Australian Fashion Week Trends 2026

Australian Fashion Week 2026 has wrapped up, and while the runway looks were spectacular, the real magic is how they’re about to transform your everyday wardrobe. This week, Leigh is joined by runway model, journalist and content creator Jessica Vander Leahy, who is delivering all the unfiltered, behind-the-scenes insights from Australian Fashion Week 2026 straight to the pod. They're discussing the biggest trends on the runway, the best streetwear moments and the exact moment an everyday morning swimmer accidentally walked right into a live fashion show. GET YOUR FASHION FIX: Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @nothingtowearpod Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Leigh Campbell Guest: Jessica Vander Leahy Producer: Ella Maitland & Zara Sengstock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris Just so you know—some of the product links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support the show. Happy shopping! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - The Problem With Runway Representation 00:40 - Fashion Week vs. Fashion Festivals: What’s the Difference? 02:00 - Why Catwalk Clothes Change Before Hitting Stores 03:05 - Brutal Realities of Being a Backstage Runway Model 04:30 - Is the Fas