Paris. New York. Melbourne?

You betcha. 

Expensive and elegant Australian-made couture was rolled out in superb style during the Melbourne Fashion Week opening gala on Tuesday evening and it was enough to make a fashionista weep with pride. 

In the charming old-world surrounds of Town Hall, model ambassador Ashley Hart, dressed in floor length white lace Thurley, joined designers, VIPs, media and the fashion forward to celebrate the first day of spring with a captivating showcase of high-end, ultra extravagant couture.

Creative producer and Melbourne fashion identity Valentina once again delivered a dramatic and visually stunning show - models glided down the LED lit runway while opera singers Christina Russo and Emma Muir-Smith and contemporary electronic cellist Benjamin Skepper performed live.

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We have selected the top six looks of the evening.

Enjoy. 

Craig Braybrook Couture with jewelled head dress by premier artist Jeanette Maree. The Melbourne based wedding guitarist opened the show with next-level designs in luxe-gold threads, red and black brocade and flowing silks. Simply stunning. 

Again, Craig Braybrook Couture wowed with a "Wedded Wonderland" bridal ensemble. The black headdress lent the look an certain edge, adding a luxurious oriental twist to the showing. 

Sigh. As pretty as the cherry blossoms popping up over the city and more delicate than a soft breeze, Nevenka's collection was romantic, ephemeral and lust worthy. A series of pink and cream confections were off-set with quirky footwear, handmade pink and gold brogues. 

Designer Jason Grech combined with milliner Richard Nylon to create the Gladiator Woman collection and the pair delivered in frightfully good fashion. Billowing black silk gowns, tough edgy headwear and fierce models pushed this collection near to the top of our all-time favourite lists. 

Aurelio Costarella once more showed he innately understands the female fashion psyche with a series of exquisitely tailored and structure evening gowns. The man does not disappoint. Ever. 

Akira. One word, one man, so many ways to describe his brilliance. The Japanese born designer channelled the ethereal beauty of Kyoto's famed spring blossoms throughout this collection, each look styled with bunches of fresh blooms. Models adorned the runway like so many unfurling flowers. A genuinely theatrical performance and a stellar way to close the show.