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The enduring appeal of the Breton stripe

Alexa Chung on the streets of New York, 2013.

Stripes ahoy! Humble origins in the French navy haven’t stopped the Breton top becoming a perennial favourite of royalty, fashion designers and movie stars, says Wendy Douglas.

Conservative backlash as Melania snubbed by 'best-dressed' list

In this August 20, 2017 photo, President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and son Barron Trump walk across the ...

Melania Trump's go-to stylist – the man responsible for her gowns at her husband's inaugural ball and other high-profile events – is among the gorgeously plumed company on Vanity Fair's new "best dressed" list. Don't recognise Hervé Pierre? He's not exactly a household name – or even a frequently photographed figure, unlike his famous client.

Sustainable Style: Meet the op shop bloggers worth knowing

Hannah Klose, from Never Ever Pay Retail, wears a head-to-toe thrifted outfit. Her T-shirt is an op shop-sourced blank ...

Ask Hannah Klose why we should all be thrifters and she says, "It's about so much more than getting a bargain. It's good for charities and it's a more sustainable way to shop. Think about how much clothing [and textiles] end up in landfill – 6000 kilos every 10 minutes according to the ABC's War On Waste – it's a no-brainer. And it's easy. I promise you it's easy."