
THREADS OF TOMORROW: EMPOWERING SUSTAINABLE FASHION FOR
A CHANGING WORLD
ASIAN FASHION
FESTIVAL 2026
Inhabiting Melbourne, Australia’s fashion capital, we activate the city through shows, dialogue, markets and performance, where culture, creativity, and innovation converge.
About AFW 2026
Fashion comes alive where culture, creativity, and innovation converge. Evolving from Asian Fashion Week, Asian Fashion Festival 2026 opens a new chapter, expanding fashion into a living, city-wide experience. This November, the Festival arrives in Melbourne, activating Australia’s fashion capital through a dynamic program of runway, dialogue, market, performance and fashion award.
This year, the Festival embraces a renewed vision, bringing together global designers, industry leaders, and emerging talents to explore the evolving landscape of sustainable fashion, technology, and cultural exchange. From the energy of the runway to the depth of industry conversations, each moment reflects the future of fashion in motion.
Held across iconic locations including the World Trade Centre Melbourne and along the city’s riverfront, the Festival creates a vibrant platform for connection, collaboration, and cultural exchange.
Be part of a new movement shaping the future of fashion.
Apply, participate, and join us in Melbourne this November.
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