Every year, the Australian fashion industry’s icons and stars ascend on Sydney for a week of runway shows, talks and special events. Editors, celebrities and influencers fill the front rows as they preview the latest collections from Australia’s preeminent design talent.
Now fashion fans can experience all the exclusivity of Afterpay Australian Fashion Week, and attend a blockbuster showcase of see now, buy now designer runways, talks and special events via AAFW: The Experience.
AAFW: The Experience at Carriageworks, Sydney. May 31, 2021 to June 4, 2021.
Opening Night Show, Monday 31 May, 7.30pm: AAFW’s blockbuster opening night showcase, with details soon to be announced.
bassike, Tuesday 1 June, 7.30pm: A see-now, buy-now runway from bassike, one of Australia’s leading designer fashion brands with a philosophy that centres on high-quality design and sustainable manufacturing.
Deborah Sams and Mary Lou Ryan established bassike together in 2006 with a vision to create luxurious and wearable everyday pieces. The bassike philosophy centres on high-quality design and construction with a commitment to sustainable manufacturing, producing their collections locally in Australia.
KITX, Wednesday 2 June, 7.30pm: The original house of sustainability, designer Kit Willow of KITX will present a see-now, buy-now showcase of her luxurious positive impact women’s ready-to-wear.
Kit Willow launched KITX in 2015 and since then Kit has been pioneering design-led, sustainable and ethical fashion. KITX’s collections are created from consciously sourced materials that minimise harm to the planet and it’s precious resources.
Manning Cartell, Thursday 3 June, 7.30pm: Manning Cartell celebrate their 15th anniversary, returning to the AAFW schedule with a see-now, buy-now show.
The collective vision of three sisters, Manning Cartell is a luxury Australian fashion brand that is a celebration of the modern female spirit. Known for their fearless approach to colour, embellishment and innovative textiles, the sisters source luxurious fabrics from ethically accredited makers across the globe in an effort to ensure quality, transparency and that their production techniques can exist sustainably and respectfully on the earth.
Future of Fashion Closing Night Show, Friday 4 June, 7.30pm: AAFW will close with a collective showcase celebrating the future of Australian fashion.
AAFW’s ongoing series of culturally-enriching conversations, The Talks, will return in 2021, with topics including:
Passion for Purpose, Monday 31 May, 6pm: Authenticity is an important currency in today’s tumultuous world. In a culture overwhelmed with marketing, how can brands create cut-through using experiences and content to share their values and form deeper relationships with new and existing customers?
Wonder Women, Tuesday 1 June, 6pm: Australia’s brightest creative minds across industries who are pioneering ideas and breaking ground internationally and on home soil share their experiences to inspire a fresh perspective on creative collaboration.
Fashioning The Future, presented by City of Sydney, Wednesday 2 June, 6pm: The public dialogue around sustainability in fashion often begins and ends with the environment, but the human implications are far reaching. Unpacking the bigger picture around social sustainability.
Generation: NXT, Thursday 3 June, 6pm: Australian fashion’s next generation of designers share the challenges and opportunities of working during the pandemic, and where they see the future of their industry.
VIP Packages
- Reserved front row seat at a runway show of your choice
- Exclusive behind the scenes tour including backstage
Student Packages
- Reserved second row seat or third row seat at a runway show of your choice*
- Unreserved seating at a talk of your choice
*Student packages seating is best available
For more information visit australianfashionweek.com and follow @ausfashionweek on Instagram
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