'Nasty' inflation numbers could deliver a rate rise despite retail discounting frenzy
Substantial discounts and sales saw Australians spending more on clothing and footwear in May. Although it may be good news for retailers, what does the increase in consumer spending mean for inflation and interest rates?
John Cena, apparently still wrestling, will exit the ring for the final time in 2025
After more than two decades in the business, John Cena announced his retirement from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) at an event in Toronto over the weekend.
Nannas on the mend aim to prolong the life of clothes through free sewing lessons
While Australia overtakes the US as the largest per capita consumer of textiles, a group of nannas in the South West of WA is having a darn good go at fixing fashion waste through thrifty sewing sessions.
WA designers struggling to keep up with fast fashion
The appetite for affordable clothing amid a cost-of-living crisis has given greater power to fast-fashion and it's limiting the scope for small business.
All the looks from Vogue World: Paris as Serena Williams and Sabrina Carpenter make surprise runway cameos
The third iteration of Vogue World has set up camp in the French capital ahead of next month's Olympics, putting on a parade in the city's Place Vendôme.
Paper drop cloth from original Mambo artist's studio becomes art in eye-catching collaboration
The paper drop cloths Robert Moore used to create art could easily have ended up in the bin if not for a painstaking process that has resulted in somewhat wearable and usable items.
A seamstress's collection of hand-sewn creations keeps her memory alive in regional SA
Doris Odgers spent most of her life making clothes for herself and her community. Her collection of 1900s dresses, bathing suits, hats, lace, and more was recently on show in an exhibition to remember the life and fashion of a beloved regional woman.
The timeless elegance of 60s fashion brought to life on screen
When costume designer Marion Boyce came upon a yellow Jean Patou hat as a 17 year old, little did she know that decades later it would end up on our TV screens.
'Standing proud of who you are': Africa Fashion celebrates queer storytelling and colonial rebellion
The National Gallery of Victoria's new exhibition tells the story of African fashion through queer storytelling, colonial rebellion and challenging stereotypes.
'I'm very anti-fast fashion': How a wave of second-hand shopping is cutting NSW's carbon footprint
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to grow, some NSW residents have turned their attention to second-hand shopping. That move has helped divert 49,000 tonnes of waste from landfill, while allowing residents to pocket millions in savings.
Ultra-fast fashion is so last year in France. Australia is being urged to follow the trend
France has moved to curb sales of mass-produced clothes. Could Australia follow suit?
Hemp producers say bureaucracy, marijuana stigma, are major hurdles to fibre crop's uptake
While pushed as a sustainable source for clothing, hemp producers say a complex web of rules and regulations — including going through the office of drug control — make it hard for them to meet demands from the fashion industry.
Fashion icon Jean Paul Gaultier brings his Freak Show to Brisbane
Get ready for a wild combination of fashion, music, and pop culture — because the iconic Jean Paul Gaultier is bringing his Fashion Freak Show to the Brisbane Festival.
'Art is like therapy': Outback designers channel grief into healing through fashion
An Indigenous fashion event celebrating designers from the Kimberley has helped grieving mothers Joycelyn and Amber McCarthy mentally and physically.
NGV welcomes African Fashion exhibition
National Gallery of Victoria is hosting Africa Fashion show developed by Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Australians buying more new clothes than any other country
Australians are now buying more new clothes per person than any other country according to research from the Australia Institute.
If you've noticed almost every retail store is having a sale right now, it's because they are. Here's why
Whether you shop in-store or online, retailers are ramping up sales to entice us to part with our cash. But, as spending flatlines, discounting doesn't appear to have the same effect it used to, sparking warnings of looming retail collapses.
'You don't need that dress, you need a hug': Mythbusting the fast-fashion industry
During the pandemic, Aja Barber began questioning how the price of clothing had gone down within her lifetime while everything else was going up. The conclusions made her uncomfortable.
Running a business can be a tough gig. This keen crop of uni students are taking work placements to another level
A new university program brings in Indigenous business owners to engage with students — and it's having positive results for those involved.
John Galliano's racist tirade is presented in all its jaw-dropping horridness in new documentary
The latest documentary from the director of Whitney skirts around the issues raised by the anti-Semitism and subsequent revival of former Dior and Givenchy creative director John Galliano.
Red carpet: Cannes Film Festival wraps up a marathon of fashion
With screening after screening, there are a lot of red carpet events at the French festival. Here's a quick recap of some of the looks we saw this year.
More red carpet looks from the fashionable fortnight of Cannes
Unlike the Oscars or Golden Globes where most of the action happens in one night, the Cannes Film Festival is a marathon of events — and a buffet of fashion.
This Victorian is on a mission to save old woollen clothes from landfill, one stitch at a time
David Pendleton makes and sells blankets, bags and pillows from recycled wool, but he has to source the fabric from India. He and others say it's time that changed.
Australian Fashion Week 2024: Top trends and highlights
Harper's BAZAAR news director Patty Huntington says a denim resurgence could be seen in the front row and on runways.
How Alix Higgins bluffed his way into having a show at Australian Fashion Week
Since launching his eponymous brand in 2021, the Australian designer is carving out a distinct customer base: those looking to wear emotions on their sleeves, thighs and chest.