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Melissa Singer is national fashion editor of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

What makes Keri Russell such a great TV presence?

What makes Keri Russell such a great TV presence?

Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.

  • by Louise Rugendyke, Nicole Abadee, Susannah Guthrie, Melissa Singer, Amanda Hooton and Dani Valent

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Oaks Day best dressed: Flirty, fresh and fun the winning formula

Oaks Day best dressed: Flirty, fresh and fun the winning formula

“Ladies Day” used to be the poor cousin to Derby and Cup days when it came to the fashions – not any more.

  • by Damien Woolnough and Melissa Singer
How Malcolm Turnbull found himself in TV studio with porn star Stormy Daniels

How Malcolm Turnbull found himself in TV studio with porn star Stormy Daniels

The former PM was among guests on a UK TV network’s live US election coverage, where he marvelled at “Teflon” Trump’s “most audacious gaslighting ever”.

  • by Stephen Brook, Kishor Napier-Raman and Melissa Singer
Cup-winning jockey’s celebratory singalong with Ronan Keating

Cup-winning jockey’s celebratory singalong with Ronan Keating

On top of proving quite handy on a horse, Robbie Dolan won over more fans with his singing at a packed Oaks eve lunch.

  • by Melissa Singer and Stephen Brook
The Melbourne Cup best dressed: Out of the red and into the pink

The Melbourne Cup best dressed: Out of the red and into the pink

Elegance returned to the races with a form guide full of colour and chic silhouettes.

  • by Melissa Singer and Damien Woolnough
No-frills chic: Derby Day fashions deliver power points

No-frills chic: Derby Day fashions deliver power points

Streamlined, structural looks attracted the most attention among the celebrity set in the Birdcage.

  • by Damien Woolnough and Melissa Singer
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Can racing save fashion retail or has the horse bolted?

Can racing save fashion retail or has the horse bolted?

Spending on fashion for the races has declined with falling crowd numbers, but it still drives millions in sales for Australian brands.

  • by Melissa Singer
Maxi-dresses, fringed skirts, headgear: The incoming season’s style trends

Maxi-dresses, fringed skirts, headgear: The incoming season’s style trends

Worth a punt: front-running fashion numbers for spring-racing chic.

  • by Damien Woolnough and Melissa Singer
‘Bracketing’ and refund abuse: Why we’re hooked on returning clothes

‘Bracketing’ and refund abuse: Why we’re hooked on returning clothes

Buying clothes online is convenient, but it has led to a tide of garments being sent back. Overseas retailers are retaliating with fees – will Australia follow?

  • by Melissa Singer
White and soft peaks: ‘Meringue’ dressing takes over Caulfield

White and soft peaks: ‘Meringue’ dressing takes over Caulfield

Hats were thin on the ground at a windy Caulfield Cup, where the celebrity guests pushed the fashion rules in all directions.

  • by Melissa Singer
Yes, you can wear flats to the races … and more track fashion hacks

Yes, you can wear flats to the races … and more track fashion hacks

Racing dress rules exist for a reason, but there are ways to respect tradition and still put a personal spin on your outfit.

  • by Melissa Singer

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