From Dion Lee’s spectacular opening show outside the sails of the Sydney Opera House it was clear that this year’s Fashion Week would be full of strong, primary colours and easy glamour.
Red, blue and white are the colours of the moment, full of vitality and a statement all on their own. Likewise, shimmering golds and glitter scattered about the runways add playfulness to nighttime looks.
On the flip side, smart takes on suiting, that were more about an easy flow than sharp tailoring, and a new, softer take on the trench coat, combined with a lack of high high-heels on the runway has us looking forward to a more leisurely attire.
If you’ve bought into it recently you’ll be pleased to know that the off-the-shoulder trend is still very popular, a flattering cut for every body shape it’s no surprise this has been updated with sensual dresses and contemporary designs.
Also of note are the see-through fabrics of mesh and tulle that hint at recycled materials now that sustainable fashion is a huge talking point for the industry.
And spots – a new season would not be complete without us hailing in the new spot or stripe. This time round spots both big and small come in fresh white or complementary, not contrasting, colours.
These shows really did have something for everyone, and with the likes of Sass & Bide making their collections available to shop immediately after the runway, we don’t have to wait half a year to see these trends come into full effect.
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All that glitters at Zambesi.
All that glitters at MacGraw.
All that glitters at Sass & Bide.
All that glitters at Steven Khalil.
Blue and white at Kitx.
Blue and white at Dion Lee.
Blue and white at Gary Bigeni.
Blue and white at Bianca Spender.
Liquid gold at Bianca Spender.
Liquid gold at Zambesi.
Liquid gold at Dion Lee.
Liquid gold at Steven Khalil.
The new trench at Kitx.
The new trench at Bianca Spender.
The new trench at Dion Lee.
The new trench at Chrisopher Esber.
Off the shoulder at Alice McCall.
Off the shoulder at C/meo Collective.
Off the shoulder at Bec & Bridge.
Off the shoulder at Sass & Bide.
Ms Scarlet at C/meo Collective.
Ms Scarlet at Kitx.
Ms Scarlet at Bec & Bridge.
Ms Scarlet at Michael Lo Sordo.
See-through at Alice McCall.
See-through at Zambesi.
See-through at Dion Lee.
See-through at Ginger & Smart.
See-through at Christopher Esber.
See-through at Hansen & Gretel.
Smart suiting at Bec & Bridge.
Smart suiting at Bianca Spender.
Smart suiting at Anna Quan.
Smart suiting at MacGraw.
Smart suiting at Romance Was Born.
Going dotty at Bec & Bridge.
Going dotty at Gary Bigeni.
Going dotty at MacGraw.
Going dotty at Romance Was Born.
Little white dress at Gary Bigeni.
Little white dress at Albus Lumen.
LIttle white dress at Mariam Seddiq.
Little white dress at Kitx.
Flower bomb at C/meo Collective.
Flower Bomb at Alice McCall.
Flower bomb at We Are Kindred.
Flowerbomb at Roopa Pemmaraju.
