Melbourne Fashion Festival
‘End of an era’: The renowned Melbourne boutique set to close after 27 years
Following Miss Louise and Le Louvre, this stalwart of high-end fashion will soon close its doors for the last time.
- Cara Waters
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The Australian fashion brand loved by ‘it girls’, ignored by the front row
With a range of socks, tights and gloves, Kathryn Eisman has been worn by Hailey Bieber and Ariana Grande. Now, Australia needs to catch up.
- Damien Woolnough
‘Much better dressed’: The brutal verdict on Sydney v Melbourne style
Fashion experts share their thoughts and unpack the myth of which city actually wears more black.
- Damien Woolnough
Camilla’s $138 million colour comeback takes more than kaftans
Lace, denim and Dubai: Camilla Franks moves beyond The White Lotus aesthetic.
- Damien Woolnough
‘You have to be famous for something’: The retail leader reshaping Melbourne’s fashion fest
Launa Inman, formerly chief of Target, Officeworks and Billabong, is bringing her business acumen to the festival.
- Cara Waters
Amy is the hottest name in Australian fashion, but you won’t find her on TikTok
Amy Lawrance also has views about wearing socks with sandals, especially on a plane.
- Georgie Gordon
Myer returns to the runway with a British fashion icon
The Melbourne Fashion Festival will host a Topshop show for new stockist Myer, signalling a potential fresh direction for the Australian retailer.
- Damien Woolnough
The shake-up coming to Melbourne’s major events calendar in 2026
Some of the country’s most beloved events are facing change next year.
- Cara Waters
Bruce and Chyka Keebaugh told their guests to arrive by 6pm. Then a spot fire broke out
Melebrities last night celebrated the 35th anniversary of Bruce and Chyka Keebaugh’s The Big Group, but the night was not without some drama.
- Stephen Brook
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From robes to runway: Sally Capp steps back into the spotlight
The former lord mayor will hit the catwalk at the Melbourne Fashion Festival with a message to tell.
- Cara Waters