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TOP FIVE 2025PremiumThree top stylists give fashion tips for your 2025 wardrobe

Three of WA’s top stylists, Zara Bryson, Clare Ryan and Teagan Sewell have put together countless chic outfits for runways, magazine shoots and clients. They share their top picks for a fashionable new year.

Megan French

HealthCommentsScrubs designed by Perth artist bring Christmas cheer

New Christmas scrubs worn by volunteers at Perth Children’s Hospital are hoping to bring a little more joy to children that have to go in for surgery over the festive season. 

Claire Sadler

Workplace MattersCommentsAre shorts at work making a comeback? You’ll be surprised!

Shorts at work? The strict domain of the middle-aged man clinging to memories of a simpler time or an office fashion trend on the brink of a long-awaited comeback?

Daniel Newell

NEWSPremiumMajor flaw in Aussie fashion trends

Millions of Aussies are being exposed to increased risks of skin cancer because of a devastating flaw in their fashion choices.

Emma Kirk

CREATING REFUGEPremiumBridgetown textile artist exhibits works in Busselton

A Bridgetown textile artist is exhibiting a collection of works in Busselton about finding ones inner “oasis” when life is hard.

Anjelica Smilovitis

The NightlyJobs and stores to vanish after fashion giant ‘consolidates’

‘The decision ... has not been taken lightly.’

Bryce Luff

JapanPremiumPoppy & Harro’s Tokyo guide

Megan French takes a glimpse into Poppy Lissiman and Harrison Kennedy’s Japan: from where to find the coolest backstreet vintage stores to bunker techno clubs and natural wine bars.

Megan French

FashionPremiumTabberer, Australian fashion icon, left indelible mark

Maggie Tabberer was aged 14 when spotted by a photographer for her modelling potential and she went on to become a household name in Australia.

Jenny Tabakoff

CelebrityCommentsAustralian model and TV star Maggie Tabberer dies aged 87

Two-time Gold Logie winner and Australia’s fashion industry icon Maggie Tabberer has died aged 87.

Max Corstorphan

‘Effortless flair’CommentsAussie surfing icon releases first-ever fashion collection

What do you get when two surf icons collide?

Kellie Balaam

FASHION PremiumMeet Poppy Lissiman, Perth’s queen of cool

Everything about Poppy Lissiman is a little left of centre: her sunglasses and bags, coveted by celebrities, the pompom-laden alpaca at her wedding, and her eclectic style. She’s built a global brand on it.

Megan French

SEE THE PICSCamera IconRacegoers dressed to impress at Ascot’s Fashion in the Field

SEE THE PICS. Racegoers dressed to impress the crowd in bold colours at Ascot’s Fashion in the Field Parade on Saturday.

fashionPremiumSustainable swimwear brands for your summer trip

Megan French shines a light on two Australian labels to put on your summer fashion radar

Megan French

FashionCommentsPremiumPoppy Lissiman returns to fashion with kaftans this summer

Poppy Lissiman is returning to clothing design after a decade focused on accessories, debuting bold kaftans this summer.

Megan French

NEWSAus clothing empire collapses owing $250m

A huge Australian clothing conglomerate is in voluntary administration, owing nearly $250m.

Blair Jackson

FashionStaying independent is radical, top fashion label says

As artist Zaachariaha Fielding shows off his work with fashion label Romance Was Born, its designers wonder about the future of Australian runway fashion.

Liz Hobday

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Significant community effort set to help women in need

Fashion fiends can rest easy knowing their wallets are going to a good cause after one of the nation’s top non-profits launched a dress hire service to help vulnerable women.

Jessica Evensen

THE NIGHTLYKaty Perry wins years-long trademark fight with Aussie

Katy vs Katie: The Australian woman behind fashion label Katie Perry says her dream ‘has been taken away’.

Miklos Bolza

NewsPremiumGrim reality behind your donated clothes

Experts are calling for a “fashion waste shake-up” after a study found Aussie charity shops exported high-quality second-hand clothes to Europe, while resellers imported them back.

Emma Kirk

UpdatedPremiumHuge update after scrapped Myer event

There’s been a major update hours after Myer announced it would scrap its annual Christmas windows unveiling over safety concerns.

Alexandra Feiam

FashionCommentsWA presenter on hosting ARIAs, life with Freo Dockers star

WA-based presenter Bridget Hustwaite will host the ARIAs and has given a life update after moving to Perth from Melbourne with her Fremantle Dockers partner Oscar McDonald.

Kellie Balaam

RetailPremiumWoolly jumper! Merino & Co’s wild one-week share price ride

A knitwear brand based in Osborne Park has seen its market value rise more than fivefold, despite a lack of any news since it joined the bourse just over a week ago.

Adrian Rauso

NewsPremiumThe racehorse with more than 1600 owners

Dubbed the “people’s horse”, Just Fine was formerly owned by King Charles. Now 1600 Aussies have a stake in a Melbourne Cup runner.

Alexandra Feiam

NewsPremiumTrend stars loved at Melbourne Cup

While most kept their eyes on the horses racing on the field, a new trend swept Melbourne Cup’s exclusive birdcage.

Alexandra Feiam