SHOPPING

Discover how thrift culture went from bargain racks to high fashion runways. Learn why secondhand style is redefining luxury, sustainability, and individuality in modern fashion. Not long ago, thrift shopping was dismissed as something people did out of necessity, not style. Secondhand stores were often associated with bargain hunters and vintage enthusiasts on the fringe of mainstream fashion. Fast-forward to today, and thrifting has flipped the script: what was once considered lowbrow has been embraced by influencers, celebrities, and high-end designers alike. Thrift culture is no longer just about saving money—it’s about making a statement. From Necessity to Trend Thrift culture has its roots in practicality. Generations of shoppers turned to secondhand stores for affordability, ...

Minimalist Chic Takes Over Runways This season, the fashion world is embracing a quieter kind of luxury. Minimalist chic—defined by clean lines, neutral tones, and understated elegance—has emerged as the dominant trend across major fashion weeks from Paris to New York. Designers are moving away from over-the-top embellishments and focusing on timeless, wearable pieces that speak to a new generation’s craving for simplicity and sustainability. Runway Highlights At Paris Fashion Week, labels like Maison Duclair and Étoile Moderne sent models down the runway in flowing monochrome ensembles, pairing soft ivory blouses with tailored beige trousers. In Milan, designers showcased crisp silhouettes, structured outerwear, and muted palettes, proving that simplicity can be just as striking ...

I’m not First Nations, but I want to wear First Nations fashion. Is that okay? If you’re not First Nations yourself, you may have found yourself asking if it is okay for you to wear First Nations fashion. What can you buy? How do First Nations people feel about ally wear? To help answer this, I spoke with 20 First Nations Knowledge Holders from Tarntanya/Adelaide, Naarm/Melbourne and Warrane/Sydney to hear their perspectives on ally wear, respect and responsibility. Overall, Knowledge Holders said it’s tricky. Wearing clothes by a First Nations designer or brand as an ally can be a good way to show support if you’re being respectful and genuine. But it can also feel empty or even hurtful if it’s just for show. When ally wear is welcomed For several of the Knowledge Holders I sp...

Cancer tattoos are ideal tattoo designs on your breast if you are born between 22nd June and 22nd July. Your horoscope would look like a crab if you are born between those dates. But tattoos are permanent art on your body, so it may be wise to understand a little about Cancer tattoos and what the astrological sign means before you ink them. Crabs live in nutrient rich oceans where tides rise and fall twice every day. This change in terrain and temperature has caused the crabs to develop a hard outer shell for protection. This has become a very distinct characteristic of Cancer. Cancer can use the hard outer shell of their home as their protection and hold their feelings quietly behind your own walls. But the Cancerian is not totally unsociable, there is a time to them to socialize and a t...