14 – 28 FEBRUARY 2026

Serving up a major milestone - the Festival is turning 30! Over three decades we’ve grown to become Australia’s largest major fashion event. That’s 30 years of championing local fashion, delighting festivalgoers with world-class events, defining our own brand of fashion as entertainment, and proving why Melbourne is the fashion capital.

EXPLORE OUR 2025 FESTIVAL

TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME APPLICATIONS OPEN

Supporting the next generation of fashion designers and creative talent, this Programme delivers industry mentorship, education, networking, retail opportunities and exposure. Consisting of three initiatives in 2026: National Designer Award x David Jones, National Graduate Showcase, Fashion Film Awards.

APPLY HERE

Curated by Mob in Fashion, join our Premium Runway championing creative expression, cultural leadership and career progression for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent. If you’re a First Nations designer, this is an opportunity for your work to be part of a world-class event.

FIRST NATIONS RUNWAY
APPLICATIONS OPEN

APPLY HERE
ADD TO CART WITH @paypalau 🛒 Curious what we’re eyeing this month? Swipe to shop the Australian designer pieces currently in our team’s cart, your next wardrobe crush might just be waiting… Obviously, we’ll be checking out