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December 2025

Look sharp with a retro polo shirt and a limited-edition Tag Heuer

Plus, a Snoop Dogg-approved cocktail shaker, beach-inspired jewellery, a cult tote bag and seriously cosy sleepwear.

An arty Dior bag and a retro chronograph to freshen up your look

Plus, a Dyptique air freshener, decorative plates and the perfect Orlebar Brown overshirt.

An Hermes wine carrier and a roll-up backgammon board for design lovers

Plus, a lamp by Ellison Studios, smile-inducing cookware and a fishy cushion.

A solid-gold pill box and a Paspaley trinket tray for jewellery devotees

Plus, a 1930s-inspired watch by Van Cleef & Arpels, maximalist Loewe earrings and striking cufflinks by Fairfax & Roberts.

A golf coffee-table book and a unique surfboard for outdoorsy types

Plus, a luxurious Baina bathing set, silk La DoubleJ pyjamas and a radiant Hourglass eyeshadow palette.

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A Ralph Lauren duffel and a jazzy P Johnson tie for the style conscious

Plus, a Louis Vuitton watch, a Lucy Folk cap and a showstopping party dress.

November 2025

A chic rash shirt and a sell-out woven basket to elevate your beach days

Plus, a cuddly robe, an interior design book and a champagne-scented candle.

An MJ Bale shorts-suit and a new IWC watch to ring in summer

Plus, a fresh scented candle, Victoria Beckham beauty and a chic artisan-woven handbag.

Summery Manolo Blahniks and a zesty Chanel bag to bring on party mode

Plus a Japanese serum loved by Nicole Kidman, a refined classic from watchmaker Blancpain and a wide-brimmed raffia hat for high-summer beach days.

Chunky Celine rings and a new Cartier Santos to spice up your life

Plus, an expensive-smelling Bottega Veneta fragrance, a lucky Chanel medallion and a fidget-spinner ring from Van Cleef & Arpels.

October 2025

A reissue of Prada’s iconic shoes and a suitcase you’ll never lose

Plus, a brand-new Breguet, tropical place mats and arty, limited-edition blankets.

Get moving with Loewe’s new collaboration and a Tag Heuer smartwatch

Plus, Waverley Mills throws inspired by the rich colours of the Larapinta Trail in Alice Springs, and moody scented candles from Auckland artist Dan Arps.

Musson’s new QVB store and an artsy bottle of Dom Pérignon

Plus, Troye Sivan’s new fragrance and a chic Paul Smith brolly.

A wellness mega club opening in Sydney and Tiffany’s new Adelaide store

Plus, an Olivia von Halle cashmere set and stylish new luggage to invest in.

Retro Adidas and Paspaley cicada jewellery to boost your style cred

Plus, a vanilla scent for grown-up date nights, mugs from fashion darling Jonathan Anderson and Tudor’s Black Bay watch goes burgundy.

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September 2025

A sumptuous Dior Saddle bag and an iconic Tom Dixon orb to splurge on

Plus, a chic golf-inspired fashion collection, a stylish Moncler puffer and a new Australian art book.

A Celine It bag and new Asics sneakers to smarten up your look

Plus, an unusual scented candle, a blue three-piece suit and a new collaboration for bed heads.

August 2025

Over-the-top Father’s Day gift ideas for the discerning dad

From a barbecue cookbook to an at-home Reformer Pilates machine and a diamond-encrusted signet ring.

Flowers from Mecca and a Kate Moss-approved bag to brighten up your day

Plus, dinner and an ACO show, a Slim Aarons-style patio umbrella, chic Bluetooth speaker and a makeup-inspired Chanel watch.

A breezy Lee Mathews dress and a butterfly chair to relax in

Plus, Missoni menswear in Sydney, Louis Vuitton’s throwback sneakers and a pair of dangly snake earrings.

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