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Pakana Dreaming unveils its first wearable art collection in celebration of community, culture and connection to Country

Erin Cross — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:20:24 +0000

The 100 per cent Aboriginal-owned business founded by Pakana artist and designer Kartika Medcraft-Smith has unveiled its first wearable art collection – a colourful celebration of community, culture and...

From the capital to the catwalk: Canberra’s surprising supermodel legacy

Erin Cross — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:20:19 +0000

When Achok Akoi was a little girl, she used to dream of being a model. Not for the glitz and glamour – although that was an appeal – but...

The Canberra organisers who helped me let go of 50 per cent of my wardrobe (and my shopping habit)

Georgie Smith — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:20:27 +0000

There's one in every family whose closet could do with a good clean-out. Hi, that's me. If you've ever found yourself fishing a dress out of your mum's wardrobe, rummaging...

A wild revival: Three Braidwood creatives join forces to launch SALOON Emporium

Erin Cross — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:20:57 +0000

Dressmaker Dena Pharaoh-Pezzano has always designed for the wise, the wild, and work-hardy, but as she prepares for the release of her new winter collection, 2026 also marks a...

A Canberra Girl’s Guide to Australian Fashion Week

Erin Cross — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:15:30 +0000

Australian Fashion Week 2026 has come and gone, once again transforming Sydney into a playground for fashion’s elite as designers, models, journalists and more gathered to celebrate the best...

That’s hot: Canberra-raised dancer designs Paris Hilton’s Coachella look

Erin Cross — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:25:07 +0000

When we last spoke to Alex Carson in 2018, she was touring the world as a professional dancer with the likes of Janet Jackson and Gwen Stefani. Eight years later,...

Meet the Canberra designers making their debut at Australian Fashion Week

Erin Cross — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:25:56 +0000

Canberra designer Alice Van Meurs is no stranger to seeing her work walk the runway. From showing at Canberra’s own FASHFEST in the 2010s to presenting at Country to Couture...

Fashion Revolution Week: Corella & Crow on First Nations design, culture and the value of knowledge

Erin Cross — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:20:57 +0000

Revolution is a collective act, and when it comes to creating a fashion industry that actually prioritises ethical, sustainable, and intentional choices, everyone has a part to play. Taking place...