Shop Our Style for Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out: The Best Fashion and Beauty Buys in Melbourne

We’ve partnered with American Express to curate this exclusive shopping guide to Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out.

It’s that time of year again! In partnership with American Express, Vogue are ready to launch their annual sartorial event once again in Melbourne. The fashion and retail industry’s biggest night out of the year is back and bolder than ever, with Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out bringing the fun and glamour after two years of virtual events. The CBD will come alive throughout the fashion festival with special shopping offers, events, styling sessions and more.

To sweeten the fashion deal and help you refresh your wardrobe for summer, American Express have an exclusive Card Member offer for Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out. Eligible American Express Card Members can get $10 back, up to two times, when they spend $50 or more at participating Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out retailers when they save the offer to their card.* 

* The offer starts on the 13th of October and is valid between 13^th – 23^rd October 2022 and only available to the first 75,000 cards to save it – so get in quick! Exclusions and T&Cs apply, so be sure to read the full disclaimer and take advantage of this great offer

To help you make the most of the special event in Melbourne, we’ve created Sitchu’s shopping guide to Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out.

Clear space in your wardrobe – you’re going to need it!

MECCA

MECCA’s extensive range of local and global beauty products and ever-popular concept stores need no introduction. With over 100 brands stocked in store and masterful makeup artists on hand to bring your favourite TikTok looks to life, it’s truly a beauty-lover's playground. With summer just around the corner, we’re embracing pastel palettes and shopping eyeshadows, lipsticks and nail polishes to coordinate. 

Sitchu Picks: Emma Lewisham’s skin-loving and award-winning Skin Reset Serum is always in our beauty basket. 

COUNTRY ROAD

Focusing on style, quality and versatility, Country Road delivers modern Australian design for effortless living, every day. A wardrobe staple for over 40 years now, it's a label that evokes natural simplicity, beauty and an inherent understanding of the Australian way of life. From the workplace to the weekend, from everyday essentials to desirable aspirational pieces, Country Road stands for a relaxed, spontaneous style.

Sitchu Picks: We're smitten by their organically grown linen waisted single breasted blazer, complete with matching high waisted shorts or trousers.  We also recommend a visit to their beautiful Chadstone store, where an environmentally friendly shop fit-out has been achieved without any compromise on style. 

Trading Blak

First Nations business collective Trading Blak showcases everything from laser cut earrings to yoga mats, handmade soaps and prints. Conceived to create a safe and transparent space to educate, inform and support Indigenous owned brands, Trading Blak champions transparency and makes sure that profits are reinvested into First Nations communities. The collective has recently expanded its online store, and it’s stocked with plenty of beautiful, artistic items for your wardrobe and home.

Sitchu picks: We love the BLAK HEARTS Shirt by Nungala Creative (which was adapted from their 2017 Mardi Gras heart). Note: these tees are ally friendly. 

Aje

Luxury fashion house Aje is fast taking over Australia with their effortless wears a staple of many a Melbournite’s wardrobe (ours included). Embrace soft shades of lavender, floral prints and puffy sleeves this season and swap jeans for mini dresses that are perfect for picnics and long lunches. Looking to make a statement? Shop their vibrant bubble gum pink Amour Ruffle Mini Dress – trust us when we say that it’s a showstopper. 

Sitchu picks: The Suzette Bubble Mini Dress, which comes in both lavender and pink, is on our spring shopping wish list.

Cotton On

For everyday essentials, swimwear and sleepwear, we can’t go past Cotton On. In keeping with this season’s runway trends, expect plenty of bold colours and pink (hello Barbie-core!), fits and styles influenced by the ‘90s and Y2K, and a focus on comfort and loose fits – which we couldn’t be happier about. 

Sitchu picks: Maxine Wylde’s exclusive collaboration with Cotton On features statement bags perfect for coordinating with your summer wardrobe. Be quick, though! They’re selling out fast.

Zara

Straight from your Instagram feed to your wardrobe, Zara’s affordable range always echoes the latest trends from the catwalk. Perfect for quality basics in contemporary styles and fits, Zara is our go-to brand for office wear and work events. This season, you’ll be bringing out your summer dresses early and pairing them with bright, bold coloured blazers. Full length pants will be paired with cute crop tops and clogs will see you out comfortably during the warmer months. 

Sitchu picks: We’re loving the Malgosia Bela range – especially the linen shirts, which are the perfect trans-seasonal wear. 

The Daily Edited

A brand that needs no introduction, The Daily Edited is a go-to for personalised gifts and feminine accessories. From pastel purses and sleek bags to phone cases and clutches, there’s no shortage of fashionable options for storing your belongings. Head in store and make the most of the Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out offer by monogramming your bestie’s initials or name on your pouch of choice. 

Sitchu picks: Embracing a nautical palette and using croc embossed leather, the new Glide Series is truly gorgeous.

Witchery

Witchery is casting a vibrant and playful spell over your summer wardrobe, and we couldn’t be more here for it. The much-loved Australian fashion label has been sprucing up our outfits with its affordable, whimsy garments since 1970. Their spellbinding spring collection is all about swapping heavy garments and colours for semi-sheer blouses, midi dresses with statement sleeves and soft, white shades. 

Sitchu picks: The Button Detail Single-Breasted Blazer, which is designed in Melbourne, will effortlessly elevate your office wear. 

Incu

Since Incu launched in 2002, their curated and ever evolving collection of international brands and emerging local designers has earned them cult status. Taking pride of place in Melbourne’s fashion hub Chadstone Shopping Centre, Incu stocks everything from Jacquemus, Ami Paris and Coperni to Acne Studios, Bassike and Baserage. 

Sitchu picks: This gathered t-shirt might be on the pricier side, but it will quickly become a wardrobe staple – perfect for pairing with jeans, skirts, and linen shorts. 

Cue

This is your cue to be brave and go bold this summer. Longer nights spent sipping spritzes in the sun call for the Cue Summer 2022 collection’s striking shades of jaffa, lemon and crepe – which is officially our new favourite colour. The pioneering Australian fashion label has dressed everyone from Elyse Knowles to Brooke Hogan, and it’s one of our top brands to watch when the new season rolls around.

Sitchu picks: This Mango Jacquard Mini Dress will steal the show at your next girls’ long lunch.  

Looking for more fashion inspiration? In addition to offering the best in shopping and beauty, Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out is putting on an enviable line-up of events that you’ll want to add to your calendar. Explore the full line up here.