Robert Irwin traded a day at the zoo for some time on the catwalk!
On Wednesday, the 20-year-old zookeeper, conservationist and television personality had a blast at the Melbourne Fashion Festival in Australia, where he debuted three men’s fashion shows at the Suit Up Runway show,
The look was a stark contrast to the khaki shoes fans are used to seeing Robert at the zoo in Australia.
His first look was navy blue menswear with a navy blue shirt, tie and trousers paired with a spotted gray bomber jacket and brown boots. The other, in a white shirt and trousers, was more dressed up with a black blazer, a cardigan wrapped around his shoulders and thick-rimmed glasses for a smart vibe.
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Rounding out the look, a teal leather suit paired with a white turtleneck and sneakers made a bold statement.
Robert wore his hair slicked back with gel to complement his polished catwalk moment.
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Robert Irwin walked his first catwalk at the Suit Up Runway show.
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Soaking up the excitement of his modeling gig, Robert smiled widely and flashed his dimples for the cameras and guests in the front row.
He later expressed how he felt during the exciting moment on TikTok and Instagram, writing, “I never imagined I’d be walking the runway, but here we are! Wow, thanks for an amazing night Melbourne Fashion Festival!!”
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Robert Irwin walked his first catwalk at the Suit Up Runway show.
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Robert Irwin says ‘Not a day goes by’ without wondering what he would have asked his late father Steve Irwin
Weeks before making his fashion debut, Robert opened up about his late father Steve Irwin, the famous “Crocodile Hunter” who died on September 4, 2006 after being stung by a stingray during a diving expedition off the coast of Australia.
The wildlife photographer — who, along with his sister Bindi, 25, has kept his father’s legacy alive with his work — said Australian Women’s Weekly if he often thinks about “so many things” he would ask his dad.
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Steve Irwin and Robert Irwin. Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic; Marc Grimwade/WireImage
“When you lose someone, a father figure, at such a young age, who is such a commanding presence of positivity and all that is good in the world, of course all I want is for him to be there for me,” said Robert, who was 3 years old when a tragedy happened.
While dealing with loss at a young age, Robert credits his mom, Terri, and older sister for helping him grieve.
“So the way they’ve helped me navigate my life, I’m so grateful,” Robert continued. “I’ll always feel like there’s a part of me missing, but I never feel like I’ve missed anything.
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