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When you buy this fashion label, you’re joining a community

Nagnata founder Laura May Gibbs has struck a chord with customers who want more than what’s on the rack – they want the whole wellness package.

  • Eugenie Kelly

This Month

Models pose backstage at Australian Fashion Week in May 2024.

Industry steps in to save Fashion Week – for a year, at least

When funding was pulled for the 28-year-old event last week, the industry was left in a state of shock. Now, it’s rallying.

  • Lauren Sams

It’s entirely possible you deserve, even need, one of these

Aesthetics alert! From the latest red lippy by Celine to the stylish beach umbrella that everyone will envy this summer.

  • Eugenie Kelly

Eight essentials to get you travel ready

Heading off, or just thinking about it? From the best carry-on case to some take-me-away tableware, we have you covered.

  • Eugenie Kelly
The Alix Higgins runway show for Australian Fashion Week in 2024.

Fashion Week in limbo as IMG exits Australian events

The New York-based company that has run the event for the past 20 years says it will stop running events in the country.

  • Lauren Sams
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Jewellery for $2m, $20,000 and a touch over $2000

We’ve got your bling sorted this week, plus other ways to brighten the world.

  • Eugenie Kelly
 Twins Jyoti Babani, Snehal Babani are dressed in partner look, both seen wearing black jackets, black short dresses, black tights with Chanel logo, black boots with silver chain details, lots of silver chains from Chanel.

The tricks to layering your jewellery

Why choose just one piece to wear when you have multiple favourites? Follow these simple guidelines to avoid getting strange looks.

  • Lauren Sams
A Chanel bag cannot cost more than a Hermès bag. That’s just how this market works.

What everyone gets wrong about luxury handbags

Most people fail to understand why these sought-after fashion accessories are so expensive in the first place, let alone why some cost more than others.

  • Amanda Mull
Lesleigh Jermanus usually wears her grandmother’s ring stacked on her wedding ring finger.

‘I’ve never taken it off’: Six people on a precious piece of jewellery

From a ring smuggled out of Cuba to an heirloom bracelet kept on a tool rack, six creative Australians tell us about the pieces they treasure the most.

  • Lauren Sams
Sophie Hookway and Bella Travini at Mecca’s George St store on Wednesday.

How Mecca outfoxed Sephora in the Australian beauty glow-up

For 10 years, the retail rivals have faced off. One is the clear winner, but the other is still opening stores and has the weight of LVMH behind it.

  • Lauren Sams and Carrie LaFrenz

October

 Luxury items seized will be auctioned to recoup funds.

Tax fraudsters’ loot of jewels, watches up for sale to reclaim cash

Diamond rings and bracelets, luxury watches and designer handbags have been revealed as part of the extravagant spend behind one of the country’s biggest tax frauds.

  • David Marin-Guzman
“Chill, modern, classic.” Tibi founder Amy Smilovic says the key to developing personal style is to think of three characteristics that describe your clothing, and use them to balance your outfits.

The New York designer who knows the secret to personal style is maths

Tibi founder Amy Smilovic has no investors and just one store. But she’s a force within the fashion industry for her plain-speaking advice.

  • Lauren Sams

Luxuries you can justify on so many levels

From beautiful goodies by local creatives to vintage designer bags, this week’s shopping edit has a sustainability focus.

  • Eugenie Kelly
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I vowed not to buy new clothes all year. Here’s how it’s going

Our fashion editor swore off shopping for 12 months. She hasn’t been perfect, but she’s made progress.

  • Lauren Sams
Sophia Forrest and Zara Zoe at their wedding.

The AI fashion designer Sophia Forrest chose for her wedding

Made-to-measure suiting for women requires a little patience, but those in favour say it’s well worth the wait.

  • Lauren Sams
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Shadi Kord and Natalie Khoei started their fashion business with $400 and now ship to 190 countries.

The two mates turning Meshki into the Atlassian of fast fashion

Originally a side hustle for founders Natalie Khoei and Shadi Kord, Meshki is now a $120 million business with a prestigious award for its trophy case.

  • Lauren Sams

Michelle Payne can finally enjoy the weekend before Melbourne Cup

For the retired jockey, Melbourne Cup Carnival is now about preparing commentary, catching up with friends and enjoying the city’s best bars and restaurants.

  • Hannah Tattersall
Jackie Frank at Feekah Cafe.

Off to the races? Jackie Frank’s advice for dressing the part

If ever there was a chance to push the boundaries, this is it, urges the long-time judge of the Melbourne Cup’s Fashions on the field. And that includes you, men.

  • Lauren Sams

An Emily in Paris bag, men’s undies and a million-dollar brooch

With Christmas around the corner, an owl on a rock could be the perfect thing to throw in your personalised Santa sack.

  • Eugenie Kelly
Dissh CEO Lucy Henry-Hicks has turned around the label and now it’s a staple in Australian women’s wardrobes.

Lucy Henry-Hicks knows what young women want

A debutant on this year’s Young Rich List, Henry-Hicks took a successful clothing business, tipped it on its head and created a whole new business in Dissh.

  • Lauren Sams

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