FASHFEST Information

FASHFEST, a stunning three-day fashion experience, shines the spotlight on the city of Canberra’s diverse local design talent. The 2016 event, to be held September 29 to October 1, extends its style platform to include interstate and international fashion designers. FASHFEST is first and foremost about the nation’s capital and its talent. It’s the biggest annual fashion event held in Canberra. FASHFEST 2016 will once again be held at Canberra’s iconic National Convention Centre, a Platinum event partner, to accommodate the biggest show ever. The space will be brought to life with inspirational sound and lighting. It will be transformed into a magnificent backdrop for the biggest runway event ever seen in the capital, enabling guests to get ‘up close and personal’ with exciting, unique and diverse fashion design. This sensational red-carpet event features two different shows each night, VIP after-parties, live music, publicity events and much, much more. FASHFEST is the biggest business venture held in the fashion world in the ACT. It is supported by a wide range of creatives in the fields of lighting, sound, music, graphic design, photography, writing, hair and makeup, and gorgeous models. Canberra is bursting at the seams with design talent. A pool of serious designers work and study here in many arts, design, fashion and other institutions. FASHFEST supports this talent by providing an all-important platform for design work. For the second year in a row, FASHFEST featured in the top five pick, OutInCanberra People’s Choice Awards, ‘Attractions and Events’ category. FASHFEST 2016 is not just an event. It is a total fashion experience, from the moment you approach the venue until your last sip of champagne. Its vision is to take guests to places they would not ordinarily go in Canberra and show them what they would not ordinarily see. It promises excitement, and delivers with spine-tingling effect.