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An expensive, rare-wool cardigan and an ‘It’ water bottle to buy

From an exhibition to mark International Women’s Day to a line of luxurious homeware and fragrances, see our curation of what to see, visit and shop this week.

This Month

Some of the luxury goods up for grabs in the Plutus auction.

Plutus tax frauds’ luxury taste goes under the hammer

The original owners of these proceeds of crime don’t have much use for them in jail.

Bastien Gonzalez preparing his foot treatment in Singapore.

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”?

You don’t need to hide your enormous, clearly-not-god-given lips because that’s so not the point.

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.

Striped bedding

Striped bedding and fresh fragrance to add retro flavour to your life

Add a seventies vibe to your home with sculptural vases, statement art – and even a buttery yellow kitchen mixer – from our edit of luxury buys.

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The fashion designer making smart dresses for powerful women

Edeline Lee has made a business out of creating modest yet flattering dresses, winning her fans the world over – including the Princess of Wales.

What should I wear to a funeral?

Black is always appropriate, but it’s not the only way to dress to pay your respects.

The opening of Princess Polly’s store in San Diego in January this year.

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.

Embrace ‘transformative teal’ with a punchy sofa or boho bag

Looking to brighten up your world? Be inspired by the next colour of the year – and shop our edit of brilliantly blue buys.

Matteo De Rosa, CEO of LVMH at Paddington Reservoir Gardens late last year.

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.

Designer Camilla Franks at her Sydney office.

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.

Elegant glassware and aphrodisiac chocolates for Valentine’s Day

Romantic buys to give to your loved one, or yourself, this February 14.

The hourglass figure reigns supreme in Paris

An idealised version of the female form is back, accentuated by the extravagant use of corsets and crinolines at the couture collections and beyond.

LVMH Watches seize the limelight with a swath of refined releases

The luxury conglomerate may have called off Watch Week, but the show went on with notable new pieces from its energised stable of brands.

January

Snag the greatest tote out there or swan dive into cocktail napkins

Imagine our delight when we finally found the perfect leather work bag that doesn’t cost the earth. If money’s no object, we have great picks for you too.

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New shows, ‘worship-worthy’ products you need to know about

A few things to inspire from the Currency section of our Arts & Culture issue out on January 31.

The Bondi 9 running shoe pounding the pavement in Bondi.

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.

A carry-on for wannabe tennis stars and other timely treats

Can something be both indulgent and practical? Our selection of luxury buys this week proves it can indeed.

Patek Philippe’s owner is thinking of the next generation

It’s almost impossible to get your hands on a piece from this luxury watch brand. Thierry Stern might be the reason why.

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”.

‘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.

Tasselled loafers and other luxuries to add style to your summer days

Express your serpent charm, find a chic cossie or live the superyacht life with these inspired picks.

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