Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA) has started. Get in-the-know with our ultimate guide.
This week all eyes are on Australia, with the world tuning in to see the talent coming out of our sunny country. And what a grand time of year it is; fashion's elite, the best street-style stars you follow on Instagram and a handful of buyers and media from around the globe have flocked to Carriageworks in Sydney for a week of style. This year there's one small difference, the mothership company, IMG, announced the shift from the event previously held in April to kick off in May to better align our designers with the world circuit. Go us. Stay tuned here for updates, day-by-day low-downs, the official schedule and our favourite street style picks.
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See what's happening at MBFWA 2018
Finderstyle’s MBFWA 2018 Vlog
MBFWA has come and gone for another year but lucky enough, we filmed the whole thing! Read more…
Faux fur was a surprising street-style trend from MBFWA 2018
One of the biggest street style trends from Fashion Week Australia: faux fur will keep you warm all winter long! Read more…
The check blazer is still one of MBFWA 2018’s top street style trends
We've been loving check print for a long time, so the enduring appreciation for a good check blazer is a-okay by us. Here our our top looks and products! Read more…
MBFWA 2018 trend report: The coloured pantsuit
Here's a catwalk trend that was so big that it's already filtered down to the streets. See all our favourite coloured pantsuit snaps from MBFWA 2018. Read more…
What your favourite influencers wore to MBFWA 2018
MBFWA is the calling card for those who know their fashion and know it well and we've gathered the best looks from our favourite influencers! Read more…
All the up and coming designers showcased at MBFWA 2018
All the best designers from St. George NEXTGEN, The Innovators and Raffles International Showcase - trust us, these are the ones to keep an eye on! Read more…
Which designers are at MBFWA 2018
Sunday Night, 13 May
Camilla & Marc - opening show
Monday, 14 May
SWIM showcase, Albus Lumen, Bianca Spender, Lee Mathews, Karla Spetic, Anna Quan, Thomas Puttick, Alice McCall, Double Rainbouu, Michael Lo Sordo
Tuesday, 15 May
MacGraw, Jets, We Are Kindred, Blair Archibald, MatchesFashion.com x Emilia Wickstead, Pereira Fitzgerald, Hansen & Gretel, C/MEO Collective, Thurley, Romance Was Born
Wednesday, 16 May
Acler, St. George Nextgen, Deadly Ponies, FSD: The Innovators, Mariam Seddiq, Raffles International Showcase, Roopa, I.AM.GIA, Christopher Esber, Client Liaison Deluxe Line
Thursday, 17 May
Ten Pieces, ACTIVE Showcase, Still Still Studio, Leo & Lin, Karen Walker, Justin Cassin, Akira, Camilla - closing show
~ Australian Fashion Week facts ~
- Australian Fashion Week was founded in 1996 by PR guru Simon Lock
- Wayne Cooper, Alex Perry and Akira Isogawa showcased collections in the debut event
- Simon Lock sold the event to IMG in 2005
- In 2006 the event was sponsored by Rosemount Estate wineries, name Rosemount Australian Fashion Week
- In 2011 the sponsorship was passed back to Mercedes-Benz, who remains the current major sponsor
- In 2013 MBFWA moved it's primary location from the Passenger terminal in Circular Quay to Carriageworks in Redfern
- Last year the Australian fashion industry celebrated 20 years of Fashion Week
~ Frequently asked questions ~
What does MBFWA stand for? Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia
Where is Australian Fashion Week held? MBFWA is primarily held at Carriageworks in Redfern, Sydney with a small number of designers hosting events offsite at locations around Sydney. Last year saw runway shows held at the iconic Iceberg's Bar and Dining with Sydney's Bondi Beach as a backdrop.
Where do I register for Fashion Week Australia? Registrations are still, click here to get your application under way.
When will the schedule/designers be announced? MBFWA list of designers and schedule is available here.
Can you volunteer to work on MBFWA? Yes. Miro House are taking applications for volunteers at this year's event.
See everything that happened at MBFWA 2017 last year
MBFWA Trend Report: The “statement” piece
This year at MBFWA you wanted your outfit to make a statement, quite literally - what did your outfit say? Read more…
MBFWA 2017 trends you may already have in your closet
Let’s be honest, the biggest fashion problem women face today is wanting to look a million bucks, but for like, $200 max (and if it could be on sale too, that would be great). Read more…
Craziest street style looks from MBFWA 2017
See some of the most interesting and unusual looks we saw at Fashion Week this year. Read more…
The biggest street style trends from MBFWA 2017
Love it or hate it, here are the key styles we saw out the front of Carriageworks… #MBFWA Read more…
The coolest street style looks from MBFWA 2017
Here are some of our favourite social media darlings & fellow street fashionista’s from this week at MBFWA 2017. Read more…
MBFWA Trend Report: Polka Dots
Have you been connecting the dots this year at MBFWA? Polka is back in. Read more…
The up and coming designers you’ll be wearing next season
In the one show you get a taste of a whole bunch of up and comers on the fashion scene. Read more…
See all the snaps from Ten Pieces, Romance Was Born and more at MBFWA Day Five
Sadly, Fashion Week is finding down and today is the last day of runway shows - and it finished with a bang! Read more…
MBFWA trend report: Ruffles
Frill seekers look no further - 2017 called, and they want you back. Read more…
> Find a comprehensive guide to Australian fashion designers who have shown at MBFWA in previous years here.
