Copyright Melbourne Fashion Photographer Aidan McCorry | Chromatic Times Captured using a Canon R5C camera equipped with an EF Sigma 24-35mm f/2 lens

Everyone from Celebrities to Fashion Designers. NGV gives us one amazing night of Glamour and Style

Maria Thattil, adorned in a beautiful Cappellazzo couture blue and white dress featuring Swarovski drop earrings. Attended the National Gallery of Victoria’s NGV GALA 2024.

Ask me what is the purpose of fashion is and I will tell you it’s a form of humanly expression. There is no other art form out there, that has such a personal connection to the person who makes it, receives it or wears it. It goes beyond just being a possession. Through all the hands that have designed a particular article of clothing, it’s only when it’s worn does it come alive.

The 2024 NGV gala is not just an event for celebrities, influencers and patrons to get together for a night. It represents and gives light to the people that continue to work and participate in Australia’s fashion industry.

It was also a opportunity to see the work of one of the greatest living artists from Japan: Yayoi Kusama.

Yayoi Kusama Sculpture Located at the foyer of NGV Melbourne for the Gala event Aidan McCorry Fashion Photographer Chromatic Times

Designer Alin Le'kal Standing in front of Yayoi Kusama Sculpture Located at the foyer of NGV Melbourne for the Gala event. Taken by Aidan McCorry Fashion Photographer Chromatic Times

The Great Hall Yayoi Kusama Sculpture Leonard French. Aidan McCorry Fashion Photographer Chromatic Times

But we have to talk about the fashion now. And boy was there fashion!

It’s hard for me to pinpoint my favourite outfit from the night but definitely Montana Cox’s L’idée Gown was one of my favourites!

Montana Cox L'idée (Lildee) Gold Shimmer Black Tie Gown Aidan McCorry Chromatic Times Fashion Photographer

Now I say “one” of my favourites for a reason. Mainly because there were simply just too many good designs to pick from that was a total standout…. But then again we haven’t discussed Charlenes Ye Davis yet 🙂

Charlene Ye Davis, Wearing a pink flamingo style jacket over the top of a White Business shirt and Prada Gabardine Tie, National Gallery of Victoria’s NGV GALA 2024. Chromatic Times Melbourne Fashion Photographer - Aidan McCorry

2024 marks the Gala’s 8th year since its inception in 2017. You can feel the event becoming an iconic night on the art and fashion calendar in Melbourne. I was particularly honoured to have been given the opportunity to cover the event.

Not only did it provide me with exceptional photo opportunities, but it also allowed me to be a part of something quite iconic.

But that’s enough from me. The most important thing is the photographs from the night, while I won’t explain every photo, I will chip in with some of them. Enjoy 🙂

Lito Camacho and his Wife “Kim” Maria Clara Camacho | Mimi Elashiry | Robert Bonomy and Stylist Vivienne | Designers Peggy Griffiths and Cathy Ward

Ariarne Titmus | Jo Horgan and Her Partner | Toni Collette | Charvarnie Walsh, Krystyna Campbell-Pretty and Lisa Fatnowna | Anastasia Fai Kogan

AFL Collingwood Isaac Quaynor NGV Gala 2024 fashion Photographer Aidan McCorry Chromatic Times

Isaac Quaynor | Kyriacos Christodoulou and Akosia | Vy | Hanan Ibrahim | Sarah Ellen | Olga Pokrovskaya (@whatpeoplewear.au) | Ruby Slippers | Yeane Yeane

Danielle Collis | Chenile Chandler | Jade Zoe and Sal | AFL Collingwood Captain Darcy Moore and His Partner Dee Salmin | Unice Wani Abwoyo

Paul McCann | Vesna Milić | Christina Chia | Jaki Smena Melb | Victoria Blinged Bespoke | Olivia Molly Rogers | Deborah Quinn | Designer Alin Le’kal and Alex Pike

(Red Dress) Designer Vivienne Lorikeet | (White Suite) Ankur Dogra

Hope you enjoyed this little recap of the night!

Photographed By Aidan McCorry with A Canon R5C and Sigma 24-35mm Lens

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