Luxury fashion
Gucci, Louis Vuitton and co lose their buzz in Australia as flagship stores flounder
After years of rapid growth, luxury purveyors in Australia appear to be flatlining, finally caught up in the cost-of-living crisis confronting the nation’s shoppers.
- by Simon Johanson
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‘It’s a sad day’: The uncertain future of Australian Fashion Week
The owners of Australia’s premier fashion event are leaving the runway behind.
- by Damien Woolnough
Staying on top for decades – well, it takes a special kind of person. Just ask Gai
She is the first lady of racing, but celebrated trainer Gai Waterhouse is happy to share her expertise on all topics.
- by Damien Woolnough
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
$56 billion meltdown: Luxury king used to be the world’s richest person
Bernard Arnault was the world’s wealthiest person last year. Since then, he has lost more money than anyone else on the list of the world’s 500 richest people.
- by Angelina Rascouet and Tara Patel
The Met Gala theme has been revealed, and it involves Lewis Hamilton
A$AP Rocky and LeBron James will join Anna Wintour in planning the event, dubbed as the hottest red carpet of the year.
- by Melissa Singer
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No case to answer: Cosette cleared of claims it sold designer fakes
After more than 1000 complaints, the Australian retailer has been cleared of wrongdoing – but some unhappy customers are standing firm in their belief they were misled.
- by Melissa Singer
What clothes? The nepo babies (and criminal) who stole fashion month
From New York to Paris, risky runway stunts stole the show as designers played it safe or stupid.
- by Damien Woolnough
From stealth wealth to ‘orgiastic madness’: Style rules in Industry’s finance world
The costume designer behind hit HBO show Industry breaks down its fashion choices.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
The fashion designers thinking beyond the clothing rack in remarkable ways
From futuristic engraving to re-using fabrics, four fashion designers reveal how they adapt to an ever-changing world.
- by Jane Rocca
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