Vintage icon runways, Anti-bride bridalwear, crochet bikinis and Fran Fine-inspired designing are all part of Adelaide Arcade’s eclectic events during ADL Fashion Week (AFW) 2024.

For the third consecutive year, Adelaide Arcade will host events across multiple outlets from 11 to 13 October, including its newest store, Frida Las Vegas, which opened this September.

FRIDA LAS VEGAS
The Fran Fine Fantasy Workshop at Frida Las Vegas will see budding designers create outfits for the well-loved character in a fun creative session on Saturday, 12 October, for $35. This is a workshop to have fun with friends, where you’ll dissect Fran Fine’s wardrobe secrets and get in touch with your inner child. 

HAVE YOU MET CHARLIE?
Much-loved gift store Have You Met Charlie? will bring its pop-up Mintcloud Candy Bar to Rundle Mall, where shoppers can create their own earrings and have them made on the spot. These custom-made earrings make the perfect one-of-a-kind gift or a special treat for yourself! The Mintcloud Candy Bar will be outside Adelaide Arcade in Rundle Mall all weekend for AFW.

FLEUR ALLURE COUTURE
Fleur Allure Couture will host a pop-up collection outside J.Farren Price. Fleur Allure is a bridal collection for the modern bride who refuses to compromise her identity on one of her life’s most important and special days. Sophie’s designs offer a fashion-forward, customisable approach with mix-and-match pieces and couture craftsmanship.

FLEURIEU MADE
Fleurieu Made will soon open a pop-up store in conjunction with Renew Adelaide and will host three events and workshops.

Crochet Your Own Bikini has two sessions on Saturday, 12 October, run by two nonnas (grandmas) who will help you create your own Tay Tay-inspired crochet swimwear. 

Heart on Your Sleeve—Clothes Swap with a Twist on Sunday, 13 October, encourages a clothes swap with a story in which you reveal why the item was important to you during your ownership.

Imagine Circular Fashion Pop-Up across Friday and Saturday (11 and 12 October) gives budding designers access to equipment to improve their circular textile skills. 

FINDING NINA VINTAGE
Finding Nina is hosting Australian Icons: A Vintage Runway, showcasing 1950s to 1990s Australian fashion from legendary designers such as Lisa Ho and George Gross. The event is in conjunction with Dulcie’s and Rundle Street’s Little Ms Waste-Not. Additional limited tickets have just been released for this sell-out event.

All tickets can be purchased at adlfashionweek.com.