Australian fashion
How to pick knits: six questions to ask before buying that cardigan
A quick touch test can give you a sense of a knit’s quality. But dig deeper into its fibre and yarn and you can ensure your jumper lasts years
Lucianne Tonti
29, May, 2023 @3:00 PM
Why the bimbocore aesthetic is the path to weaponising the social performance of the ageing woman | Van Badham
Women have found a way to channel a flagrant, public up-yours to the culture of gender policing that grows more dangerous by the day
Van Badham
27, May, 2023 @8:00 PM
‘We just don’t need that many clothes’: designers work towards sustainability at Australian fashion week
Organisers are following a global movement to make fashion weeks more environmentally friendly, but it is individual designers who are leading the charge
Lucianne Tonti
19, May, 2023 @3:00 PM
‘Impact starts at fibre’: seven designers who are championing regenerative fashion
Clothes made from regenerative fibre farming practices are hard to find. We talk to the designers at the forefront of ‘the future of fashion’
Lucianne Tonti
16, May, 2023 @2:57 AM
‘Wow, where did you get that?!’ The highs and lows of making your own clothes
Meet four people who stitch their own garments, whether for reasons of morality or creativity
Lucianne Tonti
02, May, 2023 @3:00 PM
Fashion greenwashing glossary part two: what do ‘biodegradable’, ‘closed loop’ and ‘degrowth’ really mean?
Our experts lift the veil on some commonly used fashion marketing terms, and what they actually mean in practice
Lucianne Tonti
24, Apr, 2023 @3:00 PM
I’ve finally learned how to dress myself. The first step was admitting how clothes made me feel
Karishma Luthria realised she was at war with her wardrobe. To fix it, she needed to develop a more personal sense of style
Karishma Luthria
28, Mar, 2023 @2:00 PM
Bras fit for burying: Australia to set a world-first standard for composting textiles
Australia has a 227,000 tonne a year fashion waste problem, but thanks to a lingerie designer’s campaign, some of it could soon rot productively
Lucianne Tonti and Alyx Gorman
21, Mar, 2023 @9:47 PM
Be picky with pockets and seek a silk saddle: how to find the perfect pair of trousers
From the seams to the stitches, to the rise (and the fall), experts give their advice on finding well-made pants
Lucianne Tonti
06, Mar, 2023 @2:00 PM
Plant or plastic? How to decode vegan leather alternatives
From cork to pineapple to mushrooms, there are plenty of plant-based leathers available today. But many come wrapped in a layer of polyurethane
Lucianne Tonti
28, Feb, 2023 @2:00 PM
Colour pops, layers and keys as accessories: how to dress well while owning less
Is it possible to wear the same items over and over without looking samey? Two stylists and a fashion editor share their tips
Lucianne Tonti
21, Feb, 2023 @2:00 PM
Avoid seams and prioritise performance: how to buy leggings that last
The search for sustainable leggings can stretch you in more ways than one. From construction to certifications, here’s what to look for
Lucianne Tonti
13, Feb, 2023 @2:00 PM
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