Australia -- Gold Coast Fashion Week 2009 is the Gold Coast’s most prestigious fashion event. What better place to hold a fashion showcase than the beautiful Gold Coast where our beautiful lifestyle matches our great fashion style.

This world-class event is to be held on the 13th –17th May 2009. Gold Coast Fashion Week 2009, will be Australia's 1st Swimwear, Summer-wear and Holiday-Wear fashion event, themed “Summer ‘09”. With events, such as; make-up and hair demonstrations, professional photo shoots, the Australian National Stiletto Throwing Competition, and of course spectacular and creative fashion shows, it is going to be an event spoken about all year. Best of all... your invited.

The spectacular events are to be held at various locations spread throughout the Gold Coast and are designed to encapsulate the Gold Coast lifestyle. All events are open to the public and some are even free.

Face of Gold Coast Fashion Week '09
Australia's aspiring models, you could be this years winner of the Face of Gold Coast Fashion Week '09. The winner will receive a host of prizes including a professional photo shoot, hair and beauty products, wardrobe and accessories, feature on the cover of the official "GCFW Swimwear Calendar" as well as a featuring in Gold Coast Panache Magazine, not to mention the international exposure of being this years Face of Gold Coast Fashion Week '09.

Applications for the Face of Gold Coast Fashion Week '09 are available through the Division Model Management and Gold Coast Fashion Week Websites.

Menswear Show
This variety show will showcase some of the best Menswear designs that are both retail and designer. Guys this is your turn to see what you need to be seen in this year.

Accessories Show
The Accessories Show displays a variety of stunning features to accompany and enhance a single outfit. The featured bags, belts, jewellery and shoes, will be showcased with all the models wearing the same outfit, creating a different style and
unique look. The pieces featured in the show are not just accessories, but create alternate outfits. The show provides a fun and flamboyant atmosphere, rich in colour and style, an event all will enjoy.

Retail Ready-To-Wear Show
See the fashion that is available right now. All of the garments in these shows are available for you to add to your wardrobe. The show includes collections from both retail and designer labels. Want to know what it looks like on? See it before you buy it.

Live Professional Beach Photo Shoot
Ever wanted to know what a professional photo shoot is like? What are the photographers looking for and what makes a good photo? Gold Coast Fashion Week is taking all the mystery away by having a professional photo shoot on Surfers Paradise Beach. Watch everything on a cinema size screen on Surfers Paradise Beach and listen to the photographer explaining everything. See exactly what happens. The mystery and mystique of fashion will be no more.

Australian National Stiletto Throwing Competition – Win Jimmy Choo Shoes!
The second most exciting thing you can do in stilettos finally comes to the Gold Coast. To be held on Surfers Paradise beach each woman (or man) must bring and throw a pair of stilettos (individually). The person with the highest overall distance wins. Simple? No, there are bonuses and penalties for style (of the shoes), grace (like every woman will know) as well as how and where the shoe lands. The winner’s prize for this competition is every fashionable woman's dream...and just like Cinderella the shoe must fit!

Beach-Wear and Surf-Wear Show
The Beach-Wear and Surf-Wear Show will be set on Surfers Paradise. Watch the models parade down a sand catwalk, linking the yang and yang of the Gold Coast- sun and surf with fashion and glamour. This event will prove that even beach and surf-wear can create a spectacular fashion show.

GC Young and Local Designers Shows
How can we have a Gold Coast Fashion Week without supporting and exposing some of our amazing local designers. These shows will highlight the brilliance and creativity of some of the gold coasts best up and coming designers.

Hair, Make-up & Styling Interactive Showcase
Want to know how the professionals do it? Want to learn their secrets? Well we are going to put them on stage and make them tell you all. Come and see them transform everyday people into the high fashion models you see in the magazines. With tips on how to do it, prizes and giveaways there will be something for everyone.

Lingerie Showcase High-tea
The most exclusive event of the entire week. Set in the most decadent surroundings and whilst sampling some of the finest food the Gold Coast has to offer attendees will get a intimate and personal showcase of the absolute finest lingerie on offer. This will be most elegant luxurious and intimate event on the Gold Coast Fashion Week 2009 Calender.

Hot Summer Nights Show
How can you have a great holiday or even summer without getting dressed up for an evening out. This show will demonstrate the finest summer eveningwear available. No matter what the event the designs that you see here will ensure attention. International designers using the most decadent fabrics and latest designs will ensure that this is a not
to be missed event.

Swimwear Show
This is the highlight show for Gold Coast Fashion Week 2009. The Gold Coast is best known for its beautiful beaches, hot summer days and high fashion; making the Swimwear Show one of the most anticipated events of the week. Set around the picturesque oasis of a spectacular pool, the models parade the designers’ dynamic and chic displays of Summer Swimwear. The Swimwear Showcase will captivate the audience as the models glide on water, creating a surreal and magical atmosphere