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A model on the Chanel runway for the spring 2025 collection in Paris, in October.

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.

  • Damien Woolnough

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For the NGV Gala three emerging designers have been invited to showcase their work on the red carpet. (From l-r) Hannan Ibrahim wearing Jarrod Reid; Akosia wearing Youkhana; Manahou Mackay wearing Amy Lawrance.

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.

  • Damien Woolnough
Dress designer Steven Kahlil in his Paddington, Sydney studio showcasing his new rug line.

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.

  • Damien Woolnough
Stephen Bennett, founder of Country Road, has been awarded the Australian Fashion Laureate Lifetime Achievement Award. A model wearing Country Road in a 1996 fashion shoot.

Classic Country Road returns to the fashion frontlines with top award

Stephen Bennett, founder of Country Road, is finally recognised by the Australian fashion industry with an award.

  • Damien Woolnough

When Collette Dinnigan did a tour in Italy, she didn’t expect to find a kindred spirit

Meeting French cook and author Mimi Thorisson was the beginning of a special friendship.

  • Jane Rocca
On Sundays, you will find Hilton in sweatpants and a cashmere sweater.

Nicky Hilton on her biggest style mistake: ‘We had no idea how bad it was for us’

The socialite and fashion designer also shares the details of the blazer she “can’t live without”.

  • Georgie Gordon
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I was in a bar with Jean Paul Gaultier and Madonna. This is the outfit I wore

“It was exactly what I wanted to be wearing, sitting in the bar with those people,” says fashion designer Amy Smilovic.

  • Georgie Gordon
Nicky Hilton Rothschild and Rebecca Vallance-Gasan in pieces from their holiday collection collaboration for the Rebecca Valance label.

American royalty returns to the Melbourne Cup after 21 years

Nicky Hilton Rothschild will attend the Spring Carnival with Australian designer Rebecca Vallance-Gasan.

  • Damien Woolnough
Katy Perry performing at the AFL grand final at the MCG.

Katy Perry won the grand final but can she sell a dress?

For most Australian labels, it takes more than a celebrity coathanger to survive.

  • Damien Woolnough
Christopher Esber takes to the runway at Paris Fashion Week for the Australian designer’s spring 2025 collection.

‘Everyone’s watching’: Our last man standing on the Paris runway

Weeks into fashion month, designer Christopher Esber finally showcases Australia’s creative spirit.

  • Damien Woolnough

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