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International fashion magazine Marie Clare did a fashion shoot in Kent Street, Grafton. Pictured is Russian model Daria Komarkaia in the latest fashions.

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NOW it is certain. It is just not the locals who like to stop by the side of the road and take photographs of Grafton’s iconic jacaranda trees.

International fashion magazine Marie Claire took over a small portion of Grafton’s Kent Street yesterday to do an autumn/winter fashion shoot for an upcoming issue.

Jane Roarty, an executive fashion editor, was on the scene helping with the shoot. She was impressed by the streetscape.

“It is so beautiful and I am so glad we found this location,” she said.

“Lilac is going to be one of the biggest colours of the autumn/winter season so it is exciting to use the beautiful jacaranda blossoms in the shot.”

Jane said Marie Claire tried to take their photographs in different locations around the country to add uniqueness to fashion spreads.

The crew attended the Jacaranda Ball last night and will stay in the Jacaranda City today to experience the festival.

• The March of Youth, Prince Street, Grafton, 9am.

• The Jacaranda Queen crowning ceremony will begin with dancing and live entertainment at 6pm. Wet weather venue is the main quadrangle at Grafton High School, Mary Street, Grafton. Light showers are predicted in the afternoon, so keep an ear out for the venue change.

• The Grafton Astronomical Society’s annual Jacaranda Astronomical display will be held at the South Grafton Ex-Servicemen’s Club today and tomorrow in the women’s bowling club rooms.

• The annual dragon boat racing will begin at 8am at Memorial Park at the end of Prince Street, Grafton. The finals will begin at 3pm, however, there will be plenty of entertainment and markets throughout the day.

• The annual Northern Rivers Woodworking Jacaranda Exhibition will open at 9am at the South Grafton Ex-Servicemen’s Club.