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Veiled in a Golden Hue by Sherry Quiambao, will tour regional WA through Art On The Move.

STM LOVESWhat we’re watching, wearing and eating this week

From supporting local arts to testing out MECCA’s new brush range — the STM team share a few of their favourite things at the moment.

Megan French

Claremont Quarter Spring/Summer 2026/2027 runway launch event.

FASHIONPremiumClaremont Quarter transformed for massive fashion show

Pip Edwards praised Perth’s fashion industry as Claremont Quarter stage fashion spectacular not seen in Perth for nearly a decade.

Megan French

Poppy Lissiman and Harrison Kennedy, Jules Neale, Montana Criddle and Ellie Rolfe.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconJules Neale, Poppy Lissiman among celebs at Claremont runway

Famous faces from Perth’s fashion and influencer scene descended on Claremont Quarter for a huge spring and summer runway show.

Kellie Balaam

Pip Edwards at Crown Towers Crystal Club is in town for Claremont Quarter’s Spring Summer 26/27 runway event taking place on Thursday 10th.

FASHIONPremium‘Own it’: Pip Edwards reveals thoughts on ‘dressing her age’

The Sydney-based fashion identity, who is in Perth for an anticipated runway event at Claremont Quarter, shares her thoughts on confidence, maximalist dressing and her favourite WA holiday spot.

Megan French

Louis Vuitton has come under renewed scrutiny after allegations of appearance-based hiring. Christian Wiediger / Unsplash

NEWSPremium‘Discrimination’: Line your boss can’t cross

Australian employers can legally enforce dress codes and grooming standards, but the rules become unlawful when these things are targeted.

William Elliott

Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham started her eponymous fashion label in 2008. (AP PHOTO)

FashionPremiumVictoria Beckham's label cracks first profit since 2008

Victoria Beckham's fashion label recorded an operating profit of $A13.8 million in 2025, marking its first-ever profit since the brand was launched in 2008.

Pierra Willix

Designer John Galliano has bowed out of an upcoming Met Museum Show amid mounting criticism over past anti-Semitic remarks.

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Galliano quits Met show amid outrage on anti-Semitic remarks

Donors, politicians and Jewish leaders questioned the Met’s decision to honor Galliano, a fashion designer who was found guilty of a hate crime for his anti-Semitic outbursts.

Vanessa Friedman and Jacob Bernstein

Pip Edwards wears Cue organza shirt and cami, Carla Zampatti scarf, Arms of Eve hoop earrings, Chloe jelly sandals, Dinosaur Designs bangles, Cendre gold bangles, Amber Sceats bracelet from David Jones. All from Claremont Quarter. Styling Teagan Sewell.

STMThe year Pip Edwards told no one she was struggling

At 39 she was sweating through board meetings at the brand with her initials on it. Almost a decade on, she’s left the businesses that held her worth — and stopped keeping quiet.

Jade Jurewicz

Almost 50 models attended an open casting call on Wednesday, vying for a spot in Claremont Quarter's upcoming runway event. Left: Sophia Francis, Renato Gomes and Madison Radalj.

FashionClaremont runway event mecca opportunity for fresh models

Up-and-coming Perth models have strutted their stuff at an open casting call, hoping to secure a spot in Claremont Quarter’s spring and summer fashion show next month.

Kellie Balaam

Textile artist Sally Pell with part of her woollen blanket collection.

inspirePremiumSally Pell transforms humble wool blankets into wearable art

Sally Pell has a unique ability to bring art and history together, using the Albany Woollen Mills as inspiration for her iconic brand of woollen jackets and accessories.

Jacki Elezovich

City Beach ordered to pay $14 million in penalties for supplying non-compliant button battery products.

BUSINESSPremiumDeadly Croc accessories cost retailer $14m

A major Aussie beachwear retailer has failed to dismiss a $14m penalty after it was fined for selling a product considered deadly to young kids.

Emma Kirk

Myer and David Jones are noticing a clear trend towards loafers and other dress flats as Generation Z consumers redefine their approach to corporate dressing.

RetailPremiumWhy young women are embracing this older men’s shoe style

After years of casual office attire that followed workers back into the office after the pandemic, young professionals are now going in the opposite direction, our biggest department stores report.

Cheyanne Enciso

DJ: Her Highness - Lauren Simpson will be spinning tunes during a celebration of second-hand fashion at The Court.

Sustainable fashionAustralia’s biggest op shop event to hit Court nightclub

Perth’s biggest celebration of second-hand fashion is returning for a second year, with Australia’s Biggest Op Shop Sale bringing 19 op shops and up-cyclers together for a huge day of sustainable shopping.

Sophie Gannon

The Kerkar Kus Dance Team from the Torres Strait perform during the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair. (Liz Hobday/AAP PHOTOS)

FashionPremiumFair marks 20 years as crowds show up for authentic art

The 20th year of the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair features an exhibition marking 40 years of Merrepen Arts, an NT arts centre recovering from record floods.

Liz Hobday

Vinted has arrived in Australia.

FashionGuide to shopping sustainably in Perth

Op shops are sprinkled throughout every suburb, dedicated slow fashion markets are popping up, and resale apps have made buying second-hand simpler than ever. But with so many options, where do you begin? 

Megan French

Country Road Group is behind the eponymous fashion label, as well as brands Mimco, Witchery, Politix and Trenery.

RetailPremiumCountry Road Group latest retailer to reveal sales slump

Country Road Group is the latest retailer to call out tougher trading conditions due to the Iran war and rising interest rates as it records a brutal sales slump.

Cheyanne Enciso

A business is being taken to court after allegedly making false claims about its links to the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. NewsWire/ John Appleyard

NewsPremiumRetailer taken to court over fake Bondi claims

The business allegedly claimed proceeds of the sales would go to the victims and families of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

Alexandra Feiam

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businessPremium‘Most difficult chapter’: Owners of WA-born Stax break silence

The co-founders of collapsed activewear brand Stax have broken their silence on the demise of their business, telling customers they are ‘truly sorry’.

Angie Raphael

Supermodel Nicole Trunfio on set with STM in Bunbury. Styling by Claremont Quarter fashion director Teagan Sewell. Makeup by Hendra Widjaja. Hair by Dan Hemsley, Maurice Meade.

STMNicole Trunfio’s deep connection to WA

While posing in freezing cold water and riding a motorcross bike in a mini dress, Nicole Trunfio feels right at home. The supermodel chats to STM about her enduring connection, and bringing her kids back home.

Megan French

Crossbench MP Allegra Spender (left) denies trying to recruit Teal MPs at the Midwinter Ball. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

politicsWhy Teals group photo has Canberra talking

It’s the photo that set tongues wagging, but crossbencher Allegra Spender insists not all is what is seems.

Emma Kirk, Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Stax founders Dan and Matilda Murray.

RetailPremiumCult Aussie activewear brand on brink of collapse

A wildly popular Aussie activewear brand is on the brink of financial collapse, with the business falling into receivership amid financial pressures.

Emma Kirk

Winter fashion trend report by Megan French.

STYLEPremiumShoulders, suede and feminine men dominate style this winter

Fashion writer Megan French checks the pulse of what’s hot and what’s not this winter.

Megan French

San Cisco in an old Glue Store campaign.

BusinessPremiumFamous fashion retailer comes unstuck, closes all stores

A 28-year-old Australian fashion retailer is officially in its final days as the business goes dark and the last remaining store is set to close.

Blair Jackson

Camilla kaftans, worn as skirt in this photo, are the label’s signature item.

RetailPremiumHackers steal details of Aussie fashion label customers

Cyber criminals have hacked into a famed Australian fashion house via its point of sale system, stealing countless customers’ personal details including their home address.

Rebecca Le May