He may be known for his iconic white hair, black sunglasses and pursed lips, but Karl Lagerfeld also succeeded in doing what many of his luxury brand contemporaries could not: he got with the times.
Category Archives: Fashion
Sustainable jean company stays true to roots despite royal exposure
The designers behind a pair of ethically sourced jeans worn by the Duchess of Sussex during her Australian visit last year double their staff to meet global demand.
Chinese fashion brand criticised for using ‘sacred’ traditional dancers in marketing campaign
Charges of cultural misappropriation are levelled against a Chinese fashion brand after it uses images of Papua New Guinea dancers wearing elaborate costumes in a new marketing campaign.
Charities inundated with unwanted good, no longer accepting donations
Some charities are resembling a dump site after being inundated with unwanted goods in the post-Christmas clean out, with Lifeline estimating half its stores around the country have stopped accepting donations.
Designers bringing a sense of style to people often forgotten by fashion
Choosing an outfit is something most of us take for granted, but for tens of thousands of Australians with disabilities it can be a painful experience. But a small coterie of Australian designers are out to change that.
Stitches in time: How fabric shaped the world we live in
From fibres discovered on a prehistoric cave floor to Egypt's mummies, the Silk Road and high-tech space suits — fabric is woven throughout human history.
When models strike back: Victoria Secret’s 21st century labour dispute
Victoria's Secret CEO Jan Singer has resigned after the brand controversially shunned transgender and plus-sized models. The backlash shows models want an industrial voice as much as other workers, writes Michael Walker.
Who won best dressed at Melbourne Cup?
Many outfits were ruined by the downpour over Flemington this morning, with umbrellas and gumboots making a strong showing.
Report finds pressure to deliver clothes cheap and fast is contributing to labour abuse
Big fashion brands are putting pressure on their suppliers to deliver more quickly and cheaply, which is contributing to labour abuses in factories that manufacture garments, footwear and textiles, according to a new report.
Fashion festival showcase aims to redesign perception of Islamic fashion
Students from Indonesia and Australia collaborate on a unique collection of modest garments they hope will change the industry's perception of Islamic fashion.