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Daily Maverick
3 days ago
- Daily Maverick
I have a picture for you! 09 August-15 August 2025
Want to send us your photos? You need to be a First Thing Subscriber. When you're subscribed and ready, there'll be a link to submit your own pics in the Picture of the Day section. Guidelines: we try to be as inclusive as possible when publishing your fantastic photos. However, if you can, please try orient your camera horizontally ('landscape' format) and please, please, try send us as high resolution a photo as possible. NOTE: We limit our weekly entries to maximum 20. If your picture's not published, please keep sending them in! First Thing's John Stupart is very much a dog person, but we encourage all pictures. Are you an amateur or professional photographer? While we don't have money for your pics, if you have a portfolio link or options for prints, let us know when you submit your pic and we'll do our best to include it. Note: By submitting a photo you acknowledge that you have given us permission to publish them on this site and in this format. You still hold all rights to your work. If you would like to re-use, print, or otherwise use our subscribers' photos, contact us and we'll put you in touch with the original photographers. The glow of a golden sunrise up Commissioner Street. Photographer: Clare Appleyard (@clareappleyard) Being charged head-on by a black rhino is a terrifying thing! Photographer: Nicky Elliott Cormorants taking flight – Cape St Francis. Photographer: Roddy Fox
Daily Maverick
08-08-2025
- General
- Daily Maverick
I have a picture for you! 02 August-08 August 2025
Want to send us your photos? You need to be a First Thing Subscriber. When you're subscribed and ready, there'll be a link to submit your own pics in the Picture of the Day section. Guidelines: we try to be as inclusive as possible when publishing your fantastic photos. However, if you can, please try orient your camera horizontally ('landscape' format) and please, please, try send us as high resolution a photo as possible. NOTE: We limit our weekly entries to maximum 20. If your picture's not published, please keep sending them in! First Thing's John Stupart is very much a dog person, but we encourage all pictures. Are you an amateur or professional photographer? While we don't have money for your pics, if you have a portfolio link or options for prints, let us know when you submit your pic and we'll do our best to include it. Note: By submitting a photo you acknowledge that you have given us permission to publish them on this site and in this format. You still hold all rights to your work. If you would like to re-use, print, or otherwise use our subscribers' photos, contact us and we'll put you in touch with the original photographers.
7NEWS
07-08-2025
- Lifestyle
- 7NEWS
Cult Aussie underwear label drops new maternity bra - and mums are racing to get one before it sells out
This isn't your average maternity bra. For new and expectant mums, the search for a nursing bra that's both supportive and stylish can feel like an impossible task. But the latest drop from Australian cult underwear brand First Thing might just be the answer. Launched by Sydney-based mum and founder Georgia Gazal, the Maternity Bra is a re-imagining of what post-baby comfort can look and feel like. Made from the same buttery-soft fabric as the label's best-selling underwire bras, the new release offers the kind of support and ease-of-wear mums crave, with a little more thought put into the design. Georgia, who is a mum of two, says the idea was born out of frustration. 'I wanted something that made me feel a bit more like myself while breastfeeding and in the chaos of early motherhood,' she explains to Best Picks. 'So I created it.' That simple insight led to a piece that's anything but basic. The Maternity Bra features easy-access feeding clips, hidden support slings, and extra hooks to accommodate changing body shapes. The adjustable straps and ultra-stretchy fabric are designed to move with you – whether you're nursing a newborn or chasing after a toddler. The bra is available in sizes S to XXL, and comes in three neutral shades: Blush, Taupe and Black. At $69, it's not only affordable but thoughtfully made with mothers and the planet in mind. Sustainably soft and ethically made Like the rest of First Thing's range, the Maternity Bra is made using fabric that's soft enough to sleep in and durable enough for daily wear. It's manufactured in Indonesia and China with ethical standards in place, including annual audits to ensure fair labour and quality control. The brand is also continuing its push for sustainability. Packaging is 100 per cent compostable, made from reusable corn starch bags, and their wider range includes eco-friendly materials like recycled nylon and fabric derived from sustainably sourced beechwood trees. For a generation of mums who want their underwear drawer to feel less clinical and more them, First Thing is filling the gap. And if their past sell-outs are anything to go by, you'll want to be quick.
7NEWS
05-08-2025
- Lifestyle
- 7NEWS
Seven of the best Australian lingerie brands to shop in 2025 - meet the undies that are comfy and stylish
Updating your top drawer is no easy feat, and it can take some trying and testing of many different underwear brands to find your favourite. Just as important as finding the perfect white T-shirt or a pair of flattering jeans, landing on an underwear style that supports your preferences is the key to looking (and feeling) your best. Australia is home to plenty of homegrown lingerie labels, from bamboo basics to size-inclusive styles. Whether you're in the market for strapless bras that actually stay put, everyday staples or something a little more luxe-looking, we've got you covered. Here at Best Picks, we've rounded up the best underwear from our very own brands designed Down Under. 1. Boody Known for their sustainable approach and ultra-comfortable undies, Boody is a go-to for thousands of shoppers across the country. Made from bamboo viscose, the bras, undies, socks and sleepwear are four times softer than cotton. Their best-seller? The Full Briefs, $19.95, which are crafted in a seam-free fabric for a smooth, no-fuss finish. Offering full coverage and a high-rise design, there are over 8000 reviews online, with shoppers sharing the signature style is 'the most comfortable pair of undies I have ever worn'. 2. Step One Ask almost every Aussie and they'll reveal there's a pair of Step One undies lurking in their top drawer. A cult-favourite for thousands of shoppers, the brand is know for producing soft, breathable, sustainably made and surprisingly affordable styles (you can grab a single pair for as little as $25). Perfect for under activewear or any tight-fitting clothes, the SmoothFit Thong, $25, is high-waisted, incredibly flattering, and free from any visible panty line. 3. Nat-V Basics Hate metal digging into your sides? Thankfully they are plenty of wire-free bralettes on the market, including Nat-V's selection of Everyday Crops, $16.80 each. Crafted from a cloud‑soft Lenzing Modal fibres, they are surprisingly supportive, perfect for travelling, long commutes and evenings on the couch. Loved by TV star and podcast host Laura Byrne, who says the bras are 'incredible'. ' All of my bras, even the ones that I've worn to death, are all Nat'v Basics. They're so soft and they're so supportive.' Remember, you can even save yourself more cash by bundling up, simply opt for the four piece at checkout. 4. ModiBodi The original period brand bringing leak-proof solutions to hundreds of women across Australia, Modibodi is making waves for more than just their undies. While the OG undies remain a best-seller from the brand, eager shoppers can now shop leak-proof swimwear for women and teens, in plenty of gorgeous prints and colours. Our top pick? The Sensual Bikini, $36.99, a flattering quick-dry and breathable pair that gives you peace of mind throughout your cycle. 5. First Thing If you've ever searched for comfortable underwear that actually looks good, chances are you've come across First Thing. The homegrown label has made a name for itself by delivering next-level comfort, thanks to the cloud-soft modal fabric and thoughtfully constructed cuts that work with your body, not against it. Home to functional — but still fashionable — lingerie, we've been eyeing up the Strapless Midnight Bra, $59, in a gorgeous midnight blue limited edition colourway. 6. Nala Shaking up the Aussie lingerie scene is Nala, the size-inclusive brand offering stylish undies for all body shapes and sizes. Their newest arrival, Cloud9 also known as ' Better than Cotton 2.0, ' $59, is an extension of Nala's bestselling cult underwear range which is loved by the masses. thanks to the soft, stylish and supportive shapes on offer. The fabric isn't just sustainable — it's incredibly comfy and flattering on the body. Welcoming a new and improved plunge bralette available up to an F cup, shoppers have been quick to describe the new lilac colourway as 'dreamy.' 7. Kat the Label Chances are you've already seen this Aussie brand pop up on your feed — and for good reason. Kat the Label is home to plenty of vintage-looking lace and satin pieces, which have even become a 'must-have' for bridal wear. A recent launch to grace the website is the Rae Underwire Ballerina bra, $75, a delicate balconette shape with satin and dual lace panels for the ultimate feminine touch. Keen to match? Choose from a matching thong or opt for a cute Ballerina Short.
Daily Maverick
01-08-2025
- General
- Daily Maverick
I have a picture for you! 26 July-01 August 2025
Want to send us your photos? You need to be a First Thing Subscriber. When you're subscribed and ready, there'll be a link to submit your own pics in the Picture of the Day section. Guidelines: we try to be as inclusive as possible when publishing your fantastic photos. However, if you can, please try orient your camera horizontally ('landscape' format) and please, please, try send us as high resolution a photo as possible. NOTE: We limit our weekly entries to maximum 20. If your picture's not published, please keep sending them in! First Thing's John Stupart is very much a dog person, but we encourage all pictures. Are you an amateur or professional photographer? While we don't have money for your pics, if you have a portfolio link or options for prints, let us know when you submit your pic and we'll do our best to include it. Note: By submitting a photo you acknowledge that you have given us permission to publish them on this site and in this format. You still hold all rights to your work. If you would like to re-use, print, or otherwise use our subscribers' photos, contact us and we'll put you in touch with the original photographers.
