’On its knees’: Major industry in crisis
In a year marred by brand collapses and the future of a key event hanging in the balance, it begs the question – what is going on in Australian fashion?
Designers
Shock reaction to Aussie’s naked dress
An Aussie fashion designer has revealed why she was filled with nerves when she stepped out wearing a see-through dress.
Truth behind Pip Edwards and Jackie O’s friendship
After shocking the fashion industry by exiting P.E. Nation, Pip Edwards reflects on her new chapter and how her close friends – including Jackie O – have helped her.
Billionaire plunges to death in freak accident
A billionaire fashion icon has died after falling from a mountain while hiking with family in Barcelona.
Fashion designer’s heartbreaking tragedy
An Australian fashion designer has tragically lost her 23-year-old son, describing him as the ‘epitome of pure love, kindness and generosity’.
Pip fires up about obsession with exes
She has courted attention for her dating life – and her career success. Now, Pip Edwards is taking aim at the interest in her famous ex-boyfriends.
Tiny detail on cult jeans exposes huge value
A tiny detail on a pair of cult jeans will reveal whether you’re sitting on a pretty fortune. Have you checked your pair?
Aussie fires up over Kmart 2yo clothing
Elli popped into Kmart to find a pair of shorts for her two-year-old daughter and was left unimpressed with what she found.
How a baby stole the show at the Brownlow
A very special ‘plus one’ guest at the dazzling Brownlow Medal night has turned heads.
‘Full circle’: Pip Edwards reveals next move
The 44-year-old has revealed her next career move, weeks after making the surprise announcement she was leaving P.E. Nation.
Aussie fashion brand’s shock closures
A popular Australian fashion brand has announced the shock closure of most of its stores countrywide.
Aus brand’s huge warning amid ‘scam’ claim
An Aussie online retailer has issued an urgent warning to customers after a US high school student’s complaint went viral.
Huge change coming to Big W fashion
One major retailer has completely overhauled its basics range after 18 months of taking on extensive customer, industry and quality research.
Pip Edwards’ shock P.E. Nation update
The athleisure brand’s co-founder has made a surprising announcement after an “incredible” eight years at its helm.
Question that sparked global empire
One of Australia’s most iconic surfing brands was started with an eight-word question. From there, it grew into a global empire.
‘Embarrassing’: Aussie store slammed
A legacy Australian fashion label has been slammed by customers after dropping a clothing size from its offering as part of a “bold” rebrand.
Aussie store name nobody can pronounce
It’s a popular Australian clothing store that people have a lot of trouble pronouncing. Even the store joked about it.
Pic caused Aussie item to ‘sell out instantly’
Nadia Bartel has reflected on the “very surreal” moment supermodel Emily Ratajkowski was photographed wearing her fashion label.
Star refused entry for not ‘looking wealthy’
A TV star who was turned away from a designer store while wearing a T-shirt went back the next day dressed “wealthy” to prove a point.
‘No longer an excuse’: Fury at catwalk photo
A world-first report of size inclusivity at Australian Fashion Week has painted a grim picture of representation in our local industry.
‘Global first’: Aussie star’s huge new role
Jewellery brand Michael Hill has named Miranda Kerr as its first-ever global ambassador – a “momentous” step in its ongoing transformation.
Why this dress is so controversial
This designer dress is one of 70,000 designs that triggered a big conversation about the future of Australian fashion.
‘Gaslit’: CEO ‘mortified’ by shopper’s claim
The founder and CEO of Showpo has been left “seriously mortified” over a customer’s claim she was “gaslit” by the online fashion retailer.
Sad update after cult Aussie brand collapses
Just over a year after her fashion label went under, owing $1 million in debt, Alice McCall has given a tragic update on her life.
‘Never been hotter’: Wild bum trend returns
Red carpets and runway shows have embraced an often concealed body part – with some declaring the daring look has “never been hotter”.
Customers furious with model’s bikini brand
Customers have inundated the Instagram of Emily Ratajkowski’s bikini line with claims that orders they placed last November are missing.
Star goes pantless in new photos
Kylie Jenner has put her stamp of approval on the exposed briefs trend in a new campaign – posing in her undies, and not much else.
Jenner accused of ‘ripping off’ Aussie label
An Australian designer has accused Kylie Jenner of “ripping off her entire collection” claiming the star’s designs looked eerily similar to her signature designs.
‘True genius’: Fashion icon dead at 102
Tributes are flowing for renowned designer Iris Apfel, best known for her oversized black-rimmed glasses, after her death was announced.
Secret behind Taylor Swift’s Eras outfits
Costumes tell a story, and a lot of work goes into keeping them in good condition – especially for a concert tour that will last for nearly two years.
World-famous online store opens in Aus
A world-famous online shop will set up a popup store in one Australian state.
‘Disappointed’: Baby bump pic angers women
The controversial fast fashion retailer has been slammed for its images of a pregnant woman wearing gym tights with a “snatched” waist.
Uniqlo sues Shein over ‘It’ bag dupe
Uniqlo has sued Shein over accusations the controversial fast-fashion retailer is selling copycats of its beloved “Mary Poppins” cross-body bag.
‘Horrified’: Fury over Aussie star’s dress
This photo of Olympic gold medallist Sally Pearson has sparked uproar after a detail in its pattern exposed the dress as something “terrible”.
Star’s Calvin Klein ad banned in the UK
The underwear campaign featuring British singer FKA twigs received complaints about it being “overly sexualised”.
‘Like sisters’: Vera Wang stuns at 74
The iconic American fashion designer has stunned her social media followers in a series of photos with her two daughters.
Zara pulls campaign over ‘disgusting’ detail
The Spanish fast-fashion brand has pulled its latest campaign after consumers drew comparisons between the ad and the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
Billionaires’ quest to save Aussie brands
Two of the country’s richest people are snapping up some of our most iconic clothing brands to keep them in Australian hands.
Woman’s fury after online order arrives
A fashion blogger who bought a gown online was stunned to receive a yellow dress that some are calling “the worst ‘doesn’t look like the original’” ever.
Aussie brand unrecognisable after key change
This brand might be a homegrown fashion powerhouse beloved for its minimalist pieces and cool girl charm, but that wasn’t always the case.
One colour dominates Melbourne festival
From leopard prints to luminous pink cowboy hats, discover the fashion highlights at this LGBTQI+ gala.
Aussie fashion giant accused of copying
A small fashion brand has hit out at an Aussie giant, accusing it of copying their designs – the same week its founders bought a fourth multimillion-dollar property.
‘Disappointing’: Aussie designer’s shock move
Alice McCall has responded to backlash after announcing her eponymous label would be “revived” via a collaboration with SHEIN.
Warnie’s daughter forced to walk to Cup
Shane Warne’s daughter Brooke Warne was forced to “walk for half an hour” to get to the Melbourne Cup as protests broke out, stopping traffic.
Five words that ‘humbled’ shopper
An Australian woman asked for a bigger size when trying on shorts in a popular retailer – but the staff member’s response shocked her.
‘WTF’: Influencer vanishes amid furore
A European “It” girl has deactivated her TikTok amid accusations the team behind her fashion label is targeting small creators.
‘Joke’: Women erupt over rare catwalk photo
New analysis has painted a grim picture of representation across the fashion industry – leaving women “p*ssed off”.
Meet the A-list Aussie stars ruling Paris
Australian designer Christopher Esber has made his much-anticipated debut on the runway at Paris Fashion Week. See the photos.
Star’s wild transformation in new photos
Bella Hadid has made her return to fashion in a futuristic campaign for Heaven by Marc Jacobs’ Fall ’23 line.
Popular Aussie brand sells for $1.75 billion
The Australian fashion label beloved by celebrities and influencers has just been acquired by private equity investors in a potentially record-breaking deal.
Bikie boss flaunts designer clothes at court
A bikie boss said he felt “good” before making a surprise plea at court wearing a flashy suit and Versace tie.
Aussies erupt over ‘gross’ warehouse video
An Aussie fashion giant has been slammed after its co-founder shared a video of the scenes inside one of its warehouses after the launch of an online sale.
‘No way’: Big W selling expensive item cheap
The budget retailer has surprised with a recent addition to shelves which saves shoppers over $179 on a popular designer product.
Hidden message in politician’s ball outfit
Greens senator Larissa Waters used a subtle detail in her glamorous outfit at Parliament’s Midwinter Ball to make a powerful statement.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ Myer closing down sale
A massive department store is now offering customers even more discounts as it prepares to shut its doors for good.
Worker stabbed in David Jones handbag theft
A David Jones salesman was stabbed before a thief and his female accomplice fled onto busy CBD streets.
Op shop slammed for wild shoe price tag
A Queensland charity shop has split locals over an eye-watering price tag on a pair of designer shoes – some say it’s fair, others are outraged.
Inventor of the miniskirt dead at 93
Dame Mary Quant, a fashion icon of the swinging sixties and the inventor of the “dangerously short” miniskirt, has died in Britain.
Label behind ‘Allah’ outfit reacts to backlash
Designer Samantha Saint James’ label has set the record straight about its controversial ‘Allah’ garments which enraged fashion lovers earlier this month.
Surprising detail about this model
Iconic denim brand Levi’s has partnered with an AI studio that creates “hyper-realistic” models to increase its diversity.
‘No excuse’: rage over runway decision
Curve models have called out the ‘massive elephant in the room’ at a major Australian fashion festival.
‘WTF’: Fury over Aussie label’s designs
Some fans of the fashion world are fuming after an Australian designer “disrespectfully” included a religious word on two of her designs.
Mind-boggling price of second-hand basket
An online luxury fashion retailer has listed a bizarre fashion item for as much as a house deposit, and it’s not even the most expensive thing on the site.
Model mocked over new photo shoot
A detail in US model Kaia Gerber’s outfit from a recent photo shoot has the internet in stitches.
Desperate emails before fashion label collapse
Loyal fans of the beloved Australian fashion brand may have seen the heartbreaking news coming weeks before anyone else.
Aussie fashion label goes under
Budding fashionistas looking to pick up a bargain will be able to take advantage of a major Australian label going into liquidation.
Designer responds after campaign backlash
Christopher Esber has responded after a recent swimwear campaign ignited conversation around the continued glamorisation of sun tanning.
Colourful send off for beloved fashion icon
Every colour of the rainbow was on display as friends and family of fashion designer paid touching tribute to the industry giant after his sudden death on Christmas Day.
Aussie fashion icon dies on Christmas
An Australian fashion icon has been fondly remembered after tragically passing away on Christmas Day at age 58.
$15 Kmart dupe of $2500 designer product
Shoppers are going wild for this stunning bargain dupe of a designer handbag worth $2500.
Iconic store back in Aussie hands
David Jones has been sold just before Christmas, bringing the iconic company back under Australian ownership.
‘Had no idea’: Fury at find on Aussie brand
Despite claims of being made-to-order and from sustainable fabrics, a photo revealed that all was not as it seemed for this swim brand.
Aussie behind Hailey Bieber’s style
She’s the luxury sourcing expert who works with A-list stars. From sold-out Bottega Veneta to ‘old Celine’, Gab Waller reveals the secret to knowing which items are worth the splurge – and which ones aren’t.
$20 Kmart item shoppers are raving about
Shoppers are praising Kmart’s $20 pyjamas, comparing them to a high-end version that costs almost $120.
‘Buying five’: Kmart shoppers’ new obsession
A product brought in for the Black Friday sales is continuing to be a hot ticket item, with Kmart customers still snapping up the Aussie summer favourite.
‘Losing touch’: Fans livid at Rebel’s new move
The Australian actress has been condemned after launching a fashion brand fans say has a string of “absurd” issues.
‘Outraged’: Kim slams ‘disturbing’ photo of kids
Kim Kardashian has criticised a recent fashion campaign accused of sexualising children, saying it left her “disgusted and outraged”.
Woman slammed for her barbecue outfit
Lilly, a TikTok user, recently posted a video revealing what she wore to a get-together during the holiday season.
Balenciaga pulls controversial bear ads
Balenciaga issued an apology for a new campaign that showed two young girls posing with teddy bears that appeared to be wearing BDSM-style harnesses.
Myer lauded for major change
The major department store is among several stores applauded for how they treat workers – while others have really fallen behind.
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