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July 2020

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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

Phoebe Yu is the founder of homewares brand ettitude.

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

Brandy Hoffman (left) and Patricia Santos, founders of Volition Beauty, which uses social media to solicit ideas from consumers.

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

Emily Nolan says clothes have a powerful role in making people feel safe in times of adversity.

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

"Just ask me and I'll make it for you": Holly Ryan is set to open a flagship jewellery store in Sydney's Surry Hills in May.

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.

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July 2019

There's no need to train in a dingy gym like Hilary Swank's Million Dollar Baby character.

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.

Technogym users can access training programs and content via a digital touchscreen.

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

George Byrne

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

Fashion designer Kim Ellery  “Unfortunately, running the production out of Australia proved to be commercially unsustainable.

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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"Our philosophy is that beauty begins in the belly," says Carla Oates, founder of The Beauty Chef.

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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