Ovolo Woolloomooloo x Australian Fashion Week: Celebrating Iconic Moments in Style

Ovolo Woolloomooloo is proud to announce that we are an Official Hotel Partner for Australian Fashion Week.

To celebrate this stylish partnership, we’re taking a walk down the runway of memory lane with our top 5 iconic moments of Australian Fashion Week. From legendary performances to bold statements and cultural milestones, these moments have helped shape AFW into the fashion powerhouse it is today.

1. Ksubi’s Live Rats on the Runway (2001)

Yes, it happened, 200 live rats on the catwalk. Ksubi’s controversial and rebellious stunt became one of the most talked-about fashion week moments in history, cementing the label’s place in the punk-rock corner of Australian fashion.

2. Akira Isogawa’s Cultural Fusion (Late 1990s–2000s)

Akira Isogawa brought Japanese elegance and craftsmanship to Australia’s fashion scene. His AFW shows were quietly powerful and artistically rich, placing Australian design on the global map with a refined cultural lens.

3. We Are Kindred’s Underwater Runway (2019)

Fashion went deep, literally, as We Are Kindred staged a show inside Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. Models walked a submerged runway flanked by sharks and tropical marine life, proving that Australian designers aren’t afraid to dive into the extraordinary.

4. First Indigenous Fashion Projects Runway (2020)

In a milestone moment, AFW gave the spotlight to First Nations designers in collaboration with the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation. It was a powerful, long-overdue celebration of Indigenous storytelling, design, and cultural expression.

5. P.E Nation’s High-Energy Sportswear Show (2021)

Pip Edwards’ brand brought fitness and fashion together with a high-octane runway of activewear, boxing demos, and performance. It reflected how streetwear and athletic fashion have reshaped the Australian wardrobe.

Stay tuned as we roll out more fashion-forward surprises at Ovolo Woolloomooloo throughout Australian Fashion Week.