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The changing looks of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on her visit to Australia.

The difference between Meghan and Kate has never been greater

On her Australian tour, the duchess has been more Paris Hilton than Princess Anne with her influencer-style approach to dressing.

  • Damien Woolnough

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is currently in Australia.

Meghan’s visit causing ‘considerable concern’ behind palace gates

The Duchess of Sussex’s investment in a fashion platform, well-timed with her tour of Australia, is raising alarm in royal circles.

  • Camilla Tominey
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, wearing independent fashion brand Friends With Frank in Melbourne.

‘Unbelievable’: The Melbourne designer who got a DM from Meghan

On the third day of the unofficial Australian tour of Meghan and Harry, Australian clothes stayed in the spotlight.

  • Damien Woolnough
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex takes part a therapy session in the Kelpie garden with adolescent patients on a visit to the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Meghan returns to the polished princess look in Australia

For her first Australian appearance in nearly eight years the Duchess of Sussex turns to an important designer.

  • Damien Woolnough
Kendall Jenner in the unofficial Coachella uniform carrying a Kate Spade New York handbag.

The best-dressed person at Coachella is the festival’s biggest problem

Kendall Jenner could be the next Kate Moss of music festivals, but luxury labels, stylists and gifting tents are changing the game.

  • Damien Woolnough
Fur flashback: Dennis Lillee posing poolside in Adelaide in 1982.

Return of the rug: Why hairy chests are growing on people

Thanks to a hit television series, hair is trending below the collar for men.

  • Damien Woolnough
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Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, wearing Balenciaga at Paris Fashion Week in October.

Fashion designers are lining up to dress Meghan when she’s in Australia

Despite waning popularity in the UK, the Duchess of Sussex is the dream client of Australian fashion labels.

  • Damien Woolnough
Emma Buckley and Natalie Boffa at their luxe eyewear boutique Six Six in Melbourne.

The latest luxury experience? Heading to the optometrist

Optometrists are borrowing from fashion brands for experiences that are more couture than clinical.

  • Damien Woolnough
Australian accessories label Oroton has relaunched its male accessories line. capitalising on the popularity of handbags for men. Model Russell White gives an Oroton bag the pub test in Redfern.

‘We don’t call them manbags’: Are you man enough to carry a handbag?

Australian brands are making room on shelves for bags built for men.

  • Damien Woolnough
The latest collaboration between Australian label Song For The Mute and sportswear giant Adidas modelled by Elly Blackwood and Connor Brown.

‘It’s not about making noise’: The Aussie fashion duo who outran Kanye

How Australian label Song For The Mute became a global adidas power.

  • Damien Woolnough