September
Heaven scent or mouldy stinker? Exclusive aromas are getting ‘out there’
Le Labo’s new coriander fragrance has been engineered to remind you of Mexico City’s central park. You’ll love it or hate it.
The brands finding a niche in repurposing jewellery
Owners with strong emotional ties to their heirlooms are giving them a makeover.
August
Look, no hands: How to go bespoke without visiting the tailor
Using a new AI-powered tailoring app, this writer measured up at home for a custom-made suit. The process was almost seamless.
What does a $10m golden sculpture look like?
Abundance, by artist Lindy Lee, will be unveiled along with an enormous companion piece in recycled metal at the National Gallery of Australia in October.
June
Wedgwood smashes tradition
Flamboyant designer Charles Jeffrey’s take on the brand’s traditional jasperwear might have upset purists, but a new generation of consumers lapped up the collection.
May
Society florist to sign off with a signature flower
Grandiflora founder Saskia Havekes plans to be dressed in white, with a floral scent and a magnolia bloom.
Ties are making a comeback. Just not for the office
As ties disappear from formal occasions, they’re turning up again in casual dressing.
Cult tailor Patrick Johnson opens stupendous new Sydney showroom
Ballroom blitz: A grand building, and a touch of dirty pink, has resulted in a suitably spiffy new CBD space.
April
Bottling your holiday is a growing business
A couple’s romantic idea to capture the scent of their luxurious family hotel in Positano has launched an international range of fragrances.
How this power couple spend their weekends in Positano
From boat rides to ‘miraculous’ little restaurants and handmade sandals, follow in this pair’s footsteps.
September 2023
Fancy a rare $2760 whisky? How about a $16,000 sneaker set too?
Australian Chase Shiel has designed the limited-edition footwear to celebrate the launch of Glenfiddich’s Grand Yozakura single malt.
September 2021
Meet the new guard of Australian fashion
A fresh wave of multicultural creativity is building, as young designers informed by their heritage accelerate an industry renaissance.
August 2021
How to sniff out the right scent for Dad
Picking a fragrance he’ll love is so easy to get wrong. To get it right, first ask yourself what kind of father you have, from these seven types of personality.