Jac Nasser on 30 years at the top
Australia's most successful management export, Jac Nasser, reflects on his three decades in the corner office ... and the time he was kidnapped and held for ransom.
Luxury must-haves in the rich colours of the season
Gloomier days call for pieces that add a little brightness, be it an all-green ensemble from Emporio Armani, a chic box bag from Prada or Burberry's sculptural heels that are destined to be talked about.
What should you really pay for quality shoes?
If there's one thing you should be spending money on, it's quality footwear.
Meet the go-between in the ethical fashion revolution
"When I first met artisans in Africa I felt at home, because where I grew up everybody had their own loom in the garage," says the Italian founder of the Ethical Fashion Initiative.
Chanel's $1900 boomerang comes back to hit it
Luxury goods maker Chanel is apologising for a $1900 boomerang after complaints for appropriating Aboriginal culture.
How will virtual reality affect fashion?
Is that a real Philip Treacy hat that our international fashion editor is wearing? See what you think.
Gifts you'll adore to give or get
The snake gets dangerously glamorous in new pieces from Bulgari and Bottega Veneta. Meanwhile a gentleman can’t lose in blue suede shoes (especially if they’re from Tod’s).
AFR's ultimate luxury Mother's Day gifts
Forget kitschy mugs and boxes of after-thought chocolates (the homemade macaroni necklace can stay), these thoughtful gifts are for the stylish mother who deserves a little indulgence.
If you see this exhibition, take an open mind
A fashion obsession isn't required to enjoy the new exhibition at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, "Rei Kawakubo / Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between".
Gucci's love-in with Mr Porter
When done well, the capsule collection is the fashion version of gestalt: the sum is greater than the parts, and the outcome for all is wond...
The best new (and fun) luxury gifts
From gleaming gold drop earrings to sky high green patent heels, this week is all about having a little fun with it all.
