Regions · Oceania
Oceania fashion forecast
Australia and New Zealand: relaxed, outdoor and coastal style, a strong local designer scene, and a calendar that runs opposite to Europe and North America.
Global forecast · Updated 21 Oct 2026
Southern hemisphere · seasons opposite to Europe and North America
Australia, New Zealand
Australian Fashion Week (May, Sydney: Resort 27 shown May 2026) · New Zealand Fashion Week
Season by season in Oceania
International seasons (SS, Pre-Fall, AW, Resort) with Oceania's own in-store timing, Forecut's regional direction, and the global trends that suit this market.
In Oceania stores: Mar – Aug 2027 (local autumn/winter) · Global AW26 report →
- Rich, maximal and tactile. Big outerwear, sharp tailoring and heavy embellishment, with 1920s glamour running through evening and footwear.
- Regional reading: lead with the AW26 trends below that suit Oceania's climate and buyers.
Global trends to lead with in Oceania
Emerging
Emerging
Emerging
Emerging
Emerging
Rising
Rising
Rising
In Oceania stores: Nov 2026 – Jan 2027 (local summer: peak resort season) · Global Resort 27 report →
- Bi-coastal utility, ethereal sheers, high shine, surfer perfect, berry reds (Australian Fashion Week)
Global trends to lead with in Oceania
Emerging
Emerging
Emerging
Emerging
Emerging
Emerging
Rising
Rising
In Oceania stores: Sep 2027 – Feb 2028 (local spring/summer) · Global SS27 report →
- International SS27 trends reach local stores for spring/summer, Sep 2027–Feb 2028
- Sheer layers and silk organza (Resort 27 confirms it)
- Surf-inflected tailoring, wraps and sarong ties
- Berry reds, chartreuse, mint and aqua
Global trends to lead with in Oceania
Emerging
Emerging
Emerging
Emerging
Emerging
Emerging
Rising
Rising
In Oceania stores: Feb – Apr 2028 (local autumn transition) · Global Pre-Fall 27 report →
- Regional reading: lead with the Pre-Fall 27 trends below that suit Oceania's climate and buyers.
Global trends to lead with in Oceania
Rising
Rising
Rising
Rising
Rising
Rising
Rising
Rising
In Oceania stores: Mar – Aug 2028 (local autumn/winter) · Global AW27 report →
- International AW27 trends sell in local winter, Mar–Aug 2028
- Merino knitwear and practical outerwear
Global trends to lead with in Oceania
Rising
Rising
Rising
Rising
Rising
Rising
Rising
Rising
In Oceania stores: Sep 2028 – Feb 2029 (local spring/summer) · Global SS28 report →
- Long-range outlook. Structured clarity and easy movement: fewer, better pieces with performance comfort for commuting, anchored by a warm earth orange.
- Regional reading: lead with the SS28 trends below that suit Oceania's climate and buyers.
Global trends to lead with in Oceania
Emerging
Rising
Rising
Rising
Rising
Rising
Rising
Rising
In Oceania stores: Mar – Aug 2029 (local autumn/winter) · Global AW28 report →
- Long-range outlook. Functional tailoring and technical wool for winter, hidden closures and hybrid boots, with radiant earth deepening into rust and brick.
- Regional reading: lead with the AW28 trends below that suit Oceania's climate and buyers.
Global trends to lead with in Oceania
Rising
Emerging
Emerging
Peaking
Peaking
Peaking
Peaking
Peaking
Trend lifecycle in Oceania
How the trends that suit this region move from AW26 to AW28.
| Detail | AW26 | SS27 | AW27 | SS28 | AW28 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matching denim suitsDenim | – | Emerging | Rising | Rising | Peaking |
| Denim with chain and patch trimsDenim | – | Emerging | Rising | Fading | – |
| Wax-coated denimDenim | – | Emerging | Rising | Fading | – |
| Utility overshirts with snapsShirts & Polos | – | Emerging | Rising | Rising | Peaking |
| Crochet-panel knitsKnitwear | – | Emerging | – | Rising | – |
| Sport sandalsSneakers & Casual | – | Emerging | – | Rising | – |
| Sheer-sleeve dressesDresses | Rising | Rising | Rising | Peaking | Fading |
| Floral print midisDresses | Rising | Rising | Rising | Rising | Peaking |
| Sheer organza blousesTops & Shirts | Rising | Rising | Rising | Rising | Peaking |
| Multi-pocket giletsOuterwear | Rising | Rising | Rising | Rising | Peaking |
Picked for Oceania's climate and buyers. Stages follow the international seasons; for when each season reaches stores locally, see the season tabs above.
Key markets
Climate, buying moments and preferences that shape how trends sell.
- Climate
- Temperate south, tropical north; hot summers.
- Key moments
- Christmas summer, Black Friday, end-of-financial-year sales (June)
- Buyers want
- Resort and swim, relaxed tailoring, linen, local designer labels.
- Fashion week
- Australian Fashion Week (May, Sydney: Resort 27 shown May 2026)
- Climate
- Temperate, changeable weather.
- Key moments
- Christmas summer, winter (June–August)
- Buyers want
- Practical outerwear, merino knitwear, minimal design.
- Fashion week
- New Zealand Fashion Week
Climate & influences
Southern-hemisphere seasons: summer Dec–Feb, winter Jun–Aug. Mostly temperate, tropical in the north of Australia.
- International runway trends, adapted for a warm, outdoor lifestyle
- Surf and beach culture
- Australian Fashion Week Resort collections, shown in May
Runway & news from Oceania
The latest fashion weeks and collections, summarised with links to the original coverage.
Five directions: bi-coastal utility (nylon, raincoat fabrics), ethereal sheers (silk organza), high shine (liquid sequin and georgette), "surfer perfect" (wraps, crochet, raffia, sunset prints) and berry reds.
Source: Style Arcade