Book reviews: Growing up black in Australia
The Hate Race is a blistering account of being a black child in the Australian suburbs.
World of WearableArt set to WoW Wellington
Pedigree counts for little as long as the garment is original, beautifully designed and well made at the World of WearableArt show in Wellington.
Design books that inspire fashion ideas
Nicholas Van Messner likes a top-notch thriller and big design books on abstract art.
Sydney boutique adds Emilio Pucci to its stable
Parlour X has become the exclusive Australian distributor of Emilio Pucci, and will soon add Fendi to its stable.
Fendi ready-to-wear finds a home at Parlour X
The arrival of a handpicked selection of classic and statement dresses and separates is the latest move into the market by the Roman luxury house.
The perfect man bag needs this one feature
You may think that getting a tote bag for men right is a simple business. It's not.
Banish the blues with these luxury buys
Versace in cobalt blue sets the theme, with sapphire earrings from Fairfax & Roberts and a gift tip from the gorgeous Rose Byrne to boot.
Kaftans as city attire? You bet
The kaftan, that easy-breezy staple of glamorous holiday wear, is back – but this time as a chic urban essential.
Fashion designers take risk by backing Apple
A group of fashion luminaries recently backed Apple in its fight against Samsung. There's a danger in that.
Paul Zahra to advise fashion start ups
Former David Jones chief executive Paul Zahra has been appointed an adviser to QUT's Creative Enterprise Australia.
Fashion for where the winds blow
A travelling blanket worn as a cape, and other ways to look windblown with style.
