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“Don't let other people define your fashion”: fashion, according to Jake Starr
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“Don't let other people define your fashion”: fashion, according to Jake Starr
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The first time I ever saw Jake Starr was at a pub. He was there with his friends, I was there with mine, but he stood out to me instantly, owing to the Opal card he wore attached to a gold hoop earring. The earring (which he wore to our shoot, to my delight) does tend to garner a lot of attention, he admits to me as we sit down at a cafe.

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The Weekly Collection #45
The Weekly Collection
The Weekly Collection #45
The Weekly Collection

This week: sales, a scarf that definitely looks like something else, new fashion looks we’re going Gaga over and … another royal wedding?

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The Weekly Collection
The Weekly Collection #44
The Weekly Collection
The Weekly Collection #44
The Weekly Collection

This week, there’s plenty of news in the world of fashion: David Jones is your new one-stop designer shoe shop; exciting announcements from the Met and Alexander Wang; a peek into the Moschino x H&M collaboration and a wrap-up of local sales.

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The Weekly Collection
The Weekly Collection #43
The Weekly Collection
The Weekly Collection #43
The Weekly Collection

Rihanna down under, brand new alice McCALL, and an exceptional fashion sale to round out your week.

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The Weekly Collection
Totes Adorbs: The Latest In Bag Trends
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Totes Adorbs: The Latest In Bag Trends
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If there’s one fashion category that has defined 2018, it has to be bags. Every month heralds some new or revived take on the staple accessory - so we’ve put together a handy guide on the best bag trends and where you can snatch them up for yourselves.

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The Weekly Collection #42
The Weekly Collection
The Weekly Collection #42
The Weekly Collection

Which couture brand has been acquired by Michael Kors? Which iconic American brand is now shoppable online in Australia? Who rocked the red carpet at AFL and NRL’s night of nights? For all this and more, scroll through our weekly collection.

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The Weekly Collection
State of Escape x Incu
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State of Escape x Incu
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Makers of the almost revolutionary perforated neoprene bag, State of Escape are bringing their new collection to Sydney this Friday in an exclusive partnership with the always on point retailer Incu.

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The Weekly Collection #41
The Weekly Collection
The Weekly Collection #41
The Weekly Collection

This week, statement looks were served from the runway to the red carpet - find out more in this edition of the Weekly Collection.

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The Weekly Collection
“It’s fun to be provocative”: fashion, according to Millie Sykes
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“It’s fun to be provocative”: fashion, according to Millie Sykes
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When I run up the stairs to the rooftop carpark, it's easy for me to spot Millie Sykes among the bland grey of empty parking spots. It's not because there's only two people up there: no, it definitely has something more to do with her fluoro green, knee-high boots, matching cowboy hat and red gingham blouse.

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The Weekly Collection #40
The Weekly Collection
The Weekly Collection #40
The Weekly Collection

The ethics and business of fashion. Find out what effect the Colin Kaepernick campaign had on Nike’s sales, how your favourite sneakers just got better and how young Australian designers are doing amazing things.

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The Weekly Collection
The Weekly Collection #39
The Weekly Collection
The Weekly Collection #39
The Weekly Collection

In this week’s collection, get your dose of fashion news: another haute-couture rebranding, another luxury label dropping fur, a film for fashion fans and the latest sales.

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The Weekly Collection
The Weekly Collection #38
The Weekly Collection
The Weekly Collection #38
The Weekly Collection

Serena William hits back with fashion, turmoil for an Aussie brand, OneTeaspoon’s latest (and cutest) launch, and the SS18 collection from 124 Shoes: all this and the latest sales in the weekly collection.

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The Weekly Collection
“Everything has a wonderful origin”: fashion, according to Claudia Chan Shaw
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“Everything has a wonderful origin”: fashion, according to Claudia Chan Shaw
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There’s no missing Claudia Chan Shaw. I'm waiting in the lobby of the Hilton Hotel when a striking woman enters: elegant, confident and rocking a sharp, 20s-style bob like nobody else could. Dressed head to toe in black apart from a vibrant burst of red lipstick, she makes her way over to me.

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The Weekly Collection #37
The Weekly Collection
The Weekly Collection #37
The Weekly Collection

Quay’s newest collection, Topshop’s newest collaboration, Kendall Jenner’s latest controversy: it’s all wrapped up in the Weekly Collection.

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The Weekly Collection
“This is my way of being loud”: fashion, according to Tara Chandra
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“This is my way of being loud”: fashion, according to Tara Chandra
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Fashion is an ever-changing, ever-evolving beast. Moving in cycles, it regurgitates former trends and revamps them in new, updated, born-again shades of cool. In fact, as one particularly memorable scene from The Devil Wears Prada explains …

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The Weekly Collection #36
The Weekly Collection
The Weekly Collection #36
The Weekly Collection

This week; a sad announcement from Samantha Wills, a less sad announcement from Crocs, new releases from Madewell x Karen Walker and the best sales in Sydney - all for your perusal.

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The Weekly Collection
The Weekly Collection #35
The Weekly Collection
The Weekly Collection #35
The Weekly Collection

Burberry reveals a new logo and monogram design; Bally.com.au launches; farewell to Zombie Boy and designer sales - scroll through for our Weekly Collection.

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The Weekly Collection
September Issues – The 2018 Edition
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September Issues – The 2018 Edition
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If you’re a fashion aficionado or you’ve watched The Devil Wears Prada one too many times, you’re probably familiar with the infamous September issue. Well, we’re only in August - but the time for September issue launches has rolled around once more …

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The Weekly Collection #34
The Weekly Collection
The Weekly Collection #34
The Weekly Collection

This week, a powerful update from the Kaftan Kween, Queen Bey takes over Vogue, and a collection of fashion sales to warm your heart.

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The Weekly Collection
Backyard Beauty #02
Backyard Beauty
Backyard Beauty #02
Backyard Beauty

Backyard Beauty #02 // Photography by Brogan Chidley, HMUA by Sharon Massey.

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Backyard Beauty
The Weekly Collection #33
The Weekly Collection #33

Ivanka Trump may be struggling as her brand folds, but sustainable Australian fashion is thriving with exciting news from local brands St Agni and ash white and the grand opening of Garagem Collective in Bondi.

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Khloé Kardashian’s Body Positive Brand Launches Activewear
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Khloé Kardashian’s Body Positive Brand Launches Activewear
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In October of 2016, Khloé Kardashian and business partner Emma Grede launched Good American, a clothing brand that aims to be next-level inclusive. Originally only selling jeans and bodysuits, on July 23, Kardashian announced Good American are now foraying into activewear.

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The Weekly Collection #32
The Weekly Collection
The Weekly Collection #32
The Weekly Collection

In this week’s collection, find a newer and easier way to make your fashion ethical, see how Sports Illustrated and the Queen of England used fashion to make two very different public statements and find the details on the QVB’s 120th birthday shopping event.

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The Weekly Collection
ALBUS LUMEN to represent Australia in the International Woolmark Prize 2018/19 Finals
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ALBUS LUMEN to represent Australia in the International Woolmark Prize 2018/19 Finals
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On Friday, July 13, the semi-finals of the International Woolmark Prize were held in New York. With two local designers in the running for the prize, Australia, and Sydney in particular, were well represented by Jacinta Demetriou for Jacinta James, and Marina Afonina for ALBUS LUMEN.

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The Weekly Collection #31
The Weekly Collection
The Weekly Collection #31
The Weekly Collection

In this week's collection, peep alice McCALL's new foray into footwear and Beyonce's collab with Balmain, plus support local fashion with the Warlu collection and Lucy Folk's sample sale.

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The Weekly Collection
Budget-friendly buys: BYO’s guide to the best markets in Sydney
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Budget-friendly buys: BYO’s guide to the best markets in Sydney
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You know those days where you’re searching through your wardrobe for an outfit, but nothing is really calling to you - but you’re also way too broke to go out and buy yourself some new clothes?

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When Farshun Goes Too Far
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When Farshun Goes Too Far
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Fashion is all about pushing boundaries, exploring different ideas through a blend of tradition and innovation, creating trends that ebb and flow throughout the years and displaying creativity and intelligence in mostly beautiful and often unusual ways.

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The Weekly Collection #30
The Weekly Collection
The Weekly Collection #30
The Weekly Collection

Read on for the ins and outs of ASOS’ new and improved animal welfare policy, non-binary streetwear and the Make-A-Wish Wishful Warehouse Sale.

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The Weekly Collection
Girls & Boys: Luka
Girls & Boys
Girls & Boys: Luka
Girls & Boys

Luka from Chadwick Models shot for Girls & Boys by photographer Olivia Repaci.

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Girls & Boys
Fashion Editorial: Father and Son
Fashion Editorial
Fashion Editorial: Father and Son
Fashion Editorial

Exclusive Backyard Editorial with photographer Lenni Mattanja and Models Marty Thomas & Caspar Thomas.

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Fashion Editorial
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