What we wear shapes how we feel, and there is joy to be found in dressing out loud. Whether you already live in colour or need some inspiration, this show invites you to step into your brightest, most unapologetic self.

Proving that boldness doesn’t require colour, this runway saw sculptural silhouettes, interesting textures and shadowy drama in it’s ode to Melbourne’s enduring love affair with black.

12 graduate designers hand picked from Australia’s leading fashion institutions challenged boundaries and inspired awe.

Australia’s most prestigious fashion award, the National Designer Award x David Jones recognises the creativity and excellence of fashion designers in their first eight years of business and represents the very best of Australian fashion brands right now. 

This runway championed creative expression, cultural leadership and career progression for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent.

Escape into a world of romantic couture. Australia’s finest eveningwear designers presented gowns that glittered, shimmered and swept across the stage.

This runway captured the idyllic elegance of Australian resortwear in preparation for your next getaway.

The Autumn Luxe Runway showcased a refined edit of the must-buy pieces soon to be on high rotation in your wardrobe as the season turns. The designers invited us to embrace rich textures, luxurious fabrications, elevated tailoring and toasted tones.

This industry leading runway rejected the notion that women become invisible as they age, fearlessly showcasing fashion that is fabulous, edgy, sexy and unapologetically visible.

Cappellazzo’s luxurious bridal, ready to wear and red carpet gowns blended meticulous craftsmanship, Italian heritage and innovative fabrications in a showcase of refined glamour.

Through innovative repurposing, the runway pushed boundaries, challenged traditional ideas of wearability, and proved that fashion doesn’t have to be new to feel exciting.

Last night captured the unique, diverse and creative essence of what makes Melbourne and Victoria every bit different. Each look transformed the runway into a theatrical performance that made being a spectator even more fun.

A moment for our incredible footwear and accessories contributors. From heels to bags, earrings to custom headpieces, hosiery and statement tights, these pieces completed every look seen walking down our 2026 Premium Runways.

Australia’s coolest emerging designers brought the party vibes, paying homage to the retro club scene with maximalist styling, eclectic textures and bold colours. This runway captured the unique, diverse and creative essence…

Dedicated to elevating the circularity and upcycling movement, this runway celebrated Australian designers who use recycled and reclaimed materials to create new masterpieces and fashion resellers who find new homes for unwanted…

For more than 30 years Steven Khalil has brought glamour to red carpets and weddings the world over and he gave our Premium Runway the same star treatment, presenting 60 breathtakingly beautiful couture, bridal and red carpet gowns…

An industry-leading runway that rejects the notion that women become invisible as they age and boldly showcases fashion that is fabulous, edgy, sexy and highly visible – all with the purpose of inspiring and empowering women in their 50s, 60s, 70s…

A new menswear runway concept that pushed the boundaries of traditional tailoring and explored a mix of elevated styles across work, street and occasion wear. ​A curation of the best contemporary Australian…

This runway was a vibrant, high-energy celebration of fashion and artistry, featuring full collections and one-of-a-kind pieces. It also opened new creative pathways and fosters the careers of talented First Nations creators…

A night of glamourous and contemporary event dressing at its grandest. The runway brought a powerful edge to fashion’s monumental silhouettes, Australia’s best custom-made and ready-to-wear evening designers sent modern opulence…

A brand-new runway concept captured the idyllic elegance of Australian day glam and resortwear. Curated for chic jetsetters and global wardrobes, the fresh hues, balmy prints, lightweight fabrics and breezy silhouettes…

An exciting, whimsical and extraordinarily playful runway, see the top 12 graduate designers, hand-picked from Australia’s leading fashion design institutions…

For the very first time, Australia’s most prestigious fashion award was showcased on our Premium Runway. Ten finalists were selected by our esteemed industry…

The very first show in our Premium Runway Series, this runway delivered a world-class showcase of contemporary ready-to-wear collections and refined glamour from Australia’s design trailblazers…

The most anticipated fashion night of the year, the Triumphant x PayPal Runway was an opening night extravaganza and explosion of joy…

You celebrated the finale of the Festival with the exciting Block Party Runway x Visit Melbourne, supported by Nova, featuring established and up and coming designers doing bold, edgy and interesting…

Featured the top 10 graduate designers, hand-picked from Australia’s leading fashion design institutions. Rising to the top from a…

The Glam Up Runway showcased joyful event dressing at its grandest. You experienced the breadth of Australian fashion's monumental silhouettes, heightened sophistication and outstanding…

Fabulous fashion, dresses and outfits mark all the special occasions of our lives. That first date, or celebratory dinner, graduation, special birthday or night we'll never forget. Revelry Runway showcased those special designs…

Fashion is one of the purest forms of self-expression at any age. Facing directly into the fear and perception that women become invisible as they age, the F*** The Invisible Runway rejects this notion completely…