text: This is a beauty trend we don't see catching on. Celebrated Australian designer Akira Isogawa sent models down the runway with faces covered in sequins at his show on Wednesday morning at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia. While some models were embellished with just sequinned brows, others sported an entire mask of face bling. The new beauty trend? Models at the Akira show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Sydney on Wednesday sported a full face of sequins . The Plastics: On Wednesday's Akira models wear pink (and also plastic head pieces) 50 shades of pink: Isogawa presented a collection full of bright pinks and reds . Teams of make-up artists were pictured backstage working together to apply the sequins by hand one-by-one to models' faces. Pale pink iridescent sequins in various sizes were used to create the striking look. Just hours after Akira's show, models at Bondi Bather also showcased the sequinned beauty look. Spot the trend: Hours after Akira, models backstage at Bondi Bather were also sporting sequins on their face . Arts and crafts: The models' eye area was covered in sequins and fur balls, which also embellished their nails . Bejewelled: Imogen Anthony, who starred in the Bondi Bather show, had her entire forehead bedazzled with sequins . Backstage, the beauties posed for pictures with faces embellished with colourful sequins and beads, as well as fur balls, which also adorned their nails. AKIRA . During the Akira Isogawa show, elaborate head wear also served to accesorise the rainbow bright collection, which featured a plethora of reds and pinks, as well as intricate prints. A hydrangea print in cornflour blue also featured, alongside a purple, khaki green, blue and yellow paisley print, adding a summery, floral note to the hot, Indian pinks previously seen. Mask: Pale pink sequins in various sizes were used to create the look . It takes a village: Make-up teams worked together backstage to apply the sequins one by one . All about the brow: Some models with just sequinned brows . Oriental patterns added another line to Isogawa's runway, with olive green, red, black and white meshed in with stripes, jacquard and Chinese dragons. Couture dresses with hessian, chiffon and silk were paired with eye popping orange trenches and cream tulle headpieces. And a butter cup yellow geometric two piece also made an appearance. The ensembles were completed with models wearing red cable knit socks and the odd Adidas Infinite trainers, coordinating nicely with the model's coral lips. Hello hydrangeas: A  blue hydrangea print dress featured alongside a shawl of real hydrangea flowers at Akira . Sock it to her: Red cable knit socks and Adidas Infinite trainers were the foot wear of choice on the runway . Sway this way: Apricot and cream gowns floated and sashayed across the Akira catwalk . Rectangular runway: A model wore a butter cup yellow two piece  with fringed top and three quarter pants at Akira . Dragon slayer: Chinese dragon prints were used as corset belts in Akira's  traditional pieces . STEVEN KHALIL . Meanwhile, Steven Khalil showcased breathtaking bridal couture and stunning evening wear in his show on Wednesday at Carriageworks. The designer's elaborate wedding gowns featured full skirts with plunging necklines, and intricate embellishments. The presentation was packed with show stoppers, with sheer metallic fabrics over bodysuits and heady beading on evening gowns. Down the aisle: Steven Khalil presented a show-stopping wedding dress at his show on Wednesday . Bridal: Steven Khalil dazzled with his intricate creations . Details: Sheer metallic fabrics and heavy beading were key features amongst the evening wear . KATE SYLVESTER . Kate Sylvester showcased delicate, ladylike designs in a 'Romeo and Juliet'-inspired collection. See-through lace dresses contrasted with floral prints and understated separates. Some models walked the runway sporting shoulder armour in gold, while others wore the ;just got out of bed' trend well in slouchy striped suits. Armour: A few of the models at Kate Sylvester sported shoulder plates . Lovely in lace: Sylvester also presented see-through lace dresses in a variety of cuts and colours . Stripes in style: Laid-back wrap dresses and pyjama-style slouchy separates also featured . Inspiration: A mood board backstage instructed models to look as though 'You are madly in love, doomed to die, but you are so beautiful and so cool that you do not give a damn' A mood board backstage set the tone for models. It read: 'You are madly in love, you are doomed to die, but you are so beautiful and so cool that you do not give a damn.' JENNIFER KATE . In the afternoon, Jennifer Kate sent models down a runway strewn with white confetti. Understated leather separates in pastel hues were the focus, with cropped and crossover tops, skater skirts, and A-line skirts all featuring. Cropped leather: Jennifer Kate showed cropped leather with skater skirts in pastel hues . Luxe: Tan and grey leathers also featured, paired with stark white shoes . BONDI BATHER . It was all about cheeky swimwear for Bondi Bather, who collaborated with Hello Kitty on their new collection. Imogen Anthony acted as Creative Director for the show and also starred on the runway. Models' faces were bedazzled with sequins, while their hair was slicked back in a tight high ponytail. Hello Kitty: Bondi Bather teamed up with Hello Kitty to create bikinis and one-pieces bearing the iconic logo . Tribal influence: At Ixiah, contemporary wares were accessorised with slick hair . A week of fun: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia kicked off last Thursday and will conclude on April 16 .
target: Both designers sent models down runway with sequins glued to faces .
  Highlight shows of Wednesday included Steven Khalil and Kate Sylvester .
  Manning Cartell show to attract star front row in the evening .