The international fashion weeks are racing towards us, with the Fall Winter 2024-25 collections debuting on the runway in February and March.

Last season, we saw Australian designer Christopher Esber make a memorable debut at Paris Fashion Week Spring Summer 2024.

Esber, who is already beloved internationally by the likes of Dua Lipa and Zendaya, was a natural fit for the week, showing a collection of beautifully draped and gathered fabrics, featuring Esber’s iconic cut-outs and abstract embellishments. So, which Aussie designers could soon been hanging off A-listers the world over?

While the official schedule has not been made public for the FW24-25 showings, there’s already news of some Australian designers on the roster.

Here’s what we know.

Australian Designers At Paris Fashion Week – Fall / Winter 2024-25

Zimmermann

Australian label Zimmermann is no stranger to Paris Fashion Week. The brand, founded by Nicky and Simone Zimmermann in 1991, has made appearances at a number of international fashion weeks, including New York and Paris.

Zimmermann made its Paris Fashion Week debut in 2022, returning again 2023 and, now, 2024.

Details: TBC

Check them out at zimmermann.com.

First Colours 

First Colours has been selected as a rising star, and will appear in Paris Fashion Week’s Flying Solo: Ones To Watch group showcase – the largest independent showcase of upcoming designers. This emerging Aussie brand, founded by Emily Savage, will show eight looks as part of the feature.

First Colours is a slow fashion brand, spotlighting 100% recycled, organic, natural or deadstock fabrics. 

Date: February 29, 2024

Where: Galerie Bourbon, Paris

Check them out at firstcolours.com.au.

While that’s all for now, we’re hoping to see more local talent on the ballot across the two major seasons.

Senior Writer

Rebecca Mitchell

Rebecca Mitchell is a senior writer at ELLE Australia. She graduated from Charles Sturt University in 2011 already with solid media experience under her belt. She started her career in broadcast news, simultaneously hosting the Never Talk Politics radio programme on 2MCE and as a reporter at WIN News. After returning to her hometown of Sydney, she worked as a journalist in lifestyle media, including at Mamamia, SheSaid, and Foxtel’s Lifestyle group. Formerly a freelance journalist, you can find her words at Refinery29, Urban List, Broadsheet, and more.