I am delighted and creatively stimulated by the brilliance of Cynthia Erivo's frock: a mad folly of extraordinary craft, labour and money that will be worn only once, but will live on in memory and in the diffusion of its aesthetic down through the more affordable items we will be buying next.
Meet the 'sentimental and sustainable' brides opting for their mums' 80s wedding dresses
Puffed sleeves, frilly skirts and dropped waists: meet the brides who embraced mum's dress for their wedding day.
Photo shows Kate Gray stands on her wedding day with her mumHow AI is changing the fashion industry and making models susceptible to 'deepfake porn'
As regulators try to navigate the impact of artificial intelligence, could it outpace them, and will fashion models and the people behind their photo shoots be some of the first casualties as avatars take over?
Photo shows a lady wearing a baby blue top sitting in her lounge smiling at the camera.The costume designer behind The Handmaid's Tale has a new show — this is her process
From her Kentucky roots to costume designing for Westworld and The Sopranos, Ane Crabtree remains inspired by music, nature and the everyday fashion of strangers on the street.
Photo shows A close up image of Ane, who has a shaved head and wears bright red lipstick, with one of her costume brainstorms behind her.Why all the cool girls are into medieval fairs, according to pop starlet Elizabeth
Chit chatting with Elizabeth in her riverside Meanjin apartment about the shelf she has dedicated to mini things, decorative eggs and Tudor mugs, her medieval fair obsession and supernatural encounters.
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Photo shows Elizabeth is cut out against a blue background surrounded by small images of a book, a Henry VIII mug, a knight and mini cabbageKath Ebbs on gay awakenings, accidental veganism and kissing dogs on the mouth
Kath Ebbs is best known for their frank honesty around sexuality, body image and mental health. Despite that, they're worried they sound arrogant in this interview.
Photo shows Kath, who has curly fair hair, smiles in a 'chit chat' graphic that includes a bee and a plate of broccoli.'Switch to solids': Tips for packing toiletries with carry-on luggage
Carry-on only travel means packing light, and being mindful of liquids. So how do you tackle toiletries and medication? We asked avid travellers for their tips.
Photo shows A hand seals up a clear toiletries bag filled with 100ml reusable containers.Vodka isn't just for happy hour, it can breathe some new life into run-down garments
With the cost-of-living pressures hitting our wallets left, right and centre, and a push to support more sustainable fashion, don't ditch your favourite threads, fix them.
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Photo shows Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald holding a spray bottle in one hand, and stripy jumper in the other in front of garden shed and treeKate travels the world out of a carry-on backpack. Here's how you can too
Avoid checked baggage fees and delays by bringing only a carry-on bag on your next holiday. All you'll need to do is build a travel capsule wardrobe.
Photo shows Collage of 3 carry-on only outfits: denim shorts with black tank, short with pink shirt, and flowy white set with pink shirtWinter is here. This is why you should consider knitting your way through it
No matter how old you are, what your background is, where you live or what size clothes you wear, knitting is for you. And it won't take you long to get the hang of, either — just ask these four makers.
Photo shows Karen sits while knitting wearing a multicoloured, chunky knit cardigan next to a basket with wool and a fluffy white cat.No Crocs, ripped jeans or shorts after 6pm: Do pub dress codes still have a place in 2023?
Do we still need strict dress codes at bars and clubs? Or should we scrap them altogether?
Photo shows A group of people celebrate with drinks at a barAs the weather warms up, here are the fabrics that minimise sweat and BO
The weather is heating up, and soon we'll be looking for different ways to keep cool. We go through the best fabrics to wear to cool down.
Photo shows A woman in a pink shirt looks down at her armpit where she has a sweat patch showing. On a yellow background.How did Crocs go from being a daggy shoe to costing thousands a pair?
Even as they squelch into the sunset, it's hard not to be impressed that a shoe this ugly managed to climb that hill in the first place. Ange Lavoipierre breaks down the rise, and fall, of Crocs.
Photo shows A picture of four Crocs shoes, two purple, one blue and white and one black, on a pink background'Things can go wrong': How to buy and sell online quickly, easily and safely
Looking to shop or sell second-hand? How to haggle, get charge backs, and never-buy items.
Photo shows Woman holding a white, glittery sneaker in front of the camera, with a red and yellow sweater tied over her shoulders.How I form body image as a blind person
When I was younger, I trusted other people's perceptions of my appearance more than my own. But now as an adult, I have learnt to appreciate my body — I know it better than anyone.
Photo shows Writer Ria Andirani sitting next to a black Labrador dog called Max outside on a park bench.Chinese citizens angry over 'slanted eyed' models
Chinese and Western brands have been criticised for ignoring China's beauty standards and accused of depicting women as "ugly".
Photo shows ABC News videoHas Video Duration: 6 minutes 2 seconds.From farm to fashion, Brodie is an LGBTQIA+ advocate for regional teens
Brodie wants all LGBTQIA+ people living in the country to feel like they can belong and has carved a reputation as a hard-working teen in regional Victoria with a love of fashion.
Photo shows Brodie Pyle in a pink blouse and black blazer and sunnies sitting on a quad bike next to black cows looking at the cameraCould wearing bright colours make you happier?
When Yasmin saw dopamine dressing was a thing on social media she realised she'd already been doing it unconsciously. But is wearing vibrant colours really good for us or is the idea just a social media furphy?
Photo shows Yasmin looks to the left as she stands in profile to the camera wearing a vivid pink dress and holding a beaded bag.So, your old clothes aren't good enough for the op shop. What next?
We ask the experts what to do with clothes that can't be sold for charity if we don't want them going straight to landfill.
Photo shows A woman with brown hair is seen smiling as she holds a cardboard box filled with clothes, cut out against pink and yellow.Which materials will keep you warmest this winter? The answer may surprise you
It can be tricky to know which materials will keep you warm in winter. Here are some simple tips from a textile expert on the best fabrics — and how to layer them inside and outside.
Photo shows Face of woman in hoodie with a puffer jacket against a white background'Mending' is more than repairing your clothes. There are other benefits too
You've found a hole in your favourite jeans but you're not quite ready to give it up: Here's how you can fix it, save yourself some money and help the environment too.
Photo shows Photo of Renae wearing a black and white checked dress holding up a grey jumper that has just been mended