Someone should give Joseph Fonti the memo…

Word is, the illustrator and conceptual artist wowed guests with an amazing launch at the Treehouse-Balaclava, last Friday night. The contemporary venue was transformed into a chilled, soulful hangout for Melbourne’s fashion, hip-hop and design enthusiasts. Illuminated by eerie-candle light, the high calibre event exhibited Fonti’s debut-collection of graphic art and street-wear to a sea of stylish attendees.

An unexpected surprise, guests were treated to a rather satirical performance by Australia’s son of hip-hop, 360. Setting the scene for a fierce catwalk show, the ambassador for the ‘Bad, meet Evil…’ brand had crowds in hysterics with his brazen hosting skills.

Enlisting the old-school talent of scratch-DJ Paolo, models worked the runway, confidently dancing to the sounds of Missy Elliot and Pharoahe Monch. But wait, the impressive collaborative forces didn’t end there… Local sponsors, The Real Pants Man and Warrior provided models with the latest in quality denim and footwear, while guests nibbled on delicious Lolly-Kebabs provided by the Sweet & Nut Shop.

Far from bad or evil, the night was a true success, with many of Fonti’s original artworks being sold to collectors, fans and friends. Attendees pressed the tight-lipped designer for hints regarding the new-season range but, settled for a gift-bag courtesy of SPOOK magazine.

Congratulations to Fashion Rebel & Joseph Fonti for choreographing such an incredible night.

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