The biggest event in fashion is coming to Sydney next month. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week will be held during 12-17 May 2019 at the Carriageworks, Sydney.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia is a celebration of fashion and culture. Sydney becomes the city of innovation, art, fashion and glam, performing shows for the resort collections of Australia’s designer brands.
Produced by IMG, the world’s leading producer, marketer and partner to the international fashion community, MBFWA has a partnership with Moet & Chandon Champagne, Swarovski, Ovolo Hotels and Tempus Two, making this luxurious experience unforgettable. MBFWA is helping to connect buyers, designers, fashion lovers, press, bloggers and consumers during the week. Runway shows, seminars and appointment showrooms provide new connections between businesses.
Last week MBFWA published the week’s schedule, including designers such as Anna Quan, Bassike and Hansen & Gretel.
Have a look at the schedule to plan your visit:
Sunday 12 May: Aje will open the show.
Monday 13 May: Bec+Bridge, P.E Nation, Tigerlily, Matteau, FDS: The Innovators, Ex Infinitas, Jonathan Simkhai, Anna Quan and Bassike.
Tuesday 14 May: Hansen&Gretel, Alice McCall, We are kindred, Bondi Born and Mariam Seddiq.
Wednesday 15 May: Lee Mathews, Leo&Lin, Thurley, Double Rainbouu, Justin Cassin and Albun Lumen.
Thursday 16 May: Ten Pieces, Aqua Blu, St. George Nextgen, Pared Eyewear, The State Of Fashion and International Sales Seminar.
Friday 17 May: Women in Media, IMG Fashion Power Hour and Fashionably Conscious.
Events you can’t miss
Aje is opening the big event on Sunday 12 May, which will offer a platform for women to embrace their duality.
The Australian Label Tigerlily returns resort wear to the runway at MBFWA after 17 years. “The runway will showcase a more sophisticated Tigerlily and elevated apparel offering: expect to see luxurious textiles, new categories and a fresh take on our classic swim”, Tigerlily CEO Chris Buchanan said. Mercedes Benz Fashion Week has a partnership with Tempus Two – wines that taste as good as they look.
And obviously, you can’t miss going to the 3 seminars that they will run on Friday 17 May.
Women In Media Seminar: to learn from empowered women speaking about how social media and the digital industry changed their lives.
IMG Fashion Power Hour Seminar: TBC
Fashionably Conscious Presented by the City of Sydney: Promoting sustainability. Panellists to be announced.
Purchase Your Tickets
MBFWA offers a variety of ticket options with exclusive access to the show, including seminars, all-access weekend and hotel partner.
Find more information on their website: www.mbfwe.com/packages
Accommodation
If you’re travelling from outside Sydney and you don’t know where to stay, choose the Ovolo Hotel during the MBFWA. Everything is happening at Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour Sydney or Ovolo Woolloomooloo Sydney. Stay with Ovolo for the ultimate fashion and design experience with an incredible FREEBIES service offering including:
- Free Wifi
- Free Breakfast
- Free mini-bar
- Free Happy Hour
Ovolo is also offering all fashion lovers an exclusive 15% off at any Ovolo Hotel until the end of 2019 with the code OvoloxMBFWA when you book your room. The countdown starts today to see what MBFWA will show us next month.