Milingimbi to Milan’s just a short walk
The 22-year-old from East Arnhem Land is a monumental beauty and so too, her high fashion breakout, which has the potential to be world-shifting and future-defining.
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Australian artist Gregory Hodge makes himself at home in Paris
The Canberra-born painter hones his skills of abstraction while embracing life in the French capital.
Cinq your teeth in: Brahimi names top French restaurants
Chef Guillaume Brahimi reveals his must-go restaurants and the one food habit of the French and Italians that Australians need to adopt.
How David Lyons went from Wallaby to wine distributor
Swapping cleats for corks was never the original plan, but for former Wallaby David Lyons, the allure of French wine proved to be the perfect career change
Meet the Australian who married into the Givenchy family
Melbourne-born lifestyle entrepreneur Zoë de Givenchy is not only a proud custodian of Hubert de Givenchy’s majestic Loire Valley estate Château du Jonchet, she is also championing his creative vision.
Could Tasmania be part of France? The secret history of Van Diemen’s Land
From the Freycinet Peninsula to Bruny Island to Huon River, ever wondered why there are so many French place names in Tasmania? It turns out French explorers first visited in 1772 and took a liking to the place.
The hottest hotel in Paris … and how to score a table at its restaurant
Hôtel Costes, built inside a 19th-century listed building on Paris’s most prestigious shopping street, was an overnight hit from the day it opened. Meet the hotelier the A-list has on speed dial.
Penfold’s bold move into China
The historic Australian winemaker has set itself a new mountain to climb, literally: the lofty frontier of viticulture in mainland China
Branded sisters two in a billion
From starting out at a market stall in Sydney’s Paddington in 1991, sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann are approaching billionaire status.
Why underwear is everywhere in fashion
In a fashion world pushing for liberation, underwear is defying conservatism to become valid outerwear in the modern wardrobe. But what’s driving the shift?
Zimmermann sisters close in on billionaire status
Nicky and Simone Zimmermann will remain at the helm of their Australian fashion brand after Advent International acquires a major stake
Best in show for Melbourne fashion designer Dylan Best
When Best Jumpers beat out industry favourites to take home the coveted National Designer Award, it proved our appetite for elevated streetwear shows no sign of slowing
A certified showstopper: the $455k Aston Martin DB12
The new DB12 is a blueprint of what a sports car should look like – a grand tourer designed for luxurious long-distance cruising.
How to master double-denim: follow these rules
Having resurfaced in Hollywood and on high-end runways, the ‘Canadian Tuxedo’ might have a bad rap but can looked polished and worn at work when styled correctly.
Three dazzling watches worth investing in
Precious timepieces that hero craftsmanship, original gem settings and a certain gleaming kind of élan
Kirsten King’s 5-minute leg and ab-busting workout
More than 65,000 people from 90 countries have watched Sydney-based Pilates instructor Kirsten King through her online platform Fluidform At Home – but exercise is only one part of its appeal
Objects of desire: Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop turns sex-preneur
The sexual wellness category is thriving thanks to luxurious new design-driven products that are jumping out of the bottom drawer and into the spotlight.
Tilda Cobham-Hervey on the real-life danger of romance
The stories we sometimes tell ourselves about love can be extreme and toxic, says the Adelaide-born, Hepburn-esque star of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart.
Meet the women tackling art’s biggest problem
Addressing an historical gender imbalance on the walls of our most prominent art institutions is finally at the top of the cultural agenda.
A day in the life of The Macallan’s master whisky maker
Kirsteen Campbell is the first woman in charge at the famous distillery in the Scottish highlands.
Luxury US interiors giant to open store in Australia
Restoration Hardware, the retailer loved by celebrities, is opening here, and if its first UK showroom in a billionaires playground is anything to go by, we’re in for a treat.
‘Not just a gym’: Where C-suite operators work out
A new breed of fitness centres are less about the sweat and more about creating an oasis of spiritual, mental and physical health.
See the ’90s supermodels in 2023
A new Apple TV+ docuseries promises to revive the lustre and glamour associated with the original It-girls. Time to brush up on your knowledge of the supers.
What our TikTok world can learn from the stoics
In a time when hedonic pleasures can be fulfilled with a mere finger swipe, these age-old teachings may be more relevant than ever.
$200k Range Rover Sport hybrid is the height of luxury
This decadent British SUV is a masterclass in putting a svelte and sumptuous spin on a gloriously hulking car. It is the best-looking large SUV in Australia. It brooks no argument.
Spot the difference: Margot Robbie v Barbie
The Australian actor has dug into the toy box to pay homage to different dolls over the decades. See all of the classic looks.
Is it real? The huge growth of lab-grown diamonds
Man-made gems aren’t just shaking up the world of fine jewellery; they’re challenging perceptions of what it actually can be.
The cult of quiet luxury brand The Row
They are notoriously media shy, charge more than $500 for a T-shirt, and everyone from Meghan to Margot is a fan. So how did two former child stars end up running one of America’s most sought-after luxury labels?
High fashion? Let’s have a show of hands
Designers balanced subtle elegance and unapologetic flair this Paris haute couture fashion week.
World truly is the Paspaley family’s oyster
The third generation of the Paspaley dynasty, Australia’s premier family-owned luxury firm – steered by creative director Christine Salter – is taking the business to the next level.
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