Earlier this year, Australian designer Dion Lee was making waves in the fashion world after his corset top was debuted by the most famous woman in the world. When pop superstar Taylor Swift arrived at the biggest sporting event on the planet, attention was already heightened due to her whirlwind romance with football player Travis...
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Popular Australian designer collapses after 15 years
A popular Australian fashion label worn by A-list heavyweights will be liquidated after 15 years of designs. The Australian arm of Dion Lee entered voluntary administration in May, with dVT Group appointed to try and turn its fortunes around. The company reportedly owed creditors $35 million. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today...
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Six Australian Rising Stars Who Are Taking On The World | ELLE
Australia is famous for being a hothouse for emerging creative talent – and we’re proud of it. After all, we’ve launched some of the world’s biggest names in fashion, entertainment and the creative industries from our very own shores. You only have to listen to the buzz around emerging actors such as Mel Jarnsen and...
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‘It’s a way of buying influence’: The billionaires acquiring Australia’s most iconic brands
As they stepped aboard the luxury yacht, about to set sail on the Seine, it wasn’t our Olympians’ hard-won medals glinting in the setting sun — it was their golden footwear. The exclusive soiree had been organised by the billionaire backer of Australia’s swimming team, Gina Rinehart, and along with their invitation to attend was...
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Surge of clothing donations puts pressure on fabric recycling system, local op shops
In short: Only about 10 per cent of donations to op shops actually make it to the store floor. The rest is taken by recycling firms, but one of Australia’s largest has stopped taking excess stock. What’s next? Experts say people need to make more considered decisions when buying new clothes. Op-shop operators are worried...
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Women flock to Aussie fashion label catering to all sizes for winter wear
Winter is the perfect time to go through your wardrobe and give it an update. Say goodbye to the old and welcome the new so you can get your wardrobe ready and refreshed for the warmer months ahead. And size inclusive Australian fashion label Carolina Lifestyle is the perfect place to start creating that updated...
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Push for more eco-friendly fashion opens up new market opportunities for Aussie farmers
“Fast fashion” is a dirty phrase among the growing number of eco-conscious fashionistas across the world — and Australian farmers are looking to capitalise. Research from independent think tank, the Australia Institute, shows the nation buys more clothes per person than any other country in the world. However, almost two thirds of people polled for...
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The best Australian handbag brands to shop – The Australian Women’s Weekly
Digital Managing Editor Jayde Malifa Jayde Malifa studied a Bachelor of Media (Public Relations & Advertising) at the University of New South Wales before starting her career in marketing and communications. Looking to move into media, she joined women’s lifestyle publisher Sitchu. Over six years, she made her way from Content Producer to National Editor,...
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200 fashion designs gifted to NGV
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) announced on Friday (5 July), that celebrated Paris-based Australian fashion designer Martin Grant has gifted more than 200 designs from his own archive to the gallery. Grant is known globally for his reinterpretation of wardrobe classics, with a particular flair for sculptural form and volume. The gift encompasses more...
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Nannas on the mend aim to prolong the life of clothes through free sewing lessons
In short: In a bid to reduce textile waste, a group of women is educating others on how to prolong the life of their clothes. The Australia Institute released a report showing we are the highest consumers of clothing per person in the world. What next? Nannas on the Mend hosts sewing lessons once a...
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Well-known fashion label slammed for ‘embarrassing’ move
Australian fashion label Witchery has copped a flurry of backlash after the brand removed a plus-size option as part of a “bold awakening” redesign. Known for offering classy corporate wardrobe staples, the South Australian-born brand announced it would be getting a makeover as part of a new design direction. The brand, owned by the Country...
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Australian designer Christopher Esber wins 2024 Andam Grand Prize
Translated by Nicola Mira Published Jun 28, 2024 There was febrile anticipation on Thursday night in Paris, when the fashion world’s grandees met in the Palais Royal gardens for the Andam 2024 award ceremony. And the winner of the competition’s 35th edition was … Lebanon-born Australian designer Christopher Esber, who was awarded the Andam Grand...