Sisters & Co take AFW | The Toni Maticevski Show
The Sisters & Co team had the pleasure of attending Australian Fashion Week to experience one of the week’s most anticipated runway moments, the return of Toni Maticevski to the AFW schedule for the first time in over a decade.
At Australian Fashion Week, Maticevski delivered one of the week’s most anticipated moments, marking Toni Maticevski’s return to the Australian Fashion Week runway for the first time in a decade. Staged at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art Australia as part of the event’s 30th anniversary year, the show carried a palpable sense of occasion, not simply because of the designer’s absence from the schedule, but because Maticevski remains one of Australia’s most respected and technically accomplished design voices.
Opening with the return of Australian supermodel Gemma Ward, the collection unfolded with the cinematic drama and sculptural elegance synonymous with the house, yet there was also a softness and emotional depth running throughout. Rather than relying on spectacle, Maticevski allowed the garments themselves to create the impact, with the harbour-front setting and art-filled surrounds of the MCA lending the presentation a sense of intimacy and grandeur simultaneously.
The collection explored themes of femininity, protection and romance through the designer’s signature architectural lens. Sculpted gowns curved around the body with remarkable precision, while sheer organza, fluid draping and cocoon-like silhouettes introduced movement and vulnerability. There was tension between strength and softness in the most compelling way, structured forms offset by weightless fabrication and delicate transparency.
Ivory and monochromatic looks felt particularly striking from a bridal perspective. Several gowns featured asymmetric folds, wrapped bodices and dramatic volumes that felt modern without tipping into excess, exactly the kind of directional occasionwear increasingly resonating with fashion-conscious brides. Elsewhere, liquid satins, sharply cut tailoring and exaggerated proportions reinforced Maticevski’s mastery of construction and silhouette.
What made the show especially powerful was its sense of confidence and restraint. In an era where many runway collections compete for virality, Maticevski leaned into craftsmanship, emotion and longevity. Every look felt considered. Every sculptural line appeared intentional. It was a reminder that true impact in fashion often comes not from noise, but from precision and clarity of vision.
More than a comeback, this felt like a reaffirmation of Maticevski’s place within Australian fashion. A designer whose work continues to evolve while remaining unmistakably his own.
Blog By Greta Kenyon.
