 All of these designers had gained a large amount of publicity and popularity upcoming the event and impressed the critics with innovative and stylish designs.According to Vogue Australia's beauty director and Napoleon Perdis who were backstage for the event, the beauty trends this year were long lashes, luminous skin and a golden bronzed cheeks.Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Sydney is a schedule of fashion events showcasing the contemporary Spring Summer Collections of Australia's leading designer brands.