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From luminaries to luxury buys, this series spotlights the people and products changing the game and serving up a daily dose of wow.
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13 Valentine’s Day gifts to treat your other half
From sneakers and perfumes to something a little more fancy. Ahead, the gifts your partner will actually want this February 14.
- by Georgie Gordon
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What to buy to make everyday tasks feel luxurious
Level-up your daily to-do list with luxe buys that transform those day-to-day tasks into something special.
- by Michelle Bateman
Quiet luxury is so last season. This year’s TV-led trend is about colour
Neutrals aren’t fading away anytime soon, but a slew of TV and film releases set in the 1960s means colour is making a comeback in our homes and closets.
- by Melissa Singer
What to wear now: Pointy collars, long sleeves and good underwear
Get a head start on the top trends from the New York Fashion Week runway.
- by Damien Woolnough
The original influencers: How to dress like Truman Capote’s ‘swans’
New series ‘Feud: Capote vs. the Swans’ showcases the timeless style of US divas such as Babe Paley and Slim Keith.
- by Damien Woolnough
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New frontier: 2024’s hottest high-tech finds
From a next-gen EV to sleep science breakthroughs and biotech perfumes, here’s our wish list of standout new innovations pushing the boundaries of technology.
- by Amy Cooper
The return of simple, short nails
Celebrities like Margot Robbie are ditching their ultra-long manicures for square and rounded shapes.
- by Stephanie Darling
Button your cardigans: Is office wear about to get dressy again?
A return to more streamlined silhouettes, the classic cardi, and a look forecasters have dubbed ‘thrift-dulting’ are among the trends for 2024.
- by Melissa Singer
Smart and stylish, this car sparks joy
Setting new benchmarks in performance, design, connectivity, comfort and safety, Kia’s game-changing new EV9 is the ultimate feel-good family car.
The denim suit is finally a hit – here’s how to pull off the tricky trend
It’s time to embrace the workwear blues with double denim looks starring on the menswear runway.
- by Damien Woolnough
Would you trust a computer to choose your wardrobe? We tried it
2023 was the year for generative AI in fashion. So, how do ‘virtual stylists’ work, and would they be able to choose a winning outfit?
- by Melissa Singer
$700 for a bikini: Is there any point buying ‘investment’ swimwear?
Dealing with SPF, chlorine and salt, our swimsuits are some of the hardest-working pieces in our wardrobes. So, how much should we spend on them?
- by Melissa Singer
From latte to espresso, how to wear the colour of the season
It’s a hue that can be divisive, and also intimidating, to wear. But, with the colour gaining serious style cred, it needn’t be – if you have the right tools.
- by Melissa Singer
More than a car, this EV is a statement piece
Be it a watch, a bag or a pair of shoes, statement pieces say to the world, “Here I am”. Your car can do the same.
Queen Gee. The Australian designer with the right royal touch
With Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Rebel Wilson and Bethenny Frankel crossed off her list, Karen Gee is ready for all women to wear her dresses.
- by Damien Woolnough
A match made in heaven: The fashion items with tennis in their DNA
As we prepare for the Australian Open to begin, let’s revisit the wardrobe staples with a tennis backstory.
- by Melissa Singer
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