Gaddafi: the stylish fashions of a murdererWhile other world leaders wear suits to international meetings, Colonel Gaddafi of Libya dons bright capes and handmade photo brooches. If he wasn’t a dictator that oppresses his citizens, he’d be quite the fashion catch.
Fashion
Critiquing the catwalk: Melbourne vs Sydney in the strut for superiority
A war for cultural prominence has long been a-ragin’ between Melbourne and Sydney, especially in the swanky designer fashion biz. Melbournians prefer dark “emo” style garb while Sydney-siders have more colour and flair, writes Nicole Barron.
The (smart) casualisation of our workforce
Every day is casual Friday in the workplace now, with 43% of workers now donning casual business wear in the office. Do office workers need lessons on appropriate work-wear or is it OK to don jeans at work?
A love letter to the humble tie
Ties aren’t just a capitalist noose or an outdated trend. As well as adding a much-needed dash of colour, ties serve as nod to respect, a hungover cure and hint at sexual tension, says Jeremy Langmead.
Getting your PR stories in the Herald Sun, a How To
It’s well known that over half the news consumed in Australia is PR, as Crikey revealed in March, but sometimes there’s a success story that deserves its own special golf clap.
What we can learn from Chelsea Clinton’s wedding dress
Don’t pretend you didn’t know that Chelsea Clinton got hitched on the weekend. But while Chelsea is notoriously media shy, the NY Times manages to paint a picture of her personality from the dress alone.
Daily Proposition: Upgrade the wardrobe, gents, with a classic sports jacket
What can you buy that would make me look stylish, confident and sexy, all at the same time? The answer is simple, says George L. — go for a sports jacket.
Midwinter Ball red carpet special: fashions on the hill
After last year’s colourful train wrecks, it seems black, ruffles and old-fashioned glamour were the order of the evening for the Midwinter Ball. With not a fedora in sight.
Why we make our jeans in North Korea
Swedish jean maker Noko Jeans made big headlines by deciding to manufacture its denims in North Korea. In an interview with Vice, the designers explain themselves: “We didn’t know shit.”
A timeline of “sexy” through the ages
Heroin chic may be considered “hot” now, but it hasn’t always been so. StyleCaster takes a look at how the idea of female beauty has changed through the centuries.
How 50,000 Hindu pilgrims keep Lady Gaga looking hot
Ever wondered where hair extensions come from? Turns out it’s a Hindu temple in Andhra Pradesh, India, where pilgrims come to offer their hair in exchange for favour with the gods.
Why Ugg boots are bad for you
… and not just because they make you look like a bogan. Apparently they also cause serious foot, ankle, and, hip problems. Now, if someone can just find a medical argument against Crocs…
Fashion bloggers are the new black
The latest must-have accessory in the fashion world isn’t a pair of heels or even tighter pants (thank god): it’s a blog. Vogue editor Anna Wintour now sits alongside bloggers at catwalk shows, while 13-year-old fashionistas are making the old guard look positively daggy.
revealed What fashion labels pay to get celebrities in their front rows
Forget the clothes — fashion shows are all about which stars are sitting next to the catwalk, and labels are willing to pay a pretty penny to get their bums on seats. Fashionista has a list of what different celebs are charging for their presence.
Daily Proposition: Get a sneak peek at Pakistan Fashion Week
If getting to Pakistan for fashion week is just too much of a logistical hassle — not enough time/nothing to wear — then tonight we suggest you get a preview of the catwalk action at www.fashioncentral.pk.
Celebrities in trackies: a trend that must end
Sean Macaulay has noticed a disturbing increase in the number of celebrities wearing tracksuit pants in public — and he doesn’t like it.
PHOTO GALLERY: Dressing down the Golden Globes’ red carpet
Sequins, frilly dresses and umbrellas, oh my! It may be raining at LA’s Golden Globes ceremony, but Gawker reigns over the pithy insults about celebs wearing borrowed dresses and diamonds.
VIDEO: Looking stupid for fashion
Sometimes fashion works on the runway but not on the street. NY Mag road test the Louis Vuitton bunny ears, made famous when Maddona wore them, to see if couture can meet the common man.
In Asia, white skin is the new black
Every year, Asians spend an estimated $18 billion trying to make their skin appear whiter, using lasers, creams, pills and surgery in an effort to achieve a milky complexion. But it’s not about appearing “Western” — it’s about appearing rich.
PHOTO GALLERY: The drunks, the bogans and the freaks of the Melbourne Cup
It’s the inevitable photo gallery after every Melbourne Cup, rubbish everywhere, passed out sunburnt men and drunken girls being carried by friends. Australians are a classy lot.
The pop culture Halloween costumes that are best avoided
A Sarah Palin costume? So last year. Going as Michael Jackson for Halloween? Terribly obvious. Gawker has a roundup of the seven worst Halloween costumes — and some far funnier alternatives.
GQ apologises for fashion faux pas
The Australian edition of GQ has celebrated its tenth anniversary edition by admitting it has dished out some pretty “silly” fashion advice over the years, like “shorter-than-short shorts, nipple-revealing singlets and the triumph of tartan.”
Designers pick through the scraps
Fashion often takes its inspiration from the street, but this is taking it to a whole new level. Are bag ladies and toilet paper inspiring fashion’s biggest names this season? A whole new angle to recycling trends.
Video of the Day: Oooh, swish! 1930s futuristic fashion predictions
Fashion designers in the 1930s predict what the fashion-forward lady and gent would be wearing in “AD2000”, with a few hits and a lot of misses.
PHOTO GALLERY: A peek inside Madeleine Albright’s jewellery box
Madeleine Albright was known for her sparkly brooches and the secret diplomatic messages they were sending out. Like, the snake pin she wore after the Iraqi media dubbed her a “serpent”. Here’s a glittering round up of the best.
