The ASI Edit.

Meet Australian Style Institute’s 2026 Awards Judge, Rhys Ripper.

As a stylist, creative director, photographer, and model agent, Rhys has built a career around recognising talent early, creating space for new voices and trusting a distinct point of view before the wider industry catches up. For him, success has never been about waiting for acceptance. It has been about building community, creating opportunities and helping emerging creatives find the confidence to develop a voice of their own.

Meet Australian Style Institute’s 2026 Awards Judge, Sammy Cashen.

For Sammy Cashen, fashion was never a passing interest. From changing outfits several times a day to raiding her mum’s wardrobe growing up, it was simply how she understood and expressed herself. 

That instinct has since become a career spanning more than 20 years across retail, styling, runway, brand representation and the commercial side of Australian fashion.

Meet Australian Style Institute’s 2026 Awards Judge, Donny Galella.

As a celebrity stylist with almost two decades in the industry, Donny has built a career across red carpet moments, television, personal styling and the kind of confidence-building work that happens far beyond the spotlight. His work includes styling stars for Cannes Film Festival, Oscars, and Golden Globes to name a few, creating confidence in the everyday person through his personal styling business, plus appearing regularly on The Morning Show, Sunrise and others. His path reflects both the glamour and grit of fashion, from major career milestones to the long days behind the scenes that truly shape a stylist’s journey.

Meet Australian Style Institute’s 2026 Awards Judge, Erin Deering.

Erin Deering has long understood the power of building a brand with a distinct point of view.

As the Founder and Creative Director of Deering, Erin has carved out a place in Australian fashion through creative instinct and an entrepreneurial lens that extends far beyond the wardrobe. A mother of four, published author, podcast host and seasoned entrepreneur, her career reflects the many ways fashion can intersect with identity, business, confidence and culture.

The fashion industry is full of unspoken rules, many of which aren’t true.

Over the years, we’ve worked with thousands of aspiring stylists, career-changers, and professionals. And while their backgrounds differ, the beliefs holding them back are often the same.

Here are 8 styling myths no one talks about, but almost everyone believes (even if they’re not aware of it). 

Whether you’re road-tripping, out walking, travelling, or working through the holiday and New Year season, there’s one thing we often overlook – the small pockets of time that can be used to learn something new.

Podcasts and long-form interviews are an easy way to stay inspired, expand your fashion industry knowledge, and hear directly from founders and creatives shaping the future of fashion. If you’re looking for conversations that blend fashion, business, branding and lifestyle, this curated listening list is the perfect place to start.

This International Women’s Day, we’re talking about action. About taking the dream you’ve been holding onto and turning it into reality. Because every step forward—no matter how small—is a step toward a future where more women rise, lead, and redefine success.

Date night. Two words that have the power to make even the most confident of us second-guess everything in our wardrobe. Whether it’s the butterflies of a first date or the comfort of date night with your long-time love, choosing what to wear can feel like a high-stakes game.

As Stylists, we know the kind of power accessories can hold, and the benefit in having a few favourite go-to labels up your sleeve (pun intended).

So we’re sharing our 6 favourite Australian jewellery brands to get across. Some are affordable, some are fine jewellery, but they have one thing in common – they’re all pretty amazing.

Personal Stylist and Australian Style Institute Trainer, Claire Jensen, shares her journey to self-confidence in swimwear and challenges you to join the SGAF movement…