Indholdsfortegnelse for June 2019 i Vogue Australia

JEN ATKIN For Kendall Jenner’s second Vogue Australia cover, celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin joined the model for a whirlwind 24 hours in Sydney. No stranger to working alongside the 23-year-old juggernaut, the founder of Ouai Haircare shares: “Kendall is very aware of what does and doesn’t work on her, so it’s always a fun collaborative effort when we’re planning out hair and make-up looks.” For Atkin, the funniest moment on set was “watching Kendall get thrown in and out of latex all day!” NATASHA INCHLEY In her essay ‘Red dawn’, on page 72, Natasha Inchley, the Sydney-based founder of ModaFamilia. com, delved into the history of French maison Van Cleef & Arpels. Travelling to Bangkok, Inchley attended the unveiling of a new Van Cleef & Arpels collection and was treated…

When Natalie Toman saw the current wave of decluttering break across the world, she joined in, not knowing she’d be blindsided by a total twist. “It was January and I felt like everyone was into Marie Kondo,” recalls the PR and partnerships executive for Australian luxury boutique Harrolds. She would unwittingly pick up more than she aimed to leave behind when she dropped off the spoils of a wardrobe cleanse at a Melbourne consignment store with her partner, Dale Bordin. “They had such good stuff. Jil Sander, Margiela … just such good pieces,” she reels off, a hint ruefully. What caught her eye was a vest by Maison Margiela. “Dale was trying it on and he was obsessing over it and then I said: ‘Okay, well, if you really like…

A selfish act is the unlikely starting point for a denim label named Feel – with all the positive vibes the name connotes but Stevie Dance confesses this was in fact the impelling force behind her first design project. “I really just wanted to make the perfect jeans for myself,” she says over the phone from Los Angeles, where Feel is made. “I was working all the time and I wanted to pack as few things as possible in my suitcase, and [for] each thing to be able to work really, really hard. I wanted to not have to check a bag in.” Empathetic readers unite, because while the Australian-born stylist’s proposition is as straightforward as the end product (one denim style, two washes, comparable cuts for men and women),…

Like all good ideas, it seems obvious in hindsight. Luggage carousels covered in indistinguishable and uninteresting black nylon bags have been passing in front of our eyes for years. For Jen Rubio, a broken suitcase in Zurich airport, and the fact that none of her friends could recommend a luggage brand with any enthusiasm, was the kernel of the idea for Away. Just three years later, it was reported (although never officially confirmed) that the Duchess of Sussex gave an Away suitcase to each of the guests at her New York baby shower. While it takes more than marketing to build a business, Away’s thoroughly modern success story owes much to its founders’ clever ideas about what a brand should be. Jen met her co-founder Steph Korey when they started…

You’ll love the cream-gel texture. You’ll also love the fact that it’s powerful enough to recharge hydration levels deep with the epidermis. Sisley Hydra-Global Intense Anti-Aging Hydration, $290. This cleanser ticks two boxes: instantly rehydrating, it also seals in moisture by protecting lipids on the skin’s surface. Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Cleanser, $95. In flight or on land, this intensely hydrating mask brings dull, dehydrated skin back to its former glory. Lano Face Base The Aussie Flyer Leave-On Recovery Mask, $26. Hovering somewhere between a serum and a moisturiser, this hydrogel works double duty to shield skin from the elements and restore moisture levels. Rationale Antioxidant Hydrogel, $175. Spiked with white camellia extract and antioxidant blue ginger, this cream can be applied on its own or worn under make-up for a…

This is a story for all the gym junkies, endorphin chasers, endurance racers, CrossFitters, interval trainers, weekend warriors and busy people addicted to #doingthings. It’s a must-read for A-types who post and boast their #fitnessgoals. And it’s one for those hell-bent on achieving #totaltransformation or a #bikinibody. But coach potatoes – and those who look svelte but do little – should like it, too. That’s because after decades of being urged to go harder, better, faster and stronger, there is finally some good news on the fitness front. While HIIT (high-intensity interval training) was last year’s most popular fitness trend, according to the American College of Sports Medicine, it now appears many of us have been doing far too much of it. And that’s why the next big fitness movement…

Kendall Jenner was 14 years old when she decided she wanted to become a model. Actually, she’d been mulling it over since the age of seven, but it wasn’t until her teens that she decided to take action. Jenner did what any enthusiastic teenager with some paper, a colour printer and stapler would do – she compiled a homemade booklet of DIY snapshots (giving it the title Kendall Jenner Modelling Photos) and presented it to her parents. Most mums would have taken one look and put it out with the recycling, but Jenner’s mum – the ultimate ‘momager’ Kris Jenner – took her second youngest daughter seriously, telling the audience of their hit reality TV show Keeping Up With The Kardashians: “If this is what Kendall really wants to do…

Always keep your eyes open. Keep watching. Because whatever you see can inspire you,” Grace Coddington famously announced from the backseat of a car driving through Paris in the 2009 documentary The September Issue. It was the moment American Vogue’s long-time creative director quietly stole the show and became a household name. That mantra, which has since made its way onto greeting cards and motivational posters, came to mind during a recent visit to the Wainscott, Long Island, weekend retreat of the woman responsible for some of the most iconic fashion imagery of our time. It’s unseasonably cold and rainy on the day of my visit, and the scent of burning firewood tinges the air when I pull up to the unfussy three-bedroom ranch house Coddington and her partner of…

Kendall Jenner has always been a force to be reckoned with, and this fact became glaringly obvious when she descended upon Sydney in 2012 to shoot with US-based Australian photographer Russell James for her first major fashion cover, the digital-only edition of Miss Vogue. A lot has changed since said shoot, now understandably ingrained in the 23-year-old’s memory. This month, we come full circle and celebrate Jenner’s steady rise to supermodel status as she returns to Sydney to cover the June 2019 issue of Vogue Australia. “It’s been an incredible evolution,” says James, whom Jenner has fondly described as her “fashion dad”. “She is able to be a chameleon now,” adds the photographer.…

RAW POWER The true fashion aficionado nerds out over inseams, breaks and vents, but most of the time details like these go unnoticed. Not so in Rick Owens’s deconstructed blazer, which puts it all – raw edges, stitching – proudly on show. EARNED STRIPES Balenciaga put shoulders firmly on the agenda seasons ago and the house continues to show us how it’s done, spinning classics like the pinstripe. Try a pagoda silhouette that defines a streamlined shape. LEAN IN Volume is one way to go, but at the other end attenuated lines and clean shapes feel especially of-the-moment. Start with a timeless black blazer then add super-lean leggings as the new two-piece. BREAK IT DOWN Those who think outside the usual tailor’s chalk marks come up trumps, as seen in…

Everyone wants to lay claim to Ibiza. But which one? The trope goes that there are two faces of the Balearic haven: the wired super-club end, or the blissed-out bohemian hideout of the real island denizens. It’s the latter that served as inspiration for the third collaboration between Spanish luxury house Loewe and legendary old-town Ibiza boutique Paula’s. “Ibiza is kind of my connection to Spain: it has this free-spirited effect on people. A lot of my fashion references come from holidays there with my family,” recounts Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson to Vogue. “I’d sit on Agua Blanca beach and see a culture that was so forward and free; it was very liberating.” Amid the melange of patchouli-soaked hangouts and, later, raves, Anderson used his eagle eye to distil…

VOGUE VIEWPOINT We are in Bangkok on a longtail boat, puttering down a canal early in the morning, before the heat sets in. There are important treasures to discover – specifically, a 3,000-carat high-jewellery collection of rubies, the latest exquisite offering from Van Cleef & Arpels. But first, a little journey into the soul of the fabled French maison via the winding waterways of the Chao Phraya river. The international showing, staged over four days, is an opportunity for clientele, journalists and even a princess to immerse themselves in the house’s DNA codes. The itinerary takes in everything from private viewings and flower arranging to morning tea with a renowned archeologist, Pia Pierre, whose stately home is filled with antiquities. The scene-setting is dizzying. Van Cleef & Arpels president and…

Alex Moss is in the business of defying expectations. For a start, the 26-year-old is the founder of a technology business but has a background in fashion and art. She’s also a young woman seeking to impact the traditionally male-dominated mining industry. And the high-tech medical device she’s designed takes its style cues from the work of Anish Kapoor and Alexander McQueen. Intrigued yet? First up: her business, Canaria. Every start-up has a story, something like the meet-cute in a rom-com. But forget spilled orange juice in a travel bookshop, and instead imagine NASA’s International Space Apps Challenge, an annual global hackathon. Of more than 1,200 projects presented in 2016, Canaria was the global award winner for Best Use of Hardware. Matched with her co-founder, electronics engineer Dr Robert Finean,…

Tlacote, Mexico More than 10,000 visitors per day flock to a well in the small Mexican town of Tlacote as it’s claimed the water can cure all manner of ailments. Travertine Hot Springs, United States Whether it’s the stunning view of the Sierra Nevada mountains or the 40° Celsius water, these natural springs in California provide respite from the gruelling hikes for which the area is known. Kusatsu Onsen, Japan Bathing in an onsen (a naturally occurring mineral hot spring) is a well-regarded practice in Japanese culture. Situated north-west of Tokyo, Kusatsu is one of the most popular onsen resorts for its high quality natural spring water. Sandunovsky Banya, Russia Similar to day spas, banya have been a part of Russian social life for centuries. Moscow’s Sandunovsky boasts saunas, pools…

As Australians, we love our outdoor lifestyles and yet we’re also aware of the toll the sun, surf and sea can have on our hair. Then there’s also the potential damage from other factors, such as daily shampooing, which results in dry, weak and dull hair. Pantene’s latest hair-care products are gently purifying and can be used daily to help strengthen and protect hair against everyday environmental concerns. “We have developed the Pantene Pro-V Micellar series to meet the needs of Australian women,” says Saint Tiu, principal scientist at P&G Hair Care Asia Pacific. “It contains micelles, which detox the surface of the hair.” Tiu likens micelles to micro-magnets that naturally attract dirt and impurities away from the hair, leaving it squeaky clean and lustrous. IN AN AUSTRALIAN FIRST, PANTENE…

I t’s 11.29 on a blustery New York morning when the doorbell rings at Craig McDean’s studio. Instead of being fashionably late, as one might expect from Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, the twin sisters arrive early, clutching enormous exotic-skinned handbags, their tiny frames swathed in layers of black. “We are professional women, and that’s how we conduct ourselves,” they earnestly impress upon me later in the day. After all, “we’ve been working since we were nine months old”. That discipline has paid off. Now aged 32, they are esteemed designers who have won a devoted customer base the world over. With little training besides what they picked up in the wardrobe departments of Full House and Two of a Kind (the American TV shows that made them household names), or…

Independent spirit A reinterpretation of the iconic Sì fragrance, Sì Passione, from Giorgio Armani Beauty, is a fruity floral creation. The eye-catching red flacon gives a hint of what to expect from the fragrance – think bold and fearless, thanks to a blend of blackcurrant essence, dreamy rose and jasmine, intense vanilla and cedarwood. For more information, go to www.giorgioarmanibeauty.com.au. Good as gold Georg Jensen’s Offspring collection, introduced in 18-karat rose gold and sterling silver last year, now has pieces in 18-karat gold. The love and interdependence of close relationships, such as between mother and child, inspired jeweller Jacqueline Rabun to create the collection. The pieces can be seen as symbolic gestures that represent deeper bonds.Visit www.georgjensen.com. Extra care Countless hours spent in front of computer screens gave engineer Raymond…

Cancer 22 JUNE – 22 JULY There’s a lot going on behind the scenes now. Your future is at stake, so plan wisely and well, and have Plan B, C and D ready in case you need to deviate unexpectedly. Romance could blur the lines at work or with health, but aim to keep your ultimate career and wellbeing goals in sharp focus. STYLE ICON: Khloe Kardashian Leo 23 JULY – 23 AUGUST Switch things up with your tribe now, whether it’s by bringing new life into what you do with your current crew or initiating new members onto team Leo. Romance could emerge from the friends zone, too. A positive outlook will work wonders with a fitness wish or with an ambitious work project. STYLE ICON: Frances Bean Cobain…

I was born one winter night in Montreal, Canada. My father was stationed with the Air Force on the Atlantic coast. My mother was alone and frightened in a strange city as she endured the hours before I appeared. Her life had been difficult and would continue to be, but her love of reading never wavered; perhaps she had a book for company. I hope so. I grew up among books, an early, omnivorous reader. A singular lack of parental oversight meant that I read many books I shouldn’t have. I understood that I must excel at school, and I was able to. There would have been consequences otherwise, but I was at ease with words, understood my lessons and wrote whatever I was asked. I wrote a short story…

FOR THE FRILL OF IT Foppish wilting frills these are not. The new ruffles have muscle as they wend around the body, as in Ellery’s sculptural peplum, or cascade tier-cake-like into a high-drama Valentino dress. The point is not to be sweet but harness a pinch of dance-hall elegance and amped-up, not washed out, femininity. Look to Delpozo for a demi-couture take, or Solace’s souped-up version of a mini-dress that uses ruffles to dial up a sense of occasion. Note, though: these have no limits when it comes to when to wear them. Day to post-dusk, they’ll prop up any wardrobe. INVEST IN: a holistic embrace of the trend, like a LBD that’s all layers. DOUBLE DOWN Styling tricks that sweep in with a kind of game-changing freshness are few…

1. “Katie Lockhart’s been my good friend, interior designer and wise counsel for two decades, and in that time has opened my eyes (and my wallet) to many beautiful things and great designers.” 2. “When I was 12 I discovered Evelyn Waugh, and devoured everything he wrote, but it was his satire, his scathing, sneering reflection upon the English sitting room, that I especially loved. Through his lens he questioned and ridiculed the establishment but also, somehow, despite the curled lip, showed his love for it. This was an embrace with a slap, a pinch, a shin kick thrown in for good measure and that really appealed to me.” 3. “I love a road trip around New Zealand’s South Island, especially in early spring when the blossoms are blooming and…

Vampire facials, multi-step skincare routines, intergalactic face masks: as far as innovation goes, the beauty world is on an endless quest for the next big breakthrough. It’s surprising, then, that experts and skincare formulators alike are tapping into the powerful benefits of water, the most elementary ingredient of them all, and the back-to-basics protocol of hydration. Cutting-edge? Perhaps not. Necessary? Absolutely. Your best skin may only be a splash away. Dryness versus dehydration First things first: dryness and dehydration are not interchangeable terms when it comes to describing our complexion. Put simply, dry skin lacks oil or lipids, while dehydrated skin lacks water. “Dry skin is a skin type,” explains Armelle Souraud, Chanel’s international scientific communications director. “But dehydration is a condition that anyone can experience.” To the naked eye,…

The stately Saxon boutique hotel (www.saxon.co.za) in Sandhurst, near Joburg’s financial centre of Sandton, feels like a world away from the troubled downtown, with its manicured gardens and lawns, grand lobby and leafy pool area. Previously a blighted inner-city industrial area, Maboneng sprang into existence in 2009 with the opening of Arts on Main, a creative hub that on Sundays hosts a local designers’ market and buzzing regional food stalls. On Maboneng’s Fox Street, you’ll now find South African fare such as boerewors sausage with pap and chakalaka relish at Pata Pata, great steaks at Che Argentine Grill and a lively scene at The Living Room rooftop bar.…

Hermès always nails the moment – and for us that moment is all about vinyl. Guests enjoyed record-store heaven in the basement of the not-for-profit gallery Fortyfivedownstairs on Melbourne’s Flinders Lane for the super-sensory Silk Mix interactive installation. Decks, headphones, records and cassettes lined the room and the crowd got into the groove. Silk Mix is the clever coming together of the Hermès menswear runway music by soundtrack composer Thierry Planelle and the legendary silk department at Hermès. On display were Planelle’s vinyl albums from an archive spanning the past 15 years with covers made from silk scarf prints, and cassettes skinned with silk tie prints. Headphones allowed participants to play any of Planelle’s goodness, and rising talent Harts played live music on the night. Other live acts performing over…