Australia Fashion Week

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For Australian designers, it's not about ball gowns, mate. In a week of shows that drew buyers and media from around the world, designers trotted out a stream of short, bright and bold fashions designed by and for youthful style-setters around the world. Keep clicking for a look at some of the best from the shows. At left, a model appears for Ginger & Smart in Sydney on May 2, 2007.

Josh Goot

In a week of shows dominated by young and upcoming designers, Josh Goot's sassy streetwise designs were a highlight. Here, a model walks the runway at Goot's show for Spring/Summer 2007/08, staged in Sydney on May 3, 2007.

Josh Goot

Josh Goot, who also shows at New York Fashion Week, is among the Australian designers who have netted a loyal international following. Here, a model appears during Goot's show in Sydney on May 3, 2007.

Josh Goot

A model shows a dress by designer Josh Goot for Spring/Summer 2007/08 in Sydney on May 3, 2007.

Matthew Eager

A must-see on the Australia Fashion Week schedule was Matthew Eager's collection of classic dresses, suits and gowns with a youthful edge. Here, a model shows a dress during Eager's show for Spring/Summer 2007/08 in Sydney on May 3, 2007.

Matthew Eager

A model appears on the catwalk for designer Matthew Eager in Sydney on May 3, 2007.

Matthew Eager

A model walks the runway for Matthew Eager during his show in Sydney on May 3, 2007.

Milk and Honey

A total of 76 designers from the Asia-Pacific region showcased their designs over five days. At left, a model poses in a dress by design label Milk and Honey in Sydney on May 1, 2007.

Maurie & Eve

A model appears on the runway during the Maurie & Eve show in Sydney on May 1, 2007.

Sewn in Sydney

A model wears an outfit by designer label Sewn in Sydney, May 1, 2007.

Bec & Bridge

A model shows an outfit by designer label Bec & Bridge in Sydney on May 1, 2007.

Bec & Bridge

A model wears a bright dress by designer label Bec & Bridge in Sydney on May 1, 2007.

Bec & Bridge

Two models pass on the runway in outfits by designer label Bec & Bridge in Sydney on May 1, 2007.

Jessie Hill

A model struts the catwalk for designer Jessie Hill in Sydney on May 3, 2007.

Jessie Hill

A model wears a black dress by designer Jessie Hill in Sydney on May 3, 2007.

Alice McCall

A model shows a dress by designer Alice McCall in Sydney on May 3, 2007.

Alice McCall

A model wears a casual outfit by designer Alice McCall in Sydney on May 3, 2007.

Shakuhachi

A model appears in bright yellow during designer Shakuhachi's show in Sydney on May 3, 2007.

Fleur Wood

A model walks the catwalk for designer Fleur Wood in Sydney on May 3, 2007.

Ginger & Smart

A model faces photographers during the Ginger & Smart show during Australian Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2007/08 in Sydney on May 2, 2007.