Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane facts for kids
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane is a big yearly event in Brisbane, Australia. It's a special time when the latest fashion designs are shown off. Imagine a huge show where clothes for the upcoming spring and summer seasons are presented!
This festival started in 2006. It happens every year in late August and lasts for six days. It's one of the most important fashion events in Australia. Many people think it's the best fashion show in Queensland.
What Happens at the Festival?
The festival is a chance for new and talented fashion designers from Queensland to show their work. It also features famous designers from all over Australia. Sometimes, even designers from other countries join in!
Lindsay Bennett is the person who started the festival and is its director. A well-known car company, Mercedes-Benz, is the main sponsor. This means they help make the event possible.
A Look Back at 2009
In 2009, the festival was very busy. About 40 different designers showed their clothes. There were 10 big group shows where models walked the runway.
The festival also had special opening and closing parties. People could attend a fashion forum to learn about the industry. There were also exhibitions and workshops where you could learn about designing clothes.
Some famous Australian designers like Alex Perry, Leona Edmiston, and Lisa Ho were there. Many talented local designers from Queensland also showed their collections. These included Easton Pearson, Paul Hunt, Juli Grbac, Pia du Pradal, Urbbana Bora, and Sacha Drake. Other Queensland designers who have been featured include Pistols at Dawn, Chelsea de Luca, and George Wu.
The 2020 Cancellation
Sadly, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane had to be cancelled. This was because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many large events around the world were cancelled that year to help keep people safe and healthy.
