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Yesterday evening, ACP Magazines' Women's Lifestyle division held a "30 Days of Fashion" VIP dinner at Quay restaurant in Sydney, Australia. With live music and the scene's big names gathered by the PBL Media group member, the event was a highlight in the packed schedule of beauty related to-do's, now in its second week. The models, designers and artists in attendance are excited to be part of the biggest-ever integrative advertising and retailer initiative designated to kick start consumer spending. More»

[Clone Wars: The Audrey Hepburn Years. Images via Getty]. It what was no doubt meant as a respectful tribute to Audrey Hepburn on what would have been her 80th birthday, models in Australia dressed up as the fashion icon, mimicking her Breakfast at Tiffany's bouffant and glam sixties dresses. Unfortunately, the end result was less a touching tribute to the star's celebrated sense of fashion and more what looks to be an intimidating and humorless Audrey army. More»

[Photos via Getty]. This week designer David Jones launched his Spring/Summer 2009 collection in Sydney, Australia. The debut included a red carpet event, fashion show and an in-store workshop hostessed by supermodel Miranda Kerr. Themed "A great southern summer 2008," the new pieces brought a seasonal spark to the runway.

[Joel Edgerton and Nash Edgerton Looking Quite Dapper. Photos via Getty].

Celebrities, models and designers turned out in hoards for Vogue Australia's 50th Anniversary Party at Fox Studios in Sydney, Australia. Guest of Honor Cate Blanchett, who will appear on the cover of Vogue's anniversary edition, looked dashing in a full-length burnt orange Ossie Clark dress. The red carpet saw the likes of Miranda Otto, Pip Edwards, Vogue Editor Kirsty Clements, Nicole Trufino, Miranda Kerr, Abbey-Lee Kershaw, Heidi Middleton, Marnie Skillings, Sophie Lee, Deborah Hutton, Collette Dinnigan and Gillian Armstrong.

[Actress Mirando Otto opens the Louis Vuitton store in Sydney, Australia. All photos by Getty.] Looks like Sydney is the place to be. Last week Sacha Baron Cohen (as Bruno) stopped by to promote his newest movie, and today the brand new Louis Vuitton store opened its doors in Bondi. Flanked by LV employees and models, Australian actress Miranda Otto cut the brown ribbon, officially opening the luxury store. Aussie socialites, fashionistas, and television personalities, including Pip Edwards, Erin McNaught, and Kerri Anne Kennerly were also on hand. More»

[Bruno dazzles the crowd at the Sydney premiere of his flick. All images via Getty] Everyone's favorite gay Austrian fashion journalist made his way down under as part of the promotional tour for his aptly self-titled movie Bruno. And what's a Bruno premiere without wacky hijinks? Right before British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen arrived in character, an impostor escorted by a group of barely-clothed men and women pulled up to the theater in a pink stretch Hummer. More»

[Ashley Simpson and Pete Wentz make out on stage at MTV Australia awards. Getty]

Last night the MTV Australia Awards heated up the Syndney Convention center. The main attraction of the night was the giant smooch that Ashley Simpson planted on hubby Pete Wentz, putting to rest any troubled-marriage rumors. Pete, who hosted the show and who's band Fall Out Boy won Best Rock Video went crowd surfing at one point. Other highlights included Jess Mauboy ('06 Aussie Idol) sweeping away the crowd with her 'Burn' performance, and The Hills Audrina Patridge hosting the red carpet (of course she did!).

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Red Nike Airs to match metallic red shirt? Check. Old school 80s puff pants? Check. Gold Mr-T-Style Neck Chain? Check. There's no denying that this chick should be up on The Cobrasnake, she no doubt chose her outfit based on that possibility solely. And why not? Mickey Avalon, the famed graffiti artist/pot dealer/orthodox Jew/poet is more than cause for celebration in Brisbane circles. The best thing is, she wasn't out of place at the party one bit. From tie-dye to leather, and every 80s trend in between, take a look for yourself:

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[Models showcase designs during the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2009 at the Malvern Town Hall/Peninsula Docklands on March 16, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images AsiaPac]

With NYC Fashion week, with London and Paris' following, it is hard to get excited about this weeks Fashion Festival in Melbourne, Australia. However with L'Oreal's tent showcasing designs from Sass & Bide, J'Aton, Kirrily Johnston, Ksubi, Karen Walker, Josh Goot, and Tina Kauvas among others, we thought we'd spend some time taking a quick look from our fashionistas down under.... More»