Events
METRO MOOD
A vibrant celebration of women’s fashion and creativity, this Melbourne based fashion event brings together an inspiring collective of fashion brands, designers, and entrepreneurs. Two mini runways, showcasing independent labels focusing on quality, sustainability and orIginality.
Welcome drink on arrival, afternoon tea, Artisan Market and connections to be made. Don’t miss this Melbourne fashion event where every guest will have a VIP seat.
“Photo walk with Create with Carlo
Presented by Create with Carlo x GWENDOLYNNE powered by FUJIFILM X GFX.
Elevate your portfolio and sharpen your street portraiture skills in the heart of Melbourne. Join photographer Carlo and FujiFilm Australia for an exclusive, hands-on outdoor fashion photography workshop.
GLAM UP RUNWAY
A crowd-favourite at Paypal Fashion Week Glam Up Runway. Australia's finest eveningwear designers present gowns that glitter, shimmer and sweep,
Designers featured: Alin Le’Kal, Antoinette Fusillo, Gwendolynne, Krzysztof,LillianKhallouf,Romance Was Born,Vanessa Moe, Vivienna Lorikeet
Escape into a world of romantic couture. Our crowd-favourite Glam Up Runway is reimagined with softness and grace as Australia’s finest eveningwear designers present gowns that glitter, shimmer and sweep, taking centre stage under the Royal Exhibition Building’s breathtaking dome.
Revel in luxurious fabrics, intricate detailing and delicate construction that leave you longing for an extravagant gown of your own. With all eyes on this showstopping runway, Glam Up remains the Festival’s most sought-after event, so secure your seats before they’re gone.
Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson St, Carlton
Party Hard | ARTIST TALK | National Trust
An artist talk for the Part Hard exhibition collaborator with world-renowned photographer Gerard O’Connor, Richard Nylon, Gwendolynne and Senior Curator Elizabeth Anya-Petrivna a
The curated exhibition, featuring design pieces drawn from the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) collection mixed with local partying identities including Gwendolynne.
PARTY HARD EXHIBITION | NATIONAL TRUST
PARTY HARD – After the Party is a bold new exhibition exploring the traces of celebration across time — from Edwardian gatherings to Melbourne’s queer club history. It reminds us that joy is political, dressing up can be defiance, and every after-party carries stories worth sharing. Where Gwendolynne exhibits an outfit in the spirit of partying hard.
* DIVA | Arts Centre Melbourne
From opera stars to pop icons, celebrate the power and creativity of the diva.
Presented by Arts Centre Melbourne and Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), London
Australian Exclusive
Our Gwendolynne creation for Kate Miller Heidke’s Eurovision performance is showcased in this incredible exhibition.
DIVA is a groundbreaking exhibition celebrating some of history’s most provocative and powerful performers. The exhibition presents more than 250 objects, including 60 spectacular costumes, jewellery, photography, art, and music, drawn from the V&A’s Collection, Arts Centre Melbourne’s Australian Performing Arts Collection, and loaned treasures from across the world. Discover the triumphs and transformations of the diva, from 19th-century opera goddesses and silent film stars to Golden Age Hollywood legends and today’s global megastars and pop icons.
The exhibition features a dazzling roll call of legends such as Maria Callas, Judy Garland, Joan Crawford, Dame Nellie Melba, Grace Jones, Cher, Prince, Tina Turner, Elton John, Madonna, Adele, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston, P!nk, Bjork, Billie Eilish and more.
DIVA also showcases Australia’s significant contributions to the stage, including Dame Joan Sutherland, Peter Allen, Marcia Hines, Kylie Minogue, Olivia Newton-John, Cate Blanchett, Kate Miller-Heidke, Chrissy Amphlett, Dame Edna Everage, Jessica Mauboy and Amy Taylor (Amyl and the Sniffers).
From the stadium tour to the Met Gala, DIVA brings the magic of pop culture’s biggest moments to life. Discover iconic garments by legendary designers such as Bob Mackie, Valentino, Maison Margiela, Vivienne Westwood, Christian Dior and more – up close and in stunning detail. From exquisite beading, feathers, diamonds and jewels to personal objects, song sheets and handwritten lyrics, delve into this exhibition of art and attitude, vision and voice. Experience an immersive soundscape designed by world-leading sound designer Gareth Fry, featuring hits and hooks from DIVA’s biggest stars.
Charting the origin and rise of the diva through the ages – from creative subversion to public backlash and reign in their own times – DIVA takes you behind the headlines to reveal the essence and artistry of these show stopping performers and agents of change, in all their glory.
BRISBANE FASHION FESTIVAL
For Brisbane Fashion Festival, Gwendolynne brought its signature ethereal and bohemian luxury aesthetic to the runway, featured prominently during the high-profile Designer Group Show as part of the landmark 20th-anniversary of the week.
Lux et Veritis | Gwendolynne | salon initmate runway
"Lux et Veritas" (Light and Truth) an intimate, emotionally charged solo runway showcase by acclaimed Melbourne designer Gwendolynne at The Emerson Rooftop Bar and Club. Presented as part of the SunDaze Style Sessions, this highly anticipated event marked Gwendolynne Burkin’s first solo runway showcase of new works in over a decade. It served as both a milestone celebration of her label’s 27-year journey in slow-fashion couture and a celebration of her own birthday.