Fashion

One of the greatest and most innovative fashion designers of the 20th century, Yves Saint Laurent, has died in Paris following a long-standing illness. Saint Laurent passed away on Sunday evening in the French capital; his death announced shortly afterwards by the Pierre-Berge-Saint Laurent Foundation with exact details of his illness yet to be made […]

Dipping into your bag to fish out your fragrance, keys or handy band-aid only to realise that you left it in yesterday’s handbag is one of those annoying little features of being a serial bag swapper, which is often a early morning last-minute, oh-god-we’re-running-late decision. So when Borne Naked landed in the AWW Fashion office […]

French darling Audrey Tautou has been announced as the new face of Chanel No. 5, one of the great fashion house’s most iconic scents. Chanel has a history of high-profile, expensive ad campaigns and if Baz Lurhman’s efforts have set any kind of precedent, then great things are expected of this next No. 5 commercial […]

Having just turned 44, ‘The Body’, Elle Macpherson proves she still has what it takes as she signs up as the new global face of Revlon. Standing at an impressive 183cm tall, Elle Macpherson is far more than just the best body in the world; she is a prominent figure in business, fashion, film and […]

We all love a killer pair of shoes … but are your shoes murdering your feet? Posh Spice totters on sky-high heels, beset by painful bunions and bemoaning her “granny feet”. Sarah Jessica Parker tore tendons in her foot after a sprint in her trademark stilettos. But stilettos shouldn’t cop all the blame — wedges, […]

She’s a woman who has already seemingly had it all in life; natural beauty, brains, a soaring modelling career and a gorgeous man by her side. But, after stepping off the catwalk for the final time in February, Megan Gale has her whole life ahead of her and some exciting new opportunities to boot! We […]

David Jones last night launched its new Winter 2008 Collection in a spectacular Tokyo-inspired setting, featuring some of the country’s most innovative and talented fashion designers. But stealing the limelight throughout the event was stunning David Jones Ambassador, Megan Gale, who celebrated her final season on the runway after seven years with the Australian fashion […]

The Aussies have taken a bite out of the Big Apple this week with our largest department store, Myer, making a big splash in downtown Manhattan. It’s certainly no secret that the Australian flavour is all the rage in New York at the moment…just put a G’day in front of anything and you’ll be the […]

A shawl is an excellent option as an evening cover-up in the warmer weather; they can be relatively inexpensive so you are able to buy a couple to match various outfits. Look for glamorous details and luxurious fabrics, either opt for a colour that matches the colour of your outfit or try a contrasting colour, […]

Scarves are a perfect way to brighten up any outfit you have and will allow you to be adventurous with colour while still being workplace appropriate. Wearing a scarf around you neck is such a classicly stylish look, that you really shouldn’t worry about it being dated. A scarf tied around the handle of your […]