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Melbourne—a fashion hot spot

When you think high fashion, Paris, Milan and New York City all come to mind—but what about Melbourne? If you plan on taking a locum assignment in this Australian city then you better pack your best clothes, because this city cares about style.

Budget Travel recently said you can always tell how seriously a city takes style by the attention it devotes to fashion shows. In March, the Victorian capital will host the L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival, an annual celebration of style and design.

This event showcases the work of Australian fashion designers, as models strut down the runway dressed in pieces that people around the world will soon be wearing.

If you or your spouse love fashion and want to keep up with the latest trends coming out of Melbourne, then the news source recommends spending some time at Cookie. At this city bar and restaurant, you may be able to spot some of the hippest trendsetters around, and get to choose from a diverse menu that includes everything from steamed salmon and chili chicken stir fry to roasted duck salad and stir fried squid.