FOMA Fashion Runway | Monday, 13 October 2025 | 5.00PM – 8.00PM | Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour

COMPLIMENTARY STANDING TICKETS: Experience the Opening Spectacle of SXSW Sydney with FOMA!

Be part of the magic as Fabrics of Modern Australia (FOMA) opens SXSW Sydney 2025 with a breathtaking Fashion Runway on Monday, 13 October from 5.00PM to 8.00PM at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour — a free-to-attend celebration of culture, creativity, and couture in the presence of The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong, NSW Minister for Industry and Trade.

FOMA will once again host distinguished members of the Foreign Government and Diplomatic Corps, including 12 Ambassadors and Consuls General, at this year’s showcase.

This year’s runway marks the historic launch of the FOMA Collective — a groundbreaking curated e-commerce platform bringing designer talent direct to the world stage.

🌍 Over 30 nationalities. Five continents. One runway. As the official opening event of SXSW Sydney, FOMA presents an unforgettable evening that merges fashion, storytelling, dance, and performance.

This year, we are thrilled to host up to 3,000 guests at this stunning open-air venue. Over the years, FOMA patrons have consistently asked for greater access to the FOMA experience — and now is your chance! We warmly encourage all past supporters, creatives, and community leaders to come and take part in this inclusive celebration of global design and cultural identity.

Dress Code: Cultural or formal attire. Arrive early and be part of the magic at 4.30PM.

💫 Why Attend?

• Witness the Faces of FOMA on the runway — a tribute to diversity and creative excellence.
• Network with industry powerhouses, media, and global thought leaders.
• Be part of the most talked-about opening of SXSW Sydney 2025.

📸 Media Access & Accreditation
Accredited media are invited to attend, capture, and broadcast this spectacular showcase.

Media requests & press accreditation: [FOMA MEDIA]. Over the years, FOMA patrons have consistently asked for greater access to the FOMA experience — and now is your chance! We warmly encourage all past supporters, creatives, and community leaders to come and take part in this inclusive celebration of global design and cultural identity.

🔥 This is more than a fashion show. This is FOMA — and it’s only the beginning.

Full 2025 FOMA Runway Program here.