Karl Lagerfeld
Chanel designer Virginie Viard leaves fashion’s top job
After five years Karl Lagerfeld’s successor Virginie Viard is leaving Chanel, with two designers already waiting in the wings.
- by Damien Woolnough
Latest
Who’s in, who’s out and the Kardashians: Get ready for the Met Gala
From the theme, to the guests, to what we may see on the red carpet, here is a snapshot of everything you need to know ahead of ‘fashion Christmas’.
- by Melissa Singer
‘You can’t cancel Karl Lagerfeld’: The Met Gala stands by its man
The many offensive comments made by Karl Lagerfeld have not stopped Vogue’s celebration of his talent. And the fashion industry is sticking with him, too.
- by Damien Woolnough
Paris Fashion Week is putting black basics back on the map
Designers at Chanel, Valentino and Balenciaga played it safe on the runway, leaving an impression of growing conservatism and commercial realities.
- by Damien Woolnough
Met Gala’s Lagerfeld theme exposes fashion’s short memory
Karl Lagerfeld has been announced as the theme for the 2023 Met Gala. But there’s a problem: hasn’t he said some awful things?
- by Nell Geraets
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Yes to ditching workplace dress code
We have discovered another truth: we don’t need to obey the old office dress code.
- by Charles Purcell
How a German media company brought Australia’s greatest magazine empire to its knees
For decades, the ACP magazine empire soared as it helped teach Australians to cook, dress, talk royalty, flirt and supercharge our sex lives. Then came the internet, new owners – and a startling freefall.
- by Tim Elliott
Opinion
Christmas
Join my Christmas ban-wagon ... first up, price hikes on puddings
Tis the season to be jolly-well turned off by grating tunes, work parties and general unnecessary excess.
- by Charles Purcell
Opinion
eBooks
As one chapter ends, a new one begins
Just culling the bookshelves, I said. But really it’s more like downsizing the library of my life.
- by Warwick McFadyen
From South Sudan to Saint Laurent, via Adelaide
Supermodel Adut Akech has walked for fashion’s most famous labels. Back home in Australia, she talks about her life in the limelight.
- by Jane Rocca
Helen Mirren, Pharrell perform at Paris tribute to Karl Lagerfeld
Stars including Tilda Swinton, Helen Mirren and Cara Delevingne paid homage to Lagerfeld on the stage during a tribute entitled "Karl For Ever".
- by Rachel Joyner
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