Afterpay exits the runway,leaving designers in fashion week limbo
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Afterpay exits the runway,leaving designers in fashion week limbo

Without a major sponsor,brands may have to fork out $20,000 to have a spot at Australian Fashion Week in 2024.

  • byMelissa Singer

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New name,familiar face:The brand joining the race to dress middle Australia

New name,familiar face:The brand joining the race to dress middle Australia

French Connection,known for its cheeky logo,will be relaunched as Unison. But will shoppers embrace a new brand in this economic climate?

  • byMelissa Singer
Sisterhood of the travelling pants:The rise of holiday wardrobe rentals

Sisterhood of the travelling pants:The rise of holiday wardrobe rentals

Fashion rentals have been growing in popularity but this year,buoyed by the return of the winter escape to Europe,‘holiday capsules’ are having their moment.

  • byMelissa Singer
In the future,this is how jeans will look

In the future,this is how jeans will look

Gen-Z might shun skinny jeans,but they remain a bestseller. Still,if you’re ready to branch out,here are the key trends from the runway,low-rise optional.

  • byMelissa Singer
Gorman founder wins legal battle with Factory X
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Gorman founder wins legal battle with Factory X

The founder of the famous Australian fashion brand did not think the terms of her exit would end up in the Supreme Court.

  • bySarah Danckert
H&M launches its ‘other’ brand in Australia,as retailers chase exclusivity

H&M launches its ‘other’ brand in Australia,as retailers chase exclusivity

&Other Stories,part of the Swedish retail giant,is launching through an exclusive retail agreement,a growing trend for brands entering the Australian market.

  • byMelissa Singer
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The curse of the one-hit-wonder:How brands move on from a viral item

The curse of the one-hit-wonder:How brands move on from a viral item

When a label becomes so well known for doing one thing,and doing it well,it can be tempting to stick to their guns. But,in fashion,it can also be fatal.

  • byMelissa Singer
Nadia Bartel’s power shoulders and Y2K win over Melbourne’s influencer set

Nadia Bartel’s power shoulders and Y2K win over Melbourne’s influencer set

It’s hump day at fashion week,and the famous and Insta-famous were out in force for Nadia Bartel’s show that ticked many trend boxes,in a heavenly location.

  • byMelissa Singer
The new ‘rules’ of formal dress bend the codes,without breaking them

The new ‘rules’ of formal dress bend the codes,without breaking them

Three brands showing at Australian Fashion Week offer their own new spin on black tie,without a penguin suit in sight.

  • byMelissa Singer
‘I am more of a boy’s girl than a girl’s girl’:Camilla Freeman-Topper

‘I am more of a boy’s girl than a girl’s girl’:Camilla Freeman-Topper

The Camilla and Marc founder opens up about losing her mother young,her close relationship with her brother Marc,and her marriage.

  • byJane Rocca
We’ve seen Europe’s fashion trends. Here’s how Australia is responding

We’ve seen Europe’s fashion trends. Here’s how Australia is responding

Ahead of Australian Fashion Week,some of the world’s most style-conscious minds offer their predictions for the trends we’re likely to see on the runway.

  • byMelissa Singer