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MBFWA 2013 Designer Interview: Camilla

Camilla Franks talks travel, fashion and the all-inspiring Mother Nature in the lead up to her MBFWA 2013 show.

MBFWA 2013 Designer Interview: Shakuhachi

Shakuhachi's Jessie White tells us all about her first beginnings at MBFWA ten years ago, and what feast-for-the-eyes trends and textiles we can expect to see this week.

MBFWA 2013 Designer Interview: TALULAH

TALULAH designer Kelli Wharton chats to us about her influences, trend expectations and how she intends to relax after MBFWA!

MBFWA 2013 Designer Interview: Romance Was Born

Luke Sales and Anna Plunkett of Romance Was Born take us through the plans for another signature, quirkly collection for upcoming MBFWA.

MBFWA 2013 Designer Interview: We Are Handsome

Jeremy Somers and Indra Chagoury, the forces behind iconic Australian swimwear label, We Are Handsome, take us through the insiration behind their second-ever MBFWA show.

MBFWA 2013 Designer Interview: Michael Lo Sordo

Australian designer Michael Lo Sordo shines a spotlight on his MBFWA 2013 showcase in this exclusive Q&A.

MBFWA 2013 Designer Interview: Flannel

In this MBFWA 2013 designer interview, Kristy Lawrence of Flannel gives us a sneak peek of what we can expect to see on the runway next week.

MBFWA 2013 Designer Interview: Rebecca Vallance

Rebecca Vallance talks trends, prints and peplums in this exclusive MBFWA 2013 designer interview.

MBFWA 2013 Designer Interview: Roopa Pemmaraju

Roopa Pemmaraju - designer of the ethical and fair trade, luxury womenswear line - let's us in on the inspiration behind her MBFWA 2013 collection.

MBFWA 2013 Designer Q&A: Zambesi

The co-founder of fashion house Zambesi, Elisabeth Findlay, talks us through the brand's upcoming MBFWA 2013 line.

MBFWA 2013 Designer Interview: Aurelio Costarella

With Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia just around the corner, we grab 5 minutes with the top Designers in an exclusive 'Q&A' series. First up, Aurelio Costarella!

MBFWA 2013 Designer Interview: Christina Exie

In this MBFWA sneak peek, Project Runway winner Christina Exie tells us what to expect from her first international collection.

The Top Trends From Fashion Week Australia 2013

From crop tops to monochrome prints to metallic fabrics, we've rounded up the top trends from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2013!

Zambesi MBFWA 2013 Runway Photos

Zambesi returned to the MBFWA schedule after a 10 year hiatus, showcasing a variety of textured feminine separates.

Net-A-Porter Fashion Week Australia Cocktail Party

Net-A-Porter.com hosted an intimate cocktail reception to celebrate Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, with guests including Dion Lee, Sarah-Jane Clarke, Collette Dinnigan, Samara Weaving and Phoebe Tonkin joining Marie Claire’s Jana Pokorny, Style.com’s Maya Singer and The Lock Group’s Simon Lock for the exclusive evening. NET-A-PORTER buyers Linda Ayepe and Octavia were also in attendance.

Celebrities Front Row At Australian Fashion Week 2013

We've rounded up some of our favourite celebrity pictures from the front row of Australian Fashion Week!

Emma Mulholland MBFWA 2013 Runway Photos

Emma Mulholland's first MBFWA show was an eclectic mix of colours, prints and textures with a distinctly 80s and 90s feel.

Nicola Finetti Spring/Summer 2013/14 Collection

Take an exclusive first-look at the stunning new Nicola Finetti SS13/14 collection, featuring a beautiful array of seasonal colours, detailed panelling, graphic prints, structural tailoring and textural contrasts.

Celebrities Front Row At Australian Fashion Week, Day 3

See which famous faces appeared in the front row at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2013 on Day 3!

Easton Pearson MBFWA 2013 Runway Photos

Easton Pearson closed day 3 of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week with an exuberant, established show.

Watson X Watson MBFWA 2013 Runway Show

Watson X Watson showcased a modern surfer girl with a twist.

We Are Handsome MBFWA 2013 Runway Photos

The We Are Handsome show was a high-energy affair, with models in printed swimsuits riding down the runway on bicycles.

Alice McCall MBFWA 2013 Runway Photos

Alice McCall's SS13/14 collection embodied femininity and grace with just the right amount of edge. Sheer fabrics and deep v-necklines were brought to life with metallic embellishments and graphic prints.

Lisa Ho MBFWA 2013 Runway Photos

Lisa Ho kicked off day 3 of fashion week with an elegant, easy-to-wear collection comprising stunning evening gowns and sleek separates.

MBFWA 2013 Street Style: Day 1 & 2

Our eyes are not only on the runways, but on the style-savvy A-listers and designers attending the MBFWA shows, too! Click through to see who's channeling the hottest street style at fashion week.

ELLERY MBFWA 2013 Runway Photos

ELLERY embraced the beauty of modern minimalism with a truly dazzling display of simple front splits, sculptural shapes and sci-fi stylings, which were presented in a palette of black, white, mustard and sparking silver.

Toni Maticevski MBFWA 2013 Runway Photos

Maticevski presented an utterly feminine and romantic collection, featuring intricate, structured tailoring on a largely monochrome palette with pops of candy and pastel.

Manning Cartell MBFWA 2013 Runway Photos

Manning Cartell put on a dazzling display of wearable separates at MBFWA, featuring geometric prints and loose, luxe structures.

Flannel MBFWA 2013 Runway Photos

Flannel presented an impressive collection reminiscent of a beautiful summer sky, in her signature luxe street style. Loose cuts, soft jerseys and sheer paneling created a truly atmospheric line.

Ginger & Smart MBFWA 2013 Runway Photos

Ginger & Smart presented a bold-print collection juxtaposing crisp whites, bright colours and solid monochromes.

Celebrities Front Row At Fashion Week Day 1

See which famous faces appeared in the front row at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2013 on Day 1!

Karla Spetic MBFWA 2013 Runway Photos

Karla Spetic presented a pure, ethereal and utterly wearable collection.

Group Swim MBFWA 2013 Runway Photos

The Group Swim show presented an array of sizzling options for next summer, with Maidenlove, Skye and Staghorn, Gypsea and Surface Too Deep showcasing a strong selection of colour blocking and prints.

Romance Was Born MBFWA 2013 Runway Photos

Romance Was Born presented a whimisical, theatrical show inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

By Johnny MBFWA 2013 Runway Photos

By Johnny presented a collection comprising playful prints, illusion panels and streamlined silhouettes.

White Sands MBFWA 2013 Runway Photos

If the White Sands show is anything to go by, it's going to be a long hot summer!