Where art met fashion – the unexpected defined the dramatic Festival finale. The Avant Garde Runway celebrated experimental and provocative fashion forms that defied convention.

This collection of visionary designers demonstrated mastery of their craft, where creativity knew no limits. Each look told a story, transforming the runway into a theatrical performance that elevated the experience of being a spectator.

Avant Garde Runway x Melbourne. Every Bit Different captured the unique, diverse, and creative essence of what made Melbourne and Victoria “every bit different.”

The closing runway left a lasting impression and redefined the cutting edge of Australian fashion. It delivered a masterclass in boundary-pushing design.

Runway Production @eventgallery
Stylist @sarahstarkey
Head Dresser/ Stylist Assistant @olivia.harper.__
Runway Assistant Georgia Beyer

Runway Set Sculpture @ryan.l.foote
Choreographer @jsmith_productions
Showcaller @jono_somers
Music Director @blackscale_music
Audio Visual & Technical Production @harrythehirer_productions

Hair @danni_solier & @jamiefurlan @lorealpro_education_aus
Makeup @lancomeofficial @larasrokowski

Designers @alex.entick @baaqiy @gracelillianlee @theinjury @jarrod_reid @jennybannister @mrrichardnylon @wackie.ju @wilsonjeddadams

📷 FOH Imagery @lucasdawsonphotography BOH Imagery @dancastano
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