July 2020
Scarf brothers lay down the welcome mat at their family farm
The weekender turned rustic-glam resort in Kangaroo Valley harnesses the healing power of horses.
June 2020
Sustainability ventures between the sheets
Melbourne-based brand Ettitude has just closed a $2.5 million seed funding round, proving that environmentally friendly linen is a luxury worth investing in.
May 2020
The next big beauty trend? Crowdsourcing product ideas
Many companies use Instagram to promote their products, but for a new wave of beauty brands, social media is where they come to life.
April 2020
Tailor-made for timelessness: how Emily Nolan has fashion's measure
The founder of E Nolan wants to streamline women's wardrobes and put an end to fast fashion.
March 2020
A jewellery designer's journey from hippie crafts to hipster bling
Holly Ryan has gone from making potato prints on fabric to creating bespoke fine jewellery for her Millennial peers.
July 2019
Designer boxing classes prove a knockout
The high-intensity activity is losing its hardcore image and going mainstream as a number of new fitness clubs step into the ring.
Gym equipment as works of art
Technogym's latest range is catering to those who want to match their fitness requirements to their interior decor.
May 2019
The best gift I ever gave Mum
Looking for inspiration for Mother's Day? Take your cue from a florist, a jeweller, a gold medallist and more.
April 2019
Kym Ellery closes her Australian fashion arm
The fashion designer says she is reluctantly moving production to Europe.
December 2018
Dress codes: What do 'black tie' and 'cocktail lounge' really mean?
With party season in full swing, it's high time to find out what 'black tie', 'cocktail lounge' and 'smart casual' really mean.
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November 2018
'Olsen Ormandy: a creative force' reveals the artistry of Dinosaur Designs duo
Art remains the first love of Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy, as a new exhibition at the Newcastle Art Gallery reveals.
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July 2018
How Byron Bay became a mecca for haute wellness
Where visitors once encountered locals wafting patchouli and sporting dreads, there's a new breed of luxury entrepreneurs in town.
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Nutricosmetics industry takes beauty beyond face value as ingestibles take off
The future of beauty may lie not in what you put on your face but in what you put in your mouth.
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May 2018
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: 5 of the best new designers on the runway
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia kicks off in Sydney this weekend with some exciting newcomers in the lineup.
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April 2018
How Kilian Hennessy built a perfume empire without using his family name
The heir to the Hennessy empire thumbed his nose at the family business to build a distinctive – and confrontational – perfume brand.
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March 2018
Artbank: The affordable way to live with contemporary Australian art
Artbank has more than 11,000 original art works that it leases to the public at a fraction of the works' insurable value.
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Christian Kimber unveils luxury leisurewear to suit Australian men
While most luxury menswear brands focus on the working week, Christian Kimber wants to dress men on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Guo Pei, fashion superstar, puts a fantastical spin on 'Made in China'
Guo Pei is single-handedly redefining the label "Made in China" with creations worthy of the Ming dynasty.
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January 2018
Highlights of Paris haute couture: Givenchy, Chanel, Gaultier, Dior
Clare Waight Keller's debut show for Givenchy broke Paris's high-fashion fantasy mould with gorgeous pieces cut out for both the boardroom and ballroom (presuming you could afford them).
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Kym Ellery defies the fashion whirlwind with Paris couture show
The Australian designer is embarking on a new strategy at Paris fashion week of designing two collections a year instead of four.
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