It’s the fashion industry’s most influential event. A week for Australian designers, celebrities, and media to come together and celebrate crucial industry transformations, upcoming trends, new players on the scene, and colourful, unhindered self-expression.
There is one group in particular that often has all eyes on them, and that is the celebrities who attend Australian Fashion Week.
This year saw some of our country’s media personalities, industry idols, politicians, and even some royals come together and show us that Australian Fashion Week (AFW) is just getting bigger.
Continue reading to discover which of your favourite celebrities attended AFW 2025.
Nigella Lawson
Street Style
Iconic cook Nigella Lawson was spotted sporting an effortlessly cool look in this floral maxi dress (with pockets) and white platform sneakers. The revered food writer was seen chatting with fellow cookbook author Maggie Beer, who made her first public appearance since experiencing a fall in recent months.
Count Nikolai of Monpezat and Benedikte Thoustrup
Carla Zampatti
Alongside the media personalities and designers at the Carla Zampatti opening show were some royals! King Frederik X of Denmark’s nephew, Count Nikolai of Monpezat, attended the event with his partner, Benedikte Thoustrup.
Kate Waterhouse
Carla Zampatti
One celebrity at Australian Fashion Week who always stands out as one of the best styles is Journalist and TV presenter Kate Waterhouse.
For the Carla Zampatti runway show, Kate opted for a flowy white ensemble with frilled armbands. Dress: @maisonalaia @hiringheirlooms Shoes: @billinishoes Jewellery: @theofficialpandora
Bianca Spender
Carla Zampatti
Designer Bianca Spender supported her brother, Alex Schuman, and honoured her mother’s legacy as the Carla Zampatti show opened this year’s Australian Fashion Week, alongside her sister, Allegra Spender.
Allegra Spender
Carla Zampatti
Politician and businesswoman, Allegra Spender, looked super chic as she attended the Carla Zampatti show, which honoured her late mother’s legacy in the industry alongside her sister, designer Bianca Spender.
Sam Armytage
Carla Zampatti
Media personality and Golden Bachelor host, Sam Armytage, looked fabulous in this red lace number at the Carla Zampatti opening show.
Maria Thattil
Carla Zampatti
Media personality and former Miss Universe Australia, Maria Thattil, was among the attendees for the Carla Zampatti opening show in Circular Quay.
Maria looked stunning in this red lace dress with matched handbag and black heels.
Jackie O and Pip Edwards
Carla Zampatti
Radio personality, Jackie O, and Australian fashion designer, Pip Edwards, both attended Carla Zampatti’s opening show for the Australian Fashion Week 2025.
Jackie’s daughter, Catalina ‘Kitty’ Mae Henderson, was also in attendance and joined her mother at different shows and events during the week. The two share a close relationship (and strong resemblance!).
Alli Simpson
Carla Zampatti
Australian singer and media personality, Alli Simpson, attended the Carla Zampatti show in this chic white blazer dress.
Melissa Leong
Gary Bigeni
Dessert Masters host and fashionista, Melissa Leong, graced the runway for the Gary Bigeni show in this colourful, flowy number.
Isabel Lucas
Street Style
Aussie Actress, Isabel Lucas, looked effortlessly chic in this brown ruffled dress as she made her way from show to show during Australian Fashion Week.
Carrie Bickmore
Aje
Australiann media personality, Carrie Bickmore, brought some golden glow to the Aje show during Australian Fashion Week. We love this take on a corset top, paired with black pants and a golden clutch.
Ione Skye and Ben Lee
Street Style
The British-American actress, Ione Skye, looked wistful in this silky navy Kimono-style maxi dress, alongside her husband, Australian musician and actor Ben Lee in a beige suit.
