Fashion designers
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.
- by Jane Rocca
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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”.
- by Georgie Gordon
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.
- by Georgie Gordon
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American royalty returns to the Melbourne Cup after 21 years
Nicky Hilton Rothschild will attend the Spring Carnival with Australian designer Rebecca Vallance-Gasan.
- by Damien Woolnough
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.
- by Damien Woolnough
‘Everyone’s watching’: Our last man standing on the Paris runway
Weeks into fashion month, designer Christopher Esber finally showcases Australia’s creative spirit.
- by Damien Woolnough
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The Aje of affordability: Luxury label lowers prices for Gen Z
A collection targeted at young customers has Aje expanding its universe and putting rumours to rest.
- by Damien Woolnough
How Rachel Burke became the city’s queen of colour
From a uni dropout sewing in her parents’ garage in Kedron to a world-renowned designer with a cult following, this is the story of a cult Brisbane fashion hero.
- by Courtney Kruk
The item of clothing this designer says is the ‘most hard-working wardrobe staple’
The creative director of Alémais, Lesleigh Jermanus, also reveals her favourite shoes which are “man-repelling”.
- by Georgie Gordon
A First Nations artist’s week with Jean Paul Gaultier
The chance to work with a fashion legend was one Grace Lillian Lee could not pass up.
- by Jane Rocca
Caught between two worlds: Gail Sorronda’s designs are plucked from a fantasy
In a city better known for its colourful, bright prints, one local designer has never been afraid to lean into the shadows.
- by Courtney Kruk
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