VAMFF NEWS
The Krystyna Campbell-Pretty Fashion Gift at NGV
By Joanna Elena Batsakis This piece was written as part of the Fashion Writing Program 2019 Curiously, when one first walks into the Krystyna Campbell-Pretty Fashion Gift Exhibition, one does not immediately see any archival couture items but a row… …
PLATE TO POCHOIR: fashion before photography
By Tanisha Angel This piece was written as part of the Fashion Writing Program 2019 Before there was Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle, there was Gazette Du Bon Ton, Cabinet Des Modes, and Journal Des Dames Et Des Modes. Prior… …
Fashion Illustration Workshop: A Visually Delectable Scene
By Joanna Elena Batsakis This piece was written as part of the Fashion Writing Program 2019 At The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival’s Plaza Block Party, a large crowd gathered around a long white table. On top of the table… …
Fast Fashun – an interactive experience
By Angelia Van Le This piece was written as part of the Fashion Writing Program 2019 A tonne of clothing, otherwise destined for landfill has been salvaged for the Fast Fashun wonderland held behind the Art Centre at the Testing… …
Heide x Gorman
By Naomi Hatton This piece was written as part of the Fashion Writing Program 2019 Iconic Australian apparel brand Gorman has set up camp at the Heide Museum of Modern Art from Tuesday 5 March until Sunday 17 March, showcasing the… …
Nocturnal x Fashion Redux
By Naomi Hatton This piece was written as part of the Fashion Writing Program 2019 The week of copious coffee, minimal sleep and outfit-risks is upon us – otherwise known as the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival – and it… …
The 2019 Fashion Film Awards: Romantic Cine-Poetry
By Joanna Elena Batsakis This piece was written as part of the Fashion Writing Program 2019 A young man lies on a floor completely covered with pink and yellow roses. He is wearing tortoise-rim glasses, brown suit pants and a… …
Fashion Film Award 2019
The Festival’s Fashion Film Award series is the longest-running and leading platform in Australia for the exposure and recognition of creative talent in the local and global fashion industries. Engaging audiences through fashion film, here’s what you need to know… …
Program applications open
This is your opportunity to participate in Australia’s largest fashion event. Applications are open to participate in the 2019 Festival Program. We offer an exciting program spanning Fashion, Arts and Ideas focused activities for independent, emerging and established Australia’s best creative… …