‘An engineering feat’: the 26-year-old Australian making costumes for Lady Gaga

Samuel Lewis had to push his limits for the pop star’s global tour, set to hit his home town Melbourne next week

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$10 for a pair of used tongs? When secondhand prices are higher than new

For op shops, setting prices is a delicate balance. Too high and they risk pricing out customers, too low and it becomes difficult to cover costs

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‘Polished but easy’: how to dress for the office this spring

Relaxed blazers, tailored knee-length shorts and low-heeled sandals are playful ways to style the smart-casual look without breaking the corporate dress code

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Five ways to wear visible socks: coordinate with your shoes or add a zing of colour

Rather than treating them as an afterthought, Maggie Zhou shows how, with a bit of thought, a pair of socks can hold their own as accessories

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Know when to fold them: how to wash, repair and store winter knitwear

Humidity, dirt and gravity can all cause damage to delicate wool or cashmere clothing. Here’s how to pack them away so they’re in good shape for next year

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‘I’ve done everything but this’: Samantha Harris on modelling, motherhood and growing up in public

After two decades in the spotlight, one of Australia’s most recognised faces reflects on the pressures of the fashion industry and what kept her grounded

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‘Promoting the remote’: fashion meets art to bring Indigenous stories to life

Now in its 10th year, Country to Couture’s annual showcase of Indigenous art and apparel has carved its own niche within Australian fashion

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‘Proud to call this woman my mother’: artist wins National Indigenous fashion award for tribute to daughter Barkaa

Malyangapa Barkindji woman Cleonie Quayle one of seven winners at awards in Darwin

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Tactile textiles and painterly prints: from Country to Couture 2025 – in pictures

First Nations artists and designers from around Australia gather in Darwin to show 22 collections of fashion and wearable art

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Winter wardrobe fatigue? Five ways to make the same black coat look different

By changing a hemline or adding a hoodie, Maggie Zhou shows how a classic coat can be versatile without going stale

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