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Fashion bloggers to take over the world

April 29th 2010 09:48

... the fashion world, that is! Once ruled by the likes of Anna Wintour, the reporting of fashion has become a lot more web-based over the last few years and seems to be continuing on that trajectory. While many bloggers (myself included) do have degrees in journalism or fashion design, there are plenty more out there who do not, and are just writing about what they love. As is only natural when people do the things they love, many fashion bloggers have found great success in terms of readership, and are beginning to have a real influence on the sartorial decisions of the world at large.

French blogger Garance Dore doing what she loves

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Dangerous curves ahead? Elle magazine 'breaks fashion's last taboo'

March 29th 2010 18:14

In what is yet another installment to the never-ending skinny versus curvy debate, leading French fashion magazine Elle has featured a plus-size model on its cover, in the next issue which is due to hit newsstands this weekend. The magazine will also have a 32-page spread with cover girl Tara Lynn and three other plus-size models showcasing outfits designed for the bigger beauties among us. Naturally, the issue has reignited the debate, with fashion insiders on both sides of the fence: some who are applauding Elle's move, and others scoffing that it is merely a publicity stunt of (dare I say it... oh, go on then) plus sized proportions.

Model Tara Lynn, who is set to be French Elle's first ever bigger-bodied cover girl

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The Uniform Project hits Sydney!

March 24th 2010 06:03

Remember Sheena Matheiken, the style-savvy New Yorker who was wearing the same dress every day for a year to raise money for charity? (If not, click here to find out what I'm talking about). Well, she has just over one month to go until her year of the black dress is over, and will be hosting an event at The Clock Bar in Sydney's Surry Hills this Sunday afternoon, the 28th of March. It'll be a relaxing arvo of drinks and discussion, with local bands playing and a screening of The Uniform Project movie as well. Check out the event's details here.

The inspiring Sheena Matheiken in one of her many outfits built around the same dress

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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

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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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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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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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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The five levels of fashion

June 3rd 2008 04:36

Fashion is so much more than just clothes to cover your body. Every item of clothing we wear makes a statement, whether we want it to or not. Think about it - before someone knows you, they have nothing more to judge you on than what you look like. Even if you're not fashion-conscious, your clothes will speak volumes about you - your tastes, your lifestyle, and so on.