The meaning behind Queen Mary’s coronation outfit
Confident, regal and, quite crucially, modern, the Australian-born queen signalled her own personal style on this historic occasion.
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Regal and real: Mary’s style fit for a queen
The Aussie-born princess of Denmark’s approach to style has come a long way, and when she takes on her new title and role there’s every chance Mary will shake things up again.
Not your typical Golden Globes fashion
Boldness and surrealist glamour coexisted with classic elegance at Hollywood’s most colourful award ceremony.
Rising style icons to watch
Every new name in fashion – and one veteran trailblazer – to follow in the year ahead.
What’s in, and what’s out, for 2024
Say goodbye to logos, quiet luxury and throwaway fashion.
Covid inspired a brush-up on haircare and it’s growing on us
Haircare has become the new skincare as customers seek out luxe, holistic and ‘clean’ solutions.
No one can sell out $US695 shorts like Taylor Swift
The musician’s star power has been a boon to fashion brands.
Embrace la dolce vita this summer
All you need is a full-skirt and knotted white linen shirt, which looks lovely even if you’re not Gwyneth Paltrow in The Talented Mr Ripley. Annie Brown breaks down the essentials this season.
Throwaway chic: The lasting appeal of a style muse
Almost 25 years after her death Carolyn Bessette Kennedy is a timeless reminder of why what we wear matters.
Robert Irwin leads best dressed at GQ’s night of nights
The best-dressed stars at GQ’s Men of the Year Awards put their own unique spins on menswear. Others dialled up the fantasy and experimentation.
Less is more when applying makeup rules for the festive season
‘Skinimalism’ is in, and cakey contouring is out, according to Australia’s beauty experts. Here are the makeup trends to try — and what to avoid — for the ultimate 2023 party look.
Turn up the festive vibe with red
It can be tempting to go overboard in silly season. Fashion insiders advise the right amount of sparkle to ensure you make an entrance.
Abbey Lee to dazzle at gala in Schiaparelli flown in from Paris
Abbey Lee on the most wild phone call she’s received, Schiarapelli and coming home
Hermes opens the window on ‘overload’
Kate Rohde, the Melbourne artist tasked with interpreting Hermes new festive windows, embraced the fashion house’s ‘astonishing’ theme.
Have we forgotten how to rest?
Hustle culture has made idleness the enemy. But at what cost?
Watches move with the times
Timepieces are having their moment as the culture moved beyond niche blogs and industry-only events.
Dressing for the job one wants: Camilla becomes a style star
The would-be monarch’s style evolves as she secures her official role in the royal family.
Art of the secret pregnancy: celebrities shield their baby bumps
Long after lockdown, celebrities have managed to shield their baby bumps from the paparazzi. Here’s how.
Ricciardo gears up for winning formula
It is all pretty low-key, but Australia’s favourite racing car driver, Daniel Ricciardo, is translating a winning smirk into a brand.
Louis Vuitton’s high jewellery odyssey
A search for the perfect stones led Louis Vuitton’s artistic director of watches and jewellery on an epic journey.
What does Australian style really mean?
A new Australian documentary says if we understand our fashion, we understand ourselves.
Feminine flourishes and bold colours
Melbourne Cup, traditionally the boldest and brightest fashion race day of the Spring Carnival at Melbourne’s Flemington racetrack, has not disappointed.
Stephen Jones’s feather-filled career
Few milliners have topped as many famous heads as Stephen Jones OBE. Ahead of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Jones shares his hat wisdom.
Women’s style not just a man’s world
Male creative directors for luxury fashion brands are still the norm. Designers, critics and consumers are demanding more diversity: ‘It’s sexism.’
The long wait is over for Philophiles
Phoebe Philo’s first collection under her own name has finally arrived.
Star’s happy to go with the Flo
In a preview of the new issue, the actor shares her thoughts on the SAG-AFTRA strike and a near relocation to Sydney.
Boom or bust? Where will the luxury industry go next
The wealthy are again spending on travel, so the luxury industry is turning to ‘shoptimism’.
Sets and the city: mix and match with fashion’s biggest night out
Australia’s big cities come alive with a shopping night that promises support for the retail sector.
British private members’ club Soho House slides into Sydney
The British private members’ club for the world’s creative class pops up for South by Southwest ahead of a permanent house for Crown Street.
Outgrowing mum’s kitchen ban to find a place for all cooks
Entrepreneur Shiza Shahid makes kitchenware that celebrates the power of food and home cooking to bring people together.
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