Fashion

Let's give it up for Australian talent. There's no denying that a whole heap of the best fashion labels right now are Aussie born and bred.

You know who you are. You felt a little buzz inside when you read the headline of this article. Bookstores are your haven, and especially the cosy bookstores Melbourne is home to. We’re talking warmly lit stores with floor-to-ceiling shelves packed to the brim with novels you want to take home. 

From five-minute fixes to regular rituals, these are the expert-backed tips that will have your skin shining in no time.

Never overdone or underdressed, here’s your cool girl cheat sheet to achieve that effortless radiance at home.

Melbourne-born streetwear brand and social enterprise HoMie has dropped its latest AFL collection—and it's our favourite yet.

From hospo leaders and musical innovators to destination makers and community builders, this is our new cultural index recognising the Aussies shaping what’s next.

It’s that time of year again where the frocks flock out, ready to be under the spotlight and embrace the vivacious energy that is Melbourne Fashion Festival. When it comes to MFF, people ask the question, what on earth do I wear? And where does one acquire such a look? Well, friends, I'm here to help you find that look in a way that is efficient, yet sustainable. Tick, tick!

The city's most well-dressed time of year is almost here—PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival (MFF) is back with a two week program taking over Naarm from 14 to 28 February. 

Valentine’s Day gifting, but make it effortless. From cute, affordable finds to luxe splurges and experience-led surprises, this edit is packed with glorious gifts they’ll fizz over.

‘Tis the season to spend—on others. The annual festive-feels spending-spree is well underway, as the hunt continues for stocking-fillers and Secret Santa “it’s the thought that counts” prezzies, right through to let’s blow the budget items.

Keen to nab a Christmas gift or a just a treat for good ol' you? Get ready to snap up the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals of 2025.

If there was ever a Christmas to treat your loved ones like the queens they are, this is it. Say it with us—I vow not to purchase a single boring bath bomb this year. Good. 

Shop our selection of the best Christmas gift ideas this side of the North Pole.

Meet classiccore—the lover of all things crisp collars and sensible loafers, and the rise of new business casual—less blazer, more personality.

Whether it’s Hailey, Kendall, Bella—or the mysterious man serving straight looks outside your local—the minimalist matrix aesthetic is having a moment.

The Queen Victoria Market is arguably the most iconic fresh produce and shopping market in Melbourne. Need help? Here's everything you need to know, plus our hit list of the best things to taste at the Vic Market.

 Expert colour combinations, chronic illness and an ingrained love for anything vintage.

From cosy homewares and winter fashion to affordable beauty products, these dupes prove you can live like a baller on a budget. 

From casual Friday to Sunday lunch with the gals, good denim works for every occasion.

Find the perfect Mother's Day gift for the most important woman in your life. Our hand-picked selection of unique and thoughtful gifts is sure to make her day.

Staying warm in Melbourne’s unforgiving winter is hard work (unless you’re cuddled up at a snug wine bar or cosy pub). Good thing our winter just got insulated, courtesy of Uniqlo’s new Pufftech range. 

The moment every foam-footed fanatic has been impatiently waiting for is finally here – Crocs is opening its first Australian flagship store at Melbourne Central this April, and it's about to rewrite everything you thought you knew about comfortable footwear. 

From white tees to iconic sneakers and modern denim, this is the best of the best in wardrobe essentials.

Achingly cool, the world’s fashion capital Milano, is a nonnegotiable stop when planning your next European getaway.

James is a proud triathlete, model, actor, disability advocate, Wiradjuri man and lululemon’s newest Ambassador. He shares lived experiences to champion inclusion and representation in media and fashion. Here, in partnership with lululemon, he unpacks how to dismantle stereotypes this year and beyond. 

Ask any Melbourne fashion insider about their favourite M/FW show, and chances are they’ll mention the Student Runway. Why? Because there’s nothing Melburnians love more than discovering a hot new local designer. Every look that hits the catwalk is a true never-seen-before moment. 

We love Melbourne, but you know ... living in one of the world's best cities comes with a price tag, good thing Urban List has you you covered with a stack of things to eat, drink, do and see all on a shoestring as part of our series Budget Ballin'. This time we've teed up 20 of the best cheap and free things to do in Melbourne to keep both you and your hip pocket happy.

From luxe luggage to the latest in tech, this is the best of the best when it comes to nailing that airport aesthetic.

Creative spins on officewear are having a moment, and corpcore is the latest (and best) iteration. To help you nail the look for this season and beyond, we teamed up with Kmart to share our fave corpcore picks from their latest collection. 

Thanks to the return of athleisure on 2024 runways and Zendaya's tennis-core fits, there’s never been a better time to dress like you belong to an exclusive country club. To help you nail the look for this season and beyond, we teamed up with Kmart to share our fave athletic prep picks from their latest collection. 

Pairing cute and quirky with utilitarian, tomboy femme is the latest fashion trend blowing up on Pinterest. To help you nail the look for this season and beyond, we teamed up with Kmart to share our fave picks from their latest collection. 

The crew at Kathmandu have dropped a new range just in time for winter, with a whole slew of gear designed to keep your body warm and your wardrobe rotation fresh.

Brownie points. We’re all searching for them. Little gestures to write ourselves into the good books (and that mean we won’t have to take out the rubbish for at least two weeks). Well good news, guys—we found a way to max the brownie points. And the only finger you’ll need is your thumb on your phone. Introducing Melbourne’s coolest gift delivery services.

Australian Fashion Week presented by Pandora will descend upon Carriageworks again this May. Designers on show in 2024 include P.E Nation, Romance Was Born, Anna Quan, Blanca. Here's how to get your tickets now. 

From Midnights to Fearless, and every era in between, we've got a list of Eras Tour outfit ideas worthy of even Taylor herself. 

New Balance and the Australian Open have come together in a unique co-branded range of tennis kit perfect for helping you serve this summer.

You’d think we’d have perfected the art of summer prep by now, but every year proves there’s always room in our bag to level up and sub out existing summer essentials for fresh additions—it seems every company under the sun is constantly finding new ways to enhance our warmest season. 

100+ banging and easy-to-order gift ideas for your folks, friends, mates and dates.

The crew at Kathmandu have a heap of new high-quality gear to help you do whatever you want this summer—whether that’s sweating it up on the beach, boogying at festivals, hitting the park for a picnic, or going bush. 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when long afternoons stretch into late inky evenings, wineries throw open their cellar doors, and we all get stuck into the good stuff. With a significant chunk of the year spent tucked away plotting our summer escapes, there’s no better place to start the Christmas break than a long lunch in a vineyard. So dust off your Akubra, polish up the RMs, and check out our roundup of the best wineries Victoria has to offer. 

From designer-inspired pet beds to stylish cat trees, window hammocks, and chic water bowls, this pet furniture will ensure your home is a paradise for your cat or dog. 

The Bugaboo Dragonfly pram is slated to drop in Australia in August. Here's what to expect from this game-changing new pram for city-dwellers—including its patented one-hand fold technology. 

 Score a champagne sleep on a beer budget.

From raincoats to coats, knitwear, and jackets designed to keep our furry pals warm. 

Update your space for winter with these on-trend pet essentials.

With help from BCF curate the perfect campsite this festival season.

Looking for a way to shake up your wardrobe without costing the earth?? We've teamed up with AGL to share some top tips you can use to minimise material waste, reduce your spending and most importantly, refine your wardrobe.

We’ve teamed up with AGL Energy to bring you a few tips and tricks to inspire you to bring joy and homely touches into your digs without breaking the bank. 

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to bring you easy and affordable ways to transform the look and feel of your living space on without breaking the bank.

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to guide you along your journey of creating the ultimate affordable, safe, and inviting space to unwind and recharge. 

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to bring you easy and affordable ways to transform the look and feel of your kitchen and dining space without breaking the bank. 

As the temps drop, movie dates in bed and cosy nights on the couch become a whole lot more tempting than going out. So there’s never been a better time to turn your abode into a sanctuary of self-care. 

Dipping into the decade of nostalgia, Yellowjackets on Paramount+ is back for another nail-biting season.

Inspired by the effortless street style captured during Paris fashion week, our sartorial inspo this season is to embrace the minimalist mindset to maximise uniqueness. In other words, pairing back all the noise and leaning into pieces that feel uniquely you. The latest arrivals from H&M’s upcoming AW23 collection tap into this celebration of simplicity and confidence. 

We asked Selina Yang to show us how she spins her own unique looks together from the H&M AW 2023 collection to inspire your own fashion journey.  

There’s a piece in here fit for every occasion.

Channelling the sartorial glory days of 90s football, R.Sport is the sportswear label that has found itself in high demand, crafting bespoke soccer kits for some of Melbourne's biggest venues. 

The gay Olympics, AKA WorldPride, has arrived in Sydney, and this is my guide on how to make sex toys queer-friendly, and fun in a non-gendered way.  

Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day with partners, Galentines with your friends, or solo self-love, V-Day is a chance to add to the pleasure toolkit.

Melbourne's blessed with a serious amount of great florists, ones that cater to weddings, other events, and even just if you're looking at picking a sneaky bunch up to brighten up your home.

After a year’s hiatus, Brunswick’s much-loved seconds store, Savers, is set to open its doors before 2022’s out. And it’s had more than a fresh lick of paint. 

Save your hip pocket and contribute to fairtrade coffee practices by buying your morning brew at 7-Eleven. 

Christmas is just around the corner and, if you’re anything like us, you could’ve sworn it was January like five minutes ago. But there’s no need to panic—a savvy financial plan will set you up for fun and festivities.

 We sat down with Rozalia Russian to get the tea on spring racing style, and the 411 on this year's Style Stakes competition.

From food and fashion to beauty and beats, here's the design inpso you need to help you make space for the things that matter most.

We’re a tiny bit (read: a lot) obsessed with the work of Tom Gould. Born in Aotearoa and based in New York, the director-slash-photographer has won the world over with his emotive visual storytelling. 

We delved into the world of mindfulness and meditation apps and here's what we found. 

As part of the Evenings module for Reason Season, these our fave reads to unwind before bed to reap all of those relaxing rewards.

Bring your wildest interior design fantasies to life at the mammoth IKEA Festival.

Supplies for every night of the week, sorted.

From August 11 until September 4, R.M.Williams is giving you the chance to score one of five shopping experiences, including a $4,000 voucher and a private styling appointment.

When it comes to cocktails no one does it quite like Melbourne’s bar scene. But the test of a truly vetted venue might just be its bartender's execution of an espresso martini. There is a fine art to shaking up the perfect espresso martini, you need to strike the perfect balance of vodka, coffee liqueur and espresso. 

The team behind Australian label MAAP have been putting cycling kit on the map for the last six years, and have just opened their flagship concept store in the heart of Collingwood. MAAP LaB—LaB standing for life around bikes—is a convergence of all things that make our city great: coffee, culture and cycling. 

Nestled in the beating heart of Surfers Paradise, we’ve found the perfect place for the ultimate fun day out. Think: epic games, live sport and a total foodie nirvana. So where can you find this awesome spot? Perched on the corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavill Mall, boasting a 100-metre frontage opposite the world-famous Surfers Paradise Beach, is Paradise Centre. Home to over 90 stores, an alfresco dining precinct and a buzzing entertainment hub, gather your crew and make tracks here stat.

When we think of a model, we conjure a standard vision in our minds. You know the one. For decades, model status has remained tall, thin, white, able-bodied and cis-gendered. Not always, but most of the time. 

Check out this month's Sportsgirl steals to build your Autumn wardrobe without breaking the bank.

From up-and-coming colourways to classic essentials, the team’s behind the likes of Stylerunner and Mecca spill their takes on upcoming fashion trends.   

Welcome to 30 Faces, a celebration of 30 individuals changing the world by 2030. A destination to unearth how they got here, what fuels their passion, and to educate and inspire your own journey towards a future made better. 

Stock up on all your hiking essentials and nab yourself the latest Merrell hiking shoes in the exclusive Australia-only pre-release of the Moab 3 range. 

Truth be told, ‘90s-style has been making a comeback for years, and it’s filled the scrunchie-sized hole in our hearts. From graphic tees to bucket hats, this era has pretty much taken over our wardrobes—and it’s here to stay.

As loungewear continues to be the foundation of modern style, it's not surprising that many of us look to sportswear brands for dictating trends and designing versatile wardrobe staples. And, this is precisely what New Balance's latest collection is all about. 

We sat down with Western Sydney artist Bianca Beers to chat about growing up in a Paris Hilton-inspired style era (we’re talking over-glossed lips, huge hoops and quilted handbags) and how her art has led her to embrace her colourful and confident style today. 

“Eclectic, colourful and over-accessorised” is how Sydney creator and digital artist Tara Chandra describes her style. Motivated by dressing differently and being unapologetically herself, Chandra's refreshing and playful approach to fashion is what catapulted her to social fame. 

We’re shining the spotlight on climate activists, First Nations rights advocates, eco innovators, sustainable fashion designers, disability rights champions, body positivity campaigners—anyone who is taking the leap to be the change they want to see. And now we want you to be part of the search to find our 30th face shaping the next decade. 

Check out our favourite sustainable bedding from Sheridan. 

With everything from salad platters, cheesesteaks, booze and delicate French canapés, these caterers have you (and your part-ay) covered.

Some of my fondest memories growing up include smashing the buttons on my PS2 controller after school in an attempt to run over Krusty the Clown in The Simpsons: Hit & Run. 

Wave goodbye to yoga-style comfies; there's a more striking athleisure aesthetic in town. In case you missed it, bright and bold sportswear is on the rise. And after beige-gate of 2021 (we're looking at you, lifestyle influencers), our wardrobes couldn't be more ready for a hefty dose of COLOUR, thank yew.  

Here are our top picks for where to get your shopping fix in Melbourne’s west. 

While you can’t go wrong with the program in its entirety, there are several must-attend events from the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival’s independent program that you simply can’t miss.