Sheer! A model walks the runway during the Lee Mathews show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 at Carriageworks on May 13, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by James Gourley/Getty Images)
Emerging trends on the catwalk at Australian Fashion Week 2025
The emerging trends at this year’s Australian Fashion Week included relaxed and draped tailoring in grey and taupe; Evening wear glamour gowns; Maxi length sheer dresses; Plenty of polka dots; Tiered flouncy frocks; Trailing ribbons, Beautiful textured pieces and a burst of chartreuse.
Sheer! A model walks the runway during the MARIAM SEDDIQ show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 at Carriageworks on May 15, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)
Sheer! A model walks the runway during the ALIX HIGGINS show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 on May 14, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Nina Franova/Getty Images)
Sheer! The Frontier show featuring Wynn Hamlyn A STUDY IN FORM, FABRICATION AND CRAFT AT AUSTRALIAN FASHION WEEK Picture: supplied
Sheer! . Carla Zampatti 60th anniversary runway show, during Australian Fashion Week 2025 at the MCA Lawn in The Rocks. Picture: Lucas Dawson for AFC Australian Fashion Week
Polka Dots! Carla Zampati show, Australian Fashion Week 2025 . Picture: Matrix
Polka Dots! Carla Zampati show, Australian Fashion Week 2025 . Picture: Matrix
Polka Dots! Albus Lumen’s 10 year anniversay collection at Australian Fashion Week 2025. Picture: supplied
Polka Dots! . Carla Zampatti 60th anniversary runway show, during Australian Fashion Week 2025 at the MCA Lawn in The Rocks. Picture: Lucas Dawson for AFC Australian Fashion Week.
Texture! A model walks the runway during the MARIAM SEDDIQ show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 at Carriageworks on May 15, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)
Texture! A model walks the runway during the Aje show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 at Pier Pavilion Barangaroo on May 14, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by James Gourley/Getty Images)
Texture! A model walks the runway during the MARIAM SEDDIQ show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 at Carriageworks on May 15, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)
Texture! Albus Lumen’s 10 year anniversay collection at Australian Fashion Week 2025. Picture: supplied
Tiered! A model walks the runway during the Aje show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 at Pier Pavilion Barangaroo on May 14, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by James Gourley/Getty Images)
Tiered! A model walks the runway during the Aje show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 at Pier Pavilion Barangaroo on May 14, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by James Gourley/Getty Images)
Tiered! A model walks the runway during the Aje show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 at Pier Pavilion Barangaroo on May 14, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by James Gourley/Getty Images)
Charteuse! A model walks the runway during the BEARE PARK show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 at Carriageworks on May 13, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by James Gourley/Getty Images)
Charteuse! A model walks the runway during the BEARE PARK show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 at Carriageworks on May 13, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by James Gourley/Getty Images)
Charteuse! A model walks the runway during the Nicol & Ford show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 on May 15, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Nina Franova/Getty Images)
Glorious gowns! Montana Cox walks the runway during the MARIAM SEDDIQ show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 at Carriageworks on May 15, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)
Glorious gowns! A model walks the runway during the MARIAM SEDDIQ show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 at Carriageworks on May 15, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)
Glorious gowns! Carla Zampatti 60th anniversary runway show, during Australian Fashion Week 2025 at the MCA Lawn in The Rocks. Picture: Matrix
Glorious gowns! A model walks the runway during the MARIAM SEDDIQ show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 at Carriageworks on May 15, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)
Relaxed tailoring! A model walks the runway during the MARIAM SEDDIQ show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 at Carriageworks on May 15, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)
Relaxed tailoring! Models walk the runway during the Farage show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 at Carriageworks on May 13, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Nina Franova/Getty Images)
Relaxed tailoring! A model walks the runway during the Farage show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 at Carriageworks on May 13, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by James Gourley/Getty Images)
Relaxed tailoring! A model walks the runway during the Farage show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 at Carriageworks on May 13, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by James Gourley/Getty Images)
Ribbons! A model walks the runway during the Lee Mathews show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 at Carriageworks on May 13, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)
Ribbons! A model walks the runway during the ALIX HIGGINS show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 on May 14, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Nina Franova/Getty Images)
Ribbons! A model walks the runway during the Lee Mathews show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 at Carriageworks on May 13, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by James Gourley/Getty Images)
Ribbons! A model walks the runway during the Lee Mathews show at Australian Fashion Week 2025 at Carriageworks on May 13, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)
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