Maxis sweep the floor in new trend
HEMLINES have reached maximum capacity with a global fast fashion chain reporting Australian women have ditched their miniskirts in favour of ankle-skimmers.
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Pippa Middleton looks amazing
PIPPA Middleton looked stunning in a pleated pale blue frock at the ParaSnowBall in London last night — and we know where you can buy her dress.
The most unlikely fashion icon?
HERE’S lookin’ at poo, kid. The smiley poo emoji has become something of a fashion icon. Wait till you see how far this trend has spread.
Runway: What’s on trend this autumn/winter
THE autumn/winter shows have wrapped and to help guide you through the gazillion new trends on offer — we’ve honed in on three wearable styles that look good now.
Style Snippets: Future of fashion week
IT’S fair to say the digital revolution has changed Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia but founder, Simon Lock says the biggest shifts are yet to come.
Spring racing fashion: Field of dreams
WINTER’S long, lean shapes tick all the boxes for looking chic and modest at the races this winter.
Style Snippets: Kim Ellery’s LA story
Renowned Aussie designer Kym Ellery will move to LA this November to take on the US.
Elegance and sparkle at Paris Fashion Week
DESIGNERS have upped the ritzy quotient, bringing on sparkle, shine and over-the-top elegance at the autumn/winter 2015 shows.
Is lay-by a retail taboo or a smart move?
‘AM I alone in feeling like the retail practice is only slightly less shame-inducing than actual shoplifting?’ Meg Mason explores the art of lay-by.
This Apple Watch costs $96,000
IF the regular Apple Watch isn’t prestigious enough for you, check out these luxury models that cost more than your car.
Brit fashion extravaganza!
BRITAIN’S A-listers are out in full-force from London Fashion Week to Elle Style Awards. Check out all the must see pics are here.
Nic, Keith’s embarrassing double-up
NICOLE Kidman and Keith Urban are a pretty adorable couple and we’re putting their marital bliss down to their mutual strong hair game, on display at the Oscars today.
Academy Awards’ most expensive jewellery
JAWDROPPING and iconic pieces have glittered on the red carpet throughout Oscar’s history. Check out some of the most expensive pieces ever.
The worst red carpet we’ve seen
THE 90s called, and they want their fashion back. Here’s why the 2015 Oscars red carpet is the worst we’ve ever seen.
The new trend Taylor is loving
THE jumpsuit is having a moment — and we are absolutely loving it. Taylor Swift, Gwen Stefani and Guilana Rancic are all rocking the look on the Grammys red carpet today.
How to dress for career success
WHAT to wear? It’s a conundrum we face every morning. A fashion psychologist (yep, that’s a thing) explains how to dress with confidence.
Fashion returns to the ‘70s
WE have just sent Vogue’s March issue to print, which is one of our biggest issues of the year. In it we introduce the new season, and the most significant trend to emerge is a rebirth of the 1970s.
Myer’s glam autumn/winter 2015
MYER is taking a fresh approach to winter this year and glamour is the common theme. Shoppers can expect to be spoilt for choice with the store’s new line-up.
Style Snippets: News, trends and shopping
AUSSIE model Jessica Gomes will unveil the 2015 Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition at a VIP cocktail party in the US next month.
Urban Runway: Caribbean chic with a hot bikini
FASHION buyer Audrey Challe’s style is reminiscent of her Carribean roots and the perfect summer uniform for living and working in the Bondi area.
Why we’re all talking about Tomic’s socks
WE’RE only two days in to the first Grand Slam of the year, but boy have we seen some weird and wonderful things on the court. Like Tomic’s socks.
Best exercise clothes for summer revealed
THE conundrum of what to wear when you exercise in summer is a tricky one. Sure cotton is great, but regular cotton t-shirts are thick, and that makes a big difference in 40-degree heat. Here’s what to do.
Eight ways to find the perfect pair of jeans
MANY people find jeans shopping to be a traumatizing experience – on par with bikini shopping, or fighting off a small lion with a chair. But they haven’t read this advice …
Style snippets: News, trends and shopping
GET the lowdown on street chic with these fashion style snippets from PRUE LEWINGTON.
Code Red: This week’s hits and misses
ACTRESS Amy Adams was clearly the chosen one at the People’s Choice Awards in Los Angeles in a custom-made cobalt blue strapless dress this week.
Secretary chic is hotter than ever
REINVENT your office wardrobe this summer with classic sunray-pleated skirts. The secretary chic look is hotter than ever, writes PRUE LEWINGTON.
Rihanna gets the boot, sort of
THE ever stylish Rihanna adds another string to her bow as she snares job as ambassador with exercise powerhouse, Puma.
Unzipped: Fashion news, trends and shopping
IT’S only been a couple of weeks but the David Lawrence print dress, $249, is shaping up to be this summer’s bestseller.
Dirty Dancing cast get into the Swinging ‘60s
TAKING inspiration from the catwalks, the cast from Dirty Dancing pose up in hyper-cool styles from the ’60s.
CelebCon: 2014’s most revealing fashions
SKIN was IN this year: From Rihanna to Amber Rose we take you through the most shockingly revealing outfits of the year.
Why everyone HATES this colour
EVERY year since 1990, the Pantone Colour Institute has nominated a Colour of the Year – but things haven’t quite gone to plan for this year’s pick.
The best swimwear for every body shape
MAKING a splash in swimwear this season need not be as daunting as it seems – you don’t need to have a model’s physique. We’ve found the best bathers for every body shape.
Unzipped: News, trends and shopping
CHAIN brands rely heavily on the ideas of high-end designers but one has to wonder how, when a new season comes around, emerging labels present similar prints.
Aussie designers on schedule for Paris Fashion Week
STRATEAS. CARLUCCI is Australia’s most in-demand. With an upcoming show in Paris, muse Lindy Klim poses exclusively for Insider in the label’s latest collection.
Unzipped: Topshop to auction celebrity gowns
HERE’S your chance to dress like a star. UK giant Topshop is selling a selection of floor-sweeping gowns worn by celebrities, including Kendall Jenner, Chanel Iman, Jourdan Dunn and Toni Garrn.
Is side-boob back for the summer season?
KATE Hudson never puts a foot wrong when it comes to fashion and her latest side-boob flash is no exception.
Wang collection wings it at H&M
AUSTRALIAN fashionistas were the first in the world to get their hands on Alexander Wang’s much hyped collaboration with retailer H&M today — and showed appreciation by clearing out the men’s collection.
Super-easy Halloween costumes for lazy people
SO you’ve got a Halloween party on tonight and you have nothing to wear. Here are some easy ideas for lazy last-minute partygoers.
The spring trends you need to know
WHAT will you be wearing this season? We round up the best of the Spring 2015 trends for you before you get your online shopping fix.
Men rate Lara, Kim K and Posh
WE asked six men to review the outfit of a stylish celebrity and give us their honest opinion of their fashion choices. Here’s what they came up with.
The one dress you need this summer
CAN YOU really find a dress which ticks every summer trend box for under $30? The answer is yes — and we’ve found it for you.
No Missoni for you!
FRUSTRATED customers have not been able to log on to the Target website since early morning to get their hands on the much-hyped Missoni designer range.
Things you should stop wearing immediately
THERE are some things we just cannot stand. Ugg boots in public. High-waisted denim butt shorts. Birkenstocks. Before summer hits in full force, here’s what you need to avoid.
Unzipped: News, trends and shopping
ITALIAN fashion heir, Angela Missoni and matriarch, Señora Rosita Missoni landed in Sydney yesterday to launch their new collaboration with Target.
How to be a trackside goddess
THEY’RE off and racing in this year’s style stakes, and one of this season’s trackside trends is form-fitting goddess dresses in eye-popping candy hues.
Is this Australia’s latest ‘it’ shoe?
IT’S definitely no Louboutin, but Skechers are running out the door in Australia. Could this be the end of wearing uncomfortable shoes?
We road test the ‘unstainable’ t-shirt
THERE’S a new white t-shirt that apparently doesn’t stain. We’ve got our doubts, so we took one toddler, one bowl of chilli con carne, and a pristine white top to test it out.
Please let this not be a trend
ONE of Australia’s most stylish men is encouraging blokes to rock this kooky accessory for spring racing season. Would you do it?
Hipsters, you’ve gone too far
FIRST monocles, now bespoke beard combs. This ridiculous hipster accessory is proof hipsters have gone too far.
Clothes that will kill your sex life
ANNA Wintour was asked what she’d never wear this week, and she came up with the wrong answer. This is the one thing that is guaranteed to kill your sex life.
Nothing to wear? You’re not alone
A STAGGERING number of women loathe shopping for clothes and say it makes them ashamed of their bodies. This woman is trying to change that.
Friday’s fab fashion wrap
VOTE for your favourite red carpet gown as we check out Rihanna, Kelly Osbourne and the ongoing trend of cut-out fashions.
The secret store Aussie fashionistas love
IT’S where Australian models, actors and musicians go to buy casual clothing and accessories like Dunlop Volleys, Mambo T-shirts and Zanerobe’s signature slouchy trousers. So where is it?
Zara sells ‘White is the new black’ shirt
MEGA retailer Zara have come under fire for selling a t-shirt with the slogan ‘White is the new black.’
Are custom made shoes worth the cash?
IF YOU’VE been known to pick up a few pairs of custom made shoes on your travels through Vietnam, this could be your local solution.
The jeans sucking everyone in
WOULD you wear a denim version of the brand that is usually known to suck you in and lift your bottom, all in the hope of making you look perkier?
Mum makes $310k loom band dress
A DRESS made entirely of loom bands has set off an eBay bidding war, with offers over $310,000 and one day of bidding still to go.
The incredible shrinking waistline
HOLLYWOOD’S obsession with staying skinny has just taken another dive with the sale of a size triple zero.
The incredible shrinking waistline
HOLLYWOOD’S obsession with staying skinny has just taken another dive with the sale of a size triple zero.
The new trend we wish we’d never seen
JUST when you thought fashion couldn’t get weirder — or skimpier — someone goes and invents something like this. WARNING: Graphic and a bit weird.
The hairstyle that must go away
WHEN Orlando Bloom hit the red carpet this week, hearts sank. The hunk has been seduced by wet-look hair. Don’t try this at home, guys.
What is Angelina Jolie wearing?
THE hottest woman on the planet turned up to the Maleficent premiere in Shanghai in some questionable-looking custom-made Christian Louboutins.
The most polarising trends of seasons past
LOVE them or loathe them, these fashion trends went bonkers last season. Are they here to stay? Or will they be pushed to the back of the wardrobe?
State of fashion across our capitals
THE AUSTRALIAN typecast might be of a bikini clad babe, but our state capitals tell a different story of style. DO YOU FIT YOUR STATE’S STEREOTYPE?
Who’s your style stereotype?
The Australian typecast might be of a bikini clad babe, but our state capitals tell a different story of style.
10 stunning celebrity wedding dresses
WHILE photos of Kim Kardashian’s wedding dress are being kept a secret, here’s a look back at the most stunning wedding dresses from over the years.
Why this dress is HOT right now
FIRST it was Keira Knightley, then it was Kristen Stewart, now Blake Lively is the latest celeb to step out in an optical illusion dress.
Meme meltdown at Brisbane fashion biz
A BRISBANE clothing company have shown how not to use social media after a posted meme outraged their fans.
Why is this mistress wearing a visor?
SHOULD we call this look Darth-Vader-chic? The woman who outed disgraced LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling for his racist remarks this week has been acting very strangely indeed.
Is Kim’s double denim look a lesson to us all?
THERE are few trends harder to pull off than chambray, except maybe double chambray, but trendsetter Kim persists, which begs the question, should you get a Canadian tuxedo, too?
Is Kim’s double denim look a lesson to us all?
THERE are few trends harder to pull off than chambray, except maybe double chambray, but trendsetter Kim persists, which begs the question, should you get a Canadian tuxedo, too?
The style that suits everyone
IT IS the golden rule of fashion, but we seem to be losing it. Melissa Hoyer says there is a time and place for hoodies and thongs, but not where she saw them last night.
Don’t even try to buy this top
THOUGHT the Duchess of Cambridge looked hot in this stripy number? So did everyone else, apparently. The top has sold out and the waiting list is a month long.
The real fashion at fashion week
FASHION week’s purpose may be to showcase summer trends, but the coolest fashion was found off the runway. Here’s what you’ll be wearing come winter.
Dressing ‘normal’ is so hot right now
THERE is a new trend in fashion and there’s a chance you are already following it: It’s called normcore and it’s all about dressing ‘normal’.
Who knew Dad was so fashion-forward
IT WAS once such a fashion atrocity that only daggy dads could pull it off, now it’s all the rage. What is it?
Outrage as man tattoos his drugged dog
A TATTOO artist has inked his dog while it was under sedation to have its spleen removed — drawing the ire of dog lovers on the internet.
This is how you do pregnancy fashion
MATERNITY dressing is tough. Add an Oscars red carpet, and most mums-to-be would not even attempt it. Enter Elsa Pataky.
Hipster wannabes get beard transplants
THERE’LL be no more filling in beards with an eyebrow pencil for these men anymore. Hundreds are having surgery to remove hair from other body parts, including the head and chest, and implanting it in the face.
Say hello to the future of fashion
MAXWELL Smart’s shoe phone might not have been so silly after all. Hi-tech fashion is making its way to a store near you – here’s what you can afford and what you can’t afford to live without.
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