Australian fashion brands fail to pay garment workers a living wage

Australian fashion brands fail to pay garment workers a living wage

A new report into the sustainability of Australian fashion brands has found some shopping mall offenders,and some unexpected “success” stories.

  • byPenry Buckley

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Kate Moss and model daughter hit the Victoria’s Secret runway

Kate Moss and model daughter hit the Victoria’s Secret runway

After a six-year hiatus,the VS Fashion Show is officially back. Here’s what you missed.

  • byNell Geraets
‘Self-checkouts in the change room’:how department stores track clothes

‘Self-checkouts in the change room’:how department stores track clothes

A makeover for the department store change room could help consumers request a different size or colour from their cubicle,and even buy or order clothing without asking for help.

  • byMadeleine Heffernan
If the current fashion trends don’t suit you,here’s some great advice

If the current fashion trends don’t suit you,here’s some great advice

Try it anyway,says Amy Smilovic,the New York designer whose personal-style ethos has amassed a cult following,before her first visit to Australia in 25 years.

  • byMelissa Singer
Can Nike do it? Shoe giant’s Australian profits dip as it fights to reclaim relevance
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Can Nike do it? Shoe giant’s Australian profits dip as it fights to reclaim relevance

The global sneaker brand’s local sales fell in the 2024 financial year,with its headquarters recently installing a new CEO to reinvigorate the business.

  • byJessica Yun
The fashion designers thinking beyond the clothing rack in remarkable ways

The fashion designers thinking beyond the clothing rack in remarkable ways

From futuristic engraving to re-using fabrics,four fashion designers reveal how they adapt to an ever-changing world.

  • byJane Rocca
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Australia may be the birthplace of the ugg boot,but we are leading the fashion stakes

Australia may be the birthplace of the ugg boot,but we are leading the fashion stakes

“We are not fussy and we are not pretentious. The same applies to the way that we dress.”

  • byDamien Woolnough
Freaky sneaks:The mutt shoe beloved by Beyoncé and JLo making a comeback

Freaky sneaks:The mutt shoe beloved by Beyoncé and JLo making a comeback

Sneaker heels were everywhere in the 2010s. But the divisive shoe hybrid has a long history,from post-war athletic wear to hip hop.

  • byLauren Ironmonger
‘Why don’t you pay me?’ Katies,Noni B operator accused of being a ‘predator’

‘Why don’t you pay me?’ Katies,Noni B operator accused of being a ‘predator’

Mosaic Brands,which employs 4000 staff in its stores such as Katies,Rockmans and Noni B,is struggling. To secure its own survival,it appears willing to sacrifice its global suppliers.

  • byAnne Hyland andJessica Yun
Thrifty business:Perth people talk about their passion for op-shopping

Thrifty business:Perth people talk about their passion for op-shopping

Op shops and vintage stores are booming across the Perth metropolitan area for a range of reasons,from saving the environment to standing out in a crowd.

  • byMark Naglazas
The Aje of affordability:Luxury label lowers prices for Gen Z

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.

  • byDamien Woolnough