Queensland Arts & Fashion Festival 2025: A Runway and a Spectacle
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At its core, the Queensland Arts & Fashion Festival (QAFF) is a community-first initiative, where fashion serves as a vehicle for empowerment, collaboration, and growth. More than just a series of runway shows, QAFF fosters talent, nurtures emerging creatives, and builds a supportive network within the industry.
This year, the festival introduces key programs designed to uplift the next generation of fashion professionals, including the Model Incubator Program, a progress-focused initiative within QAFF, championed by Summer Brown, Model Incubator Program & QAFF Director.
The newly launched Runway Stylist Accelerator Program, led by Isabel, Creative Director, Head Stylist, and QAFF Director, offering aspiring stylists the chance to work alongside the head stylist. Learn more and apply at www.thebellastylingco.com/stylist_application.
Additionally, the festival will feature the Fashion Photography Workshop, offering Emerging and Advanced Classes, championed by Matt from Lucid Dreams Imagery. This workshop is designed to equip photographers with the skills and industry insights needed to capture compelling fashion imagery.
Kicking off the festival on March 29, 2025, at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, QLD SWIM will be a dazzling showcase of swimwear fashion. The evening will begin with the introduction of the 2025 festival committee, followed by an inspiring talk from a mental health speaker. The highlight of the night will be the runway show itself, featuring both veteran models and the 2025 Model Cohort, celebrating the best of swimwear design.
A must-see event in May 2025, the NEXT GEN Runway will introduce 18 up-and-coming designers, each presenting six fully styled looks. This segment of the festival is dedicated to fostering emerging talent, giving fresh designers a high-profile platform to showcase their creativity and craftsmanship.
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A breathtaking fusion of fashion and nature, The Flower Show is poised to captivate audiences with designs inspired by botanical beauty. While details are still unfolding, expect a runway adorned with floral motifs, intricate embroidery, and vibrant textures, celebrating the elegance of floral-inspired fashion.
Blurring the lines between fashion and performance art, VALOR promises an avant-garde experience where theatrical elements meet high fashion. While details remain under wraps, this show is expected to push creative boundaries and immerse audiences in a mesmerizing visual spectacle.
Concluding the festival, CIRCO is set to be a powerful showcase of strength, resilience, and bold design. With a theme centered around courage and empowerment, this event will leave a lasting impression, celebrating fashion as a form of fearless self-expression.
QAFF 2025 has successfully completed its model casting, bringing together a diverse group of talented individuals ready to take the runway by storm. For designers looking to be part of this incredible festival, there is still room to showcase your collections. Apply now at www.qldaff.com/designerapplication2025.
The Queensland Arts & Fashion Festival 2025 promises to be an extraordinary celebration of talent, diversity, and creativity. With each runway show offering a distinct perspective, this year's festival will solidify Queensland’s place as a fashion powerhouse. Stay tuned for more details and prepare to be inspired by the art of fashion.
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