Australia's biggest week in fashion, Australian Fashion Week, is upon us, taking over and spilling out from Sydney's Carriageworks and some off-site venues around the city. This year, thanks to new custodian Australian Fashion Council, taking over the reins from long-time sponsor IMG, things are set to run a little differently.
The shows are spread across four days, instead of the usual five, with Carla Zampatti's evening show at the Museum of Contemporary Art on Monday, May 12 kicking things off. The show featured 60 models to commemorate the brand's 60 years in business. This year will also see AFW hosting Australia's first international trade show, Splash Sydney, and the introduction of a new group show format called 'The Frontier', featuring established and semi-emerging brands.
One thing that is no different, is that the street style continues to deliver. We love to see Australian designers supported in street style, and this year has been no different. The biggest trend we've spotted? Texture. From feathers to leather, fluffy to sheer, velvet and heavy metals. We've also spotted boxy blazers, tomato red and a whole heap of styling inspiration we can't wait to take on board.
Here are some of our favourite street style looks of Australian Fashion Week 2025 so far.
Bambi Northwood-Blyth wore a boxy blazer with a cinched waist, sheer tights and black heels.
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A guest tied a white rope belt around her brown blazer for visual interest and to her top shape.
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Eleanor Pendleton tapped into a fashion trend weaved throughout Carla Zampatti's show: feathers.
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Another show guest tapped into the feather trend, pairing hers with a brown leather jacket.
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A red bag to pop against a tan trench and brown leather boots.
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Isabel Lucas opted for a lime green silky dress.
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Metal accessories has been a trend this AFW.
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A styling trick we can steal from M3GAN is to layer a sleeveless, summer-weather dress over a long-sleeved tee, so that it works for cooler temps too.
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This guest added a white bag to pop against her all-black 'fit.
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The barn jacket's been big this year so it's no surprise we spotted it at Fashion Week.
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This attendee layered a vest over a white long-sleeved button-down.
