PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival began last week with the Gala Runway, presented by David Jones.
The runway took place on Thursday March 03 at Queen Victoria Market and marks the beginning of the 26th year of the Festival.
PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival - Gala Runway, presented by David Jones. Image by: Lucas Dawson Photography
David Jones GM of womenswear, footwear and accessories Bridget Veals said
"Hosting the Gala Runway at the iconic Queen Victoria Market will provide the perfect backdrop to bring our AW22 campaign theme Wonderworld to life with an optimistic and exciting display of the best international and local fashion," she said.
Meanwhile, this week's schedule includes a hybrid mix of in-person, virtual events, free and ticketed events.
The home of the Festival is the Fashion District at Federation Square, which houses the Fashion Pavilion - a dedicated hub hosting a variety of diverse events around fashion, technology, gender, body positivity and craft.
PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival - Gala Runway, presented by David Jones. Image by: Lucas Dawson Photography
PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival acting CEO Yolanda Finch said the space will offer a suite of free events to the public.
"This year the Fashion District is set to bring the best of the best Melbourne creative and fashion talent to the masses with a jam-packed program of free events.
"We encourage Melburnians to come out and enjoy everything the city has to offer in one dynamic location," she said.
PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival - Gala Runway, presented by David Jones. Image by: Lucas Dawson Photography
For more information on the Festival, head to its website.
Scroll in the gallery above to see all of Ragtrader's favourite images from the Gala Runway.
All images by Lucas Dawson Photography.
PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival - Gala Runway, presented by David Jones. Image by: Lucas Dawson Photography
PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival - Gala Runway, presented by David Jones. Image by: Lucas Dawson Photography
PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival - Gala Runway, presented by David Jones. Image by: Lucas Dawson Photography
PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival - Gala Runway, presented by David Jones. Image by: Lucas Dawson Photography
PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival - Gala Runway, presented by David Jones. Image by: Lucas Dawson Photography