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Melania Trump at Capitol Hill, Nicole Kidman at the Critics Choice Awards, Ayo Edibiri at the Golden Globes and Rihanna at A$AP Ricky’s birthday celebrations suit themselves in ties.

When it comes to ties, women mean business

Politicians may have abandoned them to appear more relatable, but stars such as Nicole Kidman and Rihanna are helping put ties back on the fashion map.

  • Damien Woolnough

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The Melbourne teen tearaway now feted in Paris – and the NGV

Life-changing offers, a Provencal farmhouse and now, a retrospective at the National Gallery of Victoria: the charmed world of fashion designer Martin Grant.

  • By Marion Hume
Sam Papadopoulos with his $20 Anya Hindmarsh shopping bag from Woolworths.

‘You have to hunt’: Finding the new designer Woolies tote is a cat-and-mouse game

The Anya Hindmarch Woolworths tote bags have taken a life of their own, flying off shelves as style-conscious shoppers swoop in.

  • Cindy Yin and Jessica Yun
Elle Fanning in Loewe at the Oscars; Jonathan Anderson at the Loewe autumn 2024/25 menswear show on January 20, 2024 in Paris; Zendaya in Loewe at the Challengers premiere in Sydney, March 2024.

The $356 million man leaves fashion’s coolest brand

After transforming the luxury label Loewe, Jonathan Anderson has resigned – and is potentially preparing for his biggest role yet.

  • Damien Woolnough
Following success in the UK, luxury designer Anya Hindmarch’s reusable shopping bags will launch in Australia at Woolworths stores on March 18.

The latest designer bag, now available at Woolies

“Australia inspires me”: Dame Anya Hindmarch brings her environmentally friendly Universal Bag to local supermarkets.

  • Damien Woolnough
Tim Ross loves his suits that were designed by his wife, Michelle Glew-Ross.

‘I like a bit of glamour’: The outfit Tim Ross would never wear to fly

The comedian says he’d be happy dressing like an ’80s advertising exec most of the time.

  • Georgie Gordon
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Actress Jennifer Lopez and designer Donatella Versace recreate the singer’s red carpet Grammy moment on the Milan runway in 2019.

After three decades at the helm, Donatella Versace steps down

The designer paid tribute to her late brother’s legacy as she announced her decision to leave her role as Versace’s creative director.

  • Damien Woolnough
The finale of the Christopher Esber show, autumn 2025, Paris Fashion Week.

A 5kg tank top? The Sydney designer hitting his stride in Paris

Designer Christopher Esber proves a worthy ANDAM winner at Paris Fashion Week with a collection reaching new levels of international craftsmanship.

  • Damien Woolnough
Nyamut Peter (front), Ana Miljanic (middle), Priyanka Wright (back) wearing National Designer Award winner Amy Lawrance’s intricate work.

It’s Paris or bust for Australian fashion’s next big thing

Amy Lawrance has won the prestigious National Designer Award at the Melbourne Fashion Festival.

  • Damien Woolnough
Levi’s premium Blue Tab collection launched in Tokyo in January, featuring suits designed for formal occasions.

Marriage material: The denim you can wear to a wedding

As luxury brands invest in denim, the iconic maker of working-class jeans, Levi’s, is reclaiming its territory. Plus, the best denim trends of 2025.

  • Damien Woolnough

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