Overview
After months of sticking to a comfort-first uniform of trackies and activewear, it's time to start thinking about our wardrobes again. Restrictions are lifting and we're preparing for a season of long-awaited catch-ups, rescheduled events and all-round good times.
In a case of perfect timing, one of Australia's biggest fashion events is back to help us return to our social lives in style. This year, the annual shopping extravaganza Vogue American Express Fashion's Night Out is going virtual to become Fashion's Night In, with a bunch of online experiences and shopping offers.
From October 15–24, you can expect style masterclasses and deals galore — including an incredible exclusive offer for eligible American Express Card Members at participating retailers. Plus, we've picked out some other deals that you shouldn't miss during this ten-day online event.
SNAG A FRONT-ROW SEAT TO THE SHOPPABLE RUNWAY SHOW
Fashion fiends will know the agony of falling in love with an item on the runway and then having to wait forever for it to become available in store. Well, not this time. To kick off this ten-day shopping event with a bang, Vogue and American Express will host an online runway show at 1pm on Friday, October 15 in which you can shop any look you love directly from the event live-stream. A bunch of Aussie designers and retailers are taking part, and there'll be looks available for all your upcoming summer events — from balmy beachside hangs to steamy date nights.
GET PREPPED FOR PARTY SEASON
Spring and summer have always been chock-full of social events, but we suspect this year will be busier than ever. Alongside the usual stuff — end-of-year work bashes and festive celebrations — there'll also be a tsunami of rescheduled birthdays, weddings, gigs and more. If you're in need of some style advice ahead of this party season, sign up for the free Vogue American Express Party Dressing 101 Workshop on Sunday, October 17 at 7pm. Vogue Australia's Director of Digital Strategy and E-Commerce Francesca Wallace will be joined by Sydney fashion influencer Nadia Fairfax-Wayne to chat about everything from upcoming trends and how to dress for certain events to the brands you should have on your radar and pieces worth investing in.
STAY AHEAD OF THE SEASONAL TRENDS
Forgotten how to dress for the outside world? Fallen behind on the latest trends because you couldn't really take part while stuck at home? No stress. On Tuesday, October 19 at 1pm, join American Express and Vogue Australia's Kaila Matthews (Fashion and Market Editor) and Alice Birrell (Fashion Features Director) for The Hit List: Summer Trends Masterclass. The duo will be giving you the lowdown on the clothes and accessories that you'll be seeing everywhere in the next few months.
SPLURGE ON SOMETHING NEW FOR YOU — OR GET A JUMP ON CHRISTMAS GIFTING
In addition to the excellent style advice that Fashion's Night In will be dishing out, it's also got you sorted for the next step: the shopping. More than 150 Australian and international brands have signed up to offer special deals and discounts across the ten-day event which you can find the details of on the website.
Plus, a bunch of brands are part of the exclusive Amex Card Member offer. You can refresh your wardrobe by buying some new threads from the likes of Aje, Myer, David Jones, Calvin Klein, Ben Sherman, French Connection, Lacoste, Peter Jackson and Saba. Or, if it's your pad that needs a spruce after spending so much time in it over the past few months, check out Jo Malone, Sheridan, Tiffany & Co and Hermes, which are included in the Amex Card Member offer.
Vogue American Express Fashion's Night In is taking place October 15–24, 2021. For more information on the exclusive Card Member Offer, head to the American Express website.
Top image: We Are Kindred, Cassandra Hannagan