Stunning runway show BAZAAR in Bloom raises funds for a public fertility centre


  • Australian designers and models took part in a couture show in Sydney
  • Funds raised went to The Royal Hospital for Women Foundation
  • The event was held by the Foundation and Harper’s BAZAAR
  • Stunning photos show models on a garden catwalk by the harbour

Lauren Grounsell For Daily Mail Australia

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It was a fashion show like no other.

Set against the stunning backdrop of a waterfront home on Sydney Harbour, 31 Australian designers showcased highly-coveted couture gowns.

But more than just a fashion show, the BAZAAR in Bloom event by Harper’s BAZAAR raised crucial funds for The Royal Hospital for Women Foundation.

Fashion for fertility: The BAZAAR in Bloom fashion event was held in Sydney. Pictured are models wearing (from left to right) Bianca Spender, Rebecca Vallance and Akira

Beautiful: Models took to the catwalk in the stunning gardens of the harbourside property, owned by Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes. Pictured is a model in a Rachel Gilbert design

Full bloom: Models stood on the veranda at the privately owned property called The Hermitage

Australian designers, including Akira Isogawa, Rebecca Vallance and Bianca Spender, showcased breathtaking couture at the gala.

The event, hosted by Harper’s BAZAAR and the Royal Hospital for Women Foundation, was held at the home of Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes’ – The Hermitage. 

On Thursday night more than 250 guests descended on the harbourside property for the coveted show.

Garden party: Designers Akira Isogawa (left) and Rebecca Vallance (right) showcased pieces from their own couture collections at the stunning event

Couture: Bianca Spender (left) showcased a stunning design with ruffle front detailing and a billowing train

Runway ready: Models walked the catwalk set against the lit-up gardens of the Sydney property. The model wears a sheer black-and-white design by Carla Zampatti

The Royal Hospital for Women Foundation CEO Catherine Oates Smith said funds raised from the event would go towards creating The Royal Hospital for Women/UNSW Fertility and Research Centre.

‘The centre will be Australia’s first comprehensive, holistic, public fertility and research centre and will be available to all patients regardless of their socio-economic status’, she said.

The limited number of public IVF and fertility service centres in Australia has led to the near-privatisation of the services, rendering them accessible to only high socio-economic status families.

The centre will also assist cancer patients who have undergone chemotherapy or radiation to have fertility treatment.

Emerald hues: Models wore designs by Ginger Smart, Michael Lo Sordo and Dion Lee

Ladies in lace: Sheer lace dresses by Michael Lo Sordo (left) and Misha Collection (right) were paired with bell sleeves and floral headpieces

Feminine feel: A white lace dress by Misha Collection (left) and a soft yellow velvet gown by KITX (right) were simply beautiful

Designs on show included pieces by Alex Perry, Maticevski, Carla Zampatti, Alice McCall, Sass Bide, Steven Khalil, Manning Cartel and more. 

Models wore sheer lace dresses with bell sleeves and floral headpieces, sophisticated velvet gowns with plunging necklines and pleated silk dresses. 

White, bottle green, soft yellow and red dominated the feminine designs made with lace, silk and velvet.

 Red hot: Models wore stunning red designs by Alice McCall (left) and Life With Bird (right)

Tales of tulle: A model wore a floor-length tulle gown with a plunging neckline from J’Aton Couture

Floral prints: Floral gowns with high necklines was another recurring theme, with pieces on display by Strateas Carlucci (left) and Macgraw (right)

Floral designs added to the garden-theme with heavily printed pieces by Strateas Carlucci and Macgraw.

One model wore a floor-length J’Aton gown made with white tulle.

The elaborate piece featured a train, plunging neckline and geometric cuts.  

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