SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MAY 19: Models walk the runway during the Style Collective show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia – Weekend Edition at Carriageworks on May 19, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brook Mitchell/Getty Images)

Aloha fashion fanatics! It’s a mere one week until the gates of fashion heavens open to reveal the 2019 Mercedes Benz Fashion Weekend. An event indulged in by those in the know and those who want to know. Where you can brush shoulders with the influencer elite and be privy to the genius that is the best designers in the country.

To mark the occasion, on Friday May 17, Swarovski are hosting the exclusive opening night party. This year’s event, themed ‘Light Magic’, is your opportunity to frock-up and party the night away among some of Australia’s most interesting fashion personalities. In addition to viewing Swarovski’s brand new FW19 collection, the event also includes a DJ performance by Flight Facilities, decadent canapés, tipples by Tempus Two, Espresso Martinis by Vittoria and, to notch up the fun factor, tarot card readings, Aura portraits and a very special Swarovski gift bag.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MAY 14: A model walks the runway during the Alice McCall show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Resort 19 Collections at Carriageworks on May 14, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

So, once you’ve booked your ticket (book here now!!) it’s time to plan your all-important look. What to wear? Something chic by one of the formidable designers showing at this year’s Fashion Week, of course. And a touch of light magic sparkle from the glamorous bright sparks at Swarovski.

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Alice McCall ‘Florette’ dress, $395, SHOP NOW
Thurley ‘Folklore’ dress, $539, SHOP NOW
Michael Lo Sordo silk satin trousers, $588 and camisole, $588, from Net-a-Porter, SHOP NOW
Bec + Bridge ‘Coco Cabana’ dress, $250, SHOP NOW
AJE ‘Abby’ dress, $495, SHOP NOW
Lee Mathews ‘Petra’ puff sleeve dress, $1300, SHOP NOW
Swarovski swan pendant, $129, SHOP NOW
Swarovski ‘lucky goddess’ clip earring, $249, shop now