Michael Clarke and wife Kyly make rare social appearance at launch of Mercedes Sydney Fashion Festival

MICHAEL Clarke and wife Kyly make a rare social appearance at launch of Mercedes Sydney Fashion Festival and they look smashing.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Kyly Clarke and Michael Clarke attend the MB Presents Australian Style show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Sydney at Sydney Town Hall on September 24, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/Getty Images)

AUSTRALIAN cricket captain Michael Clarke may be injured but that didn’t stop the sporting great taking up the ‘frow’ (aka: front row) with gorgeous wife and fashion fiend, Kyly.

The Clarkes joined a well-dressed guest list resembling a who’s who of the Aussie fashion and entertainment industry as they ascended the steps of Sydney’s Town Hall.

The loved up pair were guests of the first of eleven runway events showcasing over 60 Aussie fashion labels between now and Saturday.

Fit guest: Michelle Bridges attends the Australian Style show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival at Sydney Town Hall (Photo by Don Arnold/Getty Images)

The thing about this fashion fiesta — as with recent ones in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane is that all of the Spring/Summer 14/15 and resort collections are available for purchase in-stores and online. So there is no waiting around for months the see the pieces on the racks.

Kyly Clarke, who is looking like a big chance when she premieres on Dancing With The Stars when it starts next Tuesday looked immaculate in a dress by fashion star Johnny Schembri in the label ‘by Johnny’ and her accessories were by Thomas Sabo.

Husband Michael, who is in doubt for the Australian tour to UAE looked sharp in Hugo Boss.

Open to the public, the fashion feast has ticket packages available to the event, offering ticketholders the opportunity to sit alongside some impressive fashion folk.

Heavenly fashion blogger Lindy Klim at the Australian Style show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Sydney at Sydney Town Hall (Photo by Don Arnold/Getty Images)

The range of ticket packages allow punters to choose between getting your ‘Fashion Fix’ (on a budget) or if you prefer to sit ‘Front Row & Fabulous’, you can do that too with tickets priced between $20 — $150.

Imogen Anthony attends the Australian Style show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Sydney at Sydney Town Hall (Photo by Don Arnold/Getty Images).

Myer chick Kate Peck attends the Australian Style show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Sydney at Sydney Town Hall (Photo by Don Arnold/Getty Images)

Designers showcasing at the festival include Ae’lkemi, Aje, Akira, Alannah Hill, Alex Perry, Alice McCALL, Bassike, Bec & Bridge, Betty Tran, Bianca Spender, By Johnny, Carla Zampatti, Cameo the Label, Camilla and CAMILLA AND MARC.

Blokes are not forgot: Alex Zabotto-Bentley at the Australian Style show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Sydney at Sydney Town Hall (Photo by Don Arnold/Getty Images)

Not forgetting more labels like Christopher Esber, Desert Designs, Dion Lee II, Easton Pearson, Emma Mulholland, Finders Keepers, Gail Sorronda, GALANNI, Ginger & Smart, Gwendolynne, Haryono Setiadi, Jac + Jack, Jayson Brunsdon, Johanna Johnson, Kahlo, Karla Spetic, Leroy Nguyen, Life With Bird, Michael Lo Sordo, N. L. PWomen, Phoenix Keating, Rachel Gilbert and Romance Was Born, Target, Tome, We Are Handsome, YTTRIUM by Aurelio Costarella and Zhivago.

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