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Damien Woolnough is the style editor of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age

The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is about to get even more fashionable

The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is about to get even more fashionable

Fashion and sailing have always had close ties, but this year Australian brands Oroton, M.J. Bale and Viktoria & Woods are providing a style glow-up.

  • by Damien Woolnough
Saved: Australian Fashion Week revived with new backers

Saved: Australian Fashion Week revived with new backers

The troubled event has lured a co-founder back and it has government support – but it now faces a potential rival.

  • by Damien Woolnough
‘Jeans and a nice top’ was an early 2000s fashion staple. It’s back – with a twist

‘Jeans and a nice top’ was an early 2000s fashion staple. It’s back – with a twist

The millennial favourite is staging a comeback.

  • by Damien Woolnough
Rupert Murdoch’s ‘Succession’ sunglasses are peak grandadcore cool

Rupert Murdoch’s ‘Succession’ sunglasses are peak grandadcore cool

The media tycoon’s style signature is evolving with expensive accessories and sneakers.

  • by Damien Woolnough
Furniture by Jorn Utzon … via his grandson

Furniture by Jorn Utzon … via his grandson

Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.

  • by Katrina Strickland, Damien Woolnough, Sharon Bradley and Jane Cadzow
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The new Karl Lagerfeld has arrived at Chanel. Here’s what to expect

The new Karl Lagerfeld has arrived at Chanel. Here’s what to expect

After a six-month search, one of the most coveted jobs in fashion has been filled by a face familiar to many.

  • by Damien Woolnough
Meet the Australian designers who won’t wait for the Met Gala

Meet the Australian designers who won’t wait for the Met Gala

These local designers to watch in 2025 will take to the red carpet closer to home.

  • by Damien Woolnough
The verdict on the world’s first ‘ultra-luxury resort’
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The verdict on the world’s first ‘ultra-luxury resort’

Beyonce was reportedly paid $36 million to perform at the opening of this hotel. She would be happy with how it turned out.

  • by Damien Woolnough
I watch a Hallmark movie every night. You should too

I watch a Hallmark movie every night. You should too

I brush my teeth, apply my retinol, and then I receive the greatest Christmas gift of all.

  • by Damien Woolnough
Fashion side hustles: Would you like a rug with that dress?

Fashion side hustles: Would you like a rug with that dress?

Why your favourite fashion designers end up on homewares, kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners and bottles of Diet Coke.

  • by Damien Woolnough

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