The Motorola Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Program is packed full of parades, parties, workshops and exhibitions. Check out the timetable of events as listed below:
MMSFW Special Events
* Margaritas, Martinis and Manhattans at New Quay, 4 – 10 September, Daily
* Jan Logan Interactive Jewellery Workshops, 4 – 10 September, 10am – 6pm
* BOSS Woman – Louise McDonald Millinery Collaboration, 4 – 10 September, 10am – 6pm
* Aperture – Photography Exhibition, 4 – 10 September, 10am – 6pm (9pm Friday)
* Anna Fiori – The Sole Experience – Exhibition, 4 – 10 September, 10am – 6pm
* The Flinders Quarter Handworked to Wear 2006 Exhibition, 5 – 8 September, 10am – 6pm (3pm Friday)
* Moving Images: Justin Smith & The Australian Ballet Photography Exhibition, 5-17 September, 11am-5pm (12pm-4pm Saturdays)
* Designs on Denim Installation: A collaboration between GUESS & RMIT, 6-9 September, 9am-5pm
Sunday 3rd September
* Opening Night Party, Lexington, 6-8pm
* Opening Night After Party, Music Room, 8pm – 10pm
Monday 4 September
* Neptune’s Angels – Milliner Paris Kyne, Spring Launch and Breakfast, 7am-8.30am
* Expressionista – Fashion & Costume Drawing Workshop, 10am-1pm
* Lincraft – Create Your Own Spring Racing Hat Demonstrations, 12pm-2pm
* Australian Fashion Photography Discussion, 12.45pm – 2pm
* Emerging in Spring Runway Parade, 1pm
* VIP Opening Night – the Georgiadis – Fashions for the Field – Boutique, 4pm-6pm
* Pre Parade Cocktails at The Westin @ Martini Bar, 5pm-6.30pm
* Zentini Spring Racing Carnival Cocktail Party, 5.30pm-6.30pm
* Melbourne’s GPO Spring Fashion VIP Night, 6pm-8pm
* Dress Code – MMSFW Official Evening Parade, 6.30pm
* M3 @ Canary Club (Makeovers, Manicures and Martinis), 7pm-9pm
* HBIA – Glamour, a Gala Fashion Charity Dinner, 7pm-11pm
* Karnivale Nouveau – Runway Parade, 7.30pm-8.30pm
* Dress Code – MMSFW Official Evening Parade, 8.30pm
* Motorola Melbourne Spring Fashion Week After Party, Comme, 9pm
Tuesday 5 September
* CAE Workshop – Create Your Own Headdress, 10am-1pm
* Lincraft Create your own Spring Racing Hat – Demonstrations, 12pm-2pm
* Anna Fiori – The Sole Experience – Talks, 12.30pm-1.30pm
* Pre Parade Cocktails at The Westin @ Martini Bar, 5pm-6.30pm
* Zentini Spring Racing Carnival Cocktail Party, 5.30pm-6.30pm
* Flinders Quarter Hand Worked to Wear Award Presentation, 6pm-8pm
* Tip your HAT for THINK PINK with Melissa Jackson Millinery 2006, 6pm-8pm
* Future Project – MMSFW Official Evening Parade, 6.30pm
* M3 @ Canary Club (Makeovers, Manicures and Martinis), 7pm-9pm
* Essence of Elegance – Parade, 7.30pm-8.30pm
* Designs on Denim Launch Party – a collaboration between GUESS & RMIT, 7.30pm-9.30pm
* Future Project – MMSFW Official Evening Parade, 8.30pm
* Motorola Melbourne Spring Fashion Week After Party, Honkytonks, 9pm
Wednesday 6 September
* Lincraft – Create Your Own Spring Racing Hat – Demonstrations, 12pm-2pm
* Harrolds, Hats and High Tea, 2.30-4pm
* Pre Parade Cocktails at The Westin @ Martini Bar, 5pm-6.30pm
* Danger on the Nile – Pericolo Runway Show, 5.30pm-6.30pm
* Husk Designer Candle Collection & Tea Party Launch, 5.30pm-6.30pm
* Zentini Spring Racing Carnival Cocktail Party, 5.30pm-6.30pm
* Fresh Forecasting – Workshop, 6pm-8pm
* The Gallery – MMSFW Official Evening Parade, 6.30pm
* JASONGRECH Chic, Styling & Champagne – Spring Carnival Trunk Show, 7pm
* RISTEFSKYMACHEDA – Menswear Runway Presentation, 7pm
* The Block Arcade Blockbuster Fashion Collection VIP Runway Parade, 7pm
* UNLEASHINGART.com – Evil Jeans Launch Party, 7pm
* Linda Britten and – From Britten – Menswear – Silver Ribbon Soiree, 7pm-8pm
* M3 @ Canary Club (Makeovers, Manicures and Martinis), 7pm-9pm
* Discotheque St Tropez – Jenny Bannister a go-go. Cocktail Party, 7pm-10.30pm
* The Gallery – MMSFW Official Evening Parade, 8.30pm
* Motorola Melbourne Spring Fashion Week After Party, Eurotrash, 9pm
Thursday 7 September
* The Hidden Secrets of Melbourne – Fashion Walks, 11am-1pm
* QV Fashion Exhibitionists – Live Snapshot Shows, 12pm
* The MMSFW Debate: Fashion is more Melbourne than Footy, 12pm-1.30pm
* Lincraft – Create Your Own Spring Racing Hat – Demonstrations, 12pm-2pm
* Flemington Spring Fashion Lunch, 12pm-3.30pm
* The Block Arcade Blockbuster Fashion Collection VIP Runway Parade, 12.15pm-1.15pm
* Anna Fiori – The Sole Experience – Talk, 12.30pm-1.30 pm
* The Hidden Secrets of Melbourne – Fashion Walks, 1pm-3pm
* DIY Millinery – Workshop, 1pm-4pm
* Paris End: Photography, Fashion and Glamour – Tour & Tea at the National Gallery of Victoria, 3pm
* Pre Parade Cocktails at The Westin @ Martini Bar, 5pm-6.30pm
* Zentini Spring Racing Carnival Cocktail Party, 5.30pm-6.30pm
* Betty & Ford Store – Launch Party, 5.30pm-7.30pm
* Dramatique: Australian Ballet Costume Designer Talk, 6pm
* Spring Racing Salon Showing at Christine, 6pm
* Making your Fashion Passion a Business Success – Seminar, 6pm-7.45pm
* Alpha 60 – Launch of Summer Residency @ Alice Euphemia, 6pm-8pm
* The Blue Room – MMSFW Official Evening Parade, 6.30pm
* JASONGRECH Chic, Styling Champagne, Spring Carnival Trunk Show, 7pm
* Level 2 Presents GPO Fashion, Music, Art Collaboration Party, 7pm
* M3 @ Canary Club (Makeovers, Manicures and Martinis), 7pm-9pm
* Henn&Hoo Cocktail Party – Spring Racing Collection Launch, 7.30pm
* The Blue Room – MMSFW Official Evening Parade, 8.30pm
* Motorola Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Wrap Party, Order of Melbourne, 9pm
Friday 8 September
* CAE Workshop – Design a Fashion Collection, 10am
* The Hidden secrets of Melbourne – Fashion Walks, 11am-1pm
* QV Fashion Exhibitionists – Live Snapshot Shows, 12pm
* Lincraft – Create Your Own Spring Racing Hat – Demonstrations, 12pm-2pm
* Australia on Collins Spring Fashion Week Luncheon and Parade, 12pm-3pm
* MYER & Marie Claire Fashion Workshops, 12.30pm
* Meet the Milliner, Louise McDonald discussing her collaboration with BOSS Woman, 12.30pm-1.30pm
* The Hidden Secrets of Melbourne – Fashion Walks, 1pm-3pm
* MYER & Marie Claire Fashion Workshops, 1.30pm
* Pre Parade Cocktails at The Westin @ Martini Bar, 5pm-6.30pm
* MCM STUDIO VIP Night, 5pm-7.30pm
* Late night with Lenko – New Season Launch Party, 5pm-9pm
* Zentini Spring Racing Carnival Cocktail Party, 5.30pm-6.30pm
* Jan Logan Cocktail Evening – Latest Jewellery Collection, 6pm-7pm
* An Evening Hosted by Teena Varigos, 6pm-8pm
* Fashion @ Fed Square Fabulous Finery Showcase and Parade, 6.30pm-9.30pm
* M3 @ Canary Club (Makeovers, Manicures and Martinis), 7pm-9pm
Saturday 9 September
* Mooks Store Launch Event at QV, 10am
* The Hidden Secrets of Melbourne – Fashion Walks, 11am-1pm
* Fashion Books @ Fed Square Book Market, 11am-5pm
* QV Fashion Exhibitionists – Live Snapshot Shows, 12pm
* Lincraft – Create Your Own Spring Racing Hat – Demonstrations, 12pm-2pm
* Nivea Visage Girls Day Out – featuring the Motorola Fashion Marquee, 12pm-6pm
* Meet the Milliner, Louise McDonald discussing her collaboration with BOSS Woman, 12.30pm-1.30pm
* The Hidden Secrets of Melbourne – Fashion Walks, 1pm-3pm
* Paris End: Photography, Fashion and Glamour – Tour & Tea at the National Gallery of Victoria, 3pm
* M3 @ Canary Club (Makeovers, Manicures and Martinis), 7pm-9pm
Sunday 10 September
* Lincraft – Create Your Own Spring Racing Hat – Demonstrations, 12pm-2pm
* Queen Victoria Market Style Challenge, 12pm-3pm
* Dessert – The official introduction and launch of MISS LYNDAL YEO Melbourne, 4pm-6pm
