Flesh meets fashion in Myer's Autumn Winter 2013 collection Myer's biggest names: Jen Hawkins, Kris Smith and Alexandra Agostin. Pictures: Alex Coppel Source: HWT Image Library IT may have been the autumn winter fashion launch, but there was plenty of flesh on display at the Myer VIP fashion show in Melbourne tonight. Jennifer Hawkins wowed the 350-strong crowd in a series of slinky, sexy, body baring gowns. A white and black-trimmed tuxedo-inspired Arthur Galan gown, gold sequined backless Manning Cartel dress, intricately beaded sass&bide mini and funky black leather creation from Toni Maticevski were highlights on the blonde beauty. Transeasonal looks from Myer's stable of Australian designers featured lashings of leather, lace, skinny pants, large floral prints and peplums. Models on the runway at Myer's Autumn Winter 2013 show. Picture: Alex Coppel Source: HWT Image Library Hawkins says leather will be a staple in her winter wardrobe. "Leather is key, for me it's one of my favourites," she says. Peplums are also huge, and a great ankle boot is also a winner. Statuesque supermodel Alexandra Agostin joined Hawkins and male Myer face Kris Smith on the catwalk for the show featuring more than 150 of the latest looks for the new season. Jennifer Hawkins on the runway at Myer's Autumn Winter 2013 show. Lace and leather are two of Agostin's wardrobe staples for winter too. "Lace adds a beautiful feminine delicate layer for winter," she says. Myer designers including Sarah-Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton, Toni Maticevski, Arthur Galan, Karen Walker, Yoejin Bae, Jayson Brunsdon and Nicola Finetti joined celebrities including Lauren Phillips, Rebecca Judd, Bridget and Frances Abbott and Melanie Valejo front row. Masculine met feminine in several collections, none more so than with sass&bide where sharp tailoring was mixed with a relaxed pant and military-style jackets softened with embellishment. "Heidi and I felt this strong pull between the male and female forms," sass&bide designer Sarah-Jane Clarke says. Picture: Alex Coppel (l) Melissa Hoyer (r) Source: HWT Image Library While colour is well and truly present for the new season, most strikingly in emerald, merlot and blue, black and white are key for autumn winter. Metallics in gold, silver and bronze are also popular.