Dressed in the dark? Controversial influencer dons Gen Z 'maximalist' trend at Australian Fashion Week with two dresses layered on top of each other - after showing up in wedding gown held up by four assistants
Jamie Azzopardi never misses the opportunity to stand out at Australian Fashion Week.
The controversial influencer, 27, sported not one, but two different dresses layered over each other at the second day of the A-list event.
Azzopardi, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, draped a golden satin gown over a long sleeved white shirt for the unusual look.
On top of that, Jamie added another satin dress, this time in pearl white and with a feathered bodice.
Not skimping on accessories, Jamie had on pearl details at the cuffs and neckline of the shirt, as well as white heels and sunglasses, while carrying a feathered purse.
Later that evening, Jamie was back for more shows in an entirely new look - a 1920s style tasselled frock in a chic dark brown with matching high heels.
The internet star's look exemplifies the 'maximalist' trend popular with Gen Z fashionistas, particularly on TikTok, which involves layering lots of mismatched items and accessories at once for a deliberate 'dressed in the dark' look.
Jamie made a much anticipated return to Australian Fashion week on Monday.
The star has once again become the talk of the town after making a typically grand entrance at the 2025 event in Sydney on Monday.
The social media sensation wore a bold white gown which resembled a wedding dress - and had four assistants in tow.
The women held up Azzopardi's voluminous frock which featured a long, flowing train.
Azzopardi recruited four minders to hold up the elaborate frock which featured a ruffled neckline and sheer panels with pearl details.
The dress was belted at the waist and also featured layers of tulle around a beaded bodice.
Jamie wore a pair of sunglasses which had matching pearls and included a long pair of black boots.
It comes after Azzopardi arrived at Australian Fashion Week last year in an elaborate Edwardian-style outfit - before hitting back at their critics.
Azzopardi made an outrageous arrival at Carriageworks in Sydney flanked by an entourage of minders, to which Married At First Sight star Carolina Santos couldn't resist commenting on social media.
'What the f*** is that? Does Jamie think [they] are at the Met Gala or something? Why are people holding [their] clothes?' she said at the time.
Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail Australia at the event last year, Jamie clapped back at Carolina's comment.
'Carolina, I do have a question because you have a lot to say about me: I just want to know, what do you know about the Met Gala?'
Jamie turned plenty of heads with their outfit, which consisted of a baby blue ruffled coat with a deep, plunging neckline.
The stylist paired the statement garment with a long black skirt and towering high heels.
Eyewitnesses described Azzopardi's arrival at Fashion Week 2024 as nothing short of a performance.
Dressed in a detailed gown which featured layers of fine fabric and intricate embellishments, the stylist made sure all eyes were on them.
Azzopardi's 'minders' were seen constantly adjusting every detail of their attire.
They were busy ensuring that not a single fold was out of place as photographers snapped away while Jamie posed up a storm.
Australian Fashion Week has gone from one of the country's most prestigious events to one flanked by reality stars, wannabes and micro-influencers.
Industry insiders have told Daily Mail Australia last year that designers are taking caution and want nothing to do with 'fame hungry MAFS stars desperate to be seen at fashion week'.
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