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September

Le Labo Corinadre

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.

Elizabeth Hermann of Argent Silvermsith in her Victorian Alps studio.

The brands finding a niche in repurposing jewellery

Owners with strong emotional ties to their heirlooms are giving them a makeover.

August

AI Tailoring with App, Theodore. Writer Ben Judd, measured by AI at home.

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

Traditional blue and white Wedgwood tea set splattered with abstract paint finish.

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.

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May

At her funeral, says Saskia Havekes:  “No one is to play Ave Maria and definitely no white coffin. Those two things I can absolutely say no to.” Illustration by Sam Bennett

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.

Left to right: Tommy Hilfiger at New York Fashion Week; Salvatore Ferragamo at Milan Fashion Week; Prada on the runway at Milan Men’s Fashion Week.

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

Sebastian Alvarez Murena and Marina Sersale, founders of Italian fragrance brands Eau D’Italie and ALTAIA. Eau D’Italie was founded 20 years ago as the signature fragrance of the iconic Le Sirenuse hotel in Positano, which is owned by Marina’s family.

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.

Marina Sersale and Sebastián Alvarez Murena, pictured at Le Sirenuse in Positano, are the founders of fragrance brands Eau D’Italie and ALTAIA.

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

The limited-edition Glenfiddich X Shiel Grand Yozakura sneaker.

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

Backstage before the Mariam Seddiq show during Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 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

Choose well and it’s evident you know and appreciate Dad’s tastes and habits.

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.

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