Read on for more ethical fashion news, the first Arab Fashion week, American Apparel’s comeback and Alice McCall’s sample sale.
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Ethically made, sweatshop free, and now shoppable in Australia: American Apparel is back
Once a haven for teens wanting to kit out their wardrobe with the latest and greatest in basics, American Apparel has fallen through the cracks of the fashion industry in recent years.
The Weekly Collection #21
This week we’re all about ethics, sustainability and transparency in the fashion industry with the upcoming Fashion Revolution Week, all thrown in amongst the Carla Zampatti Award and this week’s sample sale.
The Model Minute with ... Lucinda Cripps
Lucinda Cripps shot for 'The Model Minute With' by photographer Nicole Wong.
Girls & Boys: Lucinda
Lucinda from Five Twenty Management shot for Girls & Boys by photographer Nicole Wong.
The Weekly Collection #20
Some serious business this week with Saint Laurent owing Hedi Slimane $15 million and Nine West filing for bankruptcy, plus a MAAS exhibition, colourful Birkenstocks and a Pared Eyewear sample sale.
The Model Minute with ... Juliette Mesterom
Juliette Mesterom shot for 'The Model Minute With' by photographer Micaela Mandorff.
Editorial: Western Promise
Exclusive Backyard Editorial with photographer Micaela Mandorff and Model Juliette Mesterom
Eco-friendly, animal-friendly, and insta-friendly? Sans Beast is a new handbag brand with a difference
Freshly launched Melbourne-born brand Sans Beast is certainly true to its name – its entire philosophy is based around creating its bags and wallets without using (or harming) animals.
The Weekly Collection #19
Comme des Garçons to launch their 18th brand online, channel your inner-Paris Hilton with a Swarovski-covered jumpsuit and H&M mark a loss in profit for their first quarter.
Get ready to get cultured at the Sherman Centre’s Inaugural Fashion Hub
This week marks the opening of the inaugural Fashion Hub at the Sherman Centre for Culture and Ideas (SCCI) in the heart of Sydney – so prepare to plunge yourself into the world of fashion from a new, unique angle.
The Weekly Collection #18
Australian designer success, Virgil Abloh for Louis Vuitton and body positivity by Reformation and ASOS – this Weekly Collection.
Mark your calendars: The MBFWA preliminary schedule is here
Bloggers, design enthusiasts and wannabe fashion queens, get hyped, because the preliminary schedule for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2018 has been announced. We combed through it to find the highlights and up-and-comers you may have missed.
Street Style: Tokyo #3
The Capital of Japan is a hot-pot of style, with thousands of distinct designs, take a look at these cool-cats in this edition of Street Style.
Street Style: Avinesh Pasupati (Paddington, Sydney)
Backyard Opera is out in the streets, capturing all the latest in Street style from Sydney and beyond. Keep an eye out for us ... you could be next!!!
Street Style: Zane Banks (Glebe, Sydney)
Backyard Opera is out in the streets, capturing all the latest in Street style from Sydney and beyond. Keep an eye out for us ... you could be next!!!
Editorial: Backyard Opera X Oscar Wylee // Throwing Shade
This editorial, entitled “Throwing Shade” was created in partnership between Backyard Opera (BYO) and Oscar Wylee. Rachel Tee Tyler, ambassador for Oscar Wylee represented women of character in this display of diversity, photographed by Creative Director and Founder of BYO, Toni Veziris.
Rachel Tee Tyler for Backyard Opera X Oscar Wylee
Inside Backyard Opera’s studio, Rachel Tee Tyler sits perched on the edge of a white pedestal, studio lights reflecting off her Tortoise shell frames, preparing for the latest collaboration between Backyard Opera and Oscar Wylee
Client Liaison are debuting their own line at MBFWA and fashion awards galore for this week’s Weekly Collection.
The Model Minute With ... Anna Brown
Anna Brown shot for 'The Model Minute With' by photographer Toni Veziris.