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High Heel Jungle by Kathryn Eisman founder Kathryn Eisman at the Royal Exhibition Building for the Melbourne Fashion Festival.

The Australian fashion brand loved by ‘it girls’, ignored by the front row

With a range of socks, tights and gloves, Kathryn Eisman has been worn by Hailey Bieber and Ariana Grande. Now, Australia needs to catch up.

  • Damien Woolnough

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Melbourne style vs Sydney style. Portia Jade and Sam Herbert. 20th February 2026. Photo by Jason South

‘Much better dressed’: The brutal verdict on Sydney v Melbourne style

Fashion experts share their thoughts and unpack the myth of which city actually wears more black.

  • Damien Woolnough
Camilla Franks is showing her true colours.

Camilla’s $138 million colour comeback takes more than kaftans

Lace, denim and Dubai: Camilla Franks moves beyond The White Lotus aesthetic.

  • Damien Woolnough
Launa Inman has led Target, Officeworks and Billabong and is now chair of the Melbourne Fashion Festival.

‘You have to be famous for something’: The retail leader reshaping Melbourne’s fashion fest

Launa Inman, formerly chief of Target, Officeworks and Billabong, is bringing her business acumen to the festival.

  • Cara Waters
Former prime minister Tony Abbott wears his budgie smugglers for a charity ocean swim in 2010.

Inside the gala where Young Libs scrambled for a piece of party legacy (and Tony’s budgie smugglers)

Former prime minister Tony Abbott was stunned by the price his old Speedos commanded.

  • Stephen Brook, Cara Waters and John Buckley
Designer Amy Lawrance doesn’t subscribe to trends.

Amy is the hottest name in Australian fashion, but you won’t find her on TikTok

Amy Lawrance also has views about wearing socks with sandals, especially on a plane.

  • Georgie Gordon
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Models Abuk Yai and Clare Walker in Topshop outfits ahead of the myer runway at Melbourne Fashion Festival.

Myer returns to the runway with a British fashion icon

The Melbourne Fashion Festival will host a Topshop show for new stockist Myer, signalling a potential fresh direction for the Australian retailer.

  • Damien Woolnough
Craig Tiley and Mecca founder Jo Horgan at the announcement last week of Mecca’s partnership with the Australian Open.

The shake-up coming to Melbourne’s major events calendar in 2026

Some of the country’s most beloved events are facing change next year.

  • Cara Waters
Nathan Buckley finally had his first racing carnival win at Flemington Racecourse on Thursday.

The exclusive Oaks Day venue where movers and shakers view the runners and riders

Floor C of the Flemington grandstand was thick with Melbourne executives and racing entities.

  • Stephen Brook and Cara Waters
Celebrating The Big Group, cabaret-style.

Bruce and Chyka Keebaugh told their guests to arrive by 6pm. Then a spot fire broke out

Melebrities last night celebrated the 35th anniversary of Bruce and Chyka Keebaugh’s The Big Group, but the night was not without some drama.

  • Stephen Brook