Trends
Chloroform, popcorn, cigarette butts: The weird and wonderful world of niche perfume
Consumers are eschewing mainstream fragrances in favour of unique scents that tell a story.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Latest
Gold, silver and denim: The best and worst Olympic uniforms
Judo suits, splattered skirts and bro blazers will be worn by athletes from around the world at the opening ceremony on the Seine.
- by Damien Woolnough
The best tools to boost your skincare routine
A round-up of the gadgets that are worth the splurge.
- by Stephanie Darling
We’re a nation obsessed with puffer jackets. But are they sustainable?
Australia’s unofficial winter uniform is being re-engineered to make it kinder to the planet. But consumers will need an investment mindset.
- by Melissa Singer
Opinion
Parenting
Renowned for their stench, teen boys are now experts on designer fragrances
It used to be that the pungent and distinct waft of a teen’s body odour would be covered by overly generous sprays of Lynx. Now, tween boys are turning to Dior to mask their B.O.
- by Shona Hendley
Tres chic: how to nail French-girl beauty with little effort
The tousled fringe, barely there make-up and a general “je ne sais quoi” sum up that quintessential Gallic look.
- by Stephanie Darling
‘The chunkier the better’: The knitwear trend for surviving winter
Thick cardigans and strategic layering make up the trend that everyone from Queen Camilla to Kim Kardashian can get behind.
- by Damien Woolnough
‘Classic, simple, understated’: this actor’s wardrobe has elegance at its heart
Laura Gordon, the star of Hotel Cocaine on channelling Grace Kelly and her love affair with ’70s fashion.
- by Georgie Gordon
Shaved eyebrows and sunscreen contouring? The TikTok trends to avoid
Don’t try these beauty tips at home.
- by Stephanie Darling
Opinion
Pop culture
Timothée Chalamet isn’t a ‘rat boy’ and neither am I
Hot rodent boyfriends are social media’s latest questionable crush.
- by Damien Woolnough
Opinion
Opinion
Next time you’re paying hundreds of dollars for a jab, spare a thought for the message you’re sending
I don’t love everything about ageing, but it has its good points. I want to thrive in this stage, not feel burdened with pressures.
- by Clare Kermond
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