This is not your first time hosting a casting event, but its your first one out on your
own with KP Collective Runway.
Yes, and were so excited to launch our own runway events. We currently have three
shows coming up, with our first in October this year.

Can you elaborate a bit on what were going to see with KP?

KP Collective is all about supporting local designers and models, and our first show
is on October 16th.
Our first show will have two parts.
The first part will be clothing: womens wear and mens wear.
And then the second half will be some lingerie and sleepwear as well.

Sleepwear is certainly a little underrated on the runway, so it will be refreshing to see
new designers showcasing it.

How will KP Collective be different from your others?

Its just going to be much more uplifting.
We are trying to give our audience and models a new experience at a KP event, with
a creative setup and an elevated runway, providing the models with a more inviting
place to walk.

Can you tell us a bit about the casting process?

We had an overwhelming response to our first casting, with models submitting their
comp cards to us online. From there, we narrowed it down to our top fifteen, and
those models are here today to see if they make the top ten.
And Im really happy to say that weve got a lot of new faces.

Were all about representing new faces and new talent throughout Brisbane and
Queensland; we went through a selection process to get here today.

As part of KP, your daughter is also involved. How exciting is it to have your daughter
involved in your events?

Fantastic, because she is very creative and very good at social media, and I think its
really bringing that younger flavour to the shows, which is different from the other
shows Ive done.

A trend Ive seen with the other shows you were involved in.
Its bringing new talent to the runway and also new designers, because I think, being
a small city, weve seen the same designers repeat, which gets a bit boring and dull
for the show.

With this show, we have new designers coming from Western Australia and South
Australia.
Thats a pretty good catch for one of your first shows on your own.

How long did you decide before you started to come out on your own?

I guess it was a quick, easy decision because I have done quite a few runways with
other entities, but it was just like, no, we need to keep doing this. This is what I love,
and this is our passion, and to do something with my daughter as well. Now that
shes 18, you know, it just gives us something for the future.
This restaurant here, at the casino, Pompette, what a beautiful little location you
secured for your casting.

Yes, I was so thankful to Pompette restaurant for providing this space for us today to
hold our casting. They,ve been really wonderful and accommodating, and they have
invited us to do a runway for them later in the year.

Paris Interview

Paris, Kristens daughter, who makes up the mother-
daughter duo of KP Collective Runway.

Paris, from model to KP director, a shift in your world of modelling.
Yes, Mum and I together make up Kp Collective Runway, and after the past couple of
years, I think that we definitely deserve this.

With my modelling experience and mum in the audience, we both have a few things
we would like to add to our runway events.

Can you tell us a bit about today?
I love today.
We have a bunch of new people that, like, we put out the call for our online casting
and we found a whole new group of male and female models

I feel its really going to make a good image for us, like a new brand, new models
and new designers, and I feel its going to be a great outcome.

And what can patrons look forward to at the show in October?

We have at least 13 designers; I think half of them are all new, so people will see
and feel new collections and new ranges. We have good energy from everyone, and
it is continuing to grow.

It will be a really big night, and its going to be the spill of new
things; it will be a surprise for all.

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Cheryl, as founder and director of Murriii Quu Couture, has transformed her vision into a key platform that champions First Nations culture and storytelling.

A sold-out night, with every seat filled, speaks volumes about the show, which featured 14 designers on the runway.

Guests laughed as hosts Sarah Bolt and Natalie Lewis Muckan Tallis opened with witty banter and joked about reading without glasses.

With all formalities complete, the first designer, Lavelle Luxe, opened the fashion show.
Lavelle Luxe, founded by CEO Del-Anne Sturgeon, is a fashion, jewellery, and wellness brand, featuring stunning First Nations designs.

Followed by an array of beautiful gowns and creative works by designers.

Chery’s own designs hit the runway to high-impact music, with this year’s collection, making women feel beautiful in their own bodies.

During the runway, dinner was served classic Australian fare with beef, chicken, and vegetables.

One aspect I particularly appreciated was the location’s convenience, offering an in-house bar where guests could purchase drinks as they wished. This approach, in my view, was thoughtful, as it allowed guests to buy what they needed, rather than paying for drinks they might not consume.

A very tight runway, with models gracefully walking it, whilst I am not a fan of spins and structured choreography on a runway, it did seem to go well.

I was reminded upon entry that fashion is not just for the high end; it is for everyone, from wearable art to everyday attire.

With shows like Fashique Runway, it’s important that they continue to showcase fashion from indigenous designers.

This keeps the fashion industry fresh with diverse designs from across all facets of the fashion world.

A credit to the model coach as each model walked with grace and style, showcasing the designer for whom they were representing on the runway.

Overall, the event was energetic and well-run, ending around 10:30 pm.

On a personal note, I want to sincerely thank Cheryl for inviting me and seating me at her table. I felt truly honoured by this gesture.

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Innovation Lead Jonqull and her team have launched a pop-up fashion boutique in Latrobe Terrace in Paddington, an inner-western Brisbane suburb.

Supporting Queensland fashion, along with skincare and other fashion accessories, for the next three months.

If successful, the boutique may remain open longer.

The Boutique will feature a rotating selection of designers, offering customers a variety of new outfits and providing emerging designers with opportunities to showcase their work.

Social media and foot traffic will help attract visitors to discover the latest designs.

Saturday night’s opening drew a strong crowd, with standing-room-only and refreshments provided. It offered an excellent opportunity to network with designers and models.

Before the runway show began, designs were displayed in the shop. High interest made the wait worthwhile.

Host Carlie Wacker then announced the start of the fashion runway, the evening’s highlight.

The red carpet was prepared for the models, and attendees gathered to watch the show.

As the music played, models took to the runway one by one, presenting the boutique’s featured designers.

This event marks a new beginning for Latrobe Designs, now officially open for business.

We invite everyone from Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast to visit and experience the latest in fashion. If you are in Brisbane, please stop by to see what is new.

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Set against the backdrop of Toowoomba’s iconic Empire Theatre, the
Toowoomba Fashion Festival (TFF) returned for its third year on March
21, powered by an extraordinary force of community spirit. Co-founded
by Creative Director Julz McBain, whose deep connection to the regional
city sparked its inception, the festival has evolved into a dynamic
network of innovative designers, talented South East Queensland
models, and dedicated volunteers — all given a platform to shine.
What began as a vision to showcase regional fashion and put
Toowoomba, on the map, has transformed into an industry-recognised
runway, creating tangible opportunities for designers within the region
and beyond.

The festival places a strong emphasis on elevating emerging talent at the
forefront of Australian fashion, while also championing local names
such as beloved womenswear label Orange Sherbet, Toowoomba’s
menswear boutique Kenny K, and Brisbane’s custom suiting brand
House of Falcone.

This year, the festival welcomed approximately 350 guests, supported
by a team of 60 volunteers and 22 models. Across the runway, 24
designer collections were showcased through more than 140 looks — a
testament to the scale and ambition of this growing regional event. The
festival also contributed an estimated $80,000 to the local tourism
economy, reinforcing its impact beyond the runway. It is undeniable that this regional city has become a force to be reckoned
with — celebrating creative talent from across the nation.
Among them is RMIT fashion designer Vanshika Bhatnagar, who
returned for her third year after first debuting her graduate collection at the festival’s inaugural event in 2024. Since then, she has formed a deep
connection with the vibrant Toowoomba scene, continuing to evolve her
distinctive design voice.

Known for her edgy, upcycled creations that consistently captivate
audiences, Bhatnagar brought a renewed sense of sparkle and attitude
to this year’s collection. An intricately hand-embellished gown opened
the festival, commanding the runway, before giving way to delicately
layered candy-pink pieces that introduced a softer, more romantic
dimension to her work.

But the envelope-pushing does not stop at the Emerging Designers
runway. Over the years, Toowoomba Fashion Festival has become a
champion of diversity and inclusivity — and this year was no exception.
A standout moment in the sold-out show came when 69-year-old model
Maibritt Dawson stepped onto the runway, revealing a remarkable sense
of confidence and presence in a made-to-measure brassiere set by
Brisbane designer Sunbird Lingerie.

A beloved figure within the TFF community, Dawson, described the
moment as a defining highlight of her modelling journey — one in
which she felt both empowered and celebrated. Her walk served as a
powerful reminder that age is no barrier to self-expression, nor to
pursuing one’s boldest ambitions, and that all women deserve to be
seen.

The festival’s continued growth is supported by a network of valued
media and creative partners, including Fashion Field Magazine, The
Know, The Chronicle, Minx Contemporary Hair Boutique, and Mind
Your Fashion, whose contributions help bring the vision of the festival
to life.

As TFF continues to evolve, its impact reaches far beyond the runway.
From its passionate, creative collective and dedication to platforming
Australian brands, to its celebration of inclusivity on and off the runway,
it is defining a space that is uniquely its own within Australian fashion.

In 2026, Toowoomba Fashion Festival was not simply showcasing
collections — it was claiming its place within the Australian fashion
landscape, proving that regional runway is here to stay.
Expressions of interest for the 2027 Toowoomba Fashion Festival are
now open.

By Melanie Canosa
Official Journalist and Head of PR, Toowoomba Fashion Festival
Photography by David Luxton
Head of Media, Toowoomba Fashion Festival

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