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 […]
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I climbed into bed in my tiny Shoreditch flatshare. It was 1am on a Friday night and I’d just returned home after my eighth disappointing date in a month. It was getting to the point where I could no longer blame the London dating stock for my woes. Perhaps I […]
If the Met Gala is synonymous with anything, aside from fashion and beauty looks, it’s got to be celebrity. This year’s event was attended by A-listers including Blake Likely, Megan Thee Stallion, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Kaia Gerber and Alicia Keys. And because no one’s allowed to post photos […]
