Marion Hume: The beautiful hypocrisy of Paris Fashion Week

• AFR Magazine
• Marion Hume

There once was consensus by the end of shows in NYC, London, Milan and Paris. This year, we don't even know what makes a good show.

Carla Zampatti's fashion secret

• Katarina Kroslakova

Carla Zampatti puts her success down to cleverly picking the economic cycle: in good times she brings out bright and eccentric clothes, when things turn down she reverts to her classic designs.

Good old-fashion darning inspires knitwear collection

• Life and Leisure
• Georgina Safe

A limited-edition collection from Jac+Jack embellishes knitwear with colourful patches using old techniques for repairing well-loved jumpers.

Gifts for cooler days and nights

• Life and Leisure
• Annie Brown

This week’s edit is all about preparing for the cooler months ahead: be that layering up in smart separates from BOSS, upgrading your 9-5 tote with Tod’s sleek new Sella bag in a colourful hue, or faking a full eight hours sleep with a few drops of Chanel’s SUBLIMAGE La Crème Yeux around the eyes.

Suiting takes centre stage in sartorial shake-up

• Life and Leisure
• Dan F. Stapleton

Rebellious designers and urban youth are reimagining men’s suiting, hinting at a fashion future with fewer rules.

Here's what 500 years of fashion looks like

• Life and Leisure
• Elizabeth Paton

An English country estate flings open its wardrobes on 500 years of sartorial splendour.

Good times ahead with luxury gifts for all

• Life and Leisure
• Annie Brown

This week the Spend edit is all about having a jolly good time - from feathers to fizz (a 2006 vintage, if you please), start the weekend as you intend to go on.

John Malkovich: From actor to design star

• Men's Style
• Elizabeth Clarke

Known for his decadent personal style, award-winning thespian John Malkovich has turned his talents to menswear.