October 2024
How the parents of Baby Boomers were enticed to cruise
A rare collection of vintage posters reflects an era when travel was a voyage into the unknown.
August 2024
Affordable or significant? Sydney’s biggest art fair offers both
With 86 galleries taking part in Sydney Contemporary, new director Zoe Paulsen reckons visitors will find something that piques their interest.
June 2024
Far from being cancelled, Gauguin is getting a major exhibition
Regardless of the circumstances of their creation, the 130-plus artworks in the NGA’s winter blockbuster are imbued with the magical energy of Polynesia.
October 2022
Behind the scenes at the Melbourne Cup with trainer Annabel Neasham
Her phone may not stop ringing from 4am till she falls into bed, but her big focus is on keeping things calm for Numerian, her contender in Tuesday’s big race.
Canberra puts on a show as 40 new works mark the NGA’s 40th
A sculpture by Tracey Emin is just one of the exciting acquisitions to be seen at the National Gallery of Australia in the city’s season of art.
December 2020
How to throw a fab summer party at short notice
At the pointy end of an unpredictable year, we ask some of the country’s most experienced hosts how to entertain guests when prep time is tight.
July 2020
Indigenous fashion (finally) steps into the limelight
First Nations designers are hopeful of a genuinely inclusive future for their industry, which 'helps non-Indigenous people experience our culture'.
Local menswear label Commas goes global in Milan
The fledgling brand is one of 10 chosen for an all-digital instalment of Milan fashion week.
June 2020
Will we ever wear suits again?
The pandemic may have boosted sales of slouchy casualwear, but top designers say smart suiting is poised for a comeback.
Yours to buy: Van Cleef & Arpels jewels worn by royalty
For the first time in Australia, jewellery lovers can purchase sparkling specimens from the maison’s historic collections.
May 2020
Florist to the stars Saskia Havekes on 25 years at the top
As she celebrates her 25th year in business, Grandiflora boss Saskia Havekes reflects on a quarter-century of opulence.
Bonhams Australia to auction its rare jewellery online
An upcoming ‘hybrid auction’ at the famed house is full of big-name pieces that strike a nostalgic chord.
How to get a luxury fashion fix in the comfort of your own home
Haute couture houses are stepping off the runway and into your living room via an abundance of free online programming.
April 2020
The plant curators ready to green your work-from-home space
Plant "curators" and stylists are experiencing a boom right now, as quarantined workers look to green their homes.
January 2020
Four new hotels that put extraordinary on the map
If you're after holiday accommodation with a difference, these far-flung properties might just fit the bill.
October 2019
Call this a marquee? An oasis of calm in the Birdcage madness
The VIP arena may be bigger and more glam than ever this year, but Lexus has bucked the trend with a more contemplative approach.
August 2019
Aesop upsizes skincare at new Sydney megastore
The brand’s first large-format outlet testifies to its commitment to bricks and mortar – and good old-fashioned customer service.
The little suburb with a big presence at Australia’s top art fair
Some of the brightest talents on show at this year’s Sydney Contemporary hail from Thirroul on the NSW south coast.
Keeping up appearances: 5 men reveal their grooming habits
Sea water, French scents and fresh vegetables – they all do the trick.
June 2019
Live like royalty in London (for just $77,000 a night)
A year after a blaze ripped through the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, the reimagined hotel has risen from the ashes and is ready to impress.