Who’s in,who’s out and the Kardashians:Get ready for the Met Gala

Who’s in,who’s out and the Kardashians:Get ready for the Met Gala

From the theme,to the guests,to what we may see on the red carpet,here is a snapshot of everything you need to know ahead of ‘fashion Christmas’.

  • byMelissa Singer

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Paris Fashion Week is putting black basics back on the map

Paris Fashion Week is putting black basics back on the map

Designers at Chanel,Valentino and Balenciaga played it safe on the runway,leaving an impression of growing conservatism and commercial realities.

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Met Gala’s Lagerfeld theme exposes fashion’s short memory

Met Gala’s Lagerfeld theme exposes fashion’s short memory

Karl Lagerfeld has been announced as the theme for the 2023 Met Gala. But there’s a problem:hasn’t he said some awful things?

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Yes to ditching workplace dress code

Yes to ditching workplace dress code

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  • byCharles Purcell
How a German media company brought Australia’s greatest magazine empire to its knees

How a German media company brought Australia’s greatest magazine empire to its knees

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Join my Christmas ban-wagon ... first up,price hikes on puddings

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From South Sudan to Saint Laurent,via Adelaide

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Helen Mirren,Pharrell perform at Paris tribute to Karl Lagerfeld

Helen Mirren,Pharrell perform at Paris tribute to Karl Lagerfeld

Stars including Tilda Swinton,Helen Mirren and Cara Delevingne paid homage to Lagerfeld on the stage during a tribute entitled"Karl For Ever".

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Penelope Cruz leads Chanel's first show after Karl Lagerfeld's death

Penelope Cruz leads Chanel's first show after Karl Lagerfeld's death

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  • byMelissa Singer