WELCOME TO THE EMERGENCE

MODA Designer Sydney AW26

White Bay Cruise Terminal · Saturday June 20, 2026 · Doors 5:30PM

Do you dream? We dream.

Most dreams are ephemeral, whimsical in nature, never truly destined to be blessed with existence.

There is a reason for this. If everyone’s dreams came true, would desire persist?

Maybe… someday… is what gets us up every day.

Some dreams are only meant to be dreamt.

But what happens if you blur the line? If you experience desire and fulfilment simultaneously?

What happens when you experience something you shouldn’t — collectively?

Does it persist? Does it grow? Does it… spread?

If faced with the choice, would you quash it? Or is there a fire inside you? Maybe you, like us, might decide the cup is worth spilling.

If you have experienced any of the following symptoms, Moda is here to help:

Moments of confusion whilst feeling grounded
Unexplainable excitement linked to nothing tangible
Unprovoked spikes of hope (in group settings) which cannot be linked to any one subject
Weakened ability to distinguish fact from fiction, and future from present (also known as the ‘sixth sense’)
Visions of a brighter future despite the current status quo

We’re pleased to announce our experimental treatment SYDNEY AW26 has been approved to test on up to 1,200 subjects. Our specially developed formula will have you feeling normal in no time!

Nothing is as it seems. Keep your eyes open, ears to the ground, and responsibly inform friends and family about THE EMERGENCE.

Most importantly remember to check yourself regularly for symptoms and if you suspect anything at all consider immediate treatment.

TREATMENT INFORMATION

MODA Designer's Sydney AW26 showcase — a night of emerging independent fashion, live music, and culture at White Bay Cruise Terminal. Ten of Australia's most compelling emerging designers present their Autumn/Winter 2026 collections alongside six DJs in a venue built for spectacle.

THE VENUE

White Bay Cruise Terminal. Industrial cathedral on Sydney Harbour. Gantry cranes overhead, harbour views through floor-to-ceiling windows, 12-metre ceilings. Built in the 1960s for ocean liners — repurposed for something the maritime industry never saw coming.

You've never experienced fashion like this. And once you do, you won't want it any other way.

WHAT YOU GET

12 designer presentations — curated emerging talent presenting AW26 collections on the runway. Every designer shows for free.
6 live DJ sets — electronic music woven between presentations. This is a dance floor, not a seated show. The music doesn't stop.
The Shop — see it on the runway, buy it on the night. Direct from the designer. No wholesale, no markup, no waiting.
No levels — We designed Moda to be a VIP experience at every level. This means - no cordoned-off sections, no chairs. Everyone is in it. Together.

TICKET GATES

Your gate is your entry. Add-ons — including drink on arrival, and transport to and from the venue — will be available closer to the event.

THE FINE PRINT THAT ISN'T FINE PRINT

MODA doesn't charge designers to show. Not $5,000. Not $15,000. Zero. The music funds fashion accessibility. That's the magic.
Every collection shown is available to purchase through The Shop — on the night and online afterward.
This is an 18+ event.

This is the home for emerging fashion that's never existed. A discovery platform where the audience, the designers, and the music converge into something that compounds long after the night ends.

It resists. It grows. It spreads.

Welcome to THE EMERGENCE.

*Terms and conditions apply. Always consult a cultural professional before signing up to or participating in any form of experimental treatment. Consumption with no symptoms may result in temporary symptoms which may last a lifetime.

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