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Beyoncé needs no introduction.

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Despite Bezos drama, high fashion is still in Vogue

The Met Gala might have declared fashion is art in 2026, but the glaring reality is that fashion is commodity. 

Jay Hanna

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Cardi B, Beyonce and Hailey Bieber.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconMet Gala 2026: Best and worst celebrity fashion looks

From Margot Robbie’s simple gold gown to Madonna wearing a ship as a hat, check out this year’s weird and wonderful fashion statements.

Kellie Balaam

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez.

FashionBezos sneaks in through the back to avoid Met Gala protests

Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos paid big money to sponsor fashion’s most glamorous event, but in the face of vehement opposition to his involvement, he had to slink in through a backdoor.

Wenlei Ma

Heidi Klum, Kylie Jenner and a masked Katy Perry on the Met Gala red carpet.

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Daring nudes and ‘alien brides’ star on Met Gala red carpet

LIVE UPDATES: The world’s biggest names are arriving at the 2026 Met Gala with daring barely-there outfits and some more questionable choices featuring on the red carpet.

Wenlei Ma and Max Corstorphan

Beyonce dazzled in a custom skeleton dress with a cream and dust blue feathered train. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentPremiumStars stun as fashion becomes art at Met Gala

Celebrities including Beyonce, Nicole Kidman, Kim Kardashian and Rihanna have lit up the carpet at the fashion world's most coveted event.

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Hidden Treasures will return to Fremantle's suburbs with a program of eclectic live music. Pictured: Persia @yourgirlpersia.

STM LOVESPremiumA few of our favourite things for this week

Our tips include a tasty Banh Mi Festival, the Field of Joy installation from artist Marite Norris, Fremantle’s Hidden Treasures and the cosy new collection from MUJI fashion.

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Are the rumours that leggings are ‘basic’ grossly exaggerated or the cold hard truth for Millenials and Gen X women?

FashionCommentsNew rules of wearing leggings: The silhouette dividing women

Are the rumours that leggings are ‘basic’ grossly exaggerated or the cold hard truth for Millenials and Gen X women?

Ashley Fetters Maloy

Esteemed photographer Cheyne Tillier-Daly returned to Western Australia to shoot Claremont Quarter's latest campaign.

STMPerth to Paris ... and back again

While his professional journey has taken him to some of the world’s most prestigious sets and locations, photographer Cheyne Tillier-Daly makes time to come home for an exciting project.

Megan French

Some of the products that will tie-in with the release of The Devil Wears Prada 2, out at the end of the month.

RetailCommentsPremiumGird your loins: The Devil’s return brings brands bonanza

Australia’s cinemas are gearing up to dance with the devil and welcome back a huge female audience after an era dominated by blokey superhero and action films.

Cheyanne Enciso

Hats, bags and shoes worn by Princess Elizabeth are part of the Her Life in Style exhibition. (AP PHOTO)

FashionPremiumUK celebrates Queen as style icon to mark her centenary

From gowns to tweeds and even fairy wings - the Britain's late monarch is being remembered in an exhibition that showcases her impact on fashion.

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Uniqlo has over 1000 stores around the world.

RetailCommentsPremium‘Uniqlo boom underway’: Australians flock to Japanese brand

Uniqlo’s Australian stores have been among the top performers for its Japanese owner — bucking the retail malaise gripping the nation amid rising interest rates, steeper fuel prices and a general cost crisis.

Cheyanne Enciso

One Battle After Another awarded Best Picture at the Oscars.

THE OSCARSVideoCommentsBiggest awards handed out at the Oscars

RECAP: The 98th Academy Awards has wrapped for 2026, with wild onstage moments and stunning red carpet fashions. These were the biggest moments.

Max Corstorphan

Stylists Teagan Sewell, Zara Bryson and Clare Ryan offer their take on fashion month trends.

Get the lookTop fashion week trends — and how to wear them

From a fresh interpretation of animal print to serious sparkles, we turn to our local sartorial set to spill on how to translate styles seen strutting the global runways into our own wardrobes.

Jade Jurewicz

By April, R.M. Williams’ network will sit just shy of 70 stores.

RetailCommentsPremiumR.M. Williams eyes £15m turnover with new UK stores

Australian bootmaker R.M. Williams is targeting more stores across the United Kingdom as it eyes over £15 million ($28.1m) in turnover.

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Thorny Devil has launched its first range, shot by Russell James.

STM LOVESWhat we’re loving, buying and looking forward to this week

The STM team share a few of their current favourites — including the upcoming Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival and an unexpected return of the wedge sneaker with Reebok.

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Owner Accent Group has announced the remaining 16 Glue Store clothing stores will be forced to close in the coming months. Supplied

UPDATEDPremiumPopular fashion retailer to shut

A major fashion chain store will shut its remaining stores after half of its outlets were closed in mid-2024.

Blair Jackson

Linda Jackson's signature vibrant prints lit up open night of the Melbourne Fashion Festival. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS)

FashionPremiumHigh colour is a runway joy at fashion festival

The opening runway of the Melbourne Fashion Festival was devoted to joy - with colour turned up to 11.

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BUSINESSCelebrity jeweller’s advice as gold soars

Gold prices have surged 70 per cent in the past year, with a high-profile Aussie jeweller advising buyers to do this one thing.

Cameron Micallef

Veronique Nichanian got ?a standing ovation from an audience for her final collection in Paris. (AP PHOTO)

FashionPremiumHermes designer bows out in Paris after 37 years

Véronique Nichanian, who has led Hermes menswear since 1988, has delivered her final show in Paris in front of a star-studded audience.

Helen Reid

Myer is overhauling its fashion department at its flagship Perth City store. Among the clothing brands it’s launching is BLAQ.

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Myer trends with brand new look at Perth CBD store

Myer is overhauling the fashion department at its flagship Perth City store to entice younger consumers and turnaround its reputation of being a retailer that only caters to older shoppers.

Cheyanne Enciso

The Jacques Wei x H&M collection for Chinese New Year.

STM LOVESPremiumThese are a few of our favourite things

From a new bar opening to the chance to win a 9ct yellow gold ring from local jeweller Soklich & Co — don’t miss this week’s STM Loves.

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Valentino Garavani created a business empire and introduced "Valentino Red" to the fashion world. (AP PHOTO)

fashionCommentsJet-set Italian fashion designer Valentino dies, aged 93

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93, his foundation says.

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Valentino Garavani created a business empire and introduced "Valentino Red" to the fashion world. (AP PHOTO)

clothingPremium'True maestro': tributes flow for fashionisto Valentino

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died after a decades-long illustrious career dressing Hollywood stars and high society in his haute couture.

Lauren Del Fabbro

Local swimwear brands to bathe in this summer

PLAYCommentsPremiumLocal swimwear brands to bathe in this summer

Megan French reveals five WA brands spearheading style on summer shores.

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