He’s tended the tresses of some of the world’s most beautiful women including Heidi Klum, Helena Christensen and Jerry Hall. He’s been in demand for his styling talents for Ali Hewson (Mrs Bono), Miss Ireland, the cast of Riverdance and even the Prime Minister of Ireland. Since his arrival in Australia a few short years ago, Evin Austin has become Sydney’s best-kept secret after opening his first salon in Sydney.

Some of Australia's biggest designer names and leading fashion retailers are set to present a style-packed festival of fashion for the people, when the inaugural Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival (RSFF) kicks off from August 13-17, 2008.

Fashion Means The World is an environmental fashion fundraiser profiting the Miss Earth Australia Foundation and the World Wildlife Fund. On August 6, 2008, the Fashion Means The World team will be more than ready to rock.

Mary-Kyri has launched her Autumn/Winter 08/09 Collection, Sameer, which illustrates the contrasting effects of unique styling with timeless elegance.

Ruth Tarvydas is an edgy, sexy Australian label that is well known for creating high quality pieces that are exciting and ahead of the curve.

From March 2-9, 2008 Melbourne is set to be the centre of glamour and sophistication as it hosts the 12th L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF). Amid much excitement and anticipation, the fashion-loving community will be able to witness a range of runway shows and activities.

**Pictures from Highpoint Morning Tea**

**General thoughts and LMFF Opening Party**

**L’Oreal Paris Runway 4 and 5**

**Pictures from Chadstone fashion parade**

**Flemington Festival of Racing Beautiful Girls Fashion Lunch**

**L'Oreal Paris Runway 1**

**L'Oreal Paris Runway 2**

**L'Oreal Paris Runway 3**

**L'Oreal Paris Runway 6**

**L'Oreal Paris Runway 7**

The Myer Autumn Winter 2008 Collection was unveiled at an exclusive catwalk launch on March 3…

**Pictures from the event**

Australian Exhibitions & Conferences, organiser of the Australian Shoe Fair, has announced plans to move the August footwear buying event to a new September timing. The move, which will result in the Australian Shoe Fair sitting alongside the Autumn Winter Fashion Exposed fair, is set to create a new and complete buying opportunity for the 4,000 plus visitors to the event.

Young Sydney designer Rachel Gilbert staged her collection show at the Piano Room in Kings Cross recently. A good looking crowd and many of Rachel's friends joined in to celebrate her new range.

Always a leader in presenting the very best of Australian designers and setting the trends for the season ahead, David Jones brought its Winter 2008 ‘A Japanese Story’ campaign alive in Sydney recently.