What’s the deal with sleep? [Doing my best Jerry Seinfeld here.] The kids don’t think they need it, the teens get too much of it, and the adults, well, we can’t seem to get enough of it. We’re living in a world where the only thing rivalling our burning desire […]
This year marks one impressive milestone for the Queen, as she celebrates her Platinum Jubilee. On 6th February, Her Majesty officially celebrated 70 years on the throne, which made her the longest-reigning monarch in history. However, an almighty four-day celebration is set to take place next month to ring in […]
Jupiter, computer artwork. For the first time in 11 years, Jupiter, the Planet of Luck, Abundance, and Expansion, is moving out of dreamy Pisces and into fiery Aries. From May 10 to October 28, this new energy will have us feeling more bold, confident, and inclined to take action — […]
At this point, you’ve probably heard about this thing (place?) called ‘the metaverse.’ You may only understand it as some sci-fi world Mark Zuckerberg is engineering, which makes sense — it doesn’t exist yet. Still, real people are starting to explore working in the metaverse, and owning clothes and shoes […]
After two years of on-again, off-again action, Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) can officially say that it’s back, baby. While there are aspects of this week that will always tickle our fancy and get people talking (like the glorious street style), we like to come to the week of all […]
Size inclusivity in Australian fashion is closer than it’s ever been. With more brands expanding their size ranges and a host of curvier models achieving mainstream success, it’s impossible to ignore the changes we’re seeing. But the thing with representation is that it can easily edge towards tokenism — and […]
There are many nauseating moments in Our Father, Netflix’s latest true crime documentary. In fact, its 90-minute duration serves wave after wave of horror. First there is Jacoba Ballard‘s grisly discovery that she was secretly fathered by her mother’s fertility doctor, who impregnated patients without their knowledge or consent throughout […]
In Refinery29’s Talking Shop series, we’re chatting with owners of up-and-coming small businesses about their experiences launching, the big challenges and wins they’ve faced, and of course, their products and services. When British handbag designer Esin Akan was launching her namesake brand in 2012, she knew the challenges she was up against […]
We love a vest. Whether it’s a structured waistcoat or a cosy oversized knit, they never fail to complete any outfit — and keep us comfy. But with their versatility can also come confusion. You might think that something thick yet sleeveless could only be called upon for some very […]
The most preeminent occasion of the Australian fashion calendar has arrived, and along with the beginnings of their wet winter weather comes a host of great style. Kicking off on May 9, Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) sees the Aussie style pack flock to Sydney’s Carriageworks for a glimpse of […]
