Flaunt it at Newtown festival

Newtown is set to be overrun by talented designers and fashionistas when the Flaunt It festival begins in a week’s time.

Emerging fashion designers and independent labels will have the opportunity to show off their works during the week long festival that will be held at Newtown’s famous King Street.

“Newtown used to be famed for a more alternative fashion scene, but the local fashion scene has evolved to include bright, new designers on the cutting edge of contemporary tastes,” said Mayor of Marrickville, Morris Hanna.

Fashion parades will be held on Saturday 19 May at the Marlborough Hotel and will showcase pieces done by designers such as Yoshi Jones, Dragster, Marlene Dawn, Sarah-Jane and Oxi Clothing. Vintage, urban streetwear, and women’s evening and daywear couture will be some of the fashions that will be displayed on the cat-walk.

The Flaunt It festival will also have three special events during the evening – Lunarmorph, The Fitting Room, and Finale where festival goers can meet with designer and models.

This festival is organised by Marrickville Council in conjunction with City of Sydney Council.

“The aim of the festival is to recognize the area’s unique character – but also to show that the area has developed greatly. It is not all alternative, though Newtown is famous for its alternative arts and fashion, but also a home of mainstream fashion,” said Nick Murphie, Communication Coordinator of Marrickville Council.

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