Melbourne’s Emerging Artists at PMFF25 Independent Programme: Revive and Thrive Runway Returns for Series II

The Revive and Thrive Runway is back for its highly anticipated Series II after a successful debut last year. As part of PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2025 (PMFF25), this independent runway will showcase innovative and sustainable designs by emerging artists from the RMIT cohort, alongside a special guest appearance by Cassie Leatham, an Indigenous artist renowned for her hand-woven garments.

The runway will push the boundaries of artistic expression, featuring not only fashion but also music curated by dynamic music producer Melbourne Music Vibe alongside emerging artists Sarahlighty and Kirrilee, to amplify the experience, blending fashion, art and music in an unforgettable immersive experience. Taking you on a journey through the cutting-edge techniques and materials, including 3D printing fabrication, hand painting, biomaterials, weaving, and advanced knit techniques, that showcase the future of fashion and sustainability.

Set in the stunning Fox Classic Car Museum—a heritage-listed warehouse once known as The Queen’s Warehouse—the event will be staged among some of the world’s rarest and most prestigious vehicles. The show will combine fashion, music, and choreography in an immersive experience like no other.

The Revive and Thrive Runway Series II is a true highlight of PMFF25, offering a platform for Melbourne’s up-and-coming artists to showcase their ground-breaking work.

Artist Featuring:

• Aileen Setiawan by Aileen Setiawan Karyono
• By Taylor McCarthy by Taylor McCarthy
• Christiana Paraskevopoulos
• Daysi by Daisy Hogan
• Désenchantement by Xinyu Qi
• Eri Lau by Erica Lau
• FRD Concept by Fay Russell
• Guerrilla SCUM by Wendy Yong
• INESKA by Ineska Harrison
• J. D. Wark by James Wark
• James McKerracher
• Jennifer Ong
• Joseph McHugh
• Josielee Design by Mikayla Josie
• Kimie by Laura Kimie Tomanari Ignacio
• Lucia Cravino
• Naomi Ji
• Nastia Kot by Anastasiya Matantseva
• Pia Salvadori
• SANNI PAING by Nyein Chan Paing
• Stephanie by Stephanie Rahardja
• Tanya Ray by Tanya Rayzman
• V.T.M by Valerie Miller
• Zachary Zhang

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