Exciting Program Unveiled
ADL Fashion Week 2024 has unveiled its biggest program with tickets to the three-day festival now available at ADLFASHIONWEEK.COM .
From runways, an exclusive collaboration between Acler and Penfolds, extended trading hours, workshops, a red-carpet premiere and appearances by prominent figures of the ADL Fashion Week Icons Only campaign, the diverse program puts all eyes on the city between 11 – 13 October.
Highlights of the ADL Fashion Week 2024 program include a special Acler x Penfolds collaboration at SkyCity’s Sôl Rooftop Bar where the label will unveil its accessories range for the first time, as event goers sip on Penfold’s newest Champagne.
Acler co-founder Kathryn Forth says the event pairs two timeless and sophisticated South Australian brands in what is expected to be a memorable afternoon.
“AFW gives us a chance to reflect on our beginnings, while cementing Adelaide as a fashion capital,” Ms Forth says.
The program also includes the South Australian red-carpet premiere of Dust to Dust—a documentary about rising Japanese designer Yuima Nakazato and the unveiling of his socially responsible collection at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. The event includes a Q&A with stars of the AFW Icons Only campaign: Rebecca Evans, Curator of Decorative Art and Design at the Art Gallery of South Australia and Paul Vasileff.
Hotel Alba will host poolside runways featuring local and interstate designers, with part proceeds going towards the event’s charity partner Jodi Lee Foundation.
Viktoria and Woods (V&W) will launch its 2025 line at Fugazzi Bar & Dining Room as part of its 20th anniversary event on Friday 11 October. Born from elevated styles in premium natural fibres in 2004, Melbourne-based V&W is a leader in conscious ethos.
Pre-loved fashion and sustainability has made its way into the program, with Better Together presenting a rooftop runway brunch at 2KW Bar & Restaurant on Saturday 12 October.
On Sunday 13 October, a two-hour fashion, hair and beauty extravaganza will transport guests from Smokelovers Bar to Sicily with Euro Summer: Style, Sip & Savour.
Sofitel will also host three events: couture+love+madness, Silhouettes in Symphony: A Presentation by Saint Stella M, with an additional matinee high tea.
Estelle Michaelides, who is known for live styling, presents Silhouettes in Symphony—a theatrical performance where she styles dancers on stage, giving a unique insight into her creative process.
Cristina Tridente, of couture+love+madness, will show her latest designs in an exclusive runway event, premiering at Sofitel’s Club Millésime.
Hotel Richmond will kick off the festival program by hosting an industry breakfast, followed by a showcase and forum on circular fashion open to both industry and consumers on Friday 11 October.
South Australian Fashion Industries Association (SAFIA) Chair, Nathan James Crane, says this event is one of the biggest opportunities for local designers and retailers to create open discussion about the industry.
“Events at AFW, whether they’re networking or showcasing new collections, allow everyone to spread their knowledge across the industry,” Dr Crane says. “This is important for those who have been in the industry long-term, but also to students looking to enter the fashion game.”
Students are eligible for a discount for the SAFIA Breakfast event to encourage their involvement in AFW ($20 tickets down from $30).
For a front row seat to fashion, Rundle Mall will have exciting shopping offers, pop-ups, unique in-store experiences and the chance to shop to win, discover new brands and immersive fashion moments. Rundle Mall will be open until 6:00 pm on Saturday 12 October for shoppers to take advantage of the AFW buzz.
To see the full ADL Fashion Week 2024 Program and to book your seats, visit ADLFASHIONWEEK.COM.
Featured Image: Couture Love Madness
See also: ADL Fashion Week 2024
