Forces of Fashion
- Words by Peppermint
Forget Paris, Milan and New York – this weekend international fashion is coming to our backyard! The Sunshine Coast’s annual International Fashion Week is bringing the glamour to Novotel Twin Waters from September 4 to 9. Alongside trending styles and the latest labels, the IFW Ethical Design Showcase will highlight some of the best in local and national fair trade and sustainable design, from labels including Dally & Leigh, Bacchara, One Colour and La’Or. Tickets for the Ethical Design runway are selling fast, so if you’re keen to head along secure your seat online now.
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