Entertainment
26 March, 2025
Fashion & Fur
FASHION, fur and fun will be the theme of a local refuge’s fundraising event this weekend as it welcomes photographers and models for a photoshoot with the extravagant “flying dresses”.
The Mini Collective, a creative and collaborative business in Cairns, will be showcasing captivating pieces from Flying Dress Tasmania at the Mareeba Animal Refuge this Sunday.
The aptly named Mini Paws project aims to create content that “brings to life the beauty and joy of shelter animals”.
The event will raise funds and supplies while also creating awareness for the local refuge.
“We want to promote awareness around how full the shelter is at the moment and give a bit of spotlight and attention to the animals who may not be getting much,” founding director of The Mini Collective Carissa Crowell said.
“We’d like to encourage people to come along and donate a dollar or drop off some food and also have a look at the flying dresses in action.
The photoshoot will run from 1.30pm-3.30pm and will include displays of the flying dresses as well as some shots of the animals.
“I chose the refuge in Mareeba because a few of my childhood animals have come from there and one of my most recent adoptions is also from there,” Ms Crowell said.
“I know that they do some pretty important work in our community, as one of the larger refuges in the area, so I’m just hoping to give them the attention they deserve.
“We will be sharing this content with our national and international audiences on Instagram and TikTok.”
The Mareeba Animal Refuge is located at 35 Hickling Avenue, off Adil Road.
