When Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returned from his high-profile visit to Beijing earlier this year, the first by an Australian leader in seven years, the tone was hopeful. Trade blockages were thawing, diplomacy was back on track, and Australia’s place in the China conversation seemed more secure. Yet, the substance of the trip felt all…
Francesca Lake AW2528 Images Francesca Lake’s clothes exist along a fashion fault line, between two points of seeming contradiction. Her designs are brazenly maximalist and theatrical – voluminous bubble skirts, ruched ball gowns and dramatic headdresses have been some of Lake’s go-tos since her Central Saint Martins graduate collection in 2021. But, on the other…
Copenhagen Fashion Week SS26 took over the Danish capital (and our social feeds) this week, bringing with it an abundance of rat bags, crocheted hats and designer flip flops. Known for its cute, playful aesthetics, frills and scalloped edges, yesterday (August 7), one runway took an unexpected political turn. During Finnish brand Marimekko’s catwalk show,…
“We are barely surviving,” says Hussain, a garment worker at a factory in Pakistan. “I live in a two-room house with my five children. I hardly manage my utilities on my salary, and we are living hand to mouth. The wages are not enough.” Hussain is one of hundreds of Pakistani workers making clothes for…
This summer, Bisoye Babalola’s Holiday Club initiative will return for its fifth consecutive year, running for three weeks from August 4. Its purpose? To help level the playing field and nurture emerging talents by providing expert workshops as well as the opportunity to contribute to the annual Holiday Club magazine. The charity brings together industry…
Fashion people have never been known for their indifference. They’re an all-or-nothing type of breed, either feigning disinterest with a sneering shrug, or latching onto something with fervent zeal. At this season’s Paris Fashion Week men’s, the latter was on full display, with the SS26 showgoers transforming into a flock of fashion magpies, approaching self-styling…
Barragán x Trashy Clothing22 Images This article was originally published on Dazed MENA In a bold and unfiltered chat, Palestinian label Trashy Clothing co-founders Shukri Lawrence and Omar Braika join forces with Mexican visionary designer Victor Barragán to explore what it means to serve – not just looks, but their communities, too. United by their unapologetic…
“The RealReal and haul should not be in the same sentence,” says Tanya Ravichandran, a creative director and vintage fashion collector. Once, the term ‘haul’ belonged to fast fashion: clothes packed in brown paper Zara bags or bursting Shein packages. On TikTok alone, #haul has over 17.6 million posts, and #Shein has 8 million posts,…
Berlin Fashion Week SS26 street style50 Images Much has been made of Berlin Fashion Week’s ascent in the last couple of years. With Fashion Council Germany – along with the help of the German state – now committed to pumping €4 million a season into the shows, there’s been a renewed interest in the bi-annual…
London has a big weekend ahead. Not only is it Pride tomorrow (July 5), but it’s also the first England match of this year’s women’s Euros tournament. The Lionesses are due to face France tomorrow evening, kicking off a football-filled summer as they attempt to defend their title as reigning champions. To mark the occasion,…