AFW 26: DAY 1 HIGHLIGHTS

Day One of Australian Fashion Week delivered a masterclass in modern hair direction – where polish met personality both on and off the runway.

From the sharp, architectural glamour of Carla Zampatti’s ultra-sleek updos, led by Shark Beauty’s Madison Voloshin alongside O&M’s Pauline McCabe, to the effortless knot detailing at Beare Park courtesy of Redken’s Diane Gorgievski, backstage beauty embraced a refined sense of individuality.

Elsewhere, Buluuy Mirrii presented unexpected woven detailing through precision centre parts, while Camilla and Marc channelled an undone cool-girl energy with hair tucked purposefully beneath collars. At FNFD presented by Aveda, Darren Summor celebrated natural texture and lived-in movement across six First Nations designers – proving that this season, the most impactful hair moments are the ones that feel instinctive, elevated and entirely lived in.

CARLA ZAMPATTI X O&M X SHARK BEAUTY

Co-Hair Directors Madison Voloshin (Shark Beauty) and Pauline McCabe (O&M) crafted a study in luxury ‘cool girl’ hair – sharp, architectural and timeless.

“For the Carla Zampatti runway, the hair reflects an elevated simplicity with a strong, architectural edge,” explains Shark Beauty Hair Director Madison Voloshin. “Timeless yet fierce, polished, and undeniably refined.”

BEARE PARK X REDKEN

Hair direction for Beare Park’s gorgeous golden hour presentation, courtesy of Di Gorgievski for Redken, gave off an air of effortless elegance with unexpected knot detailing through the back.

FNFD X AVEDA

Darren Summor’s hair direction for Aveda celebrated lived-in movement and individuality – enhancing each model’s natural texture to create an organic, cohesive runway story across six First Nations designers.

CAMILLA AND MARC X REDKEN

For Camilla and Marc, Redken’s Diane Gorgievski turned to the street style on display at AFW – with hair purposefully tucked under garment collars for an edgy yet polished finish.