Australian fashion
Thinking of buying a coloured coat? Here's what you need to consider
The phenomenon has become something of a meme in TV news land, with several reporters owning four of the same $750 coat that comes in a rainbow of colours.
- by Melissa Singer
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Julie Bishop
Julie Bishop on the fashion advice she took from Anna Wintour
The former foreign minister talks post-politics fashion and sneaker trends.
- by Georgie Gordon
Good Weekend
Lorna Jane Clarkson: 'I don't need to cut corners ... but we need to be more transparent, I get it'
The English-born entrepreneur's eponymous activewear label sells a pair of tights every 30 seconds. But she says her products are definitely not "fast fashion".
- by Benjamin Law
Coronavirus pandemic
These designers make fancy dresses. So why are they giving them away?
Millions of garments that could otherwise end up in landfill have found their way to communities in need.
- by Melissa Singer
Retail
Death of the fashion season? Shopping is getting a shake-up
At one end of the spectrum, designers are pre-selling styles months in advance, while others are drip-feeding styles in a here-one-day-gone-the-next frenzy.
- by Melissa Singer
Roxy Jacenko
A 'vault' of Hermès handbags: inside Roxy Jacenko's wardrobe
"They’re on display as artwork... People think I’m mad, but they’re an investment."
- by Georgie Gordon
Racism
Australian brand Zimmermann responds to accusations of racism
Leaked grooming guidelines reveal how staff employed by the company were expected to present themselves. The requirements were at odds with a diverse workforce.
- by Benjamen Judd
Philanthropy
'Paid it forward before it was fashionable': Peter Weiss dies aged 84
The man dubbed the 'godfather of Australian fashion' is being remembered across the fashion and arts landscape.
- by Benjamen Judd
Amy Shark
Amy Shark on the Christian Dior backpack she doesn't leave home without
When I go to a promo, someone will look after it: “OK, you take care of Christian and I’ll be back in a minute.” If I have a bougie backpack I don’t feel so slobbish.
- by Georgie Gordon
Style
The Kardashian-inspired closet where fashion rules over function
Melbourne celebrity stylist Elliot Garnaut has designed a new closet. It takes up a whole room.
- by Michael Harry
MasterChef
How Melissa Leong's wedding channelled her favourite fashion decade
The MasterChef judge eloped to Joshua Tree, in California, for her rock'n'roll wedding to Joe Jones in 2017.
- by Georgie Gordon