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Are we really wearing micro shorts this season? The hot pants rebellion on social media

Tiny shorts have been a staple of Australian beach fashion, but they have become a trend in recent months – and not everyone is happy. Plus, Kate Ceberano’s quilts, and more this autumn in Australian style

Their popularity seems driven by the classic shock they value of underwear as outerwear; but the resistance to them appears to come from women who are tired of trends dictated by celebrities, and empowered enough to call out impractical or unflattering garments. Quaintance-James, who was announced as the new head of the country’s peak fashion body in March, has expressed her desire to make the industry more sustainable and to save local garment manufacturing. For writer Lauren Payne, the joy of the challenge was repeating her outfits and trying new combinations: “I realised most of my everyday looks consist of at least one black item, making it a core colour for my own personal style … which has been enlightening” she says.

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