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Paying attention to the fibre content of our underwear is important as some are better than others.

The trendy underwear women should avoid. And the type they should try

Here are the best fabrics to look out for when buying your next pair of undies.

  • Courtney Thompson

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Nagnata’s Laura May Gibbs loves man-style shirts, which she sources second-hand on her travels.

Are you wearing ‘toxic activewear’? This designer’s label may offer an alternative

Nagnata’s Laura May Gibbs has been trying to overhaul what we wear to exercise for a decade.

  • Georgie Gordon
Ellie Tam.

‘Plastic anxiety’: Is this the next big shift in activewear?

Growing concerns about the effects of plastics on our health and the environment are changing what modern consumers want from their workout gear.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
Lululemon has sustained criticism over its ‘Get Low’ tights that customers have complained are too sheer.

‘Pure damage control’: Lululemon roasted over handling of see-through leggings saga

Lululemon customers are irate about tights that are not “squat proof” and so sheer they can see their underwear.

  • Jessica Yun
Vencii Active founder Veda Rana, right, with friend Nancy Sun.

‘This is really boring’: Why Gen Z are shedding their leggings

While claims that “the reign of leggings is dead” may be overstated, it seems the dominance of the black legging may be coming to an end.

  • Lauren Ironmonger

Eleven stylish fitness accessories starting from $20

Some of the latest fitness gear from inexpensive items to splurge-worthy pieces.

  • Georgie Gordon
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The co-founder of Hoka sneakers Nicolas Mermoud at North Bondi Beach for the launch of the Bondi 9 sneaker.

The ugly Bondi sneaker favoured by presidents, media moguls and Britney Spears

The much-loved US label with a New Zealand name has a new home in Australia.

  • Damien Woolnough

Freaky sneaks: The mutt shoe beloved by Beyoncé and JLo making a comeback

Sneaker heels were everywhere in the 2010s. But the divisive shoe hybrid has a long history, from post-war athletic wear to hip hop.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
The battle of the jerseys. World Cup teams Australia, Tunisia, Belgium and Mexico compete in the style stakes.

The best and worst 2022 World Cup jerseys

It’s not all about the scoreboard. Here we unpack the kit of international teams for better or for worse.

  • Damien Woolnough
With his label Prince Neptune, swimmer Cody Simpson has his sights set on Ralph Lauren-sized success.

Cody Simpson wants to be king of the pool but a Prince of fashion

Commonwealth Games champion swimmer, singer and sometime poet Cody Simpson is launching his first solo fashion venture Prince Neptune, with big plans for the future

  • Damien Woolnough