Splash Sydney, Australia’s first-ever international fashion trade show, organized by Splash Paris in partnership with Elevate Wholesale Agency, will be held from May 12 to 13, 2025 in Sydney.

Australia is the first country to partner with Splash outside of Paris, where the trade show is an established and sought-after part of the Paris Fashion Week calendar, showing Resortwear collections to buyers from around the world twice a year. Splash Sydney will go beyond the show’s traditional focus on Resort wear and will feature High Summer and Resort collections across all categories, including Ready-to-Wear, Designer, Swim, Men’s, Accessories, and Lifestyle.

The collaboration with Splash Paris allows Elevate to leverage a successful global format, ensuring Splash Sydney brings the same level of prestige and innovation to the Australian market. This trade show will provide an unparalleled opportunity for brands to showcase their collections, network with key industry players, and build long-term wholesale partnerships.

"We are thrilled to bring Splash to Sydney," said Claire Spencer-Churchill, ceo of Splash Paris. "We have always believed in the power of trade shows to connect designers with buyers in a meaningful way. Given the ongoing demand and interest we see from Australian designers, Sydney is the perfect location for this exciting new chapter for Splash."

Splash Sydney will also mark the first time a globally recognised fashion trade show has been held in Australia, and was set to be held as a part of Australian Fashion Week 2025, in partnership with IMG. Following the recent news that IMG had pulled out, calling the future of Australian Fashion Week into question, organiser Jenny Nakkan, Founder of Elevate Wholesale Agency, said along with the rest of the industry she had waited to see whether Australian Fashion Week 2025 would be confirmed under the coordination of the Australian Fashion Council (AFC). Given the overwhelming need voiced by local industry to sure up its place on the global calendar, Nakkan has decided to proceed as a standalone event if necessary, whilst discussions continue.

“Now more than ever, bringing this essential global trade show to the Sydney market for the first time is needed. This is exactly what the Australian fashion industry deserves, so we are thrilled to bring this phenomenal event to life,” commented Nakkan.

Supported by Create NSW, Splash Sydney will serve as a pivotal commercial gateway for Australian designers, unlocking opportunities in new markets and solidifying Australia’s place on the global fashion map.

Splash Sydney will feature a curated selection of international designers, introducing highly sought-after brands to the local market and elevating the prestige and impact of Australia’s celebrated fashion industry.

Splash Sydney
May 12 - 13, 2025
Walsh Bay Arts Precinct - Pier 2/3 Walsh Bay
13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point
NSW 2000 Sydney - Australia