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Annabel Crabb’s favourite era – for fashion, not politics
“I’m influenced by lots of things from the past and I like the opportunity to bring them back.”
- by Georgie Gordon
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The second-hand gift that sparked one soprano’s lifelong bag obsession
“The only thing I really get into is bags. Bags fit me, you see,” says Jessica Pratt.
- by Georgie Gordon
Ignore the critics, the clothes are the true stars of Gossip Girl
If the first incarnation of the show was known for its gaudy expressions of wealth, Gossip Girl 2.0 delivers a lesson in understated style.
- by Melissa Singer
Sneakers: The ultimate guide from sustainable to streetwear
The right sneakers can elevate even the most basic of outfits. Here’s how to choose a pair for year-round comfort and style.
- by Nicole Economos
The everyday uniform that one fashion label founder has adopted
Commas’ Richard Jarman takes great style inspiration from Gianni Agnelli, who he says wore “suiting so comfortably, effortlessly fusing business style with his yacht lifestyle.”
- by Georgie Gordon
How Chanel inspired the comfort dressing trend, 100 years ago
More than the tweed suit and the quilted bag, Gabrielle Chanel pioneered modern ideas about comfort dressing, even before the term was fashionable.
- by Melissa Singer
‘Designing for the female gaze’: Phoebe Philo returns with her own label
The designer whose work convinced Joan Didion to pose for an ad and turned her customers into groupies, is returning to business. On her own terms.
- by Vanessa Friedman
A social entrepreneur reveals the boots at the top of her wishlist
Boots – either flat, chunky heeled or cowboy – are a wardrobe staple for OzHarvest’s CEO and founder, Ronni Kahn.
- by Georgie Gordon
Pearls, taffeta and the empire waist: Couture week brings romance back
Post-lockdown Paris delivered all the trimmings from a typical fashion week; the street parade, Kanye West antics, the hedonistic after-parties, at a time when we needed to escape most.
- by Anna Vidovic
Rinehart, Meghan and missing millions: Ralph & Russo’s fall from grace
Court papers show the mining billionaire tried to buy the troubled luxury fashion label. But that was before its co-founder was sued over claims she misused funds.
- by Melissa Singer
Why you’ll find this stylish artist in the boys’ fashion section
“I remember my mum trying to make me wear dresses to parties and me refusing.”
- by Georgie Gordon