Janice Breen Burns
Janice Breen Burns is a columnist.
Is Barbie a bimbo or an innately political feminist?
Which side of the Barbie divide are you on? As the famous doll gets an update thanks to a movie version, it’s a question some are pondering.
- by Janice Breen Burns
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The glittering ballet saved by the Country Women’s Association
When it came to creating the intricate costumes for The Australian Ballet’s new production of Jewels, a small army of volunteers came to the rescue
- by Janice Breen Burns
The time is now: Melbourne Fashion Week embraces inclusivity
Melbourne Fashion Week’s revolution begins now
- by Janice Breen Burns
New documentary explores the secret sadness of Audrey Hepburn
A new documentary reveals the less than perfect life of the woman who embodied Hollywood glamour.
- by Janice Breen Burns
Handkerchiefs offer a message of hope to the women of Kabul
A unique participatory art exchange connects Australian artists with women and girls in Afghanistan.
- by Janice Breen Burns
Art can cure the haters, says philanthropist Krystyna Campbell-Pretty
An extraordinary gift has helped to cement Melbourne's status as a fashion mecca.
- by Janice Breen Burns
Ellery follows in Collette Dinnigan's footsteps at Paris Fashion Week
After four seasons in Paris, Kym Ellery has become the third Australian designer to show on-schedule at Paris Fashion Week.
- by Janice Breen Burns
Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2015: designers shine with a little help from Fred
For a peppercorn price, a crew of young Melbourne creatives helps fledgling, artisan and niche designers to market like mega-brands.
- by Janice Breen Burns
David Bowie and the designers from Mars
Jaws dropped and lives were changed when an elegantly androngynous Englishman ushered in an era of self-expression.
- by Janice Breen Burns
Kylie Minogue and Jean Paul Gaultier on a partnership that still pushes boundaries
From opposite ends of the cultural sphere, Kylie Minogue and Jean Paul Gaultier have forged a bond that has pushed the boundaries of fashion and performance. As an exhibition pays tribute to his work, the pair reflect on their enduring partnership.
- by Janice Breen Burns
'Perchers' are the new fascinators
A simple guide on how not to look ridiculous in this spring's millinery.
- by Janice Breen Burns
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