Photo Diary: Milla Brajkovich's Big, HUGE, Busy Week @ AFW

It's been a massive week of new friends and familiar faces, and for the final instalment of Australian Fashion Week fun, we bring you a mate from way back, Milla Brajkovich. We first met the rising star on the streets of Tāmaki Makaurau in 2018, where she skipped around in Aotearoa designers and chatted about her Kumeū upbringing.

Since then, she's been all over the globe and just casually completed a degree in commerce and science(!). Most recently, she's settled down in Rosebay, Sydney, where last week she spent a few days bursting with glamorous looks, flawless makeup, and model mates.

Yes, fashion week is a whole lot of glamour, but don't forget the early call times, squeezing in castings between shows and rehearsals before sunrise — this gal's been busy. Relive her week above, and make sure you scroll right to the end for a feathery cupid moment and in Milla's own words, some "viva, diva, glam, realness."

Name: Milla
Starsign: Leo 
Instagram: @millabrajkovich
Tiktok: @9802milla maybe this is my motivation to post more on tiktok.

Give us your elevator pitch:
I’m a Croatian-kiwi girl now living in Sydney modelling full time! Just finished studying a conjoint degree of commerce and science, majoring in international business and chemistry. So putting it to real good use of course ;)

Where do you live and where do you call home?
I live in Rose Bay, Sydney, which has begun to feel like home, however, I will always consider my forever home where I grew up in Kumeu, Auckland

A tiktok/meme/mood to sum up how you felt going into fashion week:
that Emma Roberts video to Lana del Rey. 

Favourite show you took part in and why:
Okay as I struggle to pick favourites, I’m going to mention two: first being Farage because I opened and felt really good in my outfit! I had a red tie and I thought that was great. Another honourable mention was Albus Lumen's 10 year celebration, every detail about the show was beautiful and I adored how family and friends focused it was. I also love working with Marina and the team so it was extra special. 

Best person you meet backstage?
Lots of old and new friends for sure!!! Lucky to be surrounded by great people which in my opinion make up the best part of fashion week. 

What do you do to fill time while waiting around backstage?
If you ever need me backstage, high chance I will be in a hair chair (I have a ridiculous amount of unruly hair and often have to make multiple trips to the hair team).

Fashion week essentials in your bag:
Lip balm, water, and portable charger!

Favourite song/soundtrack you heard this week?
I’ve been on a true Lorde kick this week. Special mention to 400 Lux. 

A tiktok/meme/mood to sum up how you feel at the end of the week:
Anything Ben Affleck related.

Photos: Milla Brajkovich     
Features Editor: Chloe Hill 

We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which Australian Fashion Week took place.