article_snippet.sent: The week that was: MBFWA featured loud prints, metallic, intricate detailing in couture masterpieces from highlight shows Romance Was Born (left), Toni Maticevski (L) and Steven Khalil (middle R)... and some very different beauty looks and trends we won't try in real life (R)
article_snippet.sent: Toni Maticevski, Romance Was Born, Ellery and Michael Lo Sordo all presented billowing, voluminous gowns.
article_snippet.sent: Things got a little cheeky mid-week, particularly amongst the up-and-coming designers, who strived to stand out during the New Generation and Raffles Showcase presentations.
article_snippet.sent: SPECTACULAR SETTINGS .
article_snippet.sent: The Art Gallery of NSW was transformed into a colourful floral setting for the Romance
article_snippet.sent: Moving: show featured a performance by the Australian Ballet .
article_snippet.sent: While most of the shows took place at the Carriageworks venue in Eveleigh, a few designers went rogue, putting on shows in a more spectacular fashion with elaborate sets, locations and stunts.
article_snippet.sent: Ellery's opening show featured a performance by the Australian Ballet and Romance
article_snippet.sent: Was Born were typically stand-out with their floral setting inside The Art Gallery of NSW.
article_snippet.sent: The primarily smooth-running week was interrupted on a few occasions which grabbed our attention.
highlights_snippet.sent: Stand-out shows included Maticevski, Romance