The June 18 edition: Winter Style Edit
How Aussie Richard Christiansen created a hip wellness brand during lockdown and became an LA sensation; Minnie Driver on Matt Damon, Harvey Weinstein and the joy of being “difficult”; artist Atong Atem. Plus: flattering, new-season fashion staples.
‘A f...ing good story’: Minnie Driver on Damon, Weinstein and being ‘difficult’
Harvey Weinstein didn’t fancy her and she was seen as “difficult” during her career peak – two things the actor is now very thankful for.
- by Louise Carpenter
‘Chrissy walks in with John Legend…’: Why LA’s in love with a former Aussie farm boy
A lush garden, style cred and social media savvy helped Australian Richard Christiansen build a hip Californian brand – along with a few famous friends.
- by Amelia Lester
Artist Atong Atem: ‘Black women saved my life, I would say’
The South Sudanese-Australian photographer talks about why she no longer needs Centrelink’s number, her evolving religious views and her daily self-esteem mantra.
- by Benjamin Law
Two minutes with Danny Katz: No small talk, just get me my smallgoods
What’s the solution when a shop assistant likes a chat?
- by Danny Katz
Opinion
Foreign correspondence
The Tom Cruise effect
Visiting a cinema for the first time in four years brought on a startling high.
- by Amelia Lester
‘My boyfriend knows that if she calls, I’ll hang up on him’: The power of sisterhood
Sisters Alyce Tran and Caroline Tran admit they live in each other’s pockets - and phones.
- by Nicole Abadee
Winter fashion: new-season snug knits and cold-weather staples
Chic checks, pared-down patterns and great knits to keep the cold at bay.
Good Weekend Talks: Atong Atem: ‘I’m going to be as loud as I want to be’
In the latest episode of our podcast, the Ethiopian-born, South Sudanese-Australian artist talks art, family, awards.
The trend middle-aged women are playing by ear
Multiple ear piercings are having an Instagram moment, with a surprising new market signing up.
- by Madeleine Gray
Sneaky polluters: The dark side of fashion’s ‘it’ trend
The footwear making an outsized climate contribution.
- by Marion Hume
Double vision: Working inside and out to make a ‘stay forever’ home
Sisters Nadine and Romaine Alwill, architect and interior designer respectively, teamed up on this stunning house.
- by Karen McCartney
The hype around this watch is a sign of the times
The hysteria surrounding the MoonSwatch is a timely symbol of pandemic habits.
- by Luke Benedictus
Oh, honey! New beauty products with in-built buzz
Sweet additions for your beauty routine that protect your skin – and help the bees.
- by Frances Mocnik
Opinion
The Empty Plate
‘What’s for dinner?’
Planning meals ahead of time is for the dogs.
- by Terry Durack
The boulevardier: A mood-altering nightly stroll
Paul Connolly’s Kitchen Sink Drama is a slice of domestic life, captured masterfully in only 100 words. This week: the evening walk.
- by Paul Connolly
Review
Melbourne
Melbourne: Amaru
Clinton McIver's calm, Armadale fine diner is a study in intention sparked successfully into action, reviews Dani Valent.
- by Dani Valent
Review
Sydney
Sydney: Flyover Fritterie and Chai Bar
Gunjan Aylawadi’s Redfern joint serves savvy Indian street-food with a focus on chickpea-flour fritters, writes Callan Boys.
- by Callan Boys
Karen Martini’s roast chicken thighs with potato, garlic and rosemary
This all-in-one-tray roast is a no-fuss path to deliciousness and a flavourful mid-week meal.
- by Karen Martini
Helen Goh's hot chocolate, banana and hazelnut fudge pudding
A warm dessert for a satisfying end to a winter’s lunch or dinner, this pudding manages to be both deeply flavoured and not too rich for the kids.
- by Helen Goh
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