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Annie Brown is a lifestyle writer at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

'Mother Teresa and Cindy Crawford of our time': Diana's lasting appeal

'Mother Teresa and Cindy Crawford of our time': Diana's lasting appeal

Twenty-three years after her death, Diana's style continues to be a point of intrigue.

  • by Annie Brown

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Will we ever dress up again?

Will we ever dress up again?

Some of the most interesting moments in fashion history have come after extreme disruptions, just look at the shimmering, liberated flappers of the 1920s.

  • by Annie Brown
After three months, suddenly a fortnightly manicure feels ... wrong

After three months, suddenly a fortnightly manicure feels ... wrong

Lockdown put an end to regular nail and hair appointments. Now that we've seen the other side, will we care less about beauty?

  • by Annie Brown
Tit for tat not Duchess of Cambridge's style

Tit for tat not Duchess of Cambridge's style

Tatler magazine's 'Catherine the Great' cover story has ruffled Palace feathers, but the Duchess of Cambridge (thanks to her sartorial prowess) is having the last laugh.

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The enduring cult status of Michael Jordan’s sneakers

The enduring cult status of Michael Jordan’s sneakers

More than two decades after his retirement, the athlete's Air Jordan shoes continue to sell out. So, what's behind the lasting appeal?

  • by Annie Brown
Come out of self-isolation looking better than when you went in

Come out of self-isolation looking better than when you went in

If there was ever a time to overhaul your personal grooming routine, it's now.

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Yes, you should still dress for work even if you're WFH
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Men's style

Yes, you should still dress for work even if you're WFH

Maintaining a level of professionalism is even more important as COVID-19 upends our daily routine.

  • by Annie Brown
Brand's for good: How fashion is fighting the pandemic

Brand's for good: How fashion is fighting the pandemic

Big brands are doing their bit to help where they can, including keeping people in jobs.

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Why the power suit dressing is here to stay

Why the power suit dressing is here to stay

With its easy elegance and confident nonchalance, the suit is showing its staying power.

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The science behind why we wear what we wear

The science behind why we wear what we wear

"A couple of years ago, when I’d mention the words fashion and psychology in tandem, people would say, ‘What are you talking about?’ Now people suddenly click."

  • by Annie Brown
Let's Talk About Them: The tragedy behind design duo's new campaign
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Let's Talk About Them: The tragedy behind design duo's new campaign

Siblings Camilla Freeman-Topper and Marc Topper show fashion for good shouldn't be underestimated.

  • by Annie Brown

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