Street Style: Opening Night Runway at Paypal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2025

Melbourne’s fashion set descended on Carlton’s Royal Exhibition Building on Monday for the opening night of Melbourne Fashion Festival’s premium runway program.

A special performance by singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko led the bold showcase by local designers Aje, Bianca Spender, Gail Sorronda, Macgraw, Manning Cartell, Ngali, Romance Was Born and Viktoria & Woods.

Outside, second-hand fashion ruled the forecourt. Broadsheet ’s fashion photographer Liana Hardy was there to capture the best of street style. This year, suiting takes a more relaxed approach with oversized blazers and loose ties, outfits are adorned with trinkets and charms, and transparent tulle has sheer staying power. Did we get a snap of you?