The Inside Scoop: Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2023

Have you ever wanted to have your own Carrie Bradshaw moment, where it’s acceptable to wear flamboyant outfits on the daily and sit front row at runway shows? Well, this could be the event for you!

It’s no secret that we are completely and utterly excited to be attending this year’s Afterpay Australian Fashion Week as an official media delegate. We are here to give you a first look at the 27th official fashion week runway shows and program! 

For the week of May 15th, Sydney is going to feel like a city full of Carrie Bradshaw’s - some of the most important designers, stylists, influencers and media outlets will be roaming the streets of Sydney for the most important week in Australian fashion. 

This year’s program includes runway shows from both new and established names in fashion, including Michael Lo Sordo, Erik Yvon, Cue, Gary Bigeni, Karla Spetic, Iordanes Spyridon Gogos and so many more. There will be some incredible panels happening throughout the week, including “Identity and Agency: Gender Diversity and the Fashion Industry”, “I Love the Nightlife: Club Culture and Fashion” and more fabulous conversations that are so worth finding the time to attend.

Did you know that runway shows and panels at AAFW are open to the general public? Have your own Sex and the City moment - dress up and attend some shows and panels at Australian fashion week!

Here are the main details you need to know:


When is it?

15 - 19 May 2023


Where is it?

The location of some shows will vary, but HQ for the majority of fashion week events will be held at Carriageworks in Eveleigh, Sydney.


How do I attend?

You can view all of the runway shows and panel discussions happening at fashion week online here, and purchase tickets to as many festivities as you like!


As an official media delegate for Afterpay Australian Fashion Week, we are now taking applications for brands, businesses and media personalities to work with us during fashion week! Interested in being a part of one of the biggest weeks in Australian fashion? Simply fill out the application form here to apply now.


We can’t wait to share this journey with you as we continue to grow! Keep up to date with us in the lead up to fashion week by following us on Instagram.

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