MELBOURNE FASHION WEEK 2021- YOUR GO-TO-GUIDE
Our guide of highlights and must sees for Melbourne Fashion Week 2021 - Including runway shows, seminars, workshops and sustainable summits and panels.
By Ashleigh Matheson
RUNWAYS / SHOWS
RUNWAY 4
March 17
7:00pm - 8:00pm
The State Library of Victoria is host to some of our favourite Australian designers including, Arnsdorf and Viktoria & Woods. Explore what’s new in the prestigious world of contemporary design and secure your seat now.
Featured designers:
Aje, Bassike, Arnsdorf, Lee Matthews, OROTON, Scanlan Theodore, Viktoria & Woods and White Story.
https://melbournefashionfestival.com.au/event/fashion/runway-4
RUNWAY 5
March 18
7:00pm - 7:45pm
Showcased online, Runway 5 features a collection designs that are a carful balance of masculinity and elegance. Filmed at Urbansurf; Australia’s first surf park, experience runway like you have never before.
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Featured designers:
Commas, Esse, Jacinta James, Joslin and Matin.
https://melbournefashionfestival.com.au/event/fashion/runway-5
SUMMITS + PANNELS:
CLOSING THE LOOP: How circulatory is set to impact sustainability in ’21 & beyond
March 16
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Good On You founder Sandra Capponi, hosts a conversation on the topic of circulatory in the fashion and textiles industry. Informative and entertaining, Capponi and her panelists will shed light on the challenges, changes and the future of sustainable fashion.
Panelists:
Sandra Capponi, Eloise Bishop, Phoebe Yu, Michael Elias and Jaana Quaintance-James.
WORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASSES:
WASTE TO WEAR
March 11
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Held at HEW’s Brunswick studio, E-tu and HEW host a unique, hands on experience. The two hour session consists of a workshop, in which attendees are mentored by industry professionals to turn waste to wear. Bringing along your own text waste, you will bring home a tote bag, scrunchy or face mask made by you.
Hosts / Designers:
E-tu and HEW.
https://melbournefashionfestival.com.au/event/arts/waste-to-wear
NATIONAL GRADUATE SHOWCASE
March 12
7:00pm - 7:30pm
Featuring the next generation of Australia’s most promising designers, these handpicked graduates will premier their first collection.
Finalists:
Xizhu Wu, Phoebe Pendergast-Jones, Olivia Fagen, Karis Zanetta, Joash Teo, Gisella Candi, Erin Novick, Carol Lan, Amy Lawrence and Amy Baren.
https://melbournefashionfestival.com.au/event/fashion/national-graduate-showcase
THE CIRCULAR CONSUMER
March 17
1:30pm - 2:30 pm
This online panel discussion, explores the impact the pandemic has had on the fashion industry, by questioning it’s influence on consumer behaviour.
Speakers:
Alyx Gorman, Andie Halas, Audrey Khing-Jones, Aja Barber and James Rodger.
https://melbournefashionfestival.com.au/event/australian-fashion-summit/the-circular-consumer
SEASONLESS STYLE SESSIONS
March 18
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Whether you want to catch it live or online, don’t miss this masterclass styling event. The session includes an interactive styling demo, showcasing the different ways to style the label’s trans-seasonal collection. If that doesn't seem intriguing enough, you will also receive a personalised shopping experience, as well as complimentary wine, drinks and nibbles throughout the course of the evening. Grab your ticket now!
https://melbournefashionfestival.com.au/event/fashion/seasonless-style-sessions