This week, Afterpay Australia Fashion Week (AAFW) kicked off, with renowned homegrown brand Maggie Marilyn closing out day one. A strong Kiwi presence was felt on the ground, bolstered further by the revered designer’s beauty partnership with fellow New Zealand brand, Emma Lewisham.

The runway show, ‘The Best of It’, was a nod to summer nostalgia, the affirming goodness of sailing clubs, and those brave enough to believe our best days are ahead of us.

Befittingly held at Rushcutters Sailing Club, Maggie Marilyn partnered with world-leading and certified climate-positive skincare brand Emma Lewisham to bring her summer skin vision to life.

“I focused on lit-from-within skin that was inspired by Emma Lewisham’s bespoke Facial Protocol – the Illuminating Skin Reset Facial. The skin was massaged to stimulate blood flow, restore hydration, and impart a luminous, sun-kissed, ‘fresh from an ocean swim’ glow”, says Beauty Director, Molly Warkentin.

Emma Lewisham products used included the Illuminating Oil Cleanser, Skin Reset Serum, Illuminating Day Crème, Skin Reset Eye Crème, Supernatural Sleeping Mask and Illuminating Face & Body Oil.

Similarly, hair partner Dyson emulated the fresh aesthetic of the palette with an array of effortless looks, reminiscent of carefree days at the beach.

View the looks below…

Image credits: Caroline McCredie