Divine Dreaming Charity Fashion Event

One of my favourite local up and coming designer is Petra Vanessie whose beautiful designs gives a nod to the retro past, with cuts that are flattering, womanly, sexy and playful, in fact its probably best that you have a peek at her lookbook here.

I was very lucky to have been invited to a charity fashion show that Petra was participating a few weeks ago, a Divine Dreaming Charity Fashion Event. Held at the grand and stately Government House Ballroom, I rushed and changed from work to play wear in record time. 

The charity aims to promote the talents of local Perth fashion designers and artists while at the same time raising funds for the David Wirrpanda Foundation. Guests were treated to a night of fashion, music, canapes (from Red Hot Spatula, Littlesweet Baking and Jean Pierre Sancho) and bidding fun on things like signed eagles jumper, Bon Jovi signed guitar and many more. 

A couple of the auction items

Classy and with great voices too! Very much like the Supremes

This lady is donning a Petra Vanessie design and also has a nice voice

loving her songs. 

Petra Vanessie, Little Gracie, Leo & Spargo and Blair Nelson showcased their work and wears and gave us a little insight into their inspiration and creative minds. It was such a fun night and was great to celebrate the talented and creative minds of our state. The clothes being modeled by AFL players and Miss NAIDOC contestants.

Blair Nelson added a little hip hop to his runway act and his designs had leather detailing and street flair. If only bf could pull it off (wouldn't happen in a million and one years).

Blair Nelson - Creative Director

Petra Vanessie added pops of colour with her workable and wearable line. I love everything that came out. So gorgeous with great tailoring and intricate detailing.

 

 

Creative director of Petra Vanessie

The next designer's name came from a horse and a lieutenant, Leo & Spargo boosts cool casual men's wear, loving their printed tees.

 

The woman and creative mind behind Leo & Spargo

Little Gracie also showcased her floral dresses, the perfect wear for the warmer months. 

The lady behind the pretty dresses

To add the icing to the cake silent and live auctions were held to raise funds for the David Wirrpanda Foundation's Deadly Sista Girlz program, which engages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls between the ages of eight and 17 years, through important mentoring, training and support programs.

“The money raised will be put to good use helping us engage, inspire and empower young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by giving them the opportunity and support to fullfil their dreams.” - Mr Wirrpanda said

Thanks Petra for the invite! My friend and I had so much fun and we sincerely loved your collection! Especially that black lace number, the bright orange trench, black and white over-sized blazer, the emerald coloured dress........ it can go on.. I wonder if any of them would be warm-ish under layers of clothing for my NYC in NYE....