Dan F. StapletonJun 29, 2026 – 5.00amOn a sweltering morning last week, in the forecourt of a school in the 7th arrondissement, Song for the Mute became the first Australian clothing label to show on the Paris Fashion Week menswear schedule.The presentation – artfully tailored casualwear for men and women in a palette of desaturated neutrals and soft blues – was the culmination of a 16-year slow burn for the elevated-streetwear brand. For creative director Lyna Ty, it was also a homecoming.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Song for the Mute just made history at Paris Fashion Week. Here’s why
The cult Australian label has emerged from a post-pandemic period of austerity to take the spotlight on one of the fashion world’s most revered stages.
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Song for the Mute became the first Australian label at Paris Fashion Week menswear after 16 years under creative director Lyna Ty. The milestone signals how long-term brand building and venue credibility unlock international market access.
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