Indholdsfortegnelse for May 2019 i Vogue Australia

May has become one of my favourite issues every year, because of our focus on Mother’s Day. I’ve been a mother for a long time now – 13 years – so it’s not a new theme for me personally. Likewise, I have not discovered that elusive work-life balance that is so regularly a topic of discussion. But I have learnt a few things along the way, often through creating or reading these pages. I’ve learnt that motherhood is not a requirement of mothering. To me, motherhood is about so much more than who gave birth. I’ve learnt that motherly love is infinite and that you can love children you bring into your family later in life in the exact way you love your own, and without favour. I’ve learnt that…

Stella Donnelly might never know if an accident led to her success. “I put out this little cassette of demos which was the EP. I was playing in a bunch of other bands, working in a cafe, working in a bar, keeping myself busy in Fremantle,” she says over the phone. “Somehow Mechanical Bull ended up on a Fresh Finds playlist, which has something like 50,000 listeners,” she says with a laugh, recounting how one of those first songs wound up on a well-followed Spotify edit. “I don’t know how it got there, because it was all this hip-hop music and then my song. I’ve still wondered to this day.” She may well stop pondering, since it’s hard to imagine that her singular brand of music wouldn’t have reached the…

When I was first pregnant, about seven years ago, my friend Bree asked me how I was going to introduce that part of my life as a mother, as a pregnant woman, or my child, to social media. And (very typically me) I told her I didn’t know and that I’d deal with it as it came. When you’re pregnant, you start to change and to look different, but I didn’t feel any different. I felt exactly the same, my work was the same, what I wanted to create was the same. I had two parts of me at once: there was the person having the baby, which was a very personal experience, and then my public persona – my work life. Having it out there that I was pregnant…

HEARTMADE Julie Fagerholt’s label’s feminine approach focuses on prints. And though Symond O’Neil admits that too much pattern may not fly in every office, a cream or camel blazer can mute the boldest print. THE ROW The Olsen twins’ brand delivers reliable staples, but Symond O’Neil has her eye on the accessories. “Accessories can really lift a look, and that’s something you can wear every day.” PETERSYN An ode to resort dressing, Petersyn is the place to seek out trustworthy separates, says the Mode Sportif founder. The New York-based label is fast becoming a go-to for easy wardrobe wins. TOTÊME Providing uniforms for the likes of Emily Ratajkowski, Totême delivers on denim, knitwear and outerwear. The label hails from Sweden, where elegance seems to be part of the country’s DNA.…

We were in Africa travelling as a family and as I’m a special representative for Australia for UNHCR, I asked if there was a program that could be highlighted. I wanted my girls to see that life can be all sorts of things, that there’s another way to see the world. Ben and I explained to our daughters that we’d be visiting a refugee settlement where people who have been displaced from their homes come to live in safety, with dignity. Grace and Maggie had many questions: “Would there be children there?” “Would they have enough clothes?” “Did they get to take their toys?” We said there would be many children, but they probably wouldn’t have many toys or clothes. So the girls quickly ran upstairs and packed a suitcase…

WHY SHE’LL LOVE IT As fresh as the rosy flacon it’s encased in, this sparkling floral – with notes of peony, iris, rose and summer fruit – is a fast-track to a happy day. The best accessory is a smile. KATE DARVILL SENIOR FASHION EDITOR, VOGUE Mum to twins Matilda and Jack, five; twins Stella and Olive, three; and Frida, 11 months. 1. “Nine in the Mirror is a really great website and Instagram account with tips about stylish dressing while pregnant. The philosophy of this website is choosing non-maternity clothing that is ‘bump friendly’, which is great, because it means you can wear these pieces after your baby arrives. Another tip is to buy things during pregnancy that are nursing-friendly/front-opening.” 2. “It’s a sad but true fact that when…

Hit the exfoliating sweet spot At the risk of stating the obvious, the importance of exfoliation when it comes to a glowing complexion bears repeating. The age-old protocol has come a long way from those fruity scrubs that rubbed skin raw, and now experts are getting behind alpha-hydroxy acids (like glycolic and lactic acids) and beta-hydroxy acids (like salicylic acid) to churn through dead skin cells that have failed to regenerate as we age. But a word of caution: don’t overdo it. If you have sensitive skin, rosacea or acne, too much (or the wrong kind) of exfoliation can exacerbate flare-ups, so cut back to once a fortnight and consult a dermatologist to determine which exfoliation practice will be most beneficial. Don’t underestimate hyaluronic acid No glow guide would be…

“YOU CAN’T HAVE A CERTAIN COLOUR WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF CERTAIN TEXTURES. TEXTURE AND COLOUR WORK HAND IN HAND” Lucia Pica’s ocean-blue eyes alight when she recalls a month-long trip to Tokyo and Seoul with her friend, fashion photographer Harley Weir. Armed with little more than a camera and a loose itinerary, the creative duo scoured the streets of the vibrant cities, upending as much beauty and inspiration in the frenetic tourist hubs as the abstract, blink-and-you’ll-miss-them details. “I just like to travel and to get myself into strange situations where I can maybe find different things, different colours,” explains Pica, Chanel’s global creative make-up and colour designer, of the voyage that eventually informed the house’s latest make-up collection. Case in point: the duo’s journey led them to Tokyo’s iconic…

For anyone else it would be tough to put women dressed in underwear centre stage. And to be taken seriously by women? Forget it. But Rihanna, who does just that with her lingerie line, knows inclusivity and knows what women might want. It’s a knowing that’s seemingly second nature to our ‘kween’ of heart and soul. Since her Savage X Fenty lingerie debuted one year ago, she has taken a completely and undeniably empowering approach to the business of making us feel really good about ourselves from the inside out, whatever our body type, culture, age or life stage. She has channelled her own intuition about how things in this cruel and careless world could be, and all her boundless energy has quite simply connected. Perhaps she has managed it…

We must start this story in the 1970s, a defining era when music really got into bed with fashion. Musicians were seeking out and working with designers who were experimenting and pushing the decorative boundaries of excess. Along with swirling illustrated prints, designers were subverting men’s fashion by using traditionally feminine details and fabrics and exploring more body-conscious cutting and draping, all the while armed with a slew of sequins. It was an age of ‘let’s get the stage pumping’ flamboyance and, with its glam-rock glory, was arguably the last (until now) super-expressive fashion moment. It was a time when Freddie Mercury worked with Zandra Rhodes to create his costumes, which became embryonic prototypes for her later work. It was a time when a musician’s style was as much a…

AMANDA SHADFORTH Amanda Shadforth, director of digital fashion and style destination Oracle Fox, opened up about her choice not to show her children on social media in a first-person essay in this issue (see page 72). Confessing she was nervous about touching on the topic so publicly, “as I’ve made quite an effort to keep my family out of the spotlight”, Shadforth revealed she was grateful for the opportunity to inspire women to find a balance when it comes to sharing online. “Everything is permanent,” she says, advising others to “be mindful of the possible long-term effects of sharing on social channels”. PRISCILLA ONO “It was such a wonderful experience and I was so honoured to be a part of this exciting moment,” says Priscilla Ono, Fenty Beauty’s global make-up…

SHIRT FRONT Step forward, the newest addition to all our wardrobes: the shirt dress. Roomier than its predecessors and more literally riffing on shirts – Givenchy’s classic style to Loewe’s rugby jersey – it allows for layering beneath when the air has a chill. ONE-UP THEM Another power all-in-one is the jumpsuit. Try it in hardworking denim to put its utility to the fore. Add sandals for mild days and then closed-toe heels for cool nights. GIRLS IN BLUE Though it’s a classic, the denim jacket can find little room for use between increasingly lengthy summers and snap winters. Capitalise on the window by pairing it with a lady-like pleated skirt. FOLLOW SUIT Throw-on jackets are bedrock when traversing seasons. Blazers take their rightful spot on high rotation, but this…

1 GOOD SAMMY, FREMANTLE “It’s the best place for hidden cheap treasures; you just have to look really hard.” 2 VINTAGE IN WONDERLAND, FREMANTLE “You will always find something you really want … the only question is how much it costs.” 3 TO BE WORN AGAIN, BRIGHTON, UK “This store is hidden in The Lanes and has so many incredible gowns and coats.” 4 WILD MAN VINTAGE IN LAWRENCE, KANSAS, USA “They play the best music while you shop and it literally makes me want to quit music and become a full-time cowgirl.”…

Did you know a diamond needs waking up? Well, if that diamond happens to have 82 facets of resplendent, light-refracting edges, and 128.54 carats of unrivalled quality, it needs a moment, if you don’t mind, to ready itself for all that time spent pinging light around its interior and having all the coos of delight aimed at it from the hordes of people who will file past it when it is on public display. “For quite a few years, really, every day it was my job to get it out of the safe, wake it up, make sure it looked good and get it into its display and get it going for the day,” says Melvyn Kirtley, chief gemologist and vice-president of global category marketing at Tiffany & Co., of…

Two women. Two big ideas. Two Melbourne tech start-ups. For one pair it was a conversation over wine that served as a catalyst, while another duo found it was a redundancy that propelled them to start their own business. Valeria Ignatieva is the co-founder of Work180, a platform listing job vacancies from employers that have already been pre-screened for a strict checklist of criteria, from equal pay to flexible working arrangements. We profile her here alongside Lucy Lloyd, co-founder of Mentorloop, a software program that is democratising the mentoring industry. Valeria Ignatieva, co-founder of Work180 When Valeria Ignatieva learned her son had a disability, the last thing on her mind was her career trajectory. “I was a single parent, and I had a great career,” Ignatieva recalls. “All of a…

Poised before an audience at the opening of the National Gallery of Victoria’s (NGV) Krystyna Campbell-Pretty Fashion Gift exhibition, the namesake of this extraordinary showcase, dressed in a strapless Alexander McQueen gown, seems to almost shimmer in the warmly lit space. As the woman behind the display of more than 150 iconic garments – among them Yves Saint Laurent’s 1967 Le Smoking suit, little black dresses by Coco Chanel, Alexander McQueen’s seminal tartan series and haute couture from design luminaries including Madame Grés, Christian Dior, Balenciaga and Givenchy – Krystyna Campbell-Pretty is as chic and sophisticated as you’d imagine. Which is why it’s surprising to learn that fashion has not been an all-consuming passion in the philanthropist’s life. “I’ve always enjoyed buying and wearing nice dresses, but I have never…

PHILIPPA MORONEY FASHION EDITOR AND MARKET DIRECTOR, VOGUE Mum to Luella, 22 months. 1. “Maternity leave was all about the three Cs: casual, comfortable and chic. Just kidding! I hardly ever looked chic. I was all about comfort, and my Veja sneakers helped elevate my cool factor slightly.” 2. “I instantly fell in love with this oversized watercolour by Zoya Godoroja-Prieckaerts. Even though at the time – a few months after my daughter was born – it felt frivolous to purchase such a non-necessity, I bought it because it made me happy. I’ll pass it down to Luella one day.” 3. “This app was both a blessing and a curse: a week-by-week detailed account of what’s going on in your little one’s brain and a calendar of peaks and troughs…

WHY SHE’LL LOVE IT It doesn’t lack self-confidence, and neither should the wearer. While a trio of powerful notes like black coffee, cedarwood and patchouli pack a punch, there’s an undeniable femininity at play, thanks to a bouquet of white florals. This is boldness at its best. PETTA CHUA JUNIOR FASHION EDITOR, VOGUE Mum to Chester, 10 months. 1. “Chester loves the rain – he’s fascinated by how different our garden looks when it’s pouring. So a good raincoat was a must. Boden upped the ante with this adorable ‘puddlesuit’ so Chester can be mobile and stay dry as he enjoys the wet weather. Genius! Boden have the most adorable prints and such sturdy baby-proof products.” 2. “These crocheted, cute, cuddly toys are so lovable for baby, and as an…

Is there any better glow agent than a relaxing getaway? Aman, the hotel group favoured by Gwyneth and Kendall, has bottled the souvenir of radiant, post-holiday skin with its new-to-market namesake range. THE LOWDOWN: Aesthetics are at the heart of Aman’s properties, which is why, when you set foot in one of the 33 retreats globally, you’ll find yourself immediately taken with the fit-out. The same can be said for their entrée into skincare. The ultra-sleek and eye-catching packaging of the 30-piece collection was designed by architect Kengo Kuma and was inspired by delicate Japanese porcelain. No detail was spared when it came to the formulations, too. Drawing inspiration from natural landscapes, the products marry efficacy with the rituals of an in-house spa experience. Take the Grounding Desert Dew Face…

There was a definite moment recently, when Bella Hadid sashayed down the runway at Brandon Maxwell’s show in New York, that seemed to set the tone for the season. It wasn’t so much the mint-green strapless midi-dress she was sporting as the ultra-toned expanse of flesh on display – upper back, shoulders, arms and neckline – that turned heads. While we may be transitioning out of singlet weather, the message was clear: shoulders are front and centre. Elsewhere this season, hemlines took a hiatus in favour of a new upper-body erogenous zone. At Versace, Isabel Marant and Marc Jacobs, toned limbs provided the ultimate coat-hanger for the artful drape of off-the-shoulder garbs, and at Givenchy, even when shoulders weren’t on display, they were put to good use with clever suiting…

On paper they seem like the most unlikely of pairings – a former Prime Minister and one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. And yet since first meeting in 2016, Julia Gillard and Rihanna have formed an unlikely friendship based on their shared passion for promoting education in developing countries around the world. In her role as honorary chairwoman for the Global Partnership for Education, Julia Gillard helped to recruit Rihanna as an ambassador, after first chatting over a casual dinner in New York, and has since spent time with the 31-year-old on the ground in the African nation of Malawi, where they visited several schools together. Here, Australia’s first female prime minister reveals why Rihanna got involved, how their relationship has developed in recent years and why…

In 2012, I wrote a book that ever since I’ve longed to un-write. It was my first and intended to be a light, funny memoir about ‘baby-having’ for lonely and bored and tired new mothers struggling to get out of the house or into clean-ish non-stretch clothing. Because I had been that mother myself, I put all my experiences, relationships and innermost thoughts on paper, blithely sent it into the world and sat back with a metaphorical cigarette to await the onrush of praise and reader adulation. There was some of that. But there was also me embarrassing my family and realising too late that things my children should never know about their mother permanently await them in print. And although I meant to entertain and encourage other women, according…

Vogue Australia and Myer welcomed Swedish beauty brand Löwengrip to Australia with an intimate panel discussion at Myer’s Pitt Street Mall flagship. The brand’s co-founders, Swedish influencer and entrepreneur Isabella Löwengrip and CEO Pingis Hadenius, were joined in discussion by Myer ambassador Rachael Finch and Vogue’s senior beauty and health editor Remy Rippon. Held in a recently refurbished corner suite of the department store’s first floor, guests were welcomed to the intimate masterclass with champagne and canapés, and also enjoyed a meet-and-greet with the popular Swedish entrepreneurs. The sit-down discussion touched on everything from simplicity in skincare and motherhood to self-care and building a business, with personal stories and light-hearted anecdotes from each of the panellists. Following the discussion, Löwengrip’s senior stylist and skincare expert Emelie Jonsson dished out her…

Glam it up The new Monte Carlo handbag from Wanderers Travel Co is the epitome of luxury. The bag’s elegant silhouette and practical style makes it ideal for travel, with plenty of room inside for everything you need while you’re on the road. Made from full-grain leather, it’s available in a range of colours: tan (pictured), black, dusty pink, maroon and olive. Visit www.wandererstravelco.com. Flying high Breitling’s watches have been renowned for their innovative features and fine craftsmanship since 1884. Part of the Breitling stable includes its Navitimer collection, which, for more than 65 years, has been a popular choice for pilots. The Navitimer 1 Automatic 38 pictured offers a compact watch with a stainless-steel case and bi-directional bezel. Go to www.breitling.com. Love is in the hair If your hair…

Gemini 22 MAY – 21 JUNE Inspiration tells you to trust your instincts, but take a breath before you act on them, as timing is everything, especially with romance. Still unsure? A friend could be an unexpected life guru, so take note of their sound advice and wisdom. Dial things down if a health aim has become too intense. STYLE ICON: Lily-Rose Depp Cancer 22 JUNE – 22 JULY New experiences, ambitions and connections brighten this month. Things you’ve only thought about doing have more potential to take shape and be nurtured into reality now. Whether a romantic or artistic dream hits the right note or not, you have more options and potential in both areas than you realise. STYLE ICON: Paloma Faith Leo 23 JULY – 23 AUGUST A…

The same year Australian actress and film producer Teresa Palmer attended her first Oscars, the homegrown beauty graced her first-ever cover of Vogue Australia. Joined by sons Bodhi and Forest, Palmer captivated in an assortment of ethereal gowns from the likes of Louis Vuitton, Burberry and Céline. The day after being shot by revered fashion photographer Nicole Bentley in a shoot in Sydney’s Centennial Park, which was transformed into a children’s fantasy playground, Palmer left for Los Angeles with Vogue’s then deputy editor, Sophie Tedmanson, in tow. As they hiked the Hollywood Hills, the actress talked all things family and fame for the pages of the May 2017 issue, reminding her Australian audience why we’re so proud to call her our own. Cut to 2019 and Palmer’s star continues to…

LABEL: HOLIDAY BY EMMA MULHOLLAND FOUNDED: 2017 GO-TO FOR: EVERYDAY GRAPHIC TEES, STATEMENT PANTS AND SWIMWEAR A sense of nostalgia for last summer’s sun-filled holiday pervades the playful, colourful offerings from Emma Mulholland’s Holiday – a ready-to-wear label that introduces the relaxed tees, sweaters and swimwear you may have left in your suitcase into your everyday wardrobe. Having debuted at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia in 2017, Holiday takes inspiration from Mulholland’s past vacations, as well as from the Australian coast and 90s surf culture, bringing the beach into a new context. Mulholland, whose first eponymous label debuted in 2011 and caught the attention of celebrities such as Kanye West and M.I.A, wanted something relaxed and affordable that would feel more sustainable and relatable for her already well-established customer base. Holiday…

I am so connected with the Mode Sportif brand, I don’t know where it finishes and I begin, if I’m going to be honest,” Deborah Symond O’Neil says, laughing at her own admission. Symond O’Neil is referring to her almost-five-year-old digital-first business Mode Sportif, which now boasts two brick-and-mortar stores, in Sydney’s Paddington and Double Bay. What started as a pure online play focusing on athleisure is now a 360-degree approach to solving wardrobe issues for women of all ages. “It’s not about reacting to what other people are doing: it’s about knowing our customer, our story and what we’re trying to drive,” Symond O’Neil says. She adds that what the customer wanted more and more was a tangible way to interact with the Mode Sportif brand (a successful showroom…

Let’s face it, meat is delicious.” Although this might seem an unexpected sentiment from the founder of a company aiming to replace meat as the world’s staple protein, it’s reflective of Shama Sukul Lee’s pragmatic and market-led approach. “We have to create products that are equal to or better than the status quo in order to create real choice for consumers and make an impact,” she explains of the challenge for her New Zealand-based business, Sunfed. The journey began in 2012, when Lee decided to take a year off from her role in software engineering. “I had a bit of an existential crisis. I started to feel unfulfilled, unsettled and hollow,” she says. This time, during which she closed herself off from social media, allowed her to think deeply about…

On November 19, 2018, a month after The New York Times exposed Harvey Weinstein as a serial sexual predator, a shaving supplies company called Harry’s released a short video online for International Men’s Day. “Now more than ever, being a man demands introspection, humility and optimism,” read the ad copy. “To get to a better tomorrow, we need to take a look at today, and at the misguided stereotypes that got us here in the first place.” The video, a simple black-and-white clip, featured various adages to do with masculinity – “be tough”, “take it like a man”, “boys will be boys” – with lines drawn through them. So far, so inoffensive. Except not, as Andy Katz-Mayfield, a founder of Harry’s, later recounted. “It got picked up by Infowars [the…

WHY SHE’LL LOVE IT This is contemporary femininity bottled. A new blend of white musk, vanilla and orange flower offers a decidedly fresh take on florals. Gift it to a special woman in your life, even if that’s yourself. REBECCA CARATTI EDITOR, VOGUE LIVING Mum to Frankie, two years old. 1. “I’d never worn pyjama sets until I became a mother, and I now I like to invest in gorgeous sleepwear. My favourites are by Stella McCartney, and Net-A-Porter have a great edit.” 2. “I didn’t buy this for my daughter, but I will definitely buy it for my second child. I got the chance to interview Dr Harvey Karp last year and he talked me through this amazing bassinet. Not only is the design stunning, the technology is also…

WHY SHE’LL LOVE IT Make no mistake, florals are still front and centre in this sensual fragrance, albeit in a moodier incarnation. Spiked with night-blooming jasmine, pomegranate and blackcurrant, the latest Flowerbomb scent echoes the original, but with a newfound allure.…

1 GO SHORT OR GO HOME Baby fringe. Micro-bangs. Whatever you want to call them, ultra-short fringes (sitting at least an inch above the brows) were this season’s beauty standout. At Oscar de la Renta they ran the gamut from ultra-short and shiny to long and wispy, while at Miu Miu models sporting shaggy pixie bangs brought a curious edge to a pretty collection. A word of caution before proceeding: diarise trims every three weeks (at some salons they’re even complimentary) to keep the style more cool, less kid-like. 2 START SMALL Stay on the fringe of the trend, so to speak, with a ubiquitous style that hovers between side-sweep and full-blown bangs. Take cues from the French girls you covet – think Jeanne Damas, Caroline de Maigret, Lou Doillon…

1 FOUR-POINT KNEELING TRICEPS Start kneeling on all fours with your hands under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Drift forward while bending your elbows backwards, taking your chest towards the ground. Count two seconds as you drift towards the ground and two seconds to return your body back to the starting position. 2 WIDE ARM PUSH-UP Start with your knees together in a modified plank position. Your hands are out wide and directly under your elbows and your knees are slightly behind your hips. Send your weight down towards the ground, bending your elbows wide as you travel down to just above the ground. 3 PLANK WITH ELBOW BEND Start in a plank position. Keep pushing back through your heels to keep your abs engaged. Inhale to…

From the gloss of its high-end boutiques (think Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada – the whole gang) to the underground grit of its independent stores, Melbourne is imbued with style and it’s not afraid to show it, or hide it down a laneway, for those in the know to find. Minimalist offerings from local labels like Alpha60 never disappoint, and if you slip on a pair of Nelson Made shoes, be warned – you won’t want to take them off. If you’re looking to add to your jewellery collection, lose yourself in the Pieces of Eight gallery or the stunning selection at e.g.etal. When it’s time to wind down, the QT Melbourne is the perfect spot to lay your shopping bags and your head, and there’s no better way to cap…