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Contemporary painter Cher can Schouwen and artist and fashion designer Kaye Guthrie Adonis.

Fashion & artContemporary artists unite art and fashion in exhibition

Two WA artists are bringing their distinctive creative styles together in a Perth exhibition celebrating women, individuality and self-expression.

Sophie Gannon

Kylie Jenner

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Why Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show outrage is melodramatic

At the end of the day, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is pure fantasy — a glittering, temporary dream world created out of diamonds and bouncy blow outs. Let’s not overthink it.

Caitlin Vinci

Caitlin Vinci

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EXCLUSIVEPremiumAussie bridal icon’s huge fashion debut

Armed with a suitcase and a firm knowledge of tailoring, Raffaele Ciuca launched one of Australia’s most loved bridal boutiques. Now they’re coming to Melbourne Fashion Week.

Alexandra Feiam

Many Australian fashion brands can't provide evidence their offshore workers are paid a living wage. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

FashionPremiumBrands unfashionable on living wages for offshore staff

Many Australian fashion companies are failing on ethical production and worker rights amid little evidence their offshore workers are paid enough to live on.

Sam McKeith

Kylie Jenner, Tate McRae and Candice Swanepoel.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconEvery must-see look from the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

From Kylie Jenner’s $71 million Fantasy Bra debut to an onstage moment between Tate McRae and Gigi Hadid, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026 will go down in history.

Kellie Balaam

An Australian vintage pop-up store which has dominated the online shopping scene for 14 years is making a physical return in Melbourne after three years.

NewsPremiumAus city goes crazy for luxe shopping event

The beloved vintage store may have been running from behind a screen for more than 14 years, but now it’s making a physical return Down Under.

Alexandra Feiam

Model Tatum Grech and fashion student Taylah Dow wear the winning SunSmart pants.

STYLISH AND SUNSMARTPremiumBusselton-raised fashion student wins SunSmart award

A Busselton-raised fashion student has won Cancer Council WA’s 2026 SunSmart Design Challenge with a pair of stylish and sun-conscious pants. 

Madelin Hayes

Cue Clothing has gone into voluntary administration. Photo: Supplied

COMPANIESPremiumFashion icon to shut 26 stores

Two of Australia’s most recognisable fashion brands have begun shutting stores nationwide as $55m in debt threatens their survival.

Cameron Micallef

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EXCLUSIVEPremiumMAFS star’s empowering new collection

The Married At First Sight star has co-designed her first ever collection for the major retailer, hoping to inspire and empower Australian women in the process.

Alexandra Feiam

Adidas is suing Aussie fashion retailer White Fox for selling clothes with a four-stripe design. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

FashionPremiumFashion feud: Adidas aims to tear stripes off White Fox

One of the biggest fashion retailers in Australia and one of the world's largest sportswear brands are set to face off in a battle over stripes on clothing.

Adelaide Lang

Shein is investing in warehouse space in Poland, opening a logistics hub in Wroclaw. (AP PHOTO)

FashionPremiumShein quarterly profit falls 67 per cent as costs jump

Shein chief executive Yangtian Xu says his company plans to push into higher-priced clothes that will boost the firm's profitability.

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Port Adelaide player Ollie Wines and Olivia May. NewsWire / David Geraghty

SPORTPremiumWAGs steal the show on Brownlow red carpet

The Brownlow Medal is underway at the Crown Palladium in Melbourne, but the WAGS have already stolen the show.

Emma Kirk

Artist Leon Holmes paints at Plein Air Down Under.

STM LOVESWhat we’re loving this week

From Australia’s largest outdoor painting festival to a new Bottomless After Dark series at fan-favourite restaurants, here are a few of our favourite things we’re keen to share.

Megan French

Nadia Bartel is opening her first WA Henne store at Claremont Shopping Centre.

STMNadia Bartel on the one thing hard work can’t fix

As she opens her first Henne store in WA, fashion designer Nadia Bartel speaks to STM about IVF, a miscarriage and why she decided to speak about it

Jade Jurewicz

Fashion company Cue Clothing has entered administration after operating for almost six decades. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)

FashionPremiumTwo Australian fashion retailers go into administration

An Australian fashion company, which operates two women's fashion labels, has gone into voluntary administration after almost 60 years in business.

Sarah Spina-Matthews

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updatedPremiumBig call after iconic Aussie brand collapses

Aussie fashion brands under threat will likely “live on”, a leading retail expert has said in the wake of another company entering voluntary administration.

Cameron Micallef and Emma Kirk

Nicole Kidman, Megan Stalter and Trisha Paytas.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconAll the best and worst fashion from Emmys blue carpet

All the celebrity fashion from the 2026 Emmys blue carpet. SEE THE LOOKS

Kellie Balaam

Henne, co-founded by Nadia Bartel, has confirmed it is heading west with its first Perth boutique set to open at Claremont Quarter on Saturday. 

RetailNadia Bartel confirms opening date for Perth Henne boutique

The wait is almost over for Perth fashion lovers with one of Australia’s most talked-about labels set to open the doors of its first WA store.

Caitlin Vinci

Veiled in a Golden Hue by Sherry Quiambao, will tour regional WA through Art On The Move.

STM LOVESWhat we’re watching, wearing and eating this week

From supporting local arts to testing out MECCA’s new brush range — the STM team share a few of their favourite things at the moment.

Megan French

Claremont Quarter Spring/Summer 2026/2027 runway launch event.

FASHIONPremiumClaremont Quarter transformed for massive fashion show

Pip Edwards praised Perth’s fashion industry as Claremont Quarter stage fashion spectacular not seen in Perth for nearly a decade.

Megan French

Poppy Lissiman and Harrison Kennedy, Jules Neale, Montana Criddle and Ellie Rolfe.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconJules Neale, Poppy Lissiman among celebs at Claremont runway

Famous faces from Perth’s fashion and influencer scene descended on Claremont Quarter for a huge spring and summer runway show.

Kellie Balaam

Pip Edwards at Crown Towers Crystal Club is in town for Claremont Quarter’s Spring Summer 26/27 runway event taking place on Thursday 10th.

FASHIONPremium‘Own it’: Pip Edwards reveals thoughts on ‘dressing her age’

The Sydney-based fashion identity, who is in Perth for an anticipated runway event at Claremont Quarter, shares her thoughts on confidence, maximalist dressing and her favourite WA holiday spot.

Megan French

Louis Vuitton has come under renewed scrutiny after allegations of appearance-based hiring. Christian Wiediger / Unsplash

NEWSPremium‘Discrimination’: Line your boss can’t cross

Australian employers can legally enforce dress codes and grooming standards, but the rules become unlawful when these things are targeted.

William Elliott

Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham started her eponymous fashion label in 2008. (AP PHOTO)

FashionPremiumVictoria Beckham's label cracks first profit since 2008

Victoria Beckham's fashion label recorded an operating profit of $A13.8 million in 2025, marking its first-ever profit since the brand was launched in 2008.

Pierra Willix