Perth's fashion elite celebrate return of StyleAid
Perth's fashion elite descended on Crown Ballroom on Friday night for the glittering, highly anticipated return of StyleAid.
The runway, once a launchpad for models including Gemma Ward, Nicole Trunfio and Jess Gomes, was awash with talent, showcasing local designers including Meraki, Zhivago, Empire Rose and C Design.
The event raised funds for the WA Aids Council for vital LGBTQIA+ community initiatives and support.
Among the attendees were Wheels and Dollbaby designer Melanie Greensmith and her husband, Mark McEntee, co-founder of Australian rock icons Divinyls, as well as Wildcats legend Andrew Vlahov OAM.
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