Event: Royal Botanic Runway

The inaugural Royal Botanic Runway transformed the majestic Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne into an international runway event on the evening of Thursday, 30 January 2014.

This charity event featured world-renowned Australian designers: Akira Isogawa, Aurelio Costarella, Collette Dinnigan and Martin Grant, who each produced stunning pieces to be worn by over sixty local and international models. 

But it wasn't just on the catwalk that the best of Melbourne style was evident with the boys also turning out to support the charity fashion parade.

Director of fashion label Lui Hon, Luka Maich wearing Rick Owens sneakers

Daniel in Fendi

Trent in Crockett & Jones

Tim wearing vintage oxfords

Anderson wearing sneakers by Balenciaga

Thenis Y-3 Hightop

We couldn't let Thenis walk past us on Swanston street without capturing his unique Adidas x Yōji Yamamoto high-tops. It seems nowadays high end fashion label x sneaker brand collabs are a dime a dozen, but the Y-3 label is this year celebrating its 10 year anniversary. No matter your fashion preferences, you have to admire a brand (& the men) pushing the boundaries on mens footwear.

Anseu Rocks Louboutin Rantus

We begged Anseu for his photograph after spying his funky gold glitter mid top trainers, even before we realised they were the product of the crown prince of statement footwear - Christian Louboutin. The Rantus Glitter sneaker is trimmed in electric blue suede. This is certainly not a shoe for the faint hearted!

Tyson Losers Uneaker

We loved Tyson's whole act this week.  Caught having a sneaky day off in Melbourne with his fiancee, Tyson's relaxed style and attention to detail made for an eclectic mix.  We especially love the English country gent upper-half with the Shibuya bottom half.  Losers Uneaker 'Shark'

Thian Losers Schooler

Thian is brand manager of Losers Sneakers. We photographed him outside of 'Up There' store in South Melbourne where he, along with designer Motoki Takanaka were preparing for the launch party of their SS13 collection. Thian was wearing the Losers Schooler Lo.

Peter Reebok Galaxy

Peter certainly stood out in the corporate CBD lunch crowd & when he also told us his Reebok “Galaxy” EX-O-FIT sneakers glowed in the dark, there was no chance we were going to pass up a pic. Our second Atmos collaboration shoe this week!

Givenchy High Tops

We chased Qing Liang down Flinders Lane after spying him from across the street. We didn't need to know that these black leather sneakers were new season Givenchy Star-Detail Leather High-Top's to be able to tell that this was some seriously luxe footwear worth shooting. 

Keisuke City New Balance

Andrew Adidas x Yamamoto

Andrew was taking no prisoners with his fashion statements this weekend. One way or another his rocking Yohji x Adidas Y3 hi tops cap off a unique summer look.  We snapped him waiting for a tram in the shade on Bourke street in Melbourne.

Khaled Puma x McQueen

Northcote Supper Club owner Khaled had just come from a game of tennis when we spotted him walking back to his Vespa down Royal Lane in the Melbourne CBD. Wearing a pair of Puma x Alexander McQueen street climb lo's, we admired Khaled's striking, yet casual Summer style.

Simon Missoni x Converse

Simon was watching a game of friendly croquet at The People's Market in Collingwood when we spotted him in a fine pair of  Missoni x Converse Auckland racers.

Leo Burberry Hi-Top

Hassan Pristine Perry

Game Spring Standard

Connel Givenchy High Top

Giuseppe Zanotti Gold

Cam in Giuseppe Zanotti Patent Velvet Bicolor Gold Flap Sneakers

Game In Gourmet

Min Winter Work