Indholdsfortegnelse for October 2019 i Vogue Australia

The world has watched with rapture the love story of Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber unfold, and right now they’re proving their bond is stronger than ever. Despite forging her own successful career as a model and being exposed to fame from an early age (she hails from Hollywood’s Baldwin family, after all), nothing could have prepared the then 21-year-old for the level of scrutiny that followed the pair’s first “I dos” about a year ago. In this month’s exclusive cover story, Bieber opens up to Derek Blasberg in her most revealing interview yet and details life inside their marriage with a level of maturity that belies her youth. As Bieber tells Blasberg, she no longer cares about what “strangers” think about her and has no time for the trolls.…

I HAD ALWAYS put therapy in the same bucket as other things I found annoying, like meditation, silent retreats and kale. I considered people who went to therapy to be weak or self-absorbed. Why wasn’t everyone able to manage things the way I did – just by getting up and bashing on? I believed everyone could try a bit harder to become a little tougher, but I’d never asked myself how I got so tough and why tough was a quality that was so important to me. Some time ago I read Viktor Frankl’s memoir, Man’s Search For Meaning , and wrote down a line from the book that had struck me. Years later, looking through my stuff, I came across that piece of paper and the words stopped me…

IN THE LOFTY world of haute millinery, Stephen Jones’s name holds more clout than anyone. What sets the British designer apart, aside from his astounding ability to conjure wild imaginings into three dimensions, is his enduring relevance after almost 40 years in the business. From working with the plucky young talents flung up from the creative hotbeds of his home base in London (Matty Bovan, Ryan Lo) to collaborating with uncountable stalwarts (Dior, Schiaparelli, Comme des Garçons) and crafting headpieces for royalty (both fashion and real), Jones is the authority in hats. The master milliner, whose creations are now available on our shores at Harrolds, spoke to Vogue about his creative processes and offered practical advice for race day. BAL ANCING ACT “The hat has to be chosen in harmony…

MONEY BAGS Precious clutches, pouches and wristlets emerge into daylight from the after-nine realms that they hail from. Be they intricately filigreed (Dolce & Gabbana) or encircled in a cloud of feathers (Erdem), the only thing they demand is packing light. CHAIN REACTION Designers experimented with a jewellery-clothing hybrid in delicate links and oversized heavy chains that lent grit to garb. Draped across the body, they cast sinuous lines to underscore the sensual. FINE LEG The notion of a court shoe calls up drab images, but once setting eyes on any of the confections imagined by labels across the divide – including Versace, Burberry and Gucci – any unseemly shivers melt away. THE PIN DROPS Dredging up antiques from the family attic is one option, or look to the cool…

LULL YOUR MIND back to a day at the beach. It is there, explains Peta Heinsen, one half of the swim-cum-ready-to-wear label she founded with her stylist sister Ilona Hamer, that the Matteau universe is firmly anchored. “You know when you see that woman … she finishes at the beach, dusts herself off, puts on a simple dress and you think: ‘Wow, she looks amazing’? That’s who we’re designing for,” she says. It’s a vision that recalls Slim Aarons’s tableaux from the Hotel Du Cap Eden-Roc, or Eugene Tan’s Aquabumps scenes of Sydney’s Bondi Beach in the summertime. And that’s kind of the point. As Peta explains: “We’re trying to cater to that ‘everywoman’ who needs Matteau for different reasons.” Working between Noosa, where Heinsen lives, and New York, where…

1. “I respect the work of many architects and designers, but in particular Belgium designer and antiquaire Axel Vervoordt for his warm yet minimalist wabi-sabi approach to interiors; French interior architect and designer Pierre Yovanovitch for his playful mix of contemporary and vintage; and French architect and designer Joseph Dirand for his chic precision and laudable restraint.” 2. “I’m fascinated with and often include sculpture in my work. I’m in awe of classical sculptors like Auguste Rodin, the more abstract work of Jean Arp, and I really connect with Australian sculptor Carol Crawford’s organic forms carved from stone. Paris – home of Daniel Buren’s installation at the Palais Royal – is incredible for sculpture ogling.” 3. “I collect and pull references from books on design, art, sculpture, fashion, photography and…

Sydney CBD Whether it’s finding the perfect T-shirt or the best beachwear, hit the CBD for your sustainable fashion fix. Citizen Wolf A Vogue Codes fave, this ethically certified brand uses its Magic Fit technology to locally produce custom-made T-shirts within 10 days of your order. All you need to do is pick your T-shirt style, fabric and colour, and you’ll have a T that fits you, well, to a tee. Tigerlily Fashion with a conscience is at the heart of this label’s DNA. In addition to its signature boho beachwear, Tigerlily offers a range of swimwear styles using recycled materials that will make you feel as good as you look. Newtown This inner-city neighbourhood is brimming with ethically driven shops with a bohemian edge. The Social Outfit Brighten up…

WHEN LOU DOILLON steps on stage at the start of her Australian shows next January it won’t be her quintessential French-girl style that fans will witness, but a totally new approach to dressing. “It’s the first time I’ve got a costume,” Doillon says with her warm English inflection on the phone from Paris. “I’ve got a wonderful tailor-made [look] by Gucci. It’s a tiny bit flared and it’s very practical, because I love to dance and move around and it allows me to do whatever I want.” It’s Doillon’s first day off since she embarked on her most recent tour in March. “It reminds me of when I was doing theatre,” she tells Vogue of her recent sartorial shift. “To just get back in the same costume and recreate a…

The Hourglass bag In fashion, the silhouette is all-important – and that’s true for accessories as well. Balenciaga’s Hourglass bag only reveals its curvy silhouette when it’s placed on a flat surface and a half-moon-shaped space is revealed, highlighted by the B-shaped pull that dangles from the magnetic closure. Suddenly, you can see this bag is ahead of the curve, and how it resembles the hourglass styles of the brand’s signature waistcoats. Wear the Hourglass sitting on your hip or cross-body, or use the top handle to carry it. The bag comes in three sizes and in black, acid fuchsia and red leather, and black or grey faux crocodile. The B. bag So many superstars are recognisable by one name – we’re looking at you P!nk, Beyoncé, Drake and co.…

AS FAR AS workplace injuries go, one recently sustained by Dua Lipa may take the title for the most absurd. And she knows it. It involved her outstretched arm, a deserted bridge in the Grand Canyon, a weighty bald eagle in full flight, and nerves of steel. “I got hit a couple of times in the face by a wing, but it’s all part of the experience,” the British singer recalls of the four-day shoot for Yves Saint Laurent Beauté’s latest fragrance, Libre. The footage, shot by Australian-raised, LA-based director Nabil Elderkin, required the bird of prey to land precariously on the chart-topper’s forearm, but “I loved it”, she maintains. “The thing is, I am always up for an adventure and to do something different.” The past few years have…

THIS IS A true story. It is 1998, I am at a production of Cabaret at Studio 54, and Madonna is at the next table. At some point during the show, she whips out a mirror to check her hair – I think it is braided – and I am close enough to see that she is holding a dull silver T. LeClerc Poudre compact, an item I have long coveted for its chic, Paris-between-the-wars aura, but that I am too thrifty, too bohemian to break down and purchase. Suddenly a surge of lust and desire sweeps through me – this fairy dust should not merely reside in a rock star’s palm! As soon as the show ends, I run out and buy it, and I have been swearing by…

DEREK BLASBERG: “Talk to me about an average day in the life of Hailey Rhode Baldwin Bieber. You live in Canada now, right?” HAILEY BIEBER: “We have a house there. In LA, it’s always kind of chaos, and every time we try to go somewhere it’s not easy. In Canada, we have a really private place, a big property, and Justin’s from there so I feel like he feels more comfortable. We have a bunch of four-wheelers and it’s quiet and we just hang out. We spent Thanksgiving and Christmas there last year, because the winter is especially pretty. I cook a lot.” DB: “What would you cook if I came to visit?” HB: “Well, it depends. Do you have any dietary restrictions?” DB: “I have no dietary restrictions.” HB:…

When Tracee Ellis Ross delivered a speech at Glamour magazine’s 2017 Women of the Year Awards, her address began with a powerful message: “It’s really interesting to be a woman and to get to 45 and not be married and not have kids,” she told the crowd. She also observed that despite being a director, comedian, activist and Golden Globe-winning actor, best known for the TV show Black-ish, society continued to remind her she had failed on what she described as the “marriage and carriage” front. Ross ended her monologue with a mighty declaration: “Here I am sorting out what my life looks like when it’s fully mine. It takes a certain bravery to do that. It means risking being misunderstood, perceived as alone and broken, having no-one to focus…

The grand ballroom of the Hilton Sydney glowed pink for Beauty Decoded Live, hosted by Allergan in partnership with Vogue Australia and presented by model and singer Erin Holland. Guests enjoyed an interactive evening including on-the-spot beauty treatments, one-on-one appointments with Australia’s most sought-after cosmetic doctors, and the opportunity to customise their own Lip Lab lipstick. Guests also heard from celebrated Brazilian surgeon Dr Mauricio de Maio, who captivated attendees with his expertise in facial rejuvenation. After the presentations, guests grazed on healthy canapés and sipped kombucha while enjoying the ultimate beauty night out.…

LIBRA 23 SEPTEMBER – 23 OCTOBER The balance of power is in your hands this month. You always strive for equality, but sometimes in life you simply have to take the lead, and right now it’s all about how you handle your close business and personal relationships. Be firm with money as well, as you have six months to get flaky finances back on track. STYLE ICON: Felicity Jones SCORPIO 24 OCTOBER – 22 NOVEMBER It’s a month for personal reinvention, although with your penchant for ‘all or nothing’ it could feel more like reincarnation. Which facet of your mysterious self will come out to play today and over the next six months? Feeling good and looking great may involve a significant work or lifestyle rejig. No excuses this time.…

SASKI COLLECTION Luxury athleisure label created to inspire confidence in women inside and outside the gym. Visit saskicollection.com LEVI’S ‘90s classics. Reimagined for today. We’ve taken cues from the ‘90s to create that perfect blend of cool and comfortable. Introducing the 501® ’93 for him, and the Dad Jean for her. @levis_anz, levis.com.au EZIBUY Discover EZIBUY.COM. Dressing women for 30+ years. Womenswear, curvy, accessories, home & bedding, kids. Plus introducing beauty! Amazing everyday offers & customer service. DINOSAUR DESIGNS The ultimate Australian design brand, with signature style and an instantly recognisable eclectic blend of tactile shapes and intuitive sense of colour. Visit dinosaurdesigns.com.au BARED FOOTWEAR Melbourne-based footwear label Bared Footwear is dedicated to designing quality shoes that don’t only look amazing but feel it too! Boasting an extensive men’s and…

CHELSEA HANDLER Touring Australia this month for her stand-up show Life Will Be the Death of Me , US comedian, talk-show host and activist Chelsea Handler says audiences are in for her most personal act ever. Based on her best-selling book about undergoing therapy, the darkly funny and intimate account wasn’t initially intended for the stage. “I never thought I was going to do stand-up again, because I was so burnt out by it,” says Handler, “but writing my book and being on a speaking tour felt like coming home to all the things I love.” Read her frank and moving piece about personal development on page 52. DEREK BLASBERG Fashion identity and TV host Derek Blasberg interviewed a sun-soaked, bikini-clad Hailey Bieber, who was holidaying with husband Justin Bieber,…

ON THE TRAIL A trackside wardrobe that captures the style verve of right now should emphasise a gestural sense of occasion, rather than an overdone stiffness with fussy extras. Tap into the look of a scarf trailing behind, as in this reinvented headband. PUFF STUFF Broad strokes can communicate a mood, like the volume in of-the-moment balloon sleeves. Pick a pepped-up spring print and go. WRITTEN IN BLACK AND WHITE Modern tailoring is best served straight-up in no-nonsense monochrome, especially when dressing for Derby Day, so the emphasis remains on razor-sharp lines brought into relief by the purest white. BLOOMSDAY Frou frou florals read tired this race season, but petal-led prints aren’t going anywhere soon. For a less predictable route, choose dark blooms that hint at a depth beyond pretty-for-pretty’s…

Sydney-based milliner Carole Maher is host of the Harrolds millinery salon and shares her top tips on mastering headwear. 1. “In hotter climates you must be comfortable. My go-tos for trans-seasonal fabrics are leather, feathers or high-tech fabrics such as crinoline.” 2. “If you’re purchasing millinery directly from the designer, always ask for a picture of how to style the hat. I have seen many hats worn backwards, usually as a result of hairdressers not understanding how the hat should be positioned on your head.” 3. “For a front mounted ‘percher’, be sure to wear the small hat or headpiece on the forehead just over the right eye, unless it’s a centred style. If your parting is on the left, ask the milliner to make the hat for the left…

YERIN HA WAS born to be an actor. No, really, she insists. “My grandma’s an actor and my parents met each other in acting school, so I’ve always grown up with this knowledge of what theatre and screen are, so that’s something I was always interested in.” It wasn’t until Ha auditioned for a performing arts school in Korea at the age of 15, however, that it simmered to the surface. Keen to pursue a formal acting career and learn her mother tongue, she figured the move from Sydney, where she was born and had grown up, fulfilled both pursuits. “It was three years of intense training – from 7am to 12am most days,” she recalls. “Just learning about teamwork and who I am and everything like that.” The experience…

FULL NAME: Aylah Peterson AGE: 22 HOME TOWN: Thirroul, New South Wales PERKS OF THE JOB: “If I could inspire other girls to be kind and genuine and have fun with whatever they are doing, it would be a really cool job.” ON YOUR PERSONAL STYLE: “I collect a lot of vintage clothes, a lot of vintage tees. My boyfriend and I collect Levi’s.” IF YOU WEREN’T MODELLING: “I would love to have a go at acting. That would be a dream come true.” FULL NAME: Rowena Xi Kang AGE: 22 HOME TOWN: Melbourne STUDIED: Psychology LAST TRAVELLED TO: “Phuket, Thailand.” INDUSTRY IDOL: “Chinese supermodel Liu Wen. She’s so beautiful.” ON YOUR PERSONAL STYLE: “Casual, a little colourful. It’s either colourful or black, there’s no in-between.” DREAM COLLABORATORS: “Patrick Starrr…

VERONICA LEONI, THE Milan-based designer in charge of Moncler’s 1952 womenswear range, is the first to admit she was not the obvious choice when she was appointed earlier this year. “I’m used to working on prêt-á-porter collections,” she says of going from traditional tailoring and everyday fabrics to a brand synonymous with high-tech alpine wear and performance pieces. “It’s very new to me and I love to be out of my classical field of action.” Having worked on ready-to-wear at Jil Sander and Céline under former head Phoebe Philo, Leoni’s formal experience may appear at odds with the alpine-yet-urban aesthetic she’s been tasked with modernising at Moncler. But the new creative director is perfectly primed for the challenge. As an Italian trained by “a German and an Englishwoman”, she is…

IF THE SECRET to long-lasting love is a slow bloom of adoration that develops over time, then Takamasa Takahashi’s relationship with Comme des Garçons is a tale of true romance. His collection of the label, dating from the early 80s and on display at the National Gallery of Victoria this November in Collecting Comme , is testimony to a great passion. Yet the Japanese collector wasn’t immediately enthralled by designer Rei Kawakubo’s creations when he first saw them in a magazine in 1975. The then 21-year-old already had aspirations to become a designer, and Rei Kawakubo, who had launched Comme des Garçons in 1969, was already popular, but his initial response to her clothes was lukewarm. “Kawakubo’s collections were quite feminine to start with, and I wasn’t that intrigued with…

More than 70 years since Amorepacific Group founder Suh Sungwhan transformed his mother’s dream into a thriving business, the company has become Korea’s largest beauty company. With a focus on constant innovation, traditional ingredients and Asian wisdom, it creates quality products that deliver intense care for the skin. And now three of its sought-after brands are available in Australia. Sungwhan knew the importance of quality ingredients from an early age. As a young boy living in the small Korean village of Gaeseong in the 1930s, he would embark on a 70-kilometre bicycle trip to source the best camellia seeds for his mother’s prized beauty products, which she blended in her kitchen. As her business grew, Sungwhan founded Amorepacific Group, which relentlessly searched for quality ingredients, technological expertise and customer trust.…

PRIME TIME While you may consider a primer to be superfluous, make no mistake: they do more than act as a neat barrier between skincare and foundation. In fact, there’s a primer for every concern, and the right one works like a magic eraser on imperfections, meaning you’ll inevitably wear less make-up. “Just like choosing the right foundation, getting the right primer for your skin is important,” says Max Factor make-up artist Liz Kelsh, who recommends a hydrating primer for a lit-from-within glow, and colour-correcting primers for counteracting redness or dark circles. “When you don’t use a primer, your skin may soak up your foundation or become oily. The right primer can help blur pores, so your foundation glides over them for a soft-focus finish.” THE SKIN YOU’RE IN If…

THERE’S SO MUCH more to your skin than meets the eye. Think of the average person’s outer layer as a vast wilderness that includes stretches of arid desert, perhaps some scaly, sun-scorched terrain, temperate grasslands, dry crevices, a few oil spills, dense forest and pockets of humid jungle. Each miniature ecosystem has its own micro-climate and a unique community of good bacteria, fungi and pathogens. It may make you feel itchy just thinking about it, but every square centimetre of your epidermis is home to between one million and one billion microbes, living both on the surface and deep within the dermal layers that extend all the way down to your subcutaneous fat. Your microbial passengers, which also reside inside your gut, mouth, lungs and urogenital tract, were once thought…

Having helmed three flagship fashion houses in the past 20 years, Hedi Slimane has left an imprint of unprecedented coherence on the era. With rock’n’roll, black and white, the fluidity of genders, Paris, Los Angeles and the cult of youth pervasive in his work to this point, the designer and visionary photographer knows how to surprise. Now, as the head of Celine, his second ready-to-wear collection for the house for autumn/winter ’19/’20 celebrated a new mood no-one saw coming: a liberated neo-bourgeoisie, an incendiary desirability. As intelligent he is as intransigent, Hedi Slimane has chosen to be remain relatively mum, which makes his word, when he gives it, all the more meaningful. Here, the creative director speaks to Vogue . Your second collection under the banner of Celine brings to…

TAKE A DIP A half-hour walk from the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, Saint Peter’s Pool is a swimmer’s oasis. Unfurl your towel and bring your camera, too. SUITE LIFE Inside charming Senglea, a fortified city in southeastern Malta, Cugó Gran Macina Grand Harbour marries old (the building dates to 1554) and new. Harbour views, a rooftop pool and fare from celebrated chef Chris Hammett round out the perfect stay. Go to www.designhotels.com. GLASS CLASS Stop by Valletta Glass, a glass workshop where master craftsmen practise traditional glassblowing techniques passed down by elders, and pick up a unique souvenir. LOCAL FARE Indulge in a Maltese pastizzi, a flaky pastry made with peas and ricotta, and look out for lampuki pie (fish pie) and kapunata (Maltese ratatouille) on menus, too.…

To mark the close of Vogue Codes 2019, Estée Lauder and Vogue Australia welcomed former insomniac nd linical neuroscientist Chelsea Pottenger for an illuminating discussion on sleep. Pottenger discussed the consequences of sleep deprivation, the importance of nailing a nighttime routine and the relationship between STEM and beauty. The event unfolded at The Apartment at Hotel Centennial in Sydney’s Woollahra, where a menu developed with sleep-inducing ingredients such as turmeric and lavender was served to an audience that included Vogue editor-in-chief Edwina McCann and influencers Tanja Gacic, Eleanor Pendleton and Sara Crampton.…

AS ACCOMPLISHED AUSTRALIAN models Fernanda Ly and Charlee Fraser return to the pages of Vogue in this issue, we revisit the cut-through of their joint April 2018 cover, above. Modelling Céline with aplomb, the two were photographed alongside fellow local talents Akiima and Andreja Pejić. “The cover story held a lot of strength,” Fraser says of the powerful yet deeply personal feature that united four successful Australian models and gave them a platform to share their backgrounds. “It exudes a freedom and confidence [that] the new generation have introduced to the world.” Emblematic of the need to challenge the ingrained and homogenous standards within the fashion industry, the April 2018 cover served to reset the notion of beauty. “With everyone’s unique look and individual stories, I am proud to say…

QUESTION: WHEN IS a pair of jeans not just a pair of jeans? Answer: in 2019, when denim’s eco issues are well known. Perhaps you’ve heard that in parts of China you can tell the colours of the season by looking at the rivers. Or that, from cotton field to finished garment, it can take up to 10,000 litres of water to produce a single pair of jeans. It’s getting harder to evaluate the clothes we buy on aesthetics alone. Of course, the quest for the perfect fit remains. “That’s not going anywhere,” says Emanuel Chirico, CEO of PVH Corp, which owns Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein. “It will always matter most how great they look, but there’s an increasing awareness, not just for the customer but for our own…

Spring is the time of year to shake off the heavy layers and dark colour palette and embrace all things bright, bold and a little bit unexpected. The designers at Australian accessories brand Mimco believe there’s not just one way to dress for the spring party season, and this philosophy is the basis for the ‘The Other Side of Spring’ 2019 campaign and the collection of all-occasion pieces landing in stores this October. The resulting collection is a celebration of vibrant colour, exotic influences and luxurious textures – think accessorising taken to the max. The colours of the Amazon rainforest feature along with parrot, bird of paradise and snake motifs, all worked into fabrics, jewellery and embellishments, including pretty pink sequins and vivid green malachite crystals. Animal prints, a perennial…

WHEN ADELAIDE-BASED DOMESTIC organisation blogger Iryna Federico replied to an interview request from Vogue, her response was typically on brand. “Whatever time you like. My only plan is to make cupcakes,” she wrote over email. Federico’s Instagram account, @fromgreatbeginnings, may resemble that of any lifestyle blogger – a sea of storage box excellence, stark white interiors and flawless food pics. But look closer and you’ll notice something different. Tap into her stories and you’re met with a whir of hypnotic domestic cleaning tutorials showing off how that stark whiteness got so white, what her washing machine gunk filter looks like, and how she makes the inside of her kettle sparkle. Federico (who boasts a following of 86,000 on Instagram, 22,000 on Facebook and 18,000 as part of a home organisation…

HALO GLOW When swiped across lids in graphic half-moons, yellow feels both playful and punchy. For extra beauty points, pair it with rosy cheeks and lips. SUNDOWNERS A sunset palette of gold, pink and amber is a neat entree into the marigold trend, as is a vivid swipe across nails. LIGHT YEARS If there’s a time and a place for experimenting, it’s right here on eyelids right now. Blend from the lashlines upwards for colour that disappears into brows. Hold the mascara to keep it cool. HAPPY DAYS For an eye-opening effect, take a shimmering highlighter to the lower lash lines before going full throttle on the upper lids with your favourite golden hue. Equally shiny accessories top it off. MELLOW YELLOW Sartorially, canary yellow is punchy, but it’s no…

IF PRADA FLIRTED with the arrival of hair accessories during the spring/summer collections, courtesy of those weighty logo-stamped Alice bands, then come autumn/ winter ’19/’20 designers were positively loved-up. From barrettes and clips to ribbons, brooches and headbands, every variation of hair accoutrement was sent down the runway, stamping out the weary notion that an accessorised mane should remain within the confines of the schoolyard. “Nonsense” is what designers and hairstylists at Dolce & Gabbana and Jeremy Scott said when they topped models with oversized Minnie Mouse bows that stood to attention at the crowns of their heads. Elsewhere, Simone Rocha seemed to be coveting antique-style barrettes that looked as beautiful as they were functional; holding back wispy strands or adding decadence to cropped styles. If all that still appears…

Elizabeth Arden’s first-of-its-kind Ceramide Capsules were introduced in 1990 and well received by beauty lovers around the world. The award-winning Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum followed in 2018. Now, the magic continues, with Vitamin C Ceramide Capsules Radiance Renewal Serum – clinically proven to improve skin tone and clarity, help reduce the appearance of dark spots, and boost skin firmness and elasticity**. POWER OF TWO The fusion of two potent ingredients in one capsule helps deliver results. The antioxidant power of vitamin C goes to work brightening the complexion, targeting pigmentation and neutralising age-accelerating free radicals. Meanwhile, soothing ceramides nourish and strengthen skin to banish dullness and boost radiance. GET GLOWING The Vitamin C Ceramide Capsules are supercharged with an innovative form of vitamin C that is ultra-stable…

A female culture runs far and wide across the landscape of 21st-century fashion. It’s there at the top of the canopy, in major Parisian houses; it pervades the uprising of young self-made independents and generations of established entrepreneurs, a multifaceted critical mass of women steadily working to change an industry for the better. What’s remarkable is the way they talk about feeling, their agile ability to intuit the time we live in, and their quiet but steady turning of the fashion world toward the overthrow of bad and old institutional behaviours. I was working at my first job in New York when Donna Karan launched Seven Easy Pieces, her inspirationally efficient wardrobe that heralded the rise of the 80s power woman and the first wave of consciously feminist fashion. Nothing…

When the young suit-wearing woman seated next to me on an early-morning flight took her phone out of her Celine bag, I noticed from a glance at her screen that she was starting her day with a podcast called Root of Evil. The strangest thing, I realised as I put my own headphones in, wasn’t that she considered a true story about the gruesome murder and dismemberment of a Hollywood actress a palatable start to her day along with her morning coffee. No, the strangest thing was it didn’t seem strange at all. I had listened to all nine episodes the previous week before moving on to Up and Vanished, about the unsolved killing of a former beauty queen. I discovered both shows via an online listicle appropriately titled ‘20…

Compact cruising Volvo’s dynamic new XC40 combines intuitive features with classic Scandinavian design, resulting in a luxury compact SUV that boasts an impressive amount of storage for a vehicle of its size. Equally at home in the city and the country, the XC40’s smart, easy-to-use technology and state-of-the-art connectivity features will make every drive a pleasure. Go to www.volvocars.com. Watch the skies The Breitling Navitimer has been the premier pilot’s timepiece since 1952. The latest addition to the classic family of watches, the Navitimer Automatic 41 boasts the iconic look of the classic timepiece with the refinement of a sophisticated, contemporary watch. With a circular slide rule, bidirectional bezel and a stainless-steel case, the Navitimer Automatic 41 soars high; www.breitling.com. Fit for royalty Lin8 creations are handcrafted by boutique artisans…

Giving back Mimco is proud to continue its partnership with the Ethical Fashion Initiative: artisans from marginalised communities produce Mimco pieces in return for fair wages. The Lovers Knot collection was handcrafted by 148 artisans in Kenya, 82 per cent of whom used their income to pay for school fees. Available at Mimco boutiques, online and at David Jones. Visit www.mimco.com.au. Taut and bright Deciding to have cosmetic surgery is not a decision to make lightly. Thankfully, this is not the only option for those wanting to reduce the signs of ageing. A revolutionary skin-tightening treatment, Thermage uses radio frequencies to treat the face and body by stimulating existing collagen while promoting new growth – you’ll look and feel younger. Go to www.thermage.net.au. Beautiful soul Made from 18-karat-gold-plated stainless steel,…