Entertainment
16 November, 2024
Dazzling fashion week
CAIRNS Fashion Week is back for a dazzling second run from November 19-24 with an Amalfi Coast twist as Italian-inspired designs and coastal vibes set the stage for a stunning week of fashion.
A splash of Mediterranean flare, a palette inspired by the sea and citrus fruits, and a romantic feel are the set up for this year’s Cairns Fashion Week (CFW) which is aiming to top its highly successful inaugural run last year.
Over 30 designers and 50 models from Australia and around the globe are on their way to Cairns for a week full of high fashion, symposiums, showcases and parties highlighting the growing fashion community in the Far North.
This year the Benson Hotel and the Screen Queensland film studio will be the central hubs for CFW.
CFW founder Jade Turnbull said thousands were expected at this year’s event.
“This year we’re prioritising quality over quantity,” she said.
“We have over 30 designers this year and 50 models collectively. We have less models than last year, we won’t need as many models because there will be less garments showcased per event to highlight excellence.
“This year you’ll be immersed in the Amalfi Coast with our theme very Italian-inspired which we’re very excited about.
“We’re also expecting to see over 1100 people in attendance, surpassing last year’s figures.”
Ms Turnbull said this year’s program was full of exciting events to satisfy all of your fashion desires.
“We have multiple events across the week starting on November 19 up to November 24. We will start with the 2024 launch party event at the Benson Hotel on Tuesday, a symposium on Thursday and on the Friday we have a major showcase at the Screen Queensland movie studio followed by another mega showcase on Saturday,” she said.
“Planning for this year came from a blueprint from last year and due to the growth in production it has been very exciting to know we’ll be having more people in attendance and more designers, and we also have a theme – Amalfi Coast – which is super exciting.
“I’m looking forward to all events. Our Saturday showcase ‘Proof is in the pudding’ is nearly sold out, which is great, and we have the after party at the Benson Hotel on Sunday, November 24.
“This is a fashion event on a scale that Cairns has never seen before so I invite everyone to attend and experience CFW.”
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