From milestone store openings to star-studded soirées, this week in fashion has been nothing short of eventful. Most of us have been caught up, keeping up with the highlights from Copenhagen Fashion Week (or just the impeccable street style). But there's plenty more to catch up on. From the powerful celebration of Indigenous design at the NIFA Awards, to MECCA unveiling its biggest beauty store yet in Melbourne, Zoe Olivia Jewellery making its shimmering debut, or Pamela Anderson lighting up Copenhagen with Pandora – we’ve rounded up the standout fashion moments you might’ve missed this week.
NIFA 2025 winners announced
The National Indigenous Fashion Awards celebrated the creativity and excellence of First Nations designers this week, honouring seven recipients including Melissa Greenwood, Rhonda Sharpe, Cindy Rostron, Cleonie Quayle, Rena Ngalinggama Guyula, Clair Helen Parker, and the Jilamara Arts and Crafts Association x Tiwi Artists collaboration. Held under the stars on Larrakia Country at Darwin’s Deckchair Cinema, the event showcased the vibrant innovation of Indigenous fashion, with strong community support and contributions from award partners and sponsors.
Find out more on the NIFA website.
MECCA 0pens biggest beauty store in the world in Melbourne
MECCA Bourke Street officially opens its doors at 9am today (Friday 8 August), unveiling a 4,000 sqm flagship destination that reimagines beauty retail with over 200 global brands, premium services, and immersive experiences across three levels. From wellness therapies to gourmet café culture and playful beauty installations, the new store celebrates community, innovation, and the joy of discovery at every turn.
Find out more on the MECCA website.
Zoe Olivia Jewellery launches
Australian brand Zoe Olivia Jewellery has officially launched this week, offering modern, coastal-inspired collections that blend affordable luxury with everyday practicality. Featuring waterproof, durable designs crafted from stainless steel, gold, and lab-diamonds, the debut Drift and Opaline collections showcase sculptural textures and versatile styles.
Find out more on the Zoe Olivia Jewellery website.
Pandora celebrates CPHFW with Pamela Anderson
Pandora celebrated the opening of Copenhagen Fashion Week with An Evening with Pandora: Signed with Love, an exclusive dinner hosted by Global Brand Ambassador Pamela Anderson at the iconic Glyptoteket museum. The event featured a personal, cookbook-inspired menu by chef Lasse Askov and welcomed 130 guests for an unforgettable night of art, fashion, and music, including a performance by Danish composer August Rosenbaum.
Find out more on the Pandora website.
Simone Pérèle releases new shapewear line
Simone Pérèle launched BODIES, a next-generation line of sculpting lingerie that redefines shapewear as a celebration of confidence, comfort, and French elegance. Designed to enhance rather than constrain, each piece blends technical innovation with sensual sophistication – empowering women to feel beautiful on their own terms.
Find out more on the Simone Pérèle website.
