FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
AFC Australian Fashion Week 2025
GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION
AFC Australian Fashion Week is Australia’s premier fashion event, showcasing the best of local design talent through runway shows, presentations, and trade exhibitions.
The full schedule can be found here. It is subject to change, so we recommend checking regularly. More information on attending AFC Australian Fashion Week is on the visit page.
Only registered delegates are eligible to receive an invite to the shows. If you’d like to attend a particular show, please reach out to the designer’s press contact listed on the designer pages here.
Please allow at least 1 hour per show. Your invitation will include exact timings. For offsite shows, arrive 30 minutes prior to start time; for onsite shows, 15 minutes early is advised.
Yes. Additional events will be announced on the schedule and visit pages. To attend, you must be a registered delegate or Fashion Pass holder. More information about the Fashion Pass coming soon.
There are 30+ designers participating in AFC Australian Fashion Week 2025, selected by the AFC Fashion Week Advisory Committee. You can find out more about participating designers here.
DELEGATES
All shows are invitation only. As a registered delegate, you will receive invites directly from the designers. If you’d like to attend a particular show, please reach out to the designer’s press contact listed on the designer pages here.
The Atelier is an onsite trade show, presented by Splash. Taking place May 14–15 at Carriageworks. The Atelier will deliver an unparalleled B2B experience, bringing together premium Australian designers, international buyers, and industry leaders. Register here.
All delegates can visit The Atelier by registering here.
All information about how to activate your delegate pass will be shared via email with registered delegates. Please check your email for updates.
REGISTRATION
Please use our General Enquiries Form here.
Delegates are industry professionals and media with access to industry events and shows. Fashion Pass holders can access the onsite public area — The Studio — where anyone who is registered can visit public activations. More information on the Fashion Pass coming soon.
VENUE AND ONSITE EXPERIENCE
See our Visit page here for directions and transport info.
See our Visit page here for parking info.
No items of clothing or merchandise are available to purchase at AFC Australian Fashion Week. However, wholesale enquiries can be made at The Atelier.
Yes. Wi-Fi is available onsite at Carriageworks.
No. For updates, please visit our website.
MEDIA AND PHOTOGRAPHY
All media delegates will have access to the Media Room. More information coming soon.
INTERNATIONAL VISITORS
Unfortunately, delegate registration has now closed. However, sign up to our newsletter here to be the first to hear about delegate registration for 2026.
Unfortunately, Delegate registration has now closed. However, sign up to our newsletter here to be the first to hear about Delegate registration for 2026.
ACCESSIBILITY
Yes. Visit the accessibility and visit pages for more details. Visit Page | Accessibility Page
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer applications close April 18. Apply to become a volunteer here.
Due to a high volume of applications, successful volunteers will be contacted via email with their roster. Final rosters will be shared on May 2. If you have applied and have been confirmed as a successful applicant, please check your junk or spam folder just in case. If you still haven’t received anything, feel free to reach out to volunteers@ausfashioncouncil.com.
CONTACTS AND SUPPORT
Please visit back here for any updates, follow us on socials @afcaustralianfashionweek, and sign up for updates here.
Bring a reusable water bottle, take public transport, support eco-conscious designers, and recycle on site.
Unfortunately, all designers for 2025 have now been selected. If you’d like to be a part of AFC Australian Fashion Week 2026, sign up to our mailing list here to be notified when applications are open.