MYER put on a dazzling display for the launch of its Autumn/Winter collections for 2009 at The Whitehouse Institute of Design in Melbourne. Stunning Jennifer Hawkins led the parade and here she models a gown by Australian designer Wayne Cooper. Read our exclusive chat with Jen before the parade!

Returning to the pinnacle of Melbourne tradition at the exceptionally elegant Government House, LMFF’s Opening Party presented by L’Oréal Paris launched the festival in style with celebrities, socialites and fashionistas galore. Hosted by the Governor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser, the Opening Party was awash with style, sophistication and glamour. The Weekly’s editorial director, Deborah Thomas had all the inside news and gossip from the party…read her account here!

Supermodel and face of L’Oréal Paris, Doutzen Kroes attends the LMFF Opening Party at Government House in Melbourne.

Doutzen Kroes in a stunning floor-length emerald green gown.

She may be minute in stature, but pop-princess Danni Minogue certainly cut a swathe across the beautiful lawns of Government House.

Television personality J. Alexander attends the opening party in typical flamboyant style.

Melbourne favourites, Michael and Lindy Klim.

Television presenter Jules Lund with wife Anna.

Outrageous milliner Richard Nylon and Gwendolyn show us what we might just be wearing come the Spring racing carnival this year!

Actor and comedian Nick Giannopoulos

Designer Toni Maticevski and Trish Nicol

Designer Yeojin Bae is as gorgeous as her beautiful designs

Models display part of the Fashion Vignettes at the Opening Party for the 2009 L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival at Government House

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Jayson Brunsdon showed slick lines of black through his collection during The L’Oreal Paris Runway 1 show in Melbourne.

Bubble skirts were a hit with designers at Bazaar.

Design duo Camilla & Marc brightened up the Winter catwalks with vibrant blues.

Camilla & Marc display a modern take on the classic safari look for Winter.

It’s all about the coat this Winter and Giner & Smart show off their new 2008 designs to keep us warm and stylish this season.

High-waisted belts are still big this season but team with a more vibrant colour like Ginger & Smart for a modern twist.

Cult designer Jayson Brunsdon showed crowds that he’s not afraid of loud prints this season.

Sleek lines from Jayson Brunsdon and black was a feature of the catwalk this season.

Bright hues of blue and red were a big theme with designers this season, Jayson Brunsdon gets firey with this stunning red shorts suit.

Aussie designer Kirrily Johnston wowed crowds with her new season’s collection. Scoop necklines with high-waisted skirts and pants put a feminine touch to the trend.

Kirrily Johnston – beige can be beautiful.

Gorgeous metallics were all the rage with this stunning piece from famous Australian designer Leona Edmiston.

Gorgeous floating fabrics with a modern twist from Marnie Skillings.

The sass & bide spring/fall 2008 collection “dark love of the gulara” articulates the idealistic union of form and function through love, art and a considerate aesthetic.

Dynamite design duo sass & bide worked the trench coat trend on the catwalk.

Fashion and textiles designer Zandra Rhodes attends L’Oreal Paris Runway 1 to check out the local competiton. Check out the hot looks from L’Oreal Paris’ Runway 2!