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A Gianni Versace SpA logo sits a above a window display at their store in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele shopping mall in Milan, Italy, on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. Handbag maker Michael Kors Holding Ltd. is nearing an agreement to buy Versace after the Italian fashion house known for its baroque designs drew interest from several suitors, people familiar with the plans said. Photographer: Francesca Volpi/Bloomberg

How Versace’s ‘blunder’ opened the door for Prada’s $2.3b takeover

Fashion executive John Idol made a big shift after acquiring Versace in 2018. It did not go to plan and now rival Prada has pounced.

  • Jeannette Neumann

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Police are investigating a ram raid at the Fendi store on Collins Street in Melbourne’s CBD shortly before 6am on April 8.

Organised crime behind spate of ram-raids on Melbourne luxury stores, retailers say

Police are investigating potential links between a spate of brazen ram-raids on luxury fashion stores in Melbourne’s CBD over the past month.

  • Alexander Darling
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has returned to her influencer roots with her new curated online store.

Princess of the people? Meghan’s new fashion venture misses the mark

The Duchess of Sussex has abandoned notions of nobility for an influencer lifestyle range that makes Gwyneth’s offering look edgy.

  • Damien Woolnough
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
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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
Catherine, Princess of Wales, in Catherine Walker at the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

Work first, fashion second for Princess Catherine’s royal return

The Princess of Wales’ decision to recycle favourite outfits is another example of fashion diplomacy.

  • Damien Woolnough
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz at the Burberry winter 2025 show closing London Fashion Week, held at the Tate Britain.

Check mates: Can baby Beckhams and the White Lotus revive Burberry?

Celebrities are part of the survival strategy for Britain’s biggest luxury brand at London Fashion Week.

  • Damien Woolnough

Not your grandma’s bag: What’s driving Gen Z’s love affair with this luxury tote?

It’s the simple bag beloved by royals and the Hollywood elite. Now it’s sweeping school hallways and university lecture theatres.

  • Lauren Ironmonger

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