Hoda Afshar is framing revolution with her lens
Ahead of her first exhibition at the AGNSW Iranian-born artist Hoda Afshar is using the power of photography to dramatically bring into focus some of humanity’s most profound struggles.
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You’ve never seen a reno quite like this one
Rebecca Yazbek is growing a food empire, one empty building at a time. What she’s doing inside the abandoned Melbourne Stock Exchange is nothing short of extraordinary.
These watches will certainly catch your eye
Vroom vroom. Watches, cars and that alluring green create the ultimate alchemy.
Is the rise of ‘ugly’ shoes the death knell for spiky heels?
You may have thought the sudden popularity of ‘ugly’ shoes – Birkenstocks, clogs, sneakers, even Crocs – spelled the end of your vertiginous Manolos and Louboutins. But you’d be wrong.
Chanel takes its runway fashion to Senegal
When Chanel went off the beaten track to Sub-Saharan Africa for its most recent Métiers d’art show, the creative partnerships it formed spawned a dazzling collaborative exhibition.
Fliteboard eFoil makes bid for serious sport status
David Trewern’s eFoil invention already has a celebrity following. Now he wants to turn the world of Fliteboard into a serious sport.
Kia aspires to join luxury car ranks
Kia has been speeding towards the creation of premium products, with sleek, stylish designs, electric vehicles and its latest car, the EV9.
From industrial port to foodie haven
Who would have thought that a former industrial port on the NSW coast could reinvent itself as a thriving foodie drawcard? Believe it or not, Newcastle has done it in high style.
Chef Simon Rogan to take up residence at Bathers’ Pavilion
Acclaimed chef Simon Rogan is transporting his British take on local food to the exotic shores of Sydney with a restaurant residency that promises to be a revelation.
Alémais designer Lesleigh Jermanus takes us behind the scenes
Australian brand Alémais, known for its founder Lesley Jermanus’s collaborations with female artists, is kicking off Fashion Week this year.
Champagne cruising, Dior on a train, or British class in Melbourne
Looking for your next luxury getaway? Try cruising with Veuve Clicqot, Dior pampering on the Royal Scotsman or a Rolls-Royce stay in Melbourne.
Such and Such wine bar part of Canberra’s cool push
Restaurant trio Mal Hanslow, Dash Rumble and Ross Mcquinn push Canberra cool with new wine bar Such and Such.
Chefs v artisans: what the best new bakeries reveal about us
A ‘treat yourself’ culture is driving an explosion in bakeries, patisseries and cake shops, and with it a new type of entreprenuer is ripping up the old recipe for success.
Jaguar to become all-electric brand by 2025
The makers of the iconic Jaguar have seen the future and it’s electric, but that doesn’t mean ignoring past glories.
Clarity with Clarins: fully traceable skincare
One of the world’s great makers of luxury skincare has decided to show you how it does it.
New frontier: skincare tailored to your DNA
One company’s approach to caring for the body’s biggest organ goes beyond the bespoke, even venturing into your DNA.
Art, wine and one of England’s best stately homes
A meeting of minds with the aristocratic owners of an English estate dating from the time of Henry VIII led to a fruitful collaboration for an Adelaide winery.
Inside one of Sydney’s best harbourside homes
A spectacular harbourside home pulls off the seemingly impossible task of marrying monumental scale with intimacy.
Furniture – do the Danes do it better?
Danish design is a global phenomenon – and you don’t have to be Danish to create it.
Meet the designers subverting cultural cringe
Two creatives set out to reclaim images of Australian flora and fauna in their work – and there’s not a cliché in sight.
Restoring historic Swifts mansion to its former glory
Swifts in Sydney’s Darling Point, a monument to the city’s boom times, was nearly lost to history. But its present owners are restoring it to its former glory.
Latest watches: Cartier Tank or stealth aircraft?
Whether you are after a timeless classic, a timepiece that takes after a stealth aircraft, or the evolution of a classic, here are the watches to watch.
From maligned to cool: the transformation of Australia’s motels
Explore the past at a retro motel in Victoria’s South Gippsland, then explore further afield and retreat to the Greek Islands or relax in Malaysia.
Powerhouse Parramatta: The marriage of art and science
The new museum will be a cultural hub for Parramatta and with more than 30,000 sq m of exhibition space it represents the biggest expenditure on a cultural building in Sydney since the Opera House.
Brasserie 1930 is a cut above the rest
Brasserie 1930 in the heart of Sydney’s CBD has serious ‘wow factor’, reminiscent of top dining rooms in Paris, London or New York.
Ferrari’s $728k SUV for the ultimate school run
Ferrari’s answer to the SUV is the Purosangue, which was well and truly sold out before Ferrari had even put a vehicle on the road.
Hollywood’s best spot to dine with the stars
Grab a cocktail, delicious fries and watch the A-list at this iconic bar and restaurant.
The surprising reason why watches are in demand
Plus the biggest trends to know from one of the watch world’s major fairs.
Fashion industry’s real-life game of thrones
At the highest reaches of the industry there’s a new ethos at play as creative directors move between houses and inject their own take on future directions.
Why is everyone talking about this podcast?
Dubbed a “bro-cast” and the “podcast all your cool friends are listening to”, How Long Gone revives the lost art of conversation.
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