Problem with $470 Gucci bathers
THERE are bathers … and then there are Gucci bathers. The Italian fashion house has confused shoppers with a pricey one-piece that you can’t actually get wet.
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Byron label celebs can’t get enough of
CULT Australian fashion label Spell is continuing its dominance of the competitive US market, with the opening a pop-up store in Los Angeles.
‘Ugly’ sneakers shoppers can’t get enough of
CHUNKY, ‘dad-style’ sneakers have hit the mainstream in Australia, as retailers report a spike in sales of the so-called ‘ugly’ shoe trend.
Simple idea that led to billion-dollar business
THIS woman’s unusual polka-dot suit provides a simple solution to a common problem we all have — and it’s making its creator super rich.
‘Fashion’s dead’: Versace sale rocks fashion world
VERSACE is the latest Italian fashion house to be bought by a foreign entity, a trend that has raised concerns about the future of the made-in-Italy marquee.
Michael Kors snaps up Versace for $2.7bn
US fashion giant Michael Kors has confirmed the company will take over the iconic Italian label, Versace, angering some fans who wonder what that means for Donatella.
Bizarre protest at Posh’s show
VICTORIA Beckham’s first-ever runway show at London fashion week was disrupted by an anti-fur protest outside … even though she doesn’t even use it in her designs.
Rihanna’s stunning body-positive lingerie show
RIHANNA’S lingerie show ended New York fashion week with plenty of drama, thanks to a rumoured stoush with Marc Jacobs, and a bevvy of models, including one who went into labour hours after the show.
Fashion label with a strong street cred
STREETWEAR brand Huffer has so much cred in the fashion world, it doesn’t need celebrity approval or endorsement — and the founder is happy with that.
$89 bike shorts breaking the internet
IT’S the trend Kim Kardashian is basically responsible for. Now demand for the sporty garment from Australian shoppers has hit an all-time high.
Jumper sparks Twitter firestorm
A GREY jumper is at the centre of a social media meltdown, after the clothing item suggested fat people are unattractive and lazy.
Zimmermann draws stars to NYC fashion week
AUSTRALIAN label Zimmermann has debuted its new season collection at New York Fashion Week in front of a star-studded audience including Sofia Richie and Katie Holmes.
Aussie label stuns in New York debut
AUSSIE streetwear brand Nana Judy has turned heads during its first New York fashion week show, with a little help from top model Winnie Harlow … and a dalmatian.
Lady Gaga in orange eye-popper
SET to make her big-screen debut in A Star is Born, Lady Gaga has turned heads while out in Paris, sporting a low-cut skin-tight tangerine frock … and no bra.
Kim Kardashian’s freaky fashion ‘implant’
KIM KARDASHIAN and Chrissy Teigen have appeared on social media showing off their bizarre new body modification looks.
Kylie’s $4m ad for Aussie designer
KYLIE Jenner has given a Byron Bay-based label the ultimate Instagram endorsement.
Joke becomes surprise business success
A SIMPLE joke with a friend about the Liberal leadership spill turned into an awesome idea that is earning this woman a bucketload of cash.
Kim flashes Spanx, nipples in sexy outfit
WELL, this is one way to turn heads. Kim Kardashian has flashed her nipples — and a pair of Spanx — in an awkward see-through plastic pink dress.
Photo explains Victoria’s Secret’s downfall
THIS non-Photoshopped image of an average-sized model with her natural curves goes a long way to explaining why lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret is struggling.
Jesinta opens up: ‘A tough few months’
JESINTA Franklin has given a revealing interview about her mother’s cancer diagnosis, as she and her husband Buddy launch a new fashion venture.
Best deals from the AfterPay Day sale
THOUSANDS of online and brick-and-mortar retailers are having massive sales until midnight tonight. We’ve rounded up some of the most popular deals.
$121k for two hours of work a day
CHARLOTTE now makes more money than her husband working from home for two hours a day, and fits the job in around raising their kids.
Kanye West almost a billionaire
RAPPER Kanye West has almost reached billionaire status and surprisingly, it’s not thanks to his music, but something different .
This is what happened to Supré
THE cheap clothing retailer was once an essential staple in every teenage girl’s wardrobe. So where has Supré gone?
Meghan’s spending spree continues
MEGHAN Markle’s lavish wardrobe continued as she stepped out for Nelson Mandela exhibition in an outfit worth more than $4000.
Meghan’s $285,000 spending spree
SINCE marrying Prince Harry, the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle has wasted no time in spending big on her wardrobe.
Spade family rocked by more horror news
HOURS before mourners gathered at a funeral for handbag designer Kate Spade, her family was hit with another unthinkable tragedy.
Women furious over fashion’s ‘fat tax’
WHEN Maria Wassell realised the same pair of pants cost more in bigger sizes than smaller ones, she was “absolutely disgusted”.
Tragic note Kate left behind
KATE Spade wrote a note before she took her own life, telling her daughter not to blame herself – and hinting at something else.
Fashion’s secret dark side
THREE women of fashion, three tragic deaths. Now a top designer who nearly took his own life has detailed how the industry drives its stars to desperation.
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