Today
Millennials and Gen Z are fighting again – this time about gym clothes
There are two camps: People who like wearing tight-on-tight outfits to the gym and those who prefer baggier ensembles.
January
Lorna Jane doubles profits as athleisure boom refuses to fade
But the Brisbane-based activewear brand faces intense competition from big rivals like Lululemon and cheaper retailers such as Target.
October 2024
The Australian fashion staple you won’t see on the streets of Paris
You’ll see a lot of different styles in the couture capital, but activewear outside the gym? Quelle horreur.
November 2023
Eight of the best wellness gifts for Christmas
There’s nothing like a new accessory to get someone motivated.
August 2023
What exactly makes a swimsuit worth $925?
French brand Eres is the Coco Chanel of women’s beachwear - and it comes with prices to match.
The Australian-born Apple exec who’s solving a swimwear problem
She’s a chief of staff during the day and business owner by night, but this woman added another string to her bow after a fruitless search for swim shorts.
June 2023
Adidas bet big on a volatile artist, and lost
The German shoemaker’s alliance with rapper Kanye West was a spectacular and fascinating failure of corporate strategy.
February 2023
He built a fashion empire. Now he’s launching 71 wellness products
“Health nut” Adrian Norris co-founded the clothing label Aje. For his next venture, he’s going into the beauty business with his new brand Ikkari.
How to find the perfect men’s underwear
It’s time to take your briefs from grief to relief, with a little help from the experts.
January 2023
The five best rash tops to keep you sun-safe - and chic
There are a slew of designers making rash vests that will keep you cool, calm and protected this summer, without compromising style.
November 2022
My Health Record struggles to be useful for patients
Patchy clinical use and lack of useful patient information is hindering the uptake of the national e-health system.
Why you need only three pairs of shoes on your travels
Don’t waste valuable suitcase space with excess footwear. Here’s what you really must take.
October 2022
Denim to the gym? P.E Nation and Ksubi join forces
It’s the thing that has been missing from our range, says activewear champion Pip Edwards of P.E Nation. Expect surprises.
July 2022
How RM Williams tried to bring some Aussie soul to Birmingham Games
The Commonwealth Games athletes’ outfitter had a tough assignment: to make the outfits feel Australian, and to make them in Australia.
May 2022
How swimsuits from the 1940s inspired this designer to make wool cool
Laura May Gibbs knew she was onto something when she discovered merino could be used for activewear – and her legions of fans agree.
October 2021
Swisse team reassembles for Hydralyte float, IPO underway
Hydralyte is kicking off an institutional roadshow this week for its initial public offering, raising $17 million.
November 2019
When a hoodie is tied up with privilege
Move over, Rembrandt and Van Gogh – an exhibition examining the beloved yet sometimes controversial wardrobe staple is opening in Rotterdam.
May 2019
Rihanna fashions a new chapter in luxury with LVMH
The Barbadian star will become the first woman to create an original brand for the conglomerate and the first woman of colour to head one of its maisons.