3 must-see fashion events for November

The flame of Canberra fashion has been burning bright in 2013, and there is not a flicker of doubt that it will continue to burn steady and strong into 2014. November, in particular, is shaping up to be a fashionable month in Canberra - with various creative groups collaborating on new projects around town. There are three must-see fashion-focussed events on the horizon this month, all unique and innovative in their own right.

1. FAST FASHION 

When: Tuesday 5 November 2-4pm (Melbourne Cup Day)
Where: Belconnen Arts Centre
How much: Free!

Don't have any plans for Melbourne Cup day? Well, you do now! Head on over to the Belconnen Arts Centre to watch the races, enjoy a glass of bubbles from the indoor and outdoor bars and see the CIT Fashion and Design Students showcase their latest designs with a free fashion show. Looking for a fascinator to take along to the event? Drop into Assemblage Project on Lonsdale Street where local design label, Sovata, is currently selling some of her colourful and sculptural hats. 

If you're keen to get along and join in these festivities, RSVP to info@belconnenartscentre.com.au.

2. VILLAINESS

When: 7 - 9 November (Launch 7pm | 7 November)
Where: Kaori Gallery, (Canberra City Framing Gallery)
How much: Free!

As someone that works full-time in an art gallery, my time spent visiting exhibitions outside of work is surprisingly slim...largely because I live and breathe it every day. That being said, however, I am very excited to get along to this upcoming exhibition featuring a fashion shoot series of 10 famous villains. Who wouldn't be keen to see the big bad wolf re-conceptualised through a glamour fashion shoot? The exhibition, which is a collaboration between Georgia Kartas of Red Magpie fashion blog, photographer Elly Freer and make-up artist Laura McCleane, will also showcase a range of local designer pieces from labels such as SZN, Edition and Sofia Polak, and from milliners such as Annika Hutchins, Bronwen Stead and Amanda Rowen.

3. CAPTURE

When: 21 - 27 November
Where: Westfield Belconnen
How much: Free!

'Capture' is an innovative fashion design exhibition brought to you by the CIT fashion graduates of 2013. Some of the designers working hard to bring this event to fruition include Holly Squair (Character), Aderyn Langham (Aderyn Aderyn) and Philippa Soutberg (Recollection). If you would like to support these students in bringing together this celebration of local talent and fresh design thinking, you can jump on the 'Shout for Good' app (click on the 'C@pture' option) or website https://shoutforgood.com/shout. In the meantime, here's a little teaser for the event:

C@PTURE 2013 Promo from James van der Moezel on Vimeo.