Barrel Jeans & Boots: The Exact Winter Pieces To Buy Now

About this episode

Leigh and guest Jessica Vander Leahy discuss insights from Australian Fashion Week 2026 and the impact of fashion on everyday wardrobes amidst economic challenges.

Australian Fashion Week 2026 has wrapped up, and while the runway looks were spectacular, the real magic is how they’re about to transform your everyday wardrobe. This week, Leigh is joined by runway model, journalist and content creator Jessica Vander Leahy, who is delivering all the unfiltered, behind-the-scenes insights from Australian Fashion Week 2026 straight to the pod. They're discussing the biggest trends on the runway, the best streetwear moments and the exact moment an everyday morning swimmer accidentally walked right into a live fashion show. Plus, they're also getting real about dressing for a tough economy and how fashion shows like Australian Fashion Week can give us an insight into how we're dealing with the cost-of-living crisis as a Country. Finally, it’s time for Boujie to Budget, where they're debating the wild resurgence of horseshoe jeans and Leigh's $50 buy you need in your cart immediately. EVERYTHING MENTIONED: We’ve teamed up with  Twoobs to snag a sweet discount just for our subscribers! Add the copy below to your show notes from Monday New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off — $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your…

People in this episode

Host: Leigh

Guest: Jessica Vander Leahy

Topics covered

• Australian Fashion Week
• winter fashion trends
• cost-of-living crisis
• streetwear
• fashion economics

Keywords

• Barrel Jeans
• Winter Boots
• fashion trends
• Australian Fashion Week
• cost-of-living crisis

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Organizations: Twoobs

Products: UGG Classic Ultra Mini Platform Boot, Bared Mino Stud Boots, Maison Margiela Tabi Broken Mirror Boots

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