Best of AFR Magazine in 2017
Here are the 10 most read and most loved AFR Magazine features in the past year. Our editors explain why they were so popular.
H&M; apologises for using black child in 'monkey' hoodie
Hennes & Mauritz has started 2018 at the centre of an embarrassing controversy after the Swedish clothes retailer published an ad showing a black child modelling a hoodie with the text "coolest monkey in the jungle".
Follow your nose to your favourite perfume
Close your eyes and indulge in a multi-sensory experience at Perfumariē, the Manhattan store that is reimagining retail.
What Melania Trump's fashion says about her style
The US First Lady knows how to dress for the camera.
Gifts for all lovers of style and glamour
Here's a nod to the season with party pieces in a class of their own.
Hard to dress up H&M;'s share slide
The fashion retailer said sales fell 2 per cent in constant currency terms in the final quarter of its financial year, against expectations of an increase of between 2 and 4 per cent. Problems are concentrated in the core store estate.
Logomania is back – on the catwalk and off
After years in the no-name fashion wilderness, logos are back, bigger and bolder than ever.
This CEO's Himalayan trek was a tall order
Taller Shoes founder Jennen Ngiau-Keng trekked solo to Everest Base Camp, relying on handfuls of straw and local produce to survive.
Why purple will be the colour of 2018
Complex, rare and hopeful: we're packing a lot into the pick for next year's hue.
The best gift ideas for your special people
Prepare for the fun months ahead with cool separates, adventure-ready essentials and booking in something to look forward to.
9 influential women on gifts that mean the most
There's a beautiful story behind the most successful presents, and it has little to do with price.
