Today
‘I made smart decisions, I didn’t want to be poor’: Rachel Griffiths
The actor did her time in Hollywood and now calls her own shots, including producing a new series that looks at brothel life in a uniquely lighthearted way.
This Month
Meet the ‘foot virtuoso’ who charges more than $1000 for a pedicure
Bastien Gonzalez is renowned for his holistic approach to feet. What’s it like to be massaged, clipped and buffed by the “king of pedicures”?
Plastic surgery used to be hidden. Now it’s another form of work
There was a time when any kind of modification to one’s body was meant to be discreet. These days, it seems any change is meant to be noticed.
What should I wear to a funeral?
Black is always appropriate, but it’s not the only way to dress to pay your respects.
How Queensland became Australia’s fast fashion capital
Once seen as the home of relaxed style, the Sunshine State now hosts a slew of brands raking it in – and making a splash in the US – as the winds of fashion change.
The secrets of Loewe handbags and Dior slingbacks start here
Matteo de Rosa, CEO of LVMH’s Métiers d’Art, knows luxury goods inside out – literally.
Thinking inside the box: How Camilla cashes in on The White Lotus effect
In the age of streaming, television has proven to be a powerful sales tool for local fashion brands.
Billionaire swoops on $1b MCoBeauty cosmetics empire
Shelley Sullivan’s cosmetics and skincare brand has stirred controversy, but she’s having the last laugh with a deal said to be worth $500 million.
January
The ‘ugly-genius’ running shoe that everyone’s obsessing about
Its sneakers look way too big and heavy, but Hoka has a cult following that’s worth $1 billion (and counting).
The writer who got fired – and turned it into a cabaret show
After a career in fashion, Glynis Traill-Nash returned to her first love of singing – but made sure to bring the stunning gowns with her.
Everything you need to know on the fashion front this year
Major shifts are afoot in the industry. These are the trends – and the designers – that will make a difference to your wardrobe.
Could you give away 95pc of your wardrobe?
Curbing your clothes-buying can rewire your spending habits – and highlight everything crass and unappealing about “shopping as performance”.
Melania Trump’s boater hat steals the show at inauguration
Nobody could fault the first lady for her outfit – except, perhaps, her husband. Her wide-brimmed hat blocked his kiss as he took the oath of office.
Inside the Melbourne wellness clinic that proved the cynic in me wrong
Want a facial, some yoga and nutritional advice? A new generation of spas, led by Melbourne’s Trinity Curated Wellness, has a full panoply of therapies for body and mind.
‘Like wearing a painting’: Resortwear that turns you into living art
Hannah Kraus was a painter who needed a canvas. She found it in silk, cotton and linen.
December 2024
It takes a village to fill a Santa sack. These experts are here to help
From under $50 to name your price, this selection of gifts is sure to provide the inspiration you’re looking for.
The young Aussie designers who could be the next Zimmermann
Zero-waste weaving and old blankets helped Ethan Bergersen and Indigo Stuart take home the $31,000 Australian Fashion Foundation Scholarship Award.
Don’t want to cook? Try these 18 top restaurants for Christmas lunch
For the rest of us, it’s a day to feast with family. For chefs, it’s something different altogether.
Alexandra Keating sees problems, and builds businesses to solve them
The former PM’s daughter has spent most of her career in tech. Now she’s moved on into beauty.
Fashion Week is back, with surprise faces from the past
In fashion, everything old is new again. While Australian Fashion Week waits for a permanent sponsor, an old hand has returned to steer it back to glory.