Australian Fashion Week Resort 2027: New Venue, Minimalist Shift, and Mature Casting
Australian Fashion Week celebrated its 30th anniversary showcasing resort 2027 collections at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney. Despite IMG's withdrawal of sponsorship in 2024 creating uncertainty, the NSW Government supported the event via the Australian Fashion Council. This year's presentations emphasized polished minimalism and featured mature models like Rachel Waller, 67, and Kate Bell, 57, who walked in multiple shows. Emerging designers were highlighted in three group showcases, including The Frontier and FDS Tafe NSW, with collaborations such as Lilian and Katie-Louise Nicol-Ford working alongside prosthetic artist Julian Dimase.
Key facts
- Australian Fashion Week returned for its 30th anniversary with resort 2027 collections.
- IMG withdrew sponsorship in 2024, leaving the event's future uncertain.
- The NSW Government backed the event through the Australian Fashion Council.
- Shows were held at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney.
- Established designers shifted towards polished minimalism.
- Three group shows featured emerging talent: The Frontier, FDS Tafe NSW, and the New Generation Showcase.
- Mature casting was a trend, with model Rachel Waller (67) walking six shows and Kate Bell (57) walking seven.
- Designers Lilian and Katie-Louise Nicol-Ford collaborated with prosthetic artist Julian Dimase.
Entities
Artists
- Rachel Waller
- Kate Bell
- Shanina Shaik
- Gemma Ward
- Courtney Zheng
- Hannah Teresa
- Samantha Diorio
- Paris Jade Burrows
- Jackie Galleghan
- Rose Guiffre
- Suzaan Stander
- Lilian Nicol-Ford
- Katie-Louise Nicol-Ford
- Adrian Feint
- Julian Dimase
- Luke Rutherford-Durney
- Oliver Parry
- Tate Boswarva
- Zoe Markopoulos
- Dion Lee
- Christopher Esber
Institutions
- IMG
- NSW Government
- Australian Fashion Council
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Vogue
- The Frontier
- FDS Tafe NSW
- UTS
- Maticevski
- Zimmermann
Locations
- Sydney
- Australia
- New York