SAVE THE DATE
FEBRUARY 19–MARCH 06, 2027​
Introducing PayPal Australian Fashion Festival. 30 landmark years. A bold new era.
Born and based in Melbourne - now taking the full Australian fashion ecosystem to a bigger stage.​
NEW REGIONAL FASHION SERIES
Discover Australian fashion through the lens of two of regional Victoria’s most creative cities with the launch of Bendigo Fashion Series, 12–20 September and Shepparton Fashion Series, 3–11 October.
Tickets to all events now on sale.
THE FIRST NATIONS RUNWAY RETURNS
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
In 2027 a new cohort of designers and artisans will take to the PayPal Australian Fashion Festival runway.​
If your work is grounded in culture, driven by your own point of view and made to be seen, your time is now.
In partnership with Mob in Fashion.
Supported by Architectus and Slattery.
TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
The 2027 Talent Development Program is open for applications, across two initiatives: the National Designer Award x David Jones and the National Graduate Showcase.
2027 INDEPENDENT PROGRAM
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
The Independent Program takes fashion beyond the runway - into studios, exhibitions and open spaces across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Applications are open now for independent designers, artists and collectives ready to be part of it.
INTRODUCING AUSTRALIAN FASHION FESTIVAL
After 30 landmark years, Melbourne Fashion Festival is entering a new era as Australian Fashion Festival.​
Proudly born in Melbourne and anchored in Victoria’s world-class major events calendar, the Festival now steps forward with a broader national ambition: to champion, connect and celebrate the full Australian fashion ecosystem, from designers, retailers and makers to creative talent, industry partners and fashion lovers across Australia, on a larger, year-round stage.
