Yesterday
The Australian Club’s war on men’s socks
Sydney’s most exclusive club makes a ruling on members’ foot fabric.
The making of Australia’s – and perhaps the world’s – kaftan queen
Camilla Franks was derided as an unworthy upstart, but as she rolls out across America, the fashion designer is having the last laugh.
Spice up your life with dirty rice perfume and a leather Prada skirt
Plus, Pedro Almodovar-inspired furniture, Dior dinner plates and a Christian Kimber bomber.
July
Retail sales surge; Trump tanks Cettire shares; ANZ’s top brass cull
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
The fashion designer who has sold 38,000 of one dress
As Australian brand Shona Joy turns 25, the Byron Bay-based creative still can’t quite believe her luck.
Fashion has a fakes problem, but there’s an app for that
The second-hand market is plagued with copycat items, but one Australian business has plans to combat that.
The secret to Oroton’s $123m turnaround success
The once-embattled heritage brand has cemented its growth by opening or revamping 12 stores since May 2024 – and creative director Sophie Holt is not done yet.
Maison Balzac glassware and bendy candlesticks to light up your home
Plus a collaborative bracelet by Gucci and Pomellato, a one-of-a-kind embroidered handbag and a floral two-piece by Alemais.
How Prada sandals outraged India’s online army
The Italian fashion house drew a backlash with a menswear collection that included open-toed leather footwear modelled on a classic subcontinental design.
Three decades of PMs, fashion icons and the odd person headed for jail
The Financial Review’s monthly glossy changed the format for magazines when it arrived in 1995. We look back on its greatest hits, and the occasional near miss.
Dazzle with a lacy Zimmermann frock and a cherry evening bag
Plus, a jewelled starfish ring from Tiffany, a new Chanel boutique, a plush striped chair and an eye-wateringly expensive elixir for your face.
A $270 ‘granny’ nightie is the surprise star of Netflix’s new hit show
Styles reminiscent of your nan have been rebranded as on-trend daywear, and Lena Dunham’s rom-com Too Much can’t get enough of them.
Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells for record $15.3m
The huge amount blew past what auctioneer Sotheby’s had said was the previous record for a handbag.
Glow up with a quartz chandelier and a gold IWC watch
Plus, eight Indigenous artists to know, a new B&B Italia showroom and skin-toned Christian Louboutin heels.
In Pictures: Paris Fashion Week
Jaw-dropping styles and celebrity theatrics mark the semi-annual French event.
Custom tailoring biz InStitchu fields overseas interest; adviser suits up
The menswear brand has hired mid-market boutique advisory firm Tiger & Bear Partners after receiving unsolicited approaches for offshore buyers.
Men’s ties are back – whether you like it or knot
The humble accessory made a surprising return in the latest menswear shows. Expect to see them in your workplace soon.
Oasis brings a fashion supernova from the UK
Reaching a broad audience and riding a wave of ’90s Britpop nostalgia to higher sales in North America, retailers are jumping on the bandwagon.
Embrace fine craft with an opulent James Bond watch or Piaget cuff
Plus a sunny glass carafe, a monogrammed leather trunk and a Donald Glover-designed collection from Moncler.
From pumpkins to punk: Melbourne’s next blockbuster art show revealed
How does the National Gallery Of Victoria follow last summer’s record-breaking Yayoi Kusama show? With one of fashion’s biggest names.