Name: Mt Gravatt Marketta
Start: 2016-08-13
End: 2022-02-26
Location: Mt Gravatt Showgrounds

Brisbane Fashion Festival is back and taking the runway to the streets

02 Mar 2021

After having to cancel its 2020 edition due to the pandemic, Brisbane Fashion Festival is catwalking back into our city. A standout on Brisbane’s annual event calendar for fashion-loving folk, this beloved event is set to uplift the creative industry after a tumultuous year by putting on a grand showcase of local labels for eager shoppers. Consider this your official warning to start clearing out your wardrobe to make room for new gear. more

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Dine, drink and be merry – Portside Wharf is full of feasts and festive fun this Christmas

02 Dec 2020

The trees are up, the lights are twinkling and advent calendar chocolate is getting quickly devoured every morning – the most wonderful time of the year is here! So you can immerse yourself in the festive vibes, riverside dining and shopping destination Portside Wharf has got a smorgasbord of merry events – from Christmas Day feasts and live entertainment to special giveaways and even a few super-cute angels roaming around. more

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Triple threat – Hidden Lanes Festival celebrates all of The Valley’s foodie, fashion and cultural gems

17 Oct 2019

Brisbane’s laneway scene just keeps going from strength to strength (Melbourne who?), and one of our biggest assets when it comes to this indie culture and ethos is Fortitude Valley. Known to many as a party and nightlife capital, our beloved Val has a whole heap more going on – thanks in large part to its famous bustling laneway precincts. On Saturday October 26, these nooks and crannies will join forces for the Hidden Lanes Festival, a massive free celebration of all things art, food, music, fashion and entertainment. more

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Inclusivity icon Sinéad Burke announces her first Australian visit for RESORT

28 Aug 2019

Attention all trendsetters and trailblazers – James Street RESORT, one of Brisbane's most anticipated celebrations of cutting-edge culture, is set to return on October 10–12. The team behind the annual event series has revealed the first of its esteemed guests, announcing that disability advocate and activist Sinéad Burke will make her first (and only) Australian appearance at RESORT this year. more

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Thrift finds and sustainable scores abound at this year’s Revive

08 Aug 2019

We've all been victims of the fast fashion cycle - that dangerous ritual of constant consumption, whereby we think we need to buy the latest item on the retail rack every other week. And it's not just our finances that feel the sting from this - when we get sick of those over-worn threads, they tend to get discarded and, eventually, end up in landfill. Thankfully, those interested in breaking the cycle and finding redemption for their fast-fashion crimes are invited to atone at the fourth-annual pop-up Revive Second-Hand Fashion Festival. more

Alice Nightingale | The Locals Panel Series | The Weekend Edition — Fashion

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Sustainability and style – The Locals Panel Series talks fashionable forward thinking

15 Jul 2019

In May, some of Brisbane’s finest culinary minds dispensed their foodie wisdom. In June, a panel of awe-inspiring artisans delved into the inner-workings of the design world. This month, some of our city’s sharpest sartorial figures will gather to talk about the current state of style – from giving fast fashion the flick to making a sustainable statement. On Wednesday July 24, The Locals Panel Series gets suited and booted for a forum on fashion, featuring conversation between beloved designers, stylists and members of the fashion media. more

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Ditch your curfew – marie Claire Up Late whips James Street into an after-dark fashion frenzy

14 Mar 2019

Folks with a love of fashion and a shopping addiction, your time has come – marie claire Up Late is back at James Street, baby! The annual after-dark extravaganza is set to take over the glitzy fashion mecca on Thursday March 28, offering up amazing deals, goodies galore and a line-up of seriously impressive industry names imparting their sartorial knowledge. Save the date for Brisbane’s premier fashion party, because this one’s going to be a doozy … more

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Wearable culture – Finding Fashion shines a light on Australia’s future threads

31 Jan 2019

We’re not going to lie – if you haven’t yet checked out The Designers’ Guide: Easton Pearson Archive at the Museum of Brisbane yet, you are missing out. This stunning exhibition takes a deep dive into the designs of one of Australia’s most influential and recognisable brands, but it’s so much more than just the visual – it’s a chance to explore the fashion landscape in the larger sense, including the impact that it has on our culture. Running in conjunction with the exhibition as a one-off special event, the Finding Fashion seminar brings together a bevy of bright minds to discuss the role of fashion in shaping the future of our country. more

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Christmas has come early – nab some serious savings at The Myer Centre Brisbane’s Black Friday Sale

22 Nov 2018

While it may seem like more of an American thing, we can assure you that the Black Friday sale phenomenon is very much alive here on our shores. What originally started as a post-Thanksgiving tradition to mark the beginning of the Christmas shopping season has actually spread to our retail landscape, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to embrace it. If you can’t resist a bargain, listen up – The Myer Centre Brisbane is about to hold its famous Black Friday Sale this Friday November 23 and you'd better believe there are some deals that will make your jaw drop. more

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Recreate puts a highly sustainable spin on couture fashion

08 Nov 2018

The sustainable fashion trend is in full swing and we couldn’t be more thrilled – after all, what’s not to love about a garment that has been lovingly designed to minimise its impact on the environment? Taking this notion even further is the annual Recreate Fashion Show and Twilight Market, a sparkling showcase of high fashion made entirely from second-hand materials. This is up-cycling taken to a whole new level, folks. more

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A lush studio space is popping up at Gasworks for all of your Insta-worthy snaps

24 Oct 2018

Folks, let’s be real – the best Instagram content can sometimes take work. As much as we love a good candid, we’ve all experienced the frustration of doing 43 takes to get the perfect Boomerang or making our mates stand in the middle of a road to capture our best angles with a cool backdrop. If you are the sort of person who is forever scouting for the perfect photo opp, we have some news that is bound to excite you. For one day only, The Pop Up Studios will be taking over the iconic Gasworks Plaza to create a series of bespoke backgrounds and experiences that will have your IG notifications blowing up. more

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Pack your bags – urban vacation James Street RESORT celebrates the iconic precinct

11 Oct 2018

Everyone loves a little holiday, and sometimes the best destinations for an escape are right under our nose. One event that personifies the spirit of vacation is James Street RESORT, the annual two-day soiree that celebrates the best of the beloved precinct whilst also treating Brisbane’s residents to a heady dose of culture. Running from October 11–12, this year’s RESORT is happening in conjunction with the opening of a bona fide holiday destination – the brand-new Calile Hotel. more

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Gifts, giveaways, spritzes and sprees – get ready to Shop Brisbane City

04 Oct 2018

Let’s be honest – when it comes to spring in Brisbane, one of the things we truly love the most is shopping. The sun is back out, we’re shedding our layers and the racks at our favourite stores are filled to bursting with new looks to try. If the arrival of a new season has got you itching for a shopping spree, we’d suggest marking Friday October 5 in your diary – Shop Brisbane City is returning to the CBD to spread amazing offers, cute activations and loads of fabulous prizes across three major retail hubs. more

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Slay all day – get Primed to Party at this free beauty weekend

04 Oct 2018

Beauty junkies, we’ve found something that is going to get your heart racing more than a flash sale at Mecca. If you know your way around a cut crease and a contour, live for your falsies, get teased for owning five lipsticks in near-identical shades or just love to get done up sometimes, this one’s for you! For two days only on October 20–21, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre is holding its massive Primed to Party beauty weekend – so if you like the sound of discounts, demonstrations and all things dazzling, mark this one in your diary. more

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane returns for five days of fabulousness

09 Aug 2018

After a hiatus in 2016, the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane returned last year in finer form than ever before and you guys were here for it. The 2018 edition has upped the ante even further, giving us all a sneak peek at what’s to come from some of our country’s hottest designers. Clear August 26–30 in your diary, because this one’s going to be a doozy. more

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It’s cool to be kind – embrace the world of sustainable fashion at Revive

02 Aug 2018

It’s no secret that vintage and second-hand shopping has had something of a boom lately. When you break it down, it’s not hard to see why it’s taken off – it’s way better for the environment, it’s friendly on the wallet and you can nab some totally unique pieces that nobody else has! Whether you’re a thrifting veteran or new to the pre-loved fashion game, the Revive Pop-Up Second-Hand Fashion Festival has got your back. Taking over South Bank’s Cultural Forecourt on Friday August 17, this event is here to give you the inside scoop on making your fashion game more sustainable. more

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Celebrate the icons of Brisbane fashion at this stunning sartorial series

14 Jun 2018

Brisbane’s fashion scene is absolutely killer, but our town often suffers from a lack of events that let our talented designers shine. It’s rare for our city’s sartorial set to be gathered in one place, so when an opportunity pops up we get all kinds of giddy over it. If you consider yourself a fashion-forward individual, a lover of beautiful clothing or simply love an excuse to dress up for an evening, we have some news that is bound to excite you. On Thursday July 12, Treasury Brisbane is celebrating our city’s best and brightest designers with the launch of its ICON fashion series. more

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Get your glam on at Pacific Fair’s Beauty Weekend

10 May 2018

If strobing, contouring and baking are among your daily vocab and you often find yourself in a YouTube vortex of make-up tutorials, pencil May 19–20 in your diary. Pacific Fair Shopping Centre's Beauty Weekend is back and you can trust us when we say it's going to be well worth the trip down the M1. more

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Take the sting out of your silly season with Skygate and DFO Brisbane’s festive offerings

07 Dec 2017

As December 25 draws perilously close, we are becoming very aware of just how much has to be done to prepare for the big day. If you’re anything like us, the holidays come with mixed emotions – it’s pretty much a cocktail of pure joy, excitement, stress and anxiety garnished with a serious flexing of time-management skills. While we can’t really solicit advice on how to avoid your great uncle’s annoying questions at Christmas lunch, we can provide help in other areas to take some of the sting out of the season. DFO Brisbane and Skygate have your silly season covered – from the shopping to the food and even the entertainment, this is shaping up to be one easy breezy Christmas. more

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Add a touch of waterfront luxe to your festive season with A Sanctuary Cove Christmas

30 Nov 2017

When it comes to Christmas, Sanctuary Cove certainly doesn't do things by halves. The thriving precinct already has a reputation for throwing some sterling seasonal celebrations, so it comes as no surprise that the return of A Sanctuary Cove Christmas was something we keenly marked in our calendars. From Monday December 11 to Friday December 15, the luxury master-planned community will be overtaken with jolly vibes and loads of free family-friendly fun. more