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The subject of a new Netflix miniseries, Halston once ruled over New York’s fashion world. But the designer with a devil-may-care approach to his business dealings attempted too much, too quickly.
Billie Eilish received criticism for wearing an ‘oppressive’ corset on the cover of Vogue. But for centuries, the clothing gave women support in work, and in play.
A new study finds that women influencers over the age of 50 engage in style activism to combat ageist and sexist fashion and beauty industries.
Marilyn Monroe famously wore “just a few drops of No. 5″ to bed. 100 years after Coco Chanel launched her perfume, it is as popular as ever.
The sudden death of the designer at 78 is a huge blow to the industry, losing a proud feminist pioneer.
The booming activewear industry markets an idealised feminine form and lifestyle, but women have also been liberated by its functional and versatile clothing.
After an Indian politician disparaged a woman for her lack of morals because she was wearing ripped jeans, an online protest erupted, reviving the original protest-culture of the ripped jean.
Hindu gods are not attractive images to be worn thoughtlessly.
From the “goo goo” boys mocked for their love of theatre to cross-dressing troops and “trouser women”, Australia has a rich queer history.
Ties do many things. Though they express identity, they can just as readily act as a ‘uniform’ for their wearers. And they give power to some, while taking it from others.
Writers did it themselves back in the 19th-century so modern period dramas should be cut some slack for trying to prioritise modern aesthetic tastes over historical accuracy.
As online retailers like Boohoo and ASOS mop up some of the biggest high street brands, shops are increasingly under threat.
The history of men’s workwear is clothed in ideas of masculinity, style and comfort. Reforms have happened following times of turmoil in the past and business attire may be due for another shake up.
Once nimble and reactive to changing trends, Topshop failed to join the internet shopping revolution and it’s paying the price.
Black Friday sales reveal fast fashion extremes. But how does it affect the planet?
We interviewed consumers about ethical fashion choices - they were well intentioned but overwhelmed. There are, however, some good sources of information for conscious shoppers.
Fast fashion is far from green. But the rapid expansion of online clothing resale platforms could help shrink the garment industry’s negative impact on the environment.
Conglomerates like LVMH, Richemont and Kering are the masters of supply chain control.
Some horror films explore women’s struggles for empowerment, sexual freedom and self-fulfilment. Six movies show the ghost, bride, mother, vampiress, witch and monster as guises of vengeful women.
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Associate Professor in Fashion and Material Culture, Nottingham Trent University
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Teaching Fellow, University of Sydney
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Distinguished Professor of Design History, UTS, University of Technology Sydney
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Chancellor’s Indigenous Research Fellow, Faculty of Design and Society, University of Technology Sydney
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Oak Foundation Lecturer in History of Dress and Textiles, Courtauld Institute of Art
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Lecturer, Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies, Deakin University
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Senior Lecturer, School of Fashion and Textiles, RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer in Fashion Enterprise, Torrens University Australia
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Professor and Dean of the School of Fashion and Textiles, RMIT, RMIT University
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Lecturer, Fashion Design, School of Design and Architecture, Swinburne University of Technology
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Course Leader, BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism, London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
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Associate Professor of History, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Kluge Fellow at the Library of Congress
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Honorary Research Fellow, School of Design, University of Technology Sydney
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Visiting Scholar: School of Architecture and School of Engineering, University of Technology Sydney