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Two models stand smiling outdoors in vibrant, unconventional fashion ensembles.
19 – 25 Oct

Melbourne Fashion Week

  • Festival
  • Art

Melbourne Fashion Week returns to the city this October.

This year the exciting program of events includes city-wide runways in some of the most loved locations from over the years, thought-provoking talks, exhibitions, workshops and more.

Hours

Date Times
Mon 19 Oct
  • All day 12:00am - 12:00am
Tue 20 Oct
  • All day 12:00am - 12:00am
Wed 21 Oct
  • All day 12:00am - 12:00am
Thu 22 Oct
  • All day 12:00am - 12:00am
Fri 23 Oct
  • All day 12:00am - 12:00am
Sat 24 Oct
  • All day 12:00am - 12:00am
Sun 25 Oct
  • All day 12:00am - 12:00am

Location

Melbourne
Victoria 3000

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Price and bookings

From free to $300

Book online for Melbourne Fashion Week

Contact details

  • email address: mfw@melbourne.vic.gov.au
  • Visit website for Melbourne Fashion Week
Facebook page for Melbourne Fashion Week Instagram page for Melbourne Fashion Week

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Part of Melbourne Fashion Week

A fashion model wearing a magenta patterned high-neck gown featuring an oversized structured front bow accent on a runway.
23 Oct

Student Collections Runway

Featuring collections by student designers.

  • Exhibition
  • Entertainment
A fashion model wearing a very pale blue, asymmetrical draped dress with a sculptural voluminous sleeve detail on a runway.
22 Oct

The Edit Runway

A celebration of modern femininity in all its forms.

  • Exhibition
  • Entertainment
Two fashion models posing backstage in tailored neutral-toned blazers and chic dark sunglasses, with a third fashion model wearing a dark suit.
24 Oct

City Square Runway 1: After Hours

An ode to the fashion-forward trailblazers who give the city its unmistakable style after dark.

  • Exhibition
  • Entertainment
A fashion model wearing an avant-garde layered ensemble with floral embellishments and an elaborate headpiece from a runway collection.
25 Oct

Closing Runway: Wear The Moment

Immerse yourself in the individuality and influence of Melbourne’s diverse fashion community.

  • Exhibition
  • Entertainment
A street-style runway presentation during Melbourne Fashion Week featuring a model in a layered outfit with a grey vest, black skirt, and dark sunglasses, and a seated audience watching.
24 Oct

City Square Runway 1: Street Style

Melbourne’s street style scene comes together at the newly revamped City Square.

  • Exhibition
  • Entertainment
Two middle-aged fashion models wearing sophisticated sleeveless midi dresses, including a cream-colored patterned style and a sleek black satin design, against a white wall.
20 Oct

M/FW Conversations: Visible and Valued

A thought-provoking discussion exploring representation, visibility and opportunity in fashion.

  • Talk
  • Workshop
A Melbourne Fashion Week outdoor fashion capsule installation of fashion mannequins in a large glass rectangular case, displayed in a public space.
28 Sep – 25 Oct

Fashion Capsules

A diverse series of curated exhibitions in surprising locations across the city.

  • Free
  • Art
A model wearing a voluminous black leather-effect high-collar jacket paired with statement metallic earrings, against a white background.
21 Oct

Cult Status Runway

Discover the names shaping culture from the underground before the rest of the world catches on.

  • Exhibition
  • Entertainment
Fashion models wearing denim-on-denim outfits while blowing kisses backstage.
19 Oct

Opening Runway: ganbu marra

Melbourne Fashion Week's annual exhibition of emerging and established First Nations talent.

  • Exhibition
  • Entertainment

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Festivals

Melbourne's festival calendar is jam-packed with film, comedy, arts, music, food and design.

  • Festival
  • Art
A black mannequin displaying the gold hot pants and halter top worn by Kylie Minogue in her famous music video, Spinning Around.
Until 9 May

Encore!

50 Objects. 50 Years. One Collection. Treasures from the Australian Museum of Performing Arts.

  • Art
  • Exhibition
Georgian antiques decorating a dining table, including candlesticks and ornaments.
Until 25 Oct

Taste and Temptation

An exhibition exploring the taste and temptations of 18th-century drinking and dining.

  • Art
  • Exhibition
Two young adults observing a sculpture in a gallery space with digital and scupltural displays.
Until 5 Dec

EMERGENCE[Y]

An exhibition exploring how adaptation in a world of flux unfolds in every layer of life.

  • Free
  • Art
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