Perth Fashion Festival goes head-to-head with global heavyweights WESTERN Australia's fashion industry has shown it can hold its own alongside the style heavyweights of London and New York. The Perth Fashion Festival marked its 15th anniversary this week with its strongest display of creativity and innovation yet. Australian cult label Ellery last night provided a glittering closing event, unveiling a bespoke fine jewellery collection featuring a spectacular piece created from Newmont 18 carat gold Try this incredible interactive created by photographer Marianne Annereau, who was given exclusive access to Jaime Lee Major's show to capture every angle using technology that has never before been used at an Australian runway show. Zoom in on the intricate details of the gowns and scroll through to see who was sitting front row at the show. Historic art gallery Linton and Kay was transformed into a catwalk over two floors to show off the Vitreous 2014 collection, inspired by ceramics and clay and the processes they go through to become finished objects. The standalone showing by the Perth-born designer marked the end of a week of high-profile events, featuring prominent designers including Morrison, Aurelio Costarella and Ruth Tarvydas - whose designs have been worn by stars including Emma Watson and Rihanna. The city's CBD was taken over by glamorous happenings, from traditional runway shows to forums for emerging talent to unconventional fashion events. The festival also provided a platform for promising up-and-coming and local talent, who thrilled audiences with leather rompers, metallic pantsuits and laser-cut summer dresses. The six days of style kicked off with labels including Empire Rose, Flannel and One Fell Swoop presenting their interpretations of an iridescent gem in honour of the festival's crystal anniversary. Former painter Jaime Lee Major wowed the crowds on Thursday with her hotly anticipated Light Magic show, which worked digital prints into dramatic fishtail silhouettes, capes and trapeze-shaped dresses encrusted with jewels. The designer said she was inspired by stained glass windows, with her range requiring 700 hours of beading. Stars flocked to see Australian label Camilla and Marc showcase their 2013 Resort Collection, Suprematist, on Sunday, which included lace dresses, double-gold trouser suits and minimalist elegance. The Myer fashion lunch was another of yesterday's highlights, showcasing a range of the store's trademark wearable yet on-trend looks for spring. Black and white ensembles were hailed as the new florals, with structured corsetry from sass & bide giving way to French Riviera chic with bold prints from Nicola Finetti. The opulent shows were attended by a series of stars, including X-Factor star Samantha Jade, ex-cricketers Glenn McGrath and Adam and Mel Gilchrist and style blogger Kate Waterhouse - daughter of Gai. The festival is expecting to beat the $49 million generated last year and prove that, in nurturing talent that has recently shone on the international stage, Australia is fast becoming a genuine fashion destination.