Melbourne Fashion Week

Past, present and future converge at this celebration of Australia’s fashion industry.

Melbourne Fashion Week celebrates its 30th anniversary this year with a milestone program showcasing three decades of Melbourne art, design and culture. More than 300 designers, 300 retailers and 100 events will take over landmarks and laneways throughout the CBD – including a number of iconic locations from the festival’s history – organised around the all-encompassing theme “You’re Invited”.

Now the longest-running consumer fashion event in the country, M/FW has seen countless shifts in Australia’s fashion scene since it started out in 1995. Along the way, it’s evolved to reflect an ever-widening range of designers, technologies and cultural influences – and this year’s runways revolve around that legacy, riffing on the past, present and future of local fashion.

Diverse, Identifiable and Innovative: Five Industry Insiders Reflect on What Makes Melbourne Fashion Tick

FashionChange is the only constant in the Australian fashion industry. In partnership with Melbourne Fashion Week, local designers Marnie Goding, Adam Coombes, Amy Gallagher, Gail Sorronda, Mariam Seddiq and Rebecca Vallance-Gasan talk us through the changes they’ve seen, as well as lessons learnt, their favourite spots to shop and the pieces they’ll always treasure.

Our Top Picks of Melbourne Fashion Week’s 30th Anniversary Program

FashionMelbourne Fashion Week returns for 2024 to celebrate three decades of Melbourne art, design and culture. In partnership with City of Melbourne, these are our top picks of the milestone event.

Program Reveal: What To Expect at Melbourne Fashion Week’s Milestone 30th Anniversary

FashionThis year, M/FW will transform the city’s laneways and landmarks with over 300 designers at more than 100 free and ticketed events and sessions.

Statement Sleeves, Satin Silhouettes and the Bow: The Trends Seen on the Melbourne Fashion Week Runway

FashionA series of theatrical runway shows sparked inspiration across several iconic locations. Here are the latest style staples set to move from the MFW runway to the street.

The Best Street Style From Melbourne Fashion Week 2023

FashionA sleek set at Le Meridian’s rooftop pool. A drama-filled night at Regent Theatre. And a celebration of emerging First Nations fashion talent. The outfits have been on point both on and off the runway, and there’s more to come before it wraps up on Sunday.

Upcycled Chic, Beloved Brands and Plenty of Theatrics: Our Guide to Melbourne Fashion Week

FashionAustralian fashion is a force to be reckoned with, and Melbourne Fashion Week offers a peek into some of the most exciting emerging labels and established brands in the country. In partnership with City of Melbourne, here’s what we’re most excited to see this year.

Melbourne Fashion Week Is Back With More Than 300 Designers and 300 Retailers at 100 Events – And Heaps Are Free

FashionAs ever, there are runways at iconic and unique spots (including the Regent Theatre and The Lume), plus a solo show by Brunswick East label Strateas Carlucci, talks, exhibitions and more. In partnership with City of Melbourne, we break down this year’s mammoth program.

Alpha60 on Accelerating Through 2020 and into MFW

EntertainmentLike the year itself, this year’s Melbourne Fashion Week (MFW) is different from ever before. In partnership with MFW, we speak to Melbourne label Alpha60 about their thoughts on the event, what they're looking forward to seeing, and their hopes for the fashion year ahead.

From Class to Runway: How Student Designer Phuc Ung Does It

FashionThe journey towards becoming a fashion designer is not an easy one – and nobody knows this better than RMIT fashion student Phuc Ung. In partnership with City of Melbourne, we look at how Ung is working towards his first runway at this year’s Melbourne Fashion Week.

Quiet Luxury, Balletcore and More: Stylist Stuart Walford’s Guide to Melbourne Fashion Week 2023

FashionMelbourne Fashion Week is a calendar highlight every year, but narrowing down the shows to see is often a tricky process. In partnership with City of Melbourne, we chat with stylist Stuart Walford on what to expect at this year’s fashion festival, along with the trends to look out for.

Melbourne Fashion Week 2023

FashionMore than 300 designers join forces for Melbourne’s annual celebration of fashion, returning for a jam-packed week this October.

ACMI and MFW Present Dries

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