Key trends out of Melbourne Fashion Week 2017

July 2, 2018
Carla Zampatti. Photo: Lucas Dawson

Want to know what you should be adding to your spring wardrobe? We’ve scoured the runways at Melbourne Fashion Week for the key trends from some of your favourite Aussie designers. So get ready to shop like you’re in your PJs and buy yourself a frock to party in like it’s 1985.

Full sleves

From wide and short to voluminous and cuffed at the wrist, this one’s not going anywhere any time soon.

Morrison. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Morrison. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Kloke. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Kloke. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Rebecca Vallance. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Rebecca Vallance. Photo: Lucas Dawson

 

Pyjama dressing

Keep it slouchy and comfy in these cool threads.

Jac + Jack. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Jac + Jack. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Kuwai. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Kuwai. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Alpha 60. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Alpha 60. Photo: Lucas Dawson

 

Frills and all 

Embrace this pretty trend with some strappy sandals, or give it an edge with a chunky heel.

Morrison. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Morrison. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Alice McCall. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Alice McCall. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Manning Cartell. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Manning Cartell. Photo: Lucas Dawson

 

Texture

From sparkling embellishments to feathered fabrics, you’ll love how this spring trend feels.

Alpha 60. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Alpha 60. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Ginger and Smart. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Ginger and Smart. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Rachel Gilbert. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Rachel Gilbert. Photo: Lucas Dawson

 

Full-length femme

Embroidered sheer fabrics layered up and cinched at the waist for that effortless feminine look.

Alice McCall. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Alice McCall. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Rachel Gilbert. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Rachel Gilbert. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Nevenka. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Nevenka. Photo: Lucas Dawson

 

Back to the 80s

Strong shoulders, coloured leather, voluminous party frocks and Madonna-channeling black lace. Oh yes, the ’80s are back with a vengeance. and we love it.

Verner. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Verner. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Misha Collection. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Misha Collection. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Sarah Hope Schofield. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Sarah Hope Schofield. Photo: Lucas Dawson

 

Paint the town red

This bright and fiery hue is the perfect accompaniment to your ’80s power suit.

Carla Zampatti. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Carla Zampatti. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Yeojin Bae. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Yeojin Bae. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Bul. Photo: Lucas Dawson
Bul. Photo: Lucas Dawson
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