AFW 2026 backstage beauty and hair reports hub

Below, BD shares the backstage beauty and hair reports from the 2026 AFC Australian Fashion Week, presented by Shark Beauty.

Discover stylist inspiration, step-by-step guides to recreating the looks, key products used, and imagery galleries from each show.

For the first time, the event will be held at Sydney’s iconic Museum of Contemporary Art Australia from May 11– 15, 2026.

Click on a designer to go backstage.

Carla Zampatti x Shark Beauty

– COMMAS x Shark Beauty

– Bianca Spender x Weleda

– Hansen & Gretel x Shark Beauty

– Alix Higgins x KEVIN.MURPHY x Shark Beauty x TWYG –

– NAGNATA x KEVIN.MURPHY x Weleda

Images: Supplied