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The handmade revolution

March 12th 2010 04:44

It wasn’t so long ago that if you told someone your clothes were handmade, they’d look at you with scorn, or worse, pity in their eyes. Back in the 1980s, we were (as Madonna so eloquently put it) living in a material world, a world of massive consumption where there was absolutely no shame in being part of the capitalist machine. Labels like Nike and Reebok were at the top of their game, the humanitarian issues surrounding fast fashion were largely unknown, and no-one gave two hoots about squandering our natural resources. If you wanted it, you went out and bought it, with little thought as to where it came from or whether you actually needed it.

The handmade revolution: changing the face of fashion as we know it.

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Is Gemma Ward's career over?

February 17th 2010 09:00

The fashion industry's skinny obsession appears to have claimed another victim. Aussie supermodel Gemma Ward, who shot to stardom as a teenager for her ultra-thin, waif-like figure, has begun to look... well, just a little bit too normal. At age 22 her figure has filled out, and as any high fashion model knows far too well, gaining weight is a surefire way to ruin your career. But is it really Gemma's time to kiss her modelling career goodbye? Or does she have the staying power to pull through?

Gemma in the pages of Vogue magazine, back in her career's heyday...

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The skinny vs. curvy debate: when will it end?

December 16th 2009 03:53

We've been hearing the same old story for decades now, and still it seems there is no end in sight. Does the fashion industry promote an unhealthy body image by using only very slim models on the catwalk? Would using larger models minimise the development of eating disorders in young girls, or would it be promoting obesity? Is fashion all about fantasies and ideals, or do we want to see "real girls" representing our "real world"? The questions go on and on, and yet, in late 2009 we are still no closer to getting any answers.

Which would you rather see?

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Suddenly sexy: why brides are ditching the frou-frou

December 5th 2009 11:25

Whether you want to blame it on Hollywood, the rise of raunch culture or the desire to bring modernity to an otherwise old-fashioned ritual, one thing is for certain: brides are becoming sexier! A decade ago, bridal gowns were meringue-shaped and teeming with lace, whereas in 2009 a slinky, strapless or backless dress is likely to be the main attraction of a girl's big day.

You're going to be in the spotlight, so why not dress like a star?

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Could you wear the same dress every day for a year?

August 20th 2009 23:48

I know I couldn't, but I'm not Sheena Matheiken! The New York-based creative director has given herself the challenge of wearing the exact same dress for 365 days, using funky accessories to mix up her look on a daily basis. The unusual task has brought her worldwide media attention, which is precisely what she wants, as she's doing it to raise money for the Akanksha Foundation: a charity that helps educate poor children in India by paying for compulsory items such as school uniforms.

The basic black dress... reworked.

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Keeping it classy: Part Two

August 8th 2009 13:41

Genuinely classy women are becoming something of a rarity. It's a sad sign of the times, but it's one that you can use to your advantage. By keeping it classy, both in terms of your outfit choices and your standards of behaviour, you'll be going a long way towards gaining the respect and admiration of everyone around you. Best of all, you'll stand out from the ordinary, classless crowds like a shining star in the night sky.

Victoria Beckham: always classy

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Keeping it classy

August 3rd 2009 05:53

It's nothing new to say that the world is becoming a smuttier place. People have been saying it for generations: when women began dyeing their hair blonde, it was considered to be in bad taste, and later when they began wearing miniskirts and bikinis it practically caused a societal uproar. But it seems that in 2009, the amount of over-exposure women are subjecting themselves to has reached a peak. And the saddest thing about it is that young girls seem to consider such exposure to be empowering. Whatever happened to keeping it classy?

Grace Kelly: genuine class

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The fashion microcosm

August 2nd 2009 12:11

Reading fashion blogs from other parts of the globe is always an eye-opening experience. It's only natural that different parts of the world will be more accepting of some trends and less of others, and also they'll pick up on these trends at different times, often with a lag factor of two years or more. But what is most interesting is how fashion blogs from the same country will differ in their analysis of the key looks of the moment. This is not because the person writing the blog is clueless, or making up the trends themselves, but because of what I've called the 'fashion microcosm'.

A no-pants microcosm perhaps?

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Fashion footprint

July 9th 2009 07:41

We've all heard of the ecological footprint, and how important it is to minimise our own use of the Earth's resources in the interests of sustainability. Well, now this concept has been taken one step further with the 'fashion footprint' - an idea that essentially recognises the negative impact fashion has on the environment. I'm not suggesting that we need to give up fashion in order to preserve the Earth - far from it! - but I do think that many of us need to make some changes when it comes to what we wear, how we wear it, and how we get rid of it when it's no longer a must-have item in our wardrobes.

How big is your footprint?

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Men and fashion: A cultural revolution?

June 24th 2009 11:19

It wasn't that long ago that I was complaining about how lazy most Australian men appeared to be when it came to what they wore. Us girls could be dressed to the nines, having spent eons selecting just the right shoes and accessories to go with that hot new outfit, while our men took less than thirty seconds to shrug themselves into an old hoodie, jeans and filthy sneakers. Looking around Sydney now, however, it's quite a shock to see just how fashion-conscious many of the young men have become. They know what suits them, they know what combinations work, and some of them even know their labels.

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Racism on the runway

April 4th 2009 01:26

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has taken a stand against what she views as racism in the fashion world, with "blonde, blue-eyed models" frequently given preference to black women when it comes to appearing in magazines and on the runway.

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Is fashion just one big competition?

April 3rd 2009 06:09

When we put on our trendiest outfits, are we really doing it for ourselves, or are we trying to outdo other women?

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Have men learnt nothing?

October 1st 2008 02:13

Three years ago, metrosexuality in Sydney was in full swing. Guys were looking neat and wearing tailored shirts and leather shoes, and some even dared to wear pink. In late 2008 however, it seems that men are becoming lax about their appearance once again. Whenever I'm out at night, I see girls dressed to the nines while their boyfriends mooch around in hoodies. They're usually unshaven and like to give off the vibe that when it comes to outfit choices, they couldn't care less.

David Beckham: metrosexual and real man

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High quality or fast fashion?

July 1st 2008 01:51

Despite economic pressures to spend less on all everyday products, Australians are spending more on fashion than ever before. And rather than investing in high-quality garments that go the distance, we're buying cheaper clothes that are on-trend, knowing full well that in a couple of months, they'll be unwearable by us fashionistas, and we'll have moved onto the next big thing. Those clothes we bought less than a season ago will be sold on ebay, given to charity, or simply chucked out.