While in theory, the concept is simple, monogamous relationships can be complicated. Commitment of any kind is a promise and often, it’s one we can’t follow through on. But infidelity is a spectrum, and the discussion of what constitutes cheating has become a hotly debated topic. There’s emotional infidelity, which can be slow and insidious in nature – like a friendship that snowballed into something more. Or there are extremely deliberate, covert affair operations, maybe those who consider signing up to sites like the infamous Ashley Madison. It’s all in the tagline: “Life is short. Have an ..read more

By this point, the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) has firmly cemented its status as host of some of the world’s best fashion exhibitions. It’s housed retrospectives on the work (and impact) of designers like Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel, Viktor & Rolf and Alexander McQueen, imported archival works from the likes of Schiaparelli for its Triennial series,  and in a personal favourite showcase, brought together designs from dozens of local names for its 200 years of Australian Fashion showcase. For more fashion news, shoots, articles and features, head to our Fashion section. Y ..read more

I still remember the day I found my ideal coat. I was working at a consignment store and as soon as I pulled it out of the bag of clothes I was sorting, I knew it had to be mine. It’s really old French Connection (maybe ’90s?), a dark navy colour with long sleeves and a black faux fur trim. In short, it’s my dream coat. Without fail, every time I wear it someone longingly asks me where it’s from, and I reply with the most frustrating answer a person can give when you want to purchase what they’re wearing: “It’s vintage”. For more fashion news, shoots, articles and features, head to our F ..read more

Sunglasses are a seasonless essential for so many reasons. They’re protective, practical and chic, softening glary morning rays and preventing hungover run-ins with ex-bosses and old flames. Melbourne eyewear label Szade understands the importance of a sexy pair of sunglasses, creating sustainable shades with people and planet in mind. Having freshly released its playful Resort ’24 collection, Szade is here to help you fend off the winter blues. Szade is giving one lucky Fashion Journal reader the chance to win $500 to spend on its range. Just fill in the form below for your chance to w ..read more

Working in a creative role, it can be difficult to know how to dress for the day. Instead of having a set uniform of crisp white shirts and tailored black pants (as much as I love both), an ever-changing schedule means every morning requires a set of questions. Am I running around, or just sitting at my desk? Do I need to dress specifically for a project? And most importantly, will I be in the background of someone’s TikTok? For more fashion news, shoots, articles and features, head to our Fashion section. This week, Sharon Liu, Pilates instructor and founder of Club Ronny ..read more

One day, I started to feel not so normal anymore, after I rolled my eyes at a dirty joke made by one of my co-workers and noticed I was the only one not going along with it. I forced myself to participate by faux-laughing along in the break room, a place where, in my predominantly female workplace, my friends would unpack all the details of their not-so-romantic weekend rendezvous. Sex has always been a central part of the conversation in my friendship group. As a woman in her twenties who is friends with a lot of other women in their twenties, conversations over coffee and uni work normally ..read more

Frankie Cox is the chef and owner of Richmond salad bar, Green On. Below, she shares three of her favourite winter salads (yes, that can be a thing!) that are perfect for your next work lunch. In the cooler months, I naturally gravitate towards more warm and hearty ingredients. In our first winter at Green On, people weren’t sure if a salad was going to be able to carry them through. Then, they quickly discovered that not all salads need to be light and leafy – some are heartier and soul-hugging. Winter’s chill demands a lot more satisfaction from our food. We lean into the hearty grains, roa ..read more

Here at Fashion Journal, we want to unearth the hidden spots in Australian cities that only the locals know about. There’s no gatekeeping here – this is a breakdown of the best bits of our cities. We want the underrated date spots, favourite restaurants, treasure trove op shops and the bars people will always want to go back to. This week, we’re hearing about fashion writer and content creator Deana Stepanian’s favourite ways to spend a winter in Melbourne. After moving to Melbourne from Sydney in 2021, Deana found herself drawn to the city’s sense of community and the talented people she met ..read more

Embarking on your first long road trip is an exciting prospect – all that open road, new landscapes, cute cafes to stop at along the way and at the end of it, your destination. For more content like this, tap through to our Life section. But it can also be arduous to spend a lot of time on the road, and it’s all too easy to forget some of the key essentials that will make your trip run as smoothly as possible. To prevent this from happening, we’ve shared the best road trip hacks for your first long-distance journey. What car are you taking? First and foremost, some vehicles are just ..read more

Since kickstarting her career in 1993 as the first Indigenous model to appear on the cover of Australian Vogue, Elaine George has witnessed a seismic shift in the fashion industry. A Vogue cover was Elaine’s first-ever modelling job, and at a time when First Nations fashion creatives – the designers, stylists, photographers, models and makeup artists we now know – were seemingly non-existent. “There was no one else I could talk to,” she told writer Genevieve Gannon in March. In the 30 years since her modelling debut, Elaine has helped to carve out space in the fashion industry for o ..read more