Australian fashion
'A world away from my day job’
How does having a front-row seat in fashion compare to finance? AFC boss Marianne Perkovic on the differences – and surprising similarities.
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‘As an outsider, I saw something different’: The finance boss shaking up Australian fashion
Early in Marianne Perkovic’s banking career, a chance meeting taught her about the power of people in fashion. Now, she’s the industry’s most powerful woman.
- Damien Woolnough
It was a summer morning and Jenny Kee was running late to visit fellow artist Linda Jackson. It saved her life
Fashion designers and artists Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson have been collaborators for more than 50 years. Together, they introduced Australian fashion to the world.
- Lauren Ironmonger
‘Plastic anxiety’: Is this the next big shift in activewear?
Growing concerns about the effects of plastics on our health and the environment are changing what modern consumers want from their workout gear.
- Lauren Ironmonger
The $499 jeans fashion figure Brooke Testoni thinks are worth every penny
The Rylan Studios founder and influencer also shares the shoes her kids love, but she would never wear.
- Georgie Gordon
After seven years of IVF, we turned to a surrogate. It’s been a challenging journey
Designer Şener Besim also shares the business advice he received from his long-time friend, Mecca’s Jo Horgan.
- Jane Rocca
Winter’s ‘it’ fashion item is amazingly attainable (and you may already own one)
From the office to the evening, the humble shirt has been promoted to the role of this season’s ultimate must-have.
- Damien Woolnough
ABC journalist Abbey Gelmi uses this trick to appear like she’s had eight hours’ sleep
The Offsiders host also shares the celebrity-endorsed jeans she has on high rotation.
- Georgie Gordon
Water views are ‘in’ again for Australian Fashion Week
The showcase of Australian designers is returning to Circular Quay after 13 years at Carriageworks.
- Damien Woolnough
Appropriation or appreciation? Why fashion’s gaze has turned to China
Fashion’s fascination with the East is nothing new. But as China’s global superpower rises, the way the West engages with its culture is changing. What’s at play?
- Lauren Ironmonger