Australian Fashion Week S/S 2011

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Article Summary: Australian Fashion Week spring summer 2011 delivers one of the season's most extraordinary and celebrated Southern Hemisphere fashion events showcasing

Published April 11, 2011

Rosemount Australian Fashion Week Spring Summer 2010/11 will take place from 2 – 6 May 2011 against the spectacular backdrop of Circular Quay.

Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) is Australia’s premier fashion industry event providing a platform for designers to showcase their wholesale collections to the world’s most influential buyers and media. RAFW is the Asia Pacific’s stop on the international fashion week circuit joining Paris, Milan, New York and London.

The five-day official schedule includes on-site collection shows held within state-of-the-art collection showrooms, off-site collection shows, The Gallery and The Presentation Suites at The Westin Sydney.

THE VENUE

The Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) – at Sydney’s Circular Quay, the gateway to one of the most beautiful harbours in the world, is home to RAFW. The OPT has unspoilt panoramic views of the world renowned Sydney Opera House and the city skyline. Set in the heart of Sydney’s historic Sydney Cove at the foot of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge, the precinct boasts history, arts and entertainment, fine dining and shopping and is easily accessible.

The OPT hosted a number of RAFW elements including on-site registration, media centre, collection showrooms. The OPT enables participating designers and exhibitors the greatest flexibility while providing a centralised venue that is convenient for visiting buyers media and industry to do business.

The Westin Sydney is our official five-star hotel located minutes from the OPT and will host The Presentation Suites. The Westin Sydney also offers discount VIP accommodation to registered delegates.


http://rafw.com.au/australia/event-info

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