You Can Watch Ducks Participate In An Annual Fashion Show In Australia

June 4, 2024 Malorie Thompson

Growing up, my sister had ducks as pets. They followed her around like she was their mama and it was so adorable!

The way they waddle, splash, and cuddle is cute, but there's one festival in Australia that takes things to the next level with a duck fashion show!

Photo: YouTube/Shen-Chi

As part of the Sydney Royal Easter Show, farmer Brian Harrington organizes an annual duck fashion show where the birds take a brief break from the pond to strut their adorable little outfits down a runway.

According to Reuters, the duck fashion show ha been part of the Sydney Royal Easter Show for decades. In fact, 60-year-old Harrington has run the show for some 40 years!

Photo: YouTube/everydayzombie

Each year, he dresses several ducks according to the latest fashion trends for each event. The outfits are custom-made to fit their bodies and might include capes, hats, accessories, and more.

According to Reuters, Harrington said, "I love that little duck. If she was a human, she’d be on top money," said Harrington."

While the show has been around for decades, a lot of people are surprised to learn about it, including one social media influencer named Rachel Lord.

She took to Twitter to draw attention to the unique fashion show. She tweeted photos of the ducks and said, "I have just found out about the Sydney Annual Duck Fashion Show."

https://twitter.com/rachellord22/status/1288460936693653510

The tweet received thousands of retweets and likes.

The photos featured ducks strutting the runway with various outfits and hats. People couldn't get over how cute they were!

https://twitter.com/rachellord22/status/1288636911549112320

If you've never had the chance to see a duck fashion show for yourself, you're really missing out.

Thankfully, there are plenty of pictures and videos circulating on social media!

Check out the video below:

Malorie Thompson

Malorie works as a writer and editor in Northern California. She's passionate about food, conscious living, animal welfare, and conservation. She's worked with a variety of publications in different sectors but is happiest covering topics close to her heart. When not at her laptop, Malorie can be found enjoying picnics on the beach, hiking in the redwoods, and spending time with her rescue pup, Jax.

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