The week began with Carla Zampatti, one of Australia’s most iconic fashion houses, celebrating its 60th anniversary with a stunning outdoor show in front of Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art. The brand’s new creative director, Tanya Emon, brought a fresh vision to Zampatti’s signature glamour — mixing bold colour, elegant silhouettes, and playful elements like feathers and sheer panels. The collaboration with local designers, including Michael Lo Sordo, added extra depth to the celebration of legacy and future.

This year, Australian Fashion Week 2025 took on a new shape. Now led by the Australian Fashion Council and presented by Shark Beauty, the event embraced a more focused, thoughtful, and industry-driven approach. The shows were invite-only, with an emphasis on international buyers and media.

By Maria Poleshchuk, Photographer & Journalist

photo: Maria Poleshchuk

Journal

Carla Zampatii, runway show. Fashion & Commercial Photographer Sydney | Maria Poleshchuk

AFW 2024, Speed

SPEED AFW2025 RESORT — ELECTRIC SUNS. Behind-the-Scenes & Runway Moments
Carla Zampatii, runway show. Fashion & Commercial Photographer Sydney | Maria Poleshchuk

Mariam Seddiq, BTS

BTS from AFW 2024. Mariam Seddiq C H R O M A ‘ 24
Carla Zampatii, runway show. Fashion & Commercial Photographer Sydney | Maria Poleshchuk

Australian Golden Sash Awards

The AGSA (Australian Golden Sash Awards) is a ceremony aimed at showcasing Australian beauty queens who have made the...
Carla Zampatii, runway show. Fashion & Commercial Photographer Sydney | Maria Poleshchuk

Red Cross Manly fashion charity event

Red Cross Manly is delighted to collaborate with the incredibly talented students from Sydney’s Fashion Design Studio...
Carla Zampatii, runway show. Fashion & Commercial Photographer Sydney | Maria Poleshchuk

ACC Photowalk

Carla Zampatii, runway show. Fashion & Commercial Photographer Sydney | Maria Poleshchuk

Street photography experience

Photowalks with Nikon Live
Carla Zampatii, runway show. Fashion & Commercial Photographer Sydney | Maria Poleshchuk

PIGMENT OF YOUR IMAGINATION

I absolutely agree with Vienne Marrie — it’s always wonderful to meet industry professionals and have an amazing time...
Carla Zampatii, runway show. Fashion & Commercial Photographer Sydney | Maria Poleshchuk

Surreal Art

Introducing a series of my surrealistic images that manipulate imagination and meaning. Drawing inspiration from the...
Carla Zampatii, runway show. Fashion & Commercial Photographer Sydney | Maria Poleshchuk

Capturing Silk: Behind the Campaign for Leo & Lumiere’s Silk Dresses

A fashion campaign for Leo & Lumiere, featuring the brand’s pure silk collection photographed in a private country...
Carla Zampatii, runway show. Fashion & Commercial Photographer Sydney | Maria Poleshchuk

Photoexhibition

Photo exhibition at MUSE
Carla Zampatii, runway show. Fashion & Commercial Photographer Sydney | Maria Poleshchuk

Campaign for Siberdress

Siber Dress
Carla Zampatii, runway show. Fashion & Commercial Photographer Sydney | Maria Poleshchuk

HeadOn photo festival

I am thrilled to be part of Head On, showcasing my work at MUSE, one of the festival’s vibrant platforms.
Carla Zampatii, runway show. Fashion & Commercial Photographer Sydney | Maria Poleshchuk

Plastic Dreams

A surreal pink fantasy where innocence meets unease. A doll-like girl holding a pink skull and a fragile boy...
Carla Zampatii, runway show. Fashion & Commercial Photographer Sydney | Maria Poleshchuk

35 photo awards, 2024

My photos have been published in the catalogue at the 9TH annual International Photography Contest 35AWARDS!
Carla Zampatii, runway show. Fashion & Commercial Photographer Sydney | Maria Poleshchuk

AFW24 Street style

AFW 2024 Street-style photography. Carriageworks, Sydney.
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