Australian Fashion Week kicked off in Sydney

Australian Fashion Week
Australian Fashion Week kicked off in Sydney, showcasing the spring and summer collections of leading designers.

1. A model strikes a pose at Kirrily Johnston's return to Australian Fashion Week. Picture: Greg Wood.

2. Hot pink is set to be fashion's new black, as seen at Kirrily Johnston. Picture: Renee Nowytarger.

3. Halter necklines and ruffles make waves at Wayne Cooper. Picture: Greg Wood.

4. Australian Fashion Week founder Simon Lock with his star fashion recruit, actress Mischa Barton, at the Kirrily Johnston show. Picture: Justin Lloyd.

5. Teeny weeny string bikinis at the Hotel Bondi Swim show. Picture: Greg Wood.

6. Models take a break from the mayhem, backstage at the Hotel Bondi Swim show. Picture: Renee Nowytarger.

7. Mediterranean blue takes centre stage at Nicola Finetti. Picture: Renee Nowytarger

8. The one-piece makes a swimwear statement at Kirrily Johnston, as designers bid farewell to the monokini. Picture: Justin Lloyd.

9. Tie-dye has been reclaimed for high fashion swimwear this summer, as seen at the One Teaspoon show. Picture: Justin Lloyd.

10. Structured silhouettes and meticulous detailing at Nicola Finetti. Picture: Renee Nowytarger.

11. Jones' girls: Megan Gale and Miranda Kerr take a front row seat at Kirrily Johnston's show. Picture: Justin Lloyd.

12. Move over Gaultier: designer Brooke Benson reworks the conical bra at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week. Sydney Picture: Renee Nowytarger.

13. Red makes a statement at Dhini. Picture: Renee Nowytarger.

14. Models get a bronzing backstage at the Bondi Swim show. Picture: Renee Nowytarger.

15. Floor length gowns remain in the spotlight at Nicola Finetti. Picture: Justin Lloyd.