Style in the Spotlight: Melbourne Fashion Week 2025

Dress Your Best this October

From October 20 – 26, Melbourne Fashion Week (M/FW) arrives to light up streets, laneways and iconic venues with a vibrant celebration of creativity, individuality and design.

Since 1995, M/FW has been at the heart of Australia’s evolving fashion culture. Now the country’s longest-running consumer fashion event, the week brings together established labels, emerging talents and design enthusiasts alike, shining a spotlight on innovation and self-expression. Watch the city come alive with colour, creativity and style as M/FW takes over the streets, laneways and iconic venues with a celebration of the vibrant and diverse fashion community.

Clarity Meets Style at Island Optical

Your glasses should do more than sharpen your vision – they should reflect your personality and give you the confidence to own your look. Island Optical’s extensive collection of high-quality frames combines comfort, durability and sophisticated style in order to effortlessly elevate your wardrobe.

Explore international names at competitive prices that bring luxury within reach. The smartly refined Marc Jacobs 283 pairs burgundy rims with delicate tortoiseshell temples, while Max Mara’s 1366 makes a statement with bold black plastic and sparkling diamante accents. And with the arrival of the playful yet refined Lulu Guinness collection, our eyewear lineup has never looked more exciting.

At Island Optical, we’re here to make designer style accessible, with options tailored for the Tassie local. Browse our range online or come visit us in-store and let our enthusiastic team help you find your perfect pair!

Exceptional Designs from Lulu Guinness

Lulu Guinness L242 (BLK)
The L242 is a masterclass in modern sophistication. Its oval silhouette pairs sleek black with a tortoiseshell pattern around the rim, while rose-gold links along the temples add a unique glamour that flows into cohesive tort tips.

Lulu Guinness L248
Poised and polished, the L248 features a slender oval rim defined by rich burgundy on top and bright gold below. Gold temples showcase Lulu’s signature lips logo, with marbled burgundy tips finishing the design with quiet flair.

Lulu Guinness L945
Balancing elegance with a touch of drama, the L945 swirls with bold brown tortoiseshell across the rim’s top, softening into pale pink beneath. Smooth gold temples meet rich tortoiseshell tips for a graceful, full-circle finish.

Lulu Guinness L242 (PUR)
This vivid take on the L242 celebrates colour in motion with an oval rim shifting seamlessly between vibrant hues. A gleaming gold chain detail down the temples is paired audaciously with translucent blue-green tips, making it a piece that dares to stand out.

Lulu Guinness L953
Modern and playful, the L953 pairs a translucent teal rim with a sharply unique rose-gold arch across the top. Its neutral beige-brown tortoiseshell temples are lifted by Lulu’s iconic hot-pink lips for a lively touch.

Frames Fit for a Runway

Fashion is an opportunity to embrace everything that makes you wonderfully unique. Whether you’re front row at a runway or drawing inspiration from afar, Melbourne Fashion Week reminds us all to embrace styles that empower us to be our authentic selves.

Your eyewear plays an essential role in that self-expression, and at Island Optical, we make sure you never have to compromise on fashion for great vision. With exclusive and designer frames at prices made for everyday Australians, your next pair of prescription glasses will have you runway-ready with confidence and clarity.

Explore our collections online or in-store at Hobart and Launceston and let our expert team help you discover your new favourite style.