‘Red is my favourite flavour’:Caroline Ralphsmith’s passion for fashion

‘Red is my favourite flavour’:Caroline Ralphsmith’s passion for fashion

It’s easy to spot Caroline Ralphsmith at the entrance to the Stokehouse restaurant in her towering platform sandals,bright blue dress and giant sunglasses.

  • byCara Waters

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Departing big names give fashion festival a minimalist look

Departing big names give fashion festival a minimalist look

Under new direction,the Melbourne Fashion Festival is shorter and does not have an international presence,but is still a celebration of style.

  • byDamien Woolnough
The woman taking the front-row seat in Melbourne fashion

The woman taking the front-row seat in Melbourne fashion

The incoming chief executive of the Melbourne Fashion Festival is ready to energise the city and solidify its claims as the country’s fashion capital.

  • byDamien Woolnough
What happened to all the curve models?

What happened to all the curve models?

Racial and gender diversity have been embraced by the runway but plus-size models remain largely out of sight overseas and at home.

  • byDamien Woolnough
Want to wear denim at the office? Go for a streamlined approach

Want to wear denim at the office? Go for a streamlined approach

Sweaters and shorts are off the table for the return to the office,but denim has had a corporate upgrade.

  • byDamien Woolnough
Victoria Bitter quenches its high fashion thirst

Victoria Bitter quenches its high fashion thirst

Melbourne label Strateas Carlucci has collaborated with VB on a collection for beer tastes with a champagne budget,featuring graphics inspired by the alcohol brand.

  • byDamien Woolnough
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The problem with ‘faux couture’ as Melbourne Fashion Festival kicks off
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The problem with ‘faux couture’ as Melbourne Fashion Festival kicks off

Behind the glitter and glamour of the Melbourne Fashion Festival is a simmering uncomfortable undercurrent.

  • byBernadette Olivier
Fashion and food festivals bump some Queen Victoria Market traders

Fashion and food festivals bump some Queen Victoria Market traders

Some traders will have to relocate or take a break so that two of Melbourne’s biggest festivals can set up at the Queen Victoria market.

  • byCara Waters andMarta Pascual Juanola
Australian fashion leader leaves the runway behind

Australian fashion leader leaves the runway behind

After 11 innovative years Graeme Lewsey departs as chief executive of PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival.

  • byDamien Woolnough
HoMie improvement:tackling youth homelessness,one hoodie at a time

HoMie improvement:tackling youth homelessness,one hoodie at a time

A streetwear label designed to help people living rough in Melbourne has become an accidental hit with the fash pack.

  • byMelissa Singer
Your five-step guide to dressing for winter

Your five-step guide to dressing for winter

Smother yourself in tactile textiles or pop on a playful print for a wardrobe update that will have you saying,“What lockdown?”

  • byMelissa Singer