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Category Archives: Fashion
‘Scandalous’ fashion brand goes to court over banned name
A US clothing designer's four-letter fashion brand starts with an "F'' and rhymes with "duct". The US Government is refusing to register the "immoral" trademark, but the designer says it is "thought-provoking".
China’s fake fur coat craze driving up wool prices for Australian farmers
Crossbred wool has been regarded as the "poor cousin" of the merino, but farmers' record high prices are thanks to an interesting fashion trend overseas.
Look down: which side of the zipper wars do your jeans belong to?
Japanese zippers have dominated the industry for decades. But there's a growing threat from China, writes Francois Leveque
It might look like the infamous ‘spew’ shirt, but the Matildas are rocking the 90s look
The Matildas reveal their new World Cup kit, and the vibrant, 90s-inspired design ticks all the boxes, according to one fashion expert.
Iconic Australian opal becomes a darling of the fashion world
Opals are making their way into the creations of both established and up-and-coming designers, and one central Queensland jeweller is taking advantage of their popularity.
The King of Fashion is dead. Will luxury brands follow him to the grave?
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.
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.