Australia's standout fashion week, RAFW (Rosemount Australian Fashion Week) brings to the catwalk established and upcoming designers from Australia and, at times, the world. Held twice a year, Rosemount Australian Fashion Week has two seasons: Trans-Seasonal (Autumn/Winter) and Spring/Summer. Here you'll find coverage of RAFW 2009 past Australian Fashion Week shows such as RAFW 2008.
Few can make a minidress as sharp, strong, and sexy as can Nicola Finetti. Finetti's Spring/Summer 2009/2010 collection parade at this year's RAFW served to further cement his place as an apple of the Australian fashion world's eye; his gorgeous minidresses eclipsed only by some floor-length gowns with intricate ruffle detailing. As well as the photo coverage from the show, you can now also view a video of the parade below.
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More of the cutaway bikini trend that we love so much, this time courtesy of April Marie Swimwear. Their Spring/Summer 2009/2010 collection showed at Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW), complimented by gorgeous pieces of jewellery by Joolz.
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Bringing new and upcoming talent to the runway, Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW) hosted their Next Gen 2009 parade. Featuring burgeoning labels By Weave, Emma Milikins, Flannel LAB | Local Art Base, Miss Unkon, Nana Judy, and Stand Zaicek, the range of looks and quality of construction was impressive to say the least. This gallery is definitely worth perusing if you're on the look out for a new favourite label.
[ Read the rest of 'RAFW: Next Gen Spring/Summer 2009/2010' ]
More delightful sheers and girly frills at Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW), courtesty of SU. Cinched-in waists and demure hemlines made for a sweeter look than the sexed-up minis going on in many other collections.
[ Read the rest of 'RAFW: SU Design Spring/Summer 2009/2010' ]
I must confess that Dizingof's arty, structural pieces don't always hit the mark for me. But some of the outfits at this week's Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW) completely had me at hello. My absolute favourite: the upper-midriff baring tiny cropped jacket (below, right). Keeping to their signature style, but with an on-trend edge.
[ Read the rest of 'RAFW: Dizingof Spring/Summer 2009/2010' ]
Sometimes the best and most interesting insights we get into the world of fashion come from seeing what happens off the runway. Victoria Rika-Heke went backstage for Fashionising.com this week and captured some of the beauty, the energy, and the action going on behind the scenes at Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW).
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As Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW) continued, veteran designer Lisa Ho dabbled in tribal prints and light flowing fabrics, as well as transforming a few models into stunning Grecian goddesses in draping floor-length frocks.
[ Read the rest of 'RAFW: Lisa Ho Spring/Summer 2009/2010' ]
In a word? Sexy. Illionaire brought figure-hugging minis, glam metallics, and washes of colours to Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW).
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As Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW) progresses, we continue to be impressed by the levels of detail and innovation coming from Australia's designers. Aurelio Costarella is one that rarely fails to impress. At yesterday's show, Victoria Rika-Heke went backstage for Fashionising.com and captured some details amidst the hustle and bustle.
[ Read the rest of 'RAFW: Aurelio Costarella Spring/Summer 2009/2010' ]
I love pretty much everything about Dhini's Spring/Summer 2009/2010 collection, as presented at Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW). The strict, marching-band styling, the contrasting soft sheers and ruffles... definitely a must-see collection.
[ Read the rest of 'RAFW: Dhini Spring/Summer 2009/2010' ]
Seems there are more great swimwear options coming out of Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW) than I expected. As well as some amazing pieces at Zimmerman's show, we're also loving the bikinis and cut-away one-pieces at White Sands.
[ Read the rest of 'RAFW: White Sands Spring/Summer 2009/2010' ]
Kate Sylvester moved into slightly more avant garde territory at this week's Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW), with some daring outfits for both men and women.
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Reminding us very much of a modern take on the flapper trend, model-turned-designer Gail Sorronda brought ruffles, frills and sexy sheer fabrics to the runway at Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW).
[ Read the rest of 'RAFW: Gail Sorronda Spring/Summer 2009/2010' ]
Alternative favourite Alpha60 showcased a Spring/Summer 2009/2010 collection at this week's Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW) that was marked by muted colours and characteristically unfussy cuts.
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Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW) continued with the second Ready To Wear group show of the week, featuring both menswear and womenswear by labels Artsu, St Augustine Academy, {un}NakeD, and Leopold.
[ Read the rest of 'RAFW 2009: Men's & Women's Group Show 2' ]
For those of you looking for something a little astray from the mainstream of fashion, Antipodium's alternative styling changed the mood of Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW) today, to something a little darker.
[ Read the rest of 'RAFW: Antipodium Spring/Summer 2009/2010' ]
Forget the economic downturn. Who cares! At least, that's seems to be the message that Zambesi communicated by way of their bold choices for Spring/Summer 2009/2010 at Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW).
And while we of the fairer sex are not likely to give up on outlandish snap purchases so easily, we're wondering whether the need to be financially cautious will keep men sticking to safer choices, rather than hot-pink suits and harness belts.
[ Read the rest of 'RAFW: Zambesi Spring/Summer 2009/2010' ]
What was it we liked best about Zimmerman's Spring/Summer 2009/2010 collection, as presented at Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW) today? Perhaps it was the cut-away swimsuits; or the rich jewel tones; or, most likely, the crisscrossing laces which brought to mind Preen's Spring/Summer 2009 collection of similar detailing.
[ Read the rest of 'RAFW: Zimmerman Spring/Summer 2009/2010' ]
Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW) continued last night with another Australian favourite: Nicola Finetti. Finetti's collection was a dream for the long-legged girl, featuring a host of bold minidresses that hinted at futurism yet retained a sense of the classic.
[ Read the rest of 'RAFW: Nicola Finetti Spring/Summer 2009/2010' ]
Launching his latest Spring/Summer 2009/2010 collection at Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW), Wayne Cooper took breaths away. With a delectable colour palette and garments that flowed like water, the collection was an example of the modern glamour that Cooper does so well.
[ Read the rest of 'RAFW: Wayne Cooper Spring/Summer 2009/2010' ]
With our morning taken up by individual shows, this afternoon kicked off Rosemount Australian Fashion Week/RAFW's first group show: Women's Ready To Wear #1.
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More coverage of Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW) for you, this time some monotone and very colourful options for your Spring/Summer 2009 wardrobe from Ginger & Smart.
And along with that shot is our first sighting of Scott Schuman, aka. The Sartorialist. Nope, he's not outside happy snapping street style pictures, but taking in some of the best of the Australian fashion industry's offerings.
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And so it begins: Camilla & Marc kick off our coverage of Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW) with some casual takes on 2009's trends including ripped boyfriend jeans, draped fabrics, and a hint of exposed midriff.
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Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) kicks off in a few short hours, and while you'll see plenty of Internet coverage on Fashionising.com, and a bevy of other sites, this will be the first Australian fashion week truly covered on the micro-blogging platform Twitter.
So, alongside @Fashionising, here are the other Twitter users that the Sunday Telegraph recommends you follow:
[ Read the rest of 'Twittering RAFW' ]
Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW) is just around the corner; and if you're in Sydney, you may be in luck because we have some exclusive double passes to the Official RAFW Social Event of Fashion Week - 'The Escape' - to give away. Presented by The Grand Social, the event will host editors, models and VIPs of the fashion world and social circuit alike.

Visit the competition entry page and submit your entry to go into the draw.
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Rosemount Australia Fashion Week (RAFW) hits Sydney next week - and as well as having the shows to look forward to, there's also a highly anticipated visit from the King and Queen of street style: Scott Schuman (aka The Sartorialist) and Garance Dore.

[ Read the rest of 'Scott Schuman & Garance Dore in Australia' ]
There's schedule for Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) 2009/2010 is now out and we're a little surprised that, despite the current economy, it's still a reasonably full schedule. Red bulls to the ready, Fashionising.com shall be there and sleep won't be forthcoming!
See the schedule after the jump.
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Jayson Brundson at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
Gary Bigeni at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
[ Read the rest of 'Fashgasm Special RAFW (gasm) Part 11' ]
RTW 1 Brooke Benson, Brigid McLaughlin, Dhini, George Wu & Leonardo Salinas at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
RTW 2 Amar, Body, Leonard St, Nicolangela, Serdoun & Verduci-Smith at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
[ Read the rest of 'Fashgasm Special RAFW (gasm) Part 10' ]
Romance was Born at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
Cohen et Sabine at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
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Material Boy at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
Melanie Cutfield at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
[ Read the rest of 'Fashgasm 2.05 Special RAFW (gasm) Part 8' ]
Marnie Skillings: Backstage at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
Marnie Skillings at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
[ Read the rest of 'Fashgasm 2.05 Special RAFW (gasm) Part 7' ]
Protégé Collection - Sandra Backlund at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
Protégé Collection - Kristian Aadvenik at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
Protégé Collection - Julian Louie at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
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Flamingo Sands at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
Bowie at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
[ Read the rest of 'Fashgasm 2.05 Special RAFW (gasm) Part 5' ]
Jessie Hill at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
Jessie Hill: Backstage at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
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Camilla & Marc: Backstage at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
Silence is Golden at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
[ Read the rest of 'Fashgasm 2.05 Special RAFW (gasm) Part 3' ]
No Spring-Summer fashion week in Australia would be complete without a range of or two of swimwear. And for Rosemount Australian Fashion Week this week, Flamingo Sands filled that gap, teaming beachy flowing hair with sexy bikinis and the odd effortless kaftan.
View the full set of photos from the swimwear parade here. Our RAFW portal also has a ton more photos from the events of the week, all taken by the brilliant Wayne Wong.[ Read the rest of 'Flamingo Sands swimwear parade S-S 08/09 RAFW' ]
Michelle Jank at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
Kirrily Johnston at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
[ Read the rest of 'Fashgasm 2.05 Special RAFW (gasm) Part 2' ]
Since we've spent the last week vigourously covering Rosemount Australian Fashion Week, I've decided to bring this special multi-part RAFW Round Up.
Miranda Kerr at the first show of RAFW
Anna Thomas at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2008 / 2009
[ Read the rest of 'Fashgasm 2.05 Special RAFW (gasm) Part 1' ]
A favourite of ours who wowed us with their previous Autumn/Winter 08 collection and even featured in our own 'Escape' editorial shoot, Trimapee kept with the theme for their S/S 08-09 collection and did it well. Their RAFW parade was dirty, sexy, edgy cool.
Check out the full photo gallery of the Trimpee collection - and for more news and galleries keep an eye on our Rosemount Australian Fashion Week portal.
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Deciding to avoid RAFW's catwalk, Bowie instead took their new collection to somewhere far more iconic: Sydney's harbour.
Photos from the morning's revealing of Bowie's Spring-Summer 2008/2009 collection at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week can now be found in the fashion diary.
[ Read the rest of 'Bowie Spring-Summer 08/09 RAFW catwalk' ]
Alex Perry was one of the latest designers to grace the runway at RAFW today. As well as his usual breath taking floor-length gowns, he showed a cheekier side with animal print mini-dresses and playful white play-suits. There were plenty of sheer fabrics, tulles, embroideries and bows - as always, it's all in the detail for Mr. Perry.
The full coverage of the Alex Perry runway show is definitely worth a look - as well as some fabulous backstage shots by Wayne.
[ Read the rest of 'Alex Perry S-S 08/09 catwalk at RAFW' ]
Wayne has made it backstage at RAFW. The first coverage is of all the hustle and bustle happening backstage at the Camilla & Marc show.
Check out all our coverage of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week via our portal
[ Read the rest of 'RAFW: Backstage at Camilla and Marc' ]
More from the RAFW shows in Sydney, with Lisa Ho presenting strapless and single-shouldered gowns in bright colours and florals, along with tailored pieces and even the odd bikini. The outfits were set off by dramatic dark red lipstick - one of this year's growing makeup trends.
Check out the full photo gallery from the Lisa Ho show and don't forget to keep an eye on our Rosemount Australia Fashion Week portal for all the latest photos and updates.
[ Read the rest of 'Lisa Ho S-S 08/09 catwalk at RAFW' ]
We thought that the see-through trend's presence at RAFW might end with Anna Thomas' new collection, we were wrong. On the same day designer Lee Matthews hit Rosemount Australian Fashion Week with a very different, very sexy take the same trend.
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Sure, Miranda Kerr might be at Australian Fashion Week but so is Wayne Wong! Fresh from the catwalk comes Wayne's photos of Anna Thomas' Spring-Summer 2008/2009 collection.
With some cool shades of blue and grey, we have to confess that it's the use of the sheer trend, one of Spring-Summer 2008's key trends, that really caught our eye.
View all of Anna Thomas' collection at RAFW in the fasion photo diary, and be sure to keep up with all our coverage of RAFW (Rosemount Australian Fashion Week) by following either of those links.
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Coverage of RAFW - Rosemount Australian Fashion Week continues in the Fashion Diary with some gorgeous shots of supermodel and Victoria's Secret angel Miranda Kerr. She was front row at the Kirrily Johnston show.
Click here for the full gallery. Photos by Wayne Wong.
[ Read the rest of 'Miranda Kerr at RAFW Sydney - Day 1' ]
Wayne has just landed in Sydney and has taken his first shots at RAFW - Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.
You can check them out in the Fashion Diary
[ Read the rest of 'RAFW - Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Prep' ]
They've dropped model Monika Jagaciak from the line-up, so which names will get RAFW the headlines? Someone that most of our international readers won't be familiar with: Dannii Minogue.
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It's official, Fashionising.com will be fashionising (always wanted to write that!) at RAFW - Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.
If you'll be in Sydney for the catwalks, be sure to drop us a line so we can say hi!
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At Rosemount Australia Fashion Week 2007, renowned hair-stylist Kevin Murphy used his magic touch on the model's hair to create a range of looks. We got the rundown from Kevin on how he achieved these looks - along with some tips on how you can recreate the styles for yourself.
According to Kevin, the inspiration for the hair at the Nevenka show was "bouffant ballet, girly and gorgeous styles that wouldn't be out of place at a Summer picnic at hanging rock". To get this look, Kevin started with dry hair and applied some HAIR.RESORT to give maximum body and hold with a sexy, weightless feel. He then teased the roots with a brush, pulled the hair into a ponytail, twisted the pony tail up and secured with a bobby. The final touch was to tie a beautiful pink ribbon around the crown of the head, with the bow positioned on the side.
Cybele demanded a soft, pretty look... a little bit Virgin Suicides and a little bit 'fallen out prom do'. To get the look, Kevin Murphy applied HAIR.RESORT to damp hair, dried it in and set the girls' hair in big hot rollers. The hair was teased slightly and brushed out, then parted to the side with a little more HAIR.RESORT applied to control flyaways.
[ Read the rest of 'Kevin Murphy's hair tips from RAFW' ]
Footage from Nicola Finetti's Spring-Summer 2007/2008 collection, as shown at Australian Fashion Week in Sydney.
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Footage from the State of Georgia Spring-Summer 2007/2008 collection as show at Australian Fashion Week.
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Footage from the Ksubi (formerly Tsubi for anyone confused) Spring-Summer 2007/2008 collection as shown at Australian Fashion Week.
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Footage of Stephanie Conley's Spring-Summer 2007/2008 catwalk show at Australian Fashion Week.
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Jennifer Hawkins' success continues to grow, and Australian Fashion Week has been no different for the model with the "Jennifer Hawkins Myer" special event being held in conjunction.


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Missed the controversial show causing a storm with Australian Fashion Week attendees? We've got the video. Is it really anything to be worried about?
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The hair and the hemlines were sky-high at Tina Kalivas's Spring-Summer 2007/2008 runway showing at Australian Fashion Week.
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Footage from Bowie's Spring-Summer 2007/2008 collection, as seen at Australian Fashion Week.
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Video footage from Jayson Brunsdon's Spring-Summer 2007/2008 collection, as seen at Australian Fashion Week.
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Nicola Finetti RAFW Spring/Summer 2009/2010

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RAFW - Zaicek - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - {Un}NakeD - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - The Cassette Society - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - Stand - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - St Augustine Academy - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - Nana Judy - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - Miss Unkon - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - Leopold - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - Flannel - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - Fernando Frisoni - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - Emma Milikins - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - By Weave - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - Artsu - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - Next Gen Parade - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - Michael Lo Sordo - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - Magdalena Velevska - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - Anna and Boy - Spring/Summer 2009

RAFW - Backstage - Spring/Summer 2009

RAFW - Beat Poet - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - Lisa Ho - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - Kirrily Johnston - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - TV - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - Jayson Brundson - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - SU Design - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

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RAFW - Annah Stretton - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

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RAFW - White Sands - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - Kini Bikini - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - Gail Sorronda - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - April Marie Swimwear - Spring/Summer 2009/2010

RAFW - Dhini Spring/Summer 2009

RAFW - Aurelio Costarella - Spring/Summer 2009

RAFW - Kate Sylvester - Spring/Summer 2009