Indholdsfortegnelse for June 2025 i Vogue Australia

Google the name Connor O'Grady and old articles will surface about a talented Queensland teenager who began hand-sewing when he was seven years old and went on to win design competitions before accepting a position at the London College of Fashion. O'Grady, now 24, can pinpoint the moment in his childhood when he received a quintessentially Australian introduction to the fashion world. While watching a current affairs program aged six, he saw something otherworldly, a long way from his life in suburban Brisbane. “The Madame Butterfly Christian Dior show,” he recalls of seeing John Galliano's spring/summer '07 haute couture collection on television. Its ninth look – a multi-tiered blue-green dress with a swing skirt – was a formative inspiration for O'Grady, whose line now encompasses custom and demi-couture gowns, as…

AT 22, LILA MOSS IS HITTING HER STRIDE, FIVE YEARS AFTER MAKING HER RUNWAY DEBUT, WITH A BRACE OF MAGAZINE COVERS TO HER NAME AND THE INDUSTRY AT HER FEET. AS SHE FRONTS VOGUE AUSTRALIA FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE MODEL TALKS TO ALISON VENESS ABOUT FASHION, FESTIVALS AND COMING INTO HER OWN. Lila Grace Moss is a force to be reckoned with. The daughter of the legendary Kate Moss and publishing maverick Jefferson Hack, she is, having found her voice, at the sweet spot of a modelling career, easing her way into becoming a supermodel powerhouse. She debuted at the Miu Miu spring/summer '21 show, and her work in between, including walking for Saint Laurent recently, has led her to this point. She has been an ambassador for YSL…

It's quite utilitarian, isn't it?” Lynsey Alexander, global creative make-up artist for Prada Beauty says of the Italian house's first cosmetics collection. Brand devotees would recognise this descriptor as one that is quintessentially Prada – sensible, serviceable, practical. “You have your uniform, then there'll be an unexpected silver shoe or something like that,” says Alexander. “I really wanted that concept to feed into the make-up so you always had this embodiment of your classic look with a twist of something.” Beauty has long served as a secondary expression for a fashion house; another conduit to communicate a collection's narrative on the runway and across campaigns. So when Prada sought to extend into the category last year, great attention was paid to ensuring that whatever sat on the vanity remained as…

How often did Elizabeth Taylor think about vomit? It's not the obvious question for an actor to ask when they are about to embark on playing the infamous Hollywood icon on the London stage, but one that had entered my mind perhaps more often than it should. Back in 2023, I was about to spend months of my working life embodying this glamorous, brave, enticing star, and yet I managed to waste the first 10 minutes of the entire process obsessing about contagion. It was the first day of rehearsals for Sam Mendes's stage production of The Motive and the Cue and, with a 19-strong cast and a production team of 10, there was an awful lot of handshaking. Hands unknown to me. Hands that had touched door handles, toilet…

VOGUE AUSTRALIA: How did your partner propose? “We decided to drive up to the Blue Mountains for a spontaneous trip. On Friday morning we went on a hike; it was foggy and quiet, and felt like we had the whole trail to ourselves. By a small waterfall, in the beautiful stillness, Adam got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. With teary eyes, I said yes.” VA: Why did you pick your venue? “We knew we wanted to get married outdoors, surrounded by nature, and to bring all our own food and drinks. We also had a guest list of 130 people, so finding a venue that ticked all those boxes was surprisingly tricky. Somerley House [in New South Wales's Southern Highlands] was such a beautiful find,…

VOGUE AUSTRALIA: How did you approach planning? “As a wedding planner, this was a dream project. Jimmy, having photographed hundreds of weddings, was deeply involved too. He had a clear creative vision, which made it even more special to build the weekend together.” VA: Why did you pick your venue? “Being Dutch and Jimmy Australian, we wanted a venue that was the perfect meeting point for our loved ones. As soon as we stayed at Italy's Hotel Il Pellicano, we knew it was the one. The hotel was everything we could have dreamed of – the breathtaking coastal setting, rich history, beautiful interiors and relaxed yet refined atmosphere.” VA: What was the theme and style of your wedding? “Our vision was to create something intimate and thoughtful, blending timeless romance…

VOGUE AUSTRALIA: Why did you pick your venue? “We weren't in a rush to get married so after a decade, by the time we had our own wedding to plan, we'd been to quite a few. Some of the most memorable were the weekends away; the ones you go into a bubble for and meet the cast of your friends’ lives. We picked the Byron hinterland as we both have different connections to it personally and have been there together, and because it has that hidden-world feel. There's some special magic up on Bundjalung Country.” VA: How would you describe the theme and style of your wedding day? “The best weekend away with all your friends and one big dinner feast and party.” VA: Tell us about your wedding attire.…

VOGUE AUSTRALIA: Why did you pick your venue? “My father was born in a small village close to Tuscany, so Tuscany was always our first pick. Castello La Leccia was one of the first venues we visited and we immediately fell in love with the grounds. The castle boasts gardens with views of Siena and San Gimignano, creating the perfect backdrop for our reception beneath a green-and-white striped tent.” VA: What was the style of your wedding day? “We had guests travelling from Australia, Europe and the US, so our main priority was to land on a venue where everyone felt relaxed and could take full advantage of their European holiday. We designed a modern, Tuscan tablescape with a hint of Milanese flair. I didn't want a traditional white wedding;…

DARIO CATELLANI Dario Catellani, the photographer tasked with capturing Lila Moss's first Vogue Australia cover, sees his chosen medium as a means for translating how he views others. “My work has grown into a balance between intuition and structure, always chasing the tension between intimacy and form,” he tells Vogue. For this shoot, Catellani pursued a similar concept grounded in contrasts. “Fluid shapes, restrained styling, emotional quiet,” is how he describes the brief. “Lila shaped the shoot through her presence. She doesn't force the image, she listens to it.” EMMA SUMMERTON Celebrated photographer Emma Summerton reflects on her alternative career path, stating, “I would paint,” had she not pursued photography during her studies at Sydney's National Art School. “I probably will one day just paint, collage, maybe sculpt,” she says.…

Some songs have the dappled levity of sunlight falling through leaves. Others carry a sonorous potency that can come only from Jessica Pratt's unique airy vocals. For her critically acclaimed fourth album, 2024's Here in the Pitch, the Californian musician returned to the zeitgeist, reinstating a honed version of a dreamy fugue state. The 38-year-old has collaborated with A$AP Rocky and lent samples to our own Troye Sivan ahead of a tour that began at the end of May with a performance at the Sydney Opera House. This month, she continues with shows at Melbourne's Rising and Tasmania's Dark Mofo, before heading to the Roskilde Festival. There is, however, a vitality lurking beneath the languid sounds. “I write as soon as I can after waking up, before much can cloud…

When Prada sent oversized bowling bags down the men's autumn/winter '25/'26 runway – one in a jammy shade of wine, another in a luscious tri-tone of cognac, chocolate and cream – it set an early 00s memory whirring. That piping, the 70s curve of their tops and the deliberately worn patina was straight from Prada's spring/summer 2000 show, one I hadn't thought had made any special impact at the time but had sealed a latent desire deep in my fashion memory. Suddenly, I wanted to find one. In black with piping. Not yet armed with the correct season but prepared for nights of serious sleuthing on the internet, I entered the search term ‘Prada Bowling Bag early 2000s’. One similar style appeared, but alas, a re-edition from resort 2020 rather…

Miranda July has been thinking about mini golf. Actually, she'd been thinking about mini golf before Melbourne festival Rising asked if she'd like to design a hole as part of a curation of artists tasked with reimagining the frankly surprisingly feminist origins of the game. (Circa 19th-century Scotland, women started their own version of the sport after getting fed up with their treatment from the male players.) The result will be an interactive experience, called Swingers: The Art of Mini Golf, taking over the Flinders Street Station ballroom until the end of August. “Weirdly, right before I got asked, I had just gone mini golfing with my nephews and my brother,” says July. “So I literally had thought a lot about the design of them and how they're kind of…

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Hair: Tomo Jidai Make-up: Romy Soleimani Manicure: Yuko Tsuchihashi Tailor: Matthew Neff Producer: Viewfinders SHE'S FOUND LOVE AND HIT A MAJOR RHYTHM IN LIFE AND WORK ON CAMERA – AND SOON BEHIND IT. PHOEBE TONKIN'S STAR IS BURNING BRIGHT. BY ALICE BIRRELL. The best partnerships don't bring on nerves, they aren't forced, they just flow. “It's really funny, and I'm sure everyone's more or less had this in their love life as well, but sometimes when you just know something's meant to be, there's a lot of peace that comes with it,” says Phoebe Tonkin, speaking about two significant paths in her recent life. Neither has brought her anything but a serene conviction that things are exactly as they should be. “In the same way I feel about meeting my husband, I…

VOGUE AUSTRALIA: Why did you pick your venue? “After Jordan proposed in Santorini in 2023, our next destination was Rome. We met my sister's boyfriend, who was born and raised in Rome, and chose one of the restaurants he took us to called Ristorante Da Meo Patacca for our welcome dinner. From the first moment we met Hotel De La Ville's event manager, Simona, we knew it was the one [for the reception]! She took us on a tour of the entire hotel and discussed options for us to host our guests in the traditional Roman courtyard. The hospitality of the staff and the quality of the food meant we were giving our guests both an authentic and elevated experience to enjoy the beauty the city offered.” VA: How would…

VOGUE AUSTRALIA: How did your partner propose? “We have a unique proposal story. It was agreed that I would always propose first, which I did on the 17th of April, 2024. But little to my knowledge, Mon had written predictions in her phone that she would propose in April 2024, so Mon bought a ring just in case to propose back. About 30 minutes after I proposed, Mon surprised me with a proposal.” VA: How did you approach planning? “Being two girls, things get organised very quickly. We found our venue and then everything fell into place after that.” VA: Why did you pick your venue? “We wanted a farm-style vibe, but to have rolling green hills in the background. A big pull for us choosing the venue was that…

If there's a more personal piece of jewellery than one that changes with the warmth of the skin, it would be hard to find. The mellow glow of pearls, the gem that, unlike any other, is formed inside a living animal, holds an appeal entirely different to that of the hard clear light of its light-reflecting precious-stone counterparts. In fact, as Christine Salter, creative director at Paspaley, purveyor of the most prized pearls, describes them, pearls can have “high-quality natural lustre and colour, as well as good complexion”, the latter a word usually reserved to describe the character of a human face. So deep is our affection for pearls, their history is littered with a litany of myths and a wealth of symbolism – from love to enlightenment and wisdom…

Get the glow “Skin prep is key. Layer your skincare early in the morning to allow some time before beginning your make-up. I usually reach for prep products with hyaluronic acid to ensure your complexion stays hydrated throughout the day. When it comes to make-up, liquid products work best as they blend into the skin beautifully while maintaining a nice luminosity. For adding colour, pick shades that match your undertone if you're after a more natural beauty look.” Weather or not “The climate is such a big factor here in Australia. The changes in season from dry winters to hot, humid summers can impact your make-up look. For particularly wet or humid days I would recommend a concealer for easy touch-ups. Take a small amount and tap it over any…

Gemini 22 May-21 June You've been hosting Jupiter for the past 12 months, but the planet of luck moves on now to work its magic on your zone linked to money and values. What goes around comes around, so generosity will bring you better luck than wanting to ‘have it all’. A Full Moon suggests a greater need for personal freedom, and as your ruler Mercury hits your communication zone, get ready to roar! STYLE ICON: Natalie Portman Cancer 22 June-22 July It's a big month for you with a New Moon in your sign bringing a cosmic makeover. Jupiter, the planet of luck and abundance, also in your sign, signals a year of good things to come. Venus sends positive vibes to your go-to crew and ambitions, and as…

British fashion model Lila Moss's Vogue Australia debut shoot was photographed in New York City, where the 22-year-old has been residing for the past three years. Contributing fashion editor, Harriet Crawford, flew from Paris to the US to assist editor-in-chief Christine Centenera on set. “Dario Catellani is known for beautiful portraiture and strong fashion imagery,” she says of the photographer. “His direction really came through in the creative and was perfectly suited to Lila's youthful energy.” For Catellani, Moss delivered something special in front of the camera. “There was a moment where Lila melted into the fabric – no direction, just presence,” he says. “The room shifted.” Crawford has worked alongside Centenera for three back-to-back covers over the course of just a few weeks, and prepared for this one by…

Worth its weight To perfect the all-in look, balance the daring volumes of bold jewellery with the latest statement metal accents dominating runways including Chanel and Miu Miu.…

To be a producer, says Jodi Matterson, is to be a gambler. Producers are always taking risks, both on the people they work with and the stories they tell. Producers gamble on whether they can sort out the visas necessary for a plane full of actors in the 15 hours it takes for the flight from Los Angeles to Sydney. Matterson did this in 2020, on Nine Perfect Strangers. “That is just the kind of stuff that happens,” she says, shrugging easily, as if she were commenting on an adverse weather report. Producers gamble on those, too. On Force of Nature, the sequel to The Dry – “we should have called it The Wet,” Matterson says, deadpan – she gambled on how long she could pick leeches out of director…

When we said women in STEM, this isn't what we meant.” So posted American fast-food chain Wendy's in April, as six women were strapped in to Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin rocket and catapulted 100 kilometres into the ether and back within 11 minutes. The opinion was snarky but popular, a nod to the millions of women across the globe working and innovating in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. But it raised a question: if we, the culture at large, don't associate women in STEM with designer spacesuits and suborbital selfies, what did we mean instead? Women in white lab coats hovering over Bunsen burners? A bespectacled mathematician punching a calculator in an office full of men? The reality of women in STEM usually bears little resemblance to the stereotypes of…

Note-worthy: “My signature scent would have to be Diptyque Orphéon.” Skin wisdom: “The best advice I have is to keep it simple but consistent.” Inspirational figures: “I have been inspired by not only actors but also painters, sculptors, musicians, writers and more. Claude Monet, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ella Fitzgerald, Chopin and Mark Rothko just to name a few.” Beauty essential: “The product that has had the most impact on me would definitely be the gua sha tool. I bought one when I was really young and it's still a step I can't miss in my morning skincare routine.” Skincare essential: “SK-II Facial Treatment Essence. I always get compliments on my skin when I use that product.” Cinematic excellence: “I'm a big Studio Ghibli fan, so I'd have to say Nausicaä of…

Hair: Rory Rice Make-up: Isabella Schimid Manicure: Cindy Vellis Model: Adrienne Shaul…

VOGUE AUSTRALIA: How would you describe the theme of your wedding day? Alex: “The Chateau Marmont is already such a special place, with unique architecture, a storied history and moody charm. Our dress code was summer black tie to keep it classic but give guests some latitude to dress in the spirit of the Chateau.” VA: How did you approach planning? Alex: “We worked closely with Kelsey Harper of Matriarch LA who helped us elevate the space while still maintaining the Chateau's charm. For the ceremony, we kept it intimate with family only, on the balcony of the Chateau's penthouse, followed by a special dinner prepared by Australia's own Sophie Dalah. On Saturday, we threw a big private party in the Chateau's courtyard for friends and family. For the party,…

Interior designer and creative Athena Calderone and her husband, Victor, renewed their vows in an intimate ceremony in Umbria, sharing the experience with their grown-up son. “Our 25th wedding anniversary coincided with my 50th birthday in the same year. With both of these monumental milestones happening simultaneously, it felt like cause for celebration. As Italian-Americans, we wanted to commemorate this moment with an intimate ceremony, just close family and friends, at the incredible Tenuta di Murlo, in the beautiful town of Umbria, Italy. After the ceremony, we dined directly inside the [estate's] church on a table that was tucked away when I walked down the aisle. I set a table exclusively with candlelight as decor, alongside clippings from olive branches from outside. It was a beautifully intimate dinner cooked for…