After the beauty workshops early start, I headed to Federation Square for the Unzipped Sidewalk show. Brands such as Jockey, Bonds, Antz Pantz, Rio, Holeproof and Berlei were set to present a free pop up sidewalk show in the centre of the open space at Fed Square, so I headed over. Since when do I pass up an opportunity to see male models in their underwear?? Melbourne again turned on the weather and the sun shone brightly on the crowds gathered to take a peek at the gorgeous ones in their underwear.
The show pumped the tunes and had the models dancing down the catwalk. It was high energy and lots of fun – the models drew on the crowds for encouragement and paraded those knickers like they were wearing couture. It was nice to see models ranging in size from a 10 to a 14 and while the crowds simmered in the sun, the models all were fresh faced and full of life.
Former Miss Universe Australia Erin McNaught got her gear off for the sake of fashion and while Ruby Rose was in attendance, she kept her clothes on. Nick Bracks, son of ex Premier Steve Bracks, also strutted his stuff on the catwalk in American style football shoulderpads and fitted trunks and didn’t the crowd love it!
A few hours later I was fitted out and frocked up for the evening parades at Central Pier. In a Review dress, Mimco tights and Wayne Cooper shoes, I watched Runway 4 with Bronny from Ask Bronny and the Metamorphis student showcase an hour later with Leah White, editor of Fashion Journal. There were drinks with the Sportsgirl team, sponsors of the Metamorphis show, at Alumbra Central Pier and drinks at the Woolshed, the official festival bar. At $10 for a glass of champagne at Central Pier and $12 at the festival bar, being a fashionista doesn’t come cheap but you will savour every drop.
My reviews of Runway 4 and the Metamorphis student showcase can be found at www.onyamagazine.com. I have another volunteer shift coming up Thursday afternoon for the Fashion Collections Renegades show after attending the Marketing Breakfast bright and early again at 7.30am. 3 days to go fashionistas! Hope you are getting more sleep than I am and your feet are holding up ok!
Image One: Crowds in the sun at Federation Square for the Sidewalk show, Unzipped
Image Two: Male models doing thier thing on the catwalk
