The luxury fashion houses muscling back in on beauty
The beauty market is big business – reaching a projected $580 billion by 2027 – so it makes sense that the world’s heavyweight designers are coming for a slice. Can they compete?
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Power suits, polkadots and Princess Di: the 1980s are back
There’s a thoroughly modern reason why current fashion trends are mimicking the glory days of the eighties – and it’s got nothing to do with taffeta.
Maggie Tabberer: the definition of Australian style and elegance
She was positively regal. Tall, strong and beautiful, she was given to calling everyone ‘darling’. Kind and gracious, she was the nation’s first supermodel but went on to a stellar career in publishing and fashion design.
Superstar GQ Man of the Year is happiest just being Dad all day
In the 16th iteration of the magazine’s annual awards, Sam Worthington, the Australian star of the two Avatar box-office behemoths, opens up about filmmaking and fatherhood.
There’s nothing like a Dane when it comes to a royal sense of style
On Wednesday night, 25-year-old Danish noble and model Count Nikolai – nephew of King Frederik and Queen Mary – will be one of the attendees at GQ’s annual Men of the Year Awards.
Cartier Prive’s nuanced redesigns tick all the boxes for collectors
Marie-Laure Cerede, creative director of Cartier’s watches and jewellery, says its collector-focused Prive collections are resonating.
Joining the dots on Yayoi Kusama’s fashion connection
From her radical happenings to working with Louis Vuitton, Yayoi Kusama’s work has long been tied with fashion.
A curated guide to the Black Friday deals worth your time
Whether you’re in need of a vacuum or a holiday, shop our curated edit of Black Friday deals.
The world’s dorkiest walking shoe, is suddenly – cool?
Amid an orthopaedic-shoe renaissance, fashionable people are flocking to the geriatric designs of a 59-year-old French footwear brand
The fashion brand that’s French enough for Parisians
Sézane, known for its delicate wool sweaters and outfits best completed with a tied neck scarf, is looking to grow its global customer base while maintaining its je ne sais quoi.
The Australian Fashion Laureate winners showcase best of Aussie design
Meet the designers and creatives at the forefront of Australian fashion right now.
Hope rises from depth of despair
Dr Sylvia Earle and Ben Fitzpatrick are linked by many things, including a calling to the ocean.
This new Pat Rafter founded brand capitalises on sport’s new craze
The rise of sports such as Padel and Pickleball has led to surge of interest from fashion, lifestyle and luxury brands.
Industry rallies to support a new kind of fashion week
The announcement that IMG would exit Australia’s premier fashion event has opened up new opportunities within the industry.
Future of Australian Fashion Week in limbo
The fate of Australia’s premier fashion event is in flux following the announcement IMG will exit the event.
‘Radical,’ the 375 year-old company shaking up homewares
From hiring fashion designers to collaborating with skateboard brands, the homewares category may well take over from the ‘It-bag.’
Are men ready for high-waisted trousers?
Countless menswear brands are pushing this old-timey style. Are these leg-lengthening throwbacks debonair — or unflattering and uncomfortable?
Frame started as a lark. Now it’s nearing $US200m in sales
The brand has turned a single style of jeans into a growing international business and celebrity collaborations.
Meet the new wave of sartorial agony aunts transforming how we dress
From TikTok styling sessions to a plethora of new books, it’s never been easier to find your own personal take on style.
Reds and jewels reign supreme trackside
Guests at Flemington left no stone unturned in displays of bold glamour and individual fashion expression for the 2024 Melbourne Cup.
‘Modern day lady,’ how to nail the Spring Racing dress code
Key trends this season include bold hues, embellishments and chic classicism.
‘Becoming alive’: an LA expat’s guide to living in the pink
For Flamingo Estate founder Richard Christiansen, who grew up on a NSW farm, ceremony and pleasure are essentials for a life well lived. The expatriate’s new book shows how we can learn these too.
From supermodel to super mum and a yearning to come home
Adut Akech Bior plans to welcome her daughter into the world in Los Angeles, where she currently lives. But a return to Australia to be as close to her extended family as possible is on her mind.
Inside actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s luxurious London townhouse
The A-lister offers a sneak preview into her collaboration with a decorated interior designer and shares what partner Jason Statham thinks of her passion project.
X marks new era in fashion craft
As Phoebe Philo finally arrives down under, one of Australia’s foremost fashion authorities is predicting a vibe shift.
At One & Only a touch of Willy Wonka magic surprises guests
How do you give wealthy travellers what they want? Ask Philippe Zuber, chief executive of One & Only and Atlantis Resorts.
Bernard Arnault presents the ‘Auld Mug’ as luxury focuses on sport
Emirates Team New Zealand have won the ‘Auld Mug’ in Barcelona.
‘Funny, sharp … and she hates everybody’
Renowned as a personal shopper at Bergdorf Goodman, Betty Halbreich was a consultant to the stars and well-heeled women of New York.
Healey revels in supporting role for Aussie fashion’s art, creativity
The celebration of fashion and shopping returns for its 15th year.
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s clothes are headed to auction
For dedicated followers of fashion, two coats and a jacket from the late style icon Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy are valued at more than $US50,000 in an upcoming Sotheby’s sale.
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