti.com.au/ for all official event photographs.
It was an exciting, busy and fashionable 10 days and now we must get back to work at The Palace. Only a couple of weeks to go and we will be live so keep an eye on your computer screen and we will let you know when!
Until next time ...
Love & Style
xx
Emily Cattermole - Winner, Runway Model of the Year
Winner - Leanne Lim, Contemporary Evening Wear Category
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