The story behind ‘Norm’ and ‘Daph’ – the Australian Open singles trophies
From trophy makers serving up serious style behind the scenes at the Australian Open, to covetable fashion collabs, memorable merch and top tucker, there is much to savour at the tennis.
- by Damien Woolnough and Melissa Singer
Latest
From Zendaya to Selena: How celebrity engagements drive ring trends
What does Zendaya’s cushion-cut diamond, alongside other recent celebrity engagements, say about the latest ring trends?
- by Melissa Singer and Lauren Ironmonger
Series
Summer reads
My least favourite thing
Age journalists and writers share their humorous, poignant and thought-provoking tales about the objects in their lives that they just can’t seem to get rid of.
Opinion
My Least Favourite Thing
My impossible choice: A kitchen Ferrari versus a retro model leaking motor oil
“Is it from a packet?” was my grandmother’s grandest insult upon tasting a cake baked by her progeny.
- by Melissa Singer
As it happened: Emilia Perez, The Brutalist and Shogun win big at Golden Globes
The 82nd Golden Globe Awards are under way as celebrities flock to the red carpet ahead of the awards ceremony. Follow the news here as the winners are announced.
- by Melissa Singer, Michael Idato, Karl Quinn, Meg Watson, Brittany Busch and Garry Maddox
The top trends from the Golden Globes … and the stars who missed the memo
“Statuette” dressing, a classic accessory and some controversial menswear gave an above-average start to awards season, but some celebrities fell short.
- by Melissa Singer
If you dread buying swimwear, these expert tips have you covered
An Australian quiet luxury brand launches its first range, the colours that are on trend, plus the ’90s style making a comeback.
- by Melissa Singer
From beer to luxury watches: Cricketers are sport’s latest style icons
Thanks to players such as Pat Cummins, Cam Green and Ellyse Perry, cricket is now considered a “glamour” sport. And luxury fashion brands are taking notice.
- by Melissa Singer
What’s inside teenagers’ wardrobes these days? It’s complicated
The clothes teenagers wear are an endless source of fascination. But while Gen Z is more likely than any generation before them to say they wear their values, their wardrobes often tell a different story.
- by Melissa Singer, Lauren Ironmonger and The Visual Stories Team
Australian fashion has a storied history in the US. These are its next stars
In the footsteps of Zimmermann and Aesop, 12 Australian fashion brands are taking on New York with the hope of cracking the lucrative American market.
- by Melissa Singer
Investigation
Trends
The ‘Uber Eats of fitness’: What your $10 gym class is really costing
Fitness app ClassPass makes booking group classes such as Pilates more convenient, and often cheaper. But studio owners say it’s killing the local industry.
- by Melissa Singer
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