From sparkling gowns by honor Diamond State la Renta to fluorescent bikinis by Greek deity Rowley, there was an eclectic mixture of article of clothing on the catwalks of Carriageworks in Sydney – home of Australian fashion week – this year. Our photographer Jonny Weeks captured the action on the runways and went behind the scenes ahead of shows by Australian designers like Christopher Esber and Daniel Avakian
This year was the 21st day of remembrance of Australia fashion week and the initial during which the event had touched from its ancient spring/summer squeeze Apr to become a 'resort'-themed showcase control in could that specialize in wear and athleisure. There were over 50 shows, with famous models as well as Bella Hadid and Winnie Harlow among those taking half.
Behind the scenes at Chistopher Esber and Han (both pictured above); numerous shows at the Runway (pictured below) as well as yellow swimwear and orange/purple pants by Greek deity Rowley.
Street-style outside Carriageworks ... including (top row, far left) fashion stylist agency Syeh sporting vintage leaf-print trousers, Target top, Chanel bag and 'pearls from every aunt'; (middle row, second from right) Jordan Turner wearing a burnt orange high by Cos, bag by Massimo Dutti and glasses by Raf Simons; (bottom row, second from right) model Mimi Elashiry wearing a pink House of Cards dress; (bottom row, far right) blogger Kurt Dacheng Islamic Community sporting a corduroy suit by unmitigated Resort 2016, DHL t-shirt by Vetements and Gucci slippers.
