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By: Damien Worst
Date: 19th Apr 06
Medium: Design
Drink: Anything, as long as you look good holding it
What:
The Light Fantastic
Where:
RMIT Storey Hall, 344 Swanston St, Melbourne
When:
Friday April 21, doors 6pm, catwalk shows 6.30-7.30pm
How much:
$5 adult, $2 concession, available at the door
Move over Victoria’s Secret, take a hike John Galliano and get lost Akira, the RMIT kids are here with an electric new wave of designer pieces. A celebration of wearable works inspired by light, ‘The Light Fantastic’ showcases textiles, dance, music and media from over 60 bold and brazen RMIT students.
This one off, one-hour catwalk-show may not boast Elle McPherson or Claudia Schiffer, but it does feature 100% reflective underpants, aglow in the dark cat suit, city-lit kimono, plus garments gleaned with LED light, latex and tulle.
Following last year’s successful Plastic Intelligence parade, ‘The Light Fantastic’ encompasses a constellation of gleaming works set to dazzle glitterati and glaring fashion-fiends alike.