Australian Fashion Week is set to descend on Carriageworks this May for another stellar display of our most successful and up-and-coming designers. 

The 2024 iteration of this iconic event is set to be slightly different to previous years, with Afterpay ending its naming rights deal with AFW in 2023. Instead, Pandora is on board as the week’s first-ever presenting partner, as well as the official jewellery partner for this year’s event. 

While most of the shows are reserved for industry professionals, each year, a select few are made available to the public. This year, five shows have been slated for general release, including Acler, Romance Was Born, David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway, and Pandora’s Closing Night Runway.

Also in the mix of publically-available shows is Carla Zampatti, with the brand returning to Australian Fashion Week for the first time in four years. This homecoming for the iconic label is perfect timing, having recently appointed a new creative director, Karlie Ungar.

Ungar told the Sydney Morning Herald, “This is an opportunity to show what the next chapter looks like…There’s been a lot of time spent in the archive trying to understand the inspiration, the thought process and the way Carla approached collections. The brand has a strong handwriting and consistency but I’m pushing that.”

Carla Zampatti will present on the opening evening at 6pm, with a further encore presentation at 8pm, which is open to consumers.

Keep reading for everything you need to know about Australian Fashion Week 2024.

When Is Australian Fashion Week 2024?

In 2024, Australian Fashion Week is slated to run from May 13 to May 17.

Where Is Australian Fashion Week 2024?

Australian Fashion Week will return to Sydney’s Carriagworks this year.

Which Designers Are Showing At Australian Fashion Week 2024?

The official schedule for this year’s event has now been released, with runway shows and presentations including Acler, Albus Lumen, Alix Higgins, All Is A Gentle Spring, Anna Quan, Asiyam, Beare Park, Blanca, Carla Zampatti, Em On Holiday, Injury, Iordanes Spyridon Gogos, Karla Spetic, Liandra, Madre Natura, Mastani, Michael Lo Sordo, Nicol & Ford, P.E. Nation, Romance Was Born, Rory William Docherty, Speed, Third Form, Verner, Viktoria & Woods, and Wackie Ju. There will also be a number of grup shows, including David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects, FDS: The Innovators, and Next Gen presented by DH:. which will feature designers Amy Lawrence, Emily Watson, House Of Campbell and Potirakis.

In terms of where each designer sits in the schedule, Carla Zampatti is slated for the coveted opening-night spot, and the closing runway will be presented by Pandora. For the full schedule, head here.

How To Attend Australian Fashion Week If You Don’t Work In The Fashion Industry

Fashion-obsessed members of the public can purchase tickets to select runways here.

In addition to these shows, there are a number of other ways you can get involved in the week-long event. These include attending a panel or work shop, or visiting one of the many on-site pop up installations. While we don’t know exactly what will be on offer yet, IMG has confirmed several talks will be open to consumers, including  Go West: The Rise of Western Sydney Culture, Sustainability Symposium, Made for Music, First and Forefront: Changemakers 2024, and Now and Next: New Directions in Australian Fashion.

Kirsty Thatcher

Writer

Kirsty is a digital writer at ELLE and Marie Claire.

Having completed a Bachelor of Arts at The University of Melbourne (English Literature/Sociology), Kirsty set her sights on a career in the Australian media industry. After relocating to Sydney, she spent time working in print at JONES Magazine, before turning her focus to the digital landscape.

When she’s not dissecting the latest fashion and culture trends, you can usually find her ticking off restaurants on her ever-growing bucket list, or on the hunt for Sydney’s best beach.