Why the future of department stores relies on in-store experiences, not just products
Questions are mounting over the future of David Jones, following reports the company has been handed over to administrators and receivers for the first time in 188 years of trading. An RMIT expert says it highlights the pressures facing modern department stores, which can no longer compete on convenience alone and must increasingly differentiate themselves through personalised service and in-store experiences.
Beyond the one-wear outfit: how Melbourne Cup fashion is becoming more sustainable
Fashion is a key part of the Melbourne Cup Carnival experience, but attitudes towards race-day dressing are changing. An RMIT expert says more Australians are embracing sustainable alternatives such as rental fashion, resale, vintage clothing and outfit repeating.
Recycling project transforms retired fire-service uniforms into new fashion fibres
Retired Western Australian fire-service uniforms are being given a second life through a pioneering textile recycling project led by an RMIT University researcher.
When the photobooth debuted 100 years ago, it didn’t have a curtain
100 years ago this week the first photobooth debuted on Broadway. An RMIT expert explains the cultural significance behind these machines and how the ways we use them have changed over the years.
