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Memorable moments from 20 years of Australian Fashion Week

The Weekly is celebrating 20 years of Australian Fashion Week by taking a look back at its 20 most memorable moments.
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From Ksubi’s rats down the runway to Romance Was Born’s 2013 Mushroom Magic show – there have been many memorable moments at Australian Fashion Week over the past 20 years.

Here we take you for a trip down memory lane to remind you of those iconic shows that have helped shaped this nation’s style.

Miranda Kerr opening and closing for Alex Perry shortly before she made it big with Victoria’s Secret. Popsugar.

Alex Perry bagging Linda Evangelista for his 1997 show. She closed the show in a wedding dress. Popsugar.

Baby-faced Megan Gale debuting for Alex Perry in 1999. Popsugar.

Kristy Hinze wrapped in a python for Tigerlily’s debut collection. Popsugar.

Zimmermann’s very first collection, with slinky swimwear. vogue.com.au

Sarah O’Hare with Collette Dinnigan after closing the show. Vogue.com.au

Dion Lee presenting his ss10 collection which debuted the masterful pleating he eventually became known for. Luna Love

Wayne Cooper’s new bold Versace-like sexy in 2003. Daily Life.

Who could forget Dita Von Teese straddling a giant MAC lipstick in 2007? Daily Life.

Or when new-on-the-block designers, Ksubi, released 169 rats onto the runway for their debut collection? Mark Baker.

When Tight Knicker’s first show ended, a video of the designers robbing a Commonwealth banked played before the designers took to the stage themselves in balaclavas and threw $15,000 in cash at the audience. Talk about first impressions. Six 6 Photography.

Jenny Kee’s 2012 show is counted as one of the most exciting fashion appearances in MBFW’s history.

Bondi Bather closed their show with a model wearing a bikini made out of sand. Thisislandlife

Romance Was Born’s fantastical 2010 collection. What Kate Said.

Alice McCall’s signature lip prints. Daniel Boud.

Romance Was Born’s 2013 ‘Mushroom Magic’ show.

Kym Ellery returned to Australia to show her SS13 collection at MBFWA.

Carla Zampatti sent matching bold coloured boleros and silk gowns down the runway last year.

Akira’s 2008 Geisha-inspired show.

What about when Wayne Cooper cast Paris Hilton in his 2003 show?

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