John Gosper heads a group of eight multi-disciplinary makers using the body in a diverse series of works to begin a conversation about social norms and self-expression. Jessica Gregory reviews.

After an informative seminar at ACMI about Fashion Narratives on Film Maria Dunne spoke to Kristy Barber and Tim White about working together and their experiences in fashion and beyond.

Snapshots: Prue Acton explores the three distinct periods of Acton’s fashion life – the short-skirted sixties, Australiana eighties and her late focus on business attire. With strong emphasis on her distinctly Australian wear – prominent positioning is dedicated to her dark, seemingly office-like ‘Dressmaker’ ensemble, worn at the 1987 Melbourne Cup – audiences are encouraged to acknowledge the significant contribution Acton has made to the Australian fashion landscape. Hannah Kuhar reviews.

Hot damn, the Social Studio really knows how to throw a party. In partnership with Northside Records and Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival Cultural Program, the Peel Street Block Party was back and better than ever as it celebrated fashion, art and music in one stunning spectacle.

Find out how Hinny Tran and Stephanie Ferraro, two of the talented minds behind subversive creative collective Fred Hates Fashion, are cracking the shell of the fashion industry to expose the talent underneath in their interview with Vanessa Gerrie.