It May Be Fall Down Under, But Australia’s Showgoers Still Honored Summer’s Greatest Hits

Ah, did you think that fashion month was officially over? Think again! Australian Fashion Week just wrapped and was a true celebration of Australia’s culture, creativity, and designers. Although we’re hitting our summer-ready stride here in the Northern and Western hemispheres, Australia is in the temperamental throes of autumn. However unpredictable the weather was, brisk one moment then warm and languid the next, the AFW showgoers still set out to celebrate all of summer’s biggest trends.

How to Get the Australian Fashion Week Streets Style Look:

• The Linen Short: Gia Studios Helene pleated linen trouser shorts, $496
• The Raffia Bag: Mango natural-fiber double-handle bucket bag, $80
• The Crochet Layer: Zara crochet long-sleeve top, $45
• The Striped Skirt: Rosie Assoulin Million Pleats striped herringbone maxi skirt, $1,595
• The Capri Pant: Róhe capri scuba trousers, $270
• The Mesh Flat: Tory Burch Patos mesh flat, $378
• The Lace Slip: Simone Rocha lace-trim slip dress, $605
• The Cotton Poplin Shirt: J.Crew Étienne oversized shirt, $128
• The Vacation Blouse: Farm Rio Coconut Tree Flow pintucked paneled cotton blouse, $280
• The Polka-Dot Skirt: Dôen Laurie skirt, $328

There were summertime stripes paired with basket bags, a juxtaposition against the backdrop of fall weather. Crochet, open-work tops were layered beneath linen suit sets—complete with pumps and oversized clutches. Little cropped jackets were balanced by a nostalgic seasonal favorite, the capri pant, and elevated with modern heels and updated designer bags. We spotted hints of romance with lace trimmings, appropriately layered under poplin button-up shirts and worn over dark wash denim. Then, there was destination dressing in the form of vintage, vacation-worthy prints, mixed and matched with statement pieces like an It bag and metallic heeled mule.

As you continue to craft your own summer wardrobe, find inspiration from the street style scene below—ahead, seven Australia Fashion Week outfits to recreate.

Summer Stripes and Basket Bags

The season brings forth a sense of nostalgia—sleepaway camp, family beach trips, and carefree moments spent outdoors. The summer stripe, especially when worn with a basket bag, is a wardrobe essential that harkens back to moments of warmth and relaxation.

Rosie Assoulin

Kerchief striped herringbone cotton-blend halterneck top

$895

NET-A-PORTER

Rosie Assoulin

Million Pleats striped herringbone cotton-blend maxi skirt

$1,595

NET-A-PORTER

Mango

natural-fiber double-handle bucket bag

$80

MANGO

Ray-Ban

59mm rectangle sunglasses

$180

NORDSTROM

Short Suits and Crochet Layers

There’s never a wrong time for a good blazer. For the new season, look to lightweight fabrics like linen, and make life easier with a suit set. Take a cue from the fashion crowd by wearing a crochet, open-work layer beneath yours.

Gia Studios

Dori jacket

$896

NORDSTROM

Gia Studios

Helene pleated linen blend trouser shorts

$496

NORDSTROM

Zara

crochet long sleeve top

$45

ZARA

Emme Parsons

Veneto sequined leather pumps

$525

NET-A-PORTER

Transitional Outerwear and Capri Pants

The capri pant is back! What can be chicer than channeling Roman Holiday? Take a note from this stylish street styler and wear yours with a cropped trench coat and modern pumps. Consider it an A+ lesson in transitional dressing.

Stella McCartney

light cotton short trench coat

$2,425

NEIMAN MARCUS

Róhe

capri scuba trousers

$270

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Khaite

Cage sandals

$920

KHAITE

Alaïa

Le Click East West small bag

$2,450

SSENSE

Mesh Flats and Poppy Tunics

The Row may have started the initial trend, but now, cousins of the mesh flat have manifested in many forms, and the unique see-through styles have become wardrobe heroes we can’t get enough of. Cinch the waistline on a bright tunic with a printed silk scarf, add a loose-fitting pair of cargo pants (we love the ones from Uniqlo), and Tory Burch’s mesh flats, in white.

Zara

washed midi dress

$45

ZARA

Dries Van Noten

Foulard santal greenery scarf

$300

NORDSTROM

Uniqlo

Jersey easy cargo pants

$40

UNIQLO

Tory Burch

Patos mesh flats

$378

SHOPBOP

$378

AMAZON

Lace Layers

Despite lace’s inherently sexy, lingerie-inspired feel, there are so many ways to layer the romantic detail for a more fashion-forward tone. Case in point, this look that was spotted at AFW. Go the cool-girl route by wearing a lace slip dress beneath a cotton poplin button-up and atop dark-wash jeans.

J.Crew

Étienne oversized shirt

$128

J.CREW

Simone Rocha

lace-trim slip dress

$605

NEIMAN MARCUS

Frame

The Loose jeans

$358

FRAME

Schutz

Arissa flats

$98

SHOPBOP

Destination Dressing, Everyday

Don’t have a summer vacation planned just yet? No problem! Prep your holiday mindset by wearing clashing, summery prints every day. Keep things modern with Balenciaga’s Rodeo bag and a pair of metallic platform mules from Staud.

Farm Rio

Coconut Tree Flow pintucked paneled cotton blouse

$280

NET-A-PORTER

Farm Rio

Coconut Tree Flow skirt

$260

FARM RIO

Balenciaga

Rodeo leather tote

$4,450

NET-A-PORTER

$4,550

BALENCIAGA

Staud

Sloane heeled sandals

$350

SHOPBOP

Polka Dots and Romantic Trimmings

Come summer, stripes are a given and floral prints are a necessity—but polka dots are vying for your attention, too. The iconic print is defined here by contrasting stipples, which give it its distinct charm and highlight its understated femininity. Wear yours with a butter yellow lightweight jacket, and add dear details, like lace!

Alex Mill

Britt work jacket

$225

ALEX MILL

Róhe

silk lace camisole top

$500

REVOLVE

$500

ROHE FRAMES

Dôen

Laurie skirt

$328

DOEN

Maison Margiela

Tabi ballerina heel

$1,250

FWRD