Whether it’s an international or local fashion week, it’s a time for new outfit ideas, style inspiration and shopping cart updates.
It can be an overwhelming feast for fashionable eyes and is often unattainable with collections not launching for months or perhaps out of our price range. But not this year, in our opinion.
The 2025 Australian Fashion Week has never been more relevant, with accessible designers and shoppable, ready-to-wear pieces you can fit into your wardrobes right away or inspire you to try a new trend in the meantime.
Although designers are showing their Resort 26’ collections, this year’s looks appeal to all seasons, shapes and styles with the influx of denim, tailoring, hosiery, and boots mixed into a very resort-style capsule of slinky dresses, tops and swimwear.
Here are three trends dominating the runway that you can try now.
Butter yellow
Last year was all about bold, striking red – but this season, the mood has mellowed. Enter butter yellow: a soft, warm hue that’s quietly stealing the spotlight.
Shop the trend:
Saphira Long Midi Dress
$139
Butter Yellow Wide Leg Pleated Pants
$52
Amalia Longline Vest
$55.99
Relaxed Knit Cardigan
$49.99
Sheer dressing
Cannes might have banned it, but sheer dressing is having a moment at AFW ‘25. From Bianca Spender to ALIX HIGGINS and NAGNATA, barely-there fabrics dominated the runways, proving that transparency is still very much in style.
Shop the trend:
Paris Polka Dot Sheer Maxi
$28
Meelinah Maxi Dress
$151.43
Enigma Sheer Top
$180
Sheer Baby Tee
$199
Polka dots
Spotted (literally) across multiple runways at AFW ’25, this classic print is getting a modern makeover. Whether styled on flowy dresses or tailored separates, polka dots are proving to be the playful print of the season.
Shop the trend:
Rennar Maxi Skirt
$80
Alegria Flared Sleeve Polka-Dot Dress
$132.96
Polka Dot Printed Mesh Angel Sleeve Top
$51
Monochrome Polka Dot Puffball Mini Dress
$48
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