Melissa Singer
The Sydney Morning Herald
Richmond, VIC, Australia
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The Melbourne duo blowing up ‘the rules’ of early parenting
Overwhelmed by the unwanted paraphernalia thrust at new mothers, Phoebe Simmonds and Kate Casey are shaking up the baby industry by removing the guilt and supporting women to do it their own way. → Read More
We tried six meditation apps. This is what we thought
Meditation apps can teach us a skill that takes us well beyond life in lockdown. We reviewed six of the most popular on the market. → Read More
‘Brands are feeling more patriotic’: is Australian-made fashion back in style?
Fuelled by the pandemic and Black Summer bushfires, more Australians are demanding that our clothes be made here. A shift back to local manufacturing, or just another fad? → Read More
'Not just fashion': Historic Australian fashion week runway brings audience to tears
'Not just fashion'. The first dedicated Indigenous runway at Australian Fashion Week received a standing ovation and audience tears. → Read More
Amanda Gorman’s Vogue cover unveiling has no chill – in the best way
The US poet shared the “unveiling” of her cover in an Instagram video with her mother, Joan Wicks, whose reaction via Zoom was priceless. → Read More
More than a shirt, lighter than a coat: get ready for the ‘shacket’
It’s unisex, it’s a great alternative to a heavy coat or denim jacket and quickly emerging as a transeasonal staple. But do you need it? → Read More
We’re calling it! Australia’s 10 best-dressed women
From classic to corporate, boho to red carpet, we celebrate the women whose innate style makes them fashion leaders. → Read More
Your five-step guide to dressing for winter
Smother yourself in tactile textiles for a wardrobe update that will have you saying, “What lockdown?” → Read More
‘I don’t believe in cancel culture’: Bryanboy and the art of influence
For 17 years Bryan Grey Yambao has been stirring fashion’s pot but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming the go-to influencer for many of the world’s top brands. → Read More
What makes an ‘it’ bag and why do some people collect them?
If handbags are fashion statements, what are they saying? How have they evolved? And how do they get "it" bag status? → Read More
'Turn it in to your tool': How first ladies use clothes to fashion a message
While there's no inauguration ball this time around, the gown a First Lady chooses for her black-tie debut has the capacity to shape her time in the White House. → Read More
Something new: the ‘perfect’ wedding dress gets a makeover
Rentals, "elopement dresses" and ready-to-wear are all emerging as trends for 2021, as many brides re-examine the idea of a "dream" gown. → Read More
From tech to fashion: your guide to the best Boxing Day deals
This Boxing Day could be the last mega sales event for a while, and there are plenty of bargains to be had if you know where to look. → Read More
All the best TV fashion moments of 2020, ranked
From re-creating one of the century's most iconic wedding dresses to that silver chain, it's been a mixed bag of sartorial treats. → Read More
All the best TV fashion moments of 2020, ranked
From re-creating one of the most iconic wedding dresses to that silver change, it's been a mixed bag of sartorial treats. → Read More
A brown hoodie high fashion? On Frances McDormand, yes
Hollywood's 'anti-fashion' idol takes a victory lap as Vogue's January cover star. So, what does it all mean? → Read More
First RMs and Speedos, will Zimmermann’s sell-off slow its summer reign?
There's been a spike in support for Australian brands during the pandemic. So what happens when one of the country's most-loved labels sells a majority stake? → Read More
To survive the 'apocalypse', it will take more than cute tracksuits
After clothing sales plunged to their lowest level in 25 years in April, there are signs of a gradual recovery in the fashion industry. But the pain isn't over. → Read More
The Cup, a princess and a rule-bending outfit
In 1985, Princess Diana, then 24, attended the Melbourne Cup. It marked the beginning of a defining decade for the mother of two, as megastardom descended upon Britain's future queen. → Read More
Australian fashion is finally having its #MeToo moment. Why did it take so long?
Three years after the #MeToo movement exploded around the world, the Australian fashion industry is committed to creating stronger protections for its workers. → Read More