About this Event
|| Women in Fashion ||
Launching in Melbourne ||
About WIF
Women in Fashion is a global community celebrating and connecting women shaping the fashion industry. Built on recognition, collaboration, and ambition, WIF unites leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and emerging talent.
After years of sold-out success in Queensland, WIF officially launches in Melbourne — stepping into one of Australia’s most influential fashion capitals. This exclusive debut welcomes Influential & renowned distinguished guests, including designers, founders, innovators, creatives, and rising stars.We honour established industry leaders while spotlighting the next generation of Australian fashion talent.
Melbourne — it’s your time to shine.
Together, we are stronger.
About Women in Fashion Long Lunch & Awards 2026
We are incredibly proud of the journey Women in Fashion has taken over the past five years. What began as a vision to unite and uplift women in the industry has grown into a prestigious, consistently sold-out celebration. Now, with immense gratitude and excitement, we are preparing for an even more elevated experience in 2026.
For the very first time, the Women in Fashion Long Lunch & Awards arrives in Melbourne, bringing our signature celebration of leadership, creativity, and influence to a new and vibrant fashion capital.
Location: The Langham, Melbourne, Southbank
Date & Time: Saturday, 31st October 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (4-hour premium experience)
What’s Included?
Elegant canapés served on arrival in a refined, luxury setting, an exclusive live Q&A session with a distinguished guest speaker, an Awards & Recognition Ceremony celebrating 15 Melbourne fashion leaders across diverse industry categories, curated awards honouring innovation, leadership, creativity, entrepreneurship, and emerging excellence, and a premium opportunity to connect and network with influential fashion and business professionals. This is a powerful afternoon dedicated to celebrating achievement, ambition, and impact within the Melbourne fashion community.
Each award category has been thoughtfully designed to spotlight trailblazers and rising stars who are shaping the future of fashion in Melbourne.
Note: If you have any dietary requirements, please include them at the time of booking or email .
Melbourne Launch 2026
Expanded Media Presence & Elevated Experience
As we proudly launch the Women in Fashion Long Lunch & Awards in Melbourne for 2026, we are introducing an enhanced event format designed to maximise visibility, celebration, and connection. The Melbourne edition will feature expanded post-event media exposure, curated social storytelling, and professionally captured highlights to showcase our award recipients and distinguished guests. The 2026 program will feature an engaging live Q&A session with a distinguished guest speaker (to be announced), offering powerful insights into leadership, innovation, and success within the fashion and business landscape.
Awards & Recognition
We will proudly honour 15 Melbourne Fashion Leaders across thoughtfully curated award categories, celebrating excellence, influence, creativity, and emerging talent within Victoria’s fashion community.
Elevated Networking — Real Connections, Lasting Opportunity
The Women in Fashion Long Lunch & Awards 2026 is more than a celebration — it’s a curated business-building experience designed to create meaningful relationships and high-value opportunities within Melbourne’s fashion and business community.
- Extended networking: generous, unhurried time to connect with designers, founders, executives, creatives and emerging leaders.
- Signature media wall: capture elegant, professional moments that amplify your profile.
- Early arrival access (from 11:00 AM): enjoy welcome canapés and focused pre-event introductions to make powerful first impressions.
Women in Fashion 2026 in Melbourne is where collaborations begin, visibility grows, and lasting professional relationships are formed.
Nominations are open Now
As this is our inaugural Melbourne edition, nominations for the 2026 Women in Fashion Awards are now open. We invite industry professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and rising talents to step forward or nominate an inspiring leader who deserves recognition.
Award Categories:
Best E-commerce Fashion Website of the Year 2026
Stylist of the Year 2026
Jewellery & Accessories Designer of the Year 2026
Educator/Mentor of the Year 2026
Model of the Year 2026
Best Dressed of the Year 2026
Designer of the Year 2026
Fashion Event of the Year 2026
Innovation of the Year 2026
Freelancer of the Year 2026
Fashion Icon of the Year 2026
Photographer of the Year 2026
Charity Award of the Year 2026
Hairstylist of the Year 2026
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note that all ticket purchases for the Women in Fashion Long Lunch & Awards 2026 are non-refundable.However, tickets are fully transferable to another guest should you be unable to attend. In the unlikely event of a postponement, your ticket will remain valid for the rescheduled date.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we curate a premium and intimate experience for all attendees.
Open Invitation to the Fashion Community||
All Are Welcome!
Women in Fashion proudly welcomes designers, entrepreneurs, creatives, executives, students, innovators, and supporters of the industry. Whether you are an established leader or an emerging talent with a passion for fashion, this celebration is for you.
Join us in Melbourne as we honour excellence, build meaningful connections, and shape the future of fashion together.
We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable afternoon of elegance, recognition, and empowerment.
See you in Melbourne.
Upma Kite www.womeninfashion.com.au
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Langham, Melbourne, 1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank, Australia
AUD 152.19 to AUD 303.08
