WINGS Independent Fashion Festival
Check out what's making waves in Australia's underground fashion scene, then get caught up in a program bursting with art, music, food and digital culture.
Overview
Sydney's underground is a hotbed of creativity, with events like WINGS Independent Fashion Festival leading the charge. Serving as a distinct alternative to traditional fashion weeks, this eclectic affair sees fashion collide with music, art and digital culture in immersive and unfiltered ways.
Taking over the Plaza Hotel from Thursday, May 8–Friday, May 9, festival Co-Founders Alvi Chung and Daniel Neeson have reimagined its grand interior with three levels of haute design. Combining full-scale runway shows with large-scale installations, creative lighting design and immersive performance art, this diverse setting will provide the ideal platform for emerging designers.
Featured on the runway will be the chainmail creations of Melbourne's Catholic Guilt, the sustainable tailoring of Speed and the mystic silhouettes of Joteo. Plus, Amiss sees duo Vanessa and Joshua Gray blend tech and textile, while Jody Just presents his modern streetwear, worn by celebs like Post Malone and The Kid Laroi.
Besides fashion, expect live music performances from genre-bending electronic acts, Maggz and Solsa, alongside local punk, alt-electronic and noise groups, such as G.U.N, Cold Heat and Agony. If you're lucky enough to get backstage, acclaimed chef Sam Bull (Icebergs, Prince of York) curates the experience, bringing top-notch cuisine to the party.
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