Indholdsfortegnelse for January 2026 i Vogue Australia

SPOT CHECK Polka dots are the easiest of prints and telegraph a youthful, fuss-free summer mood. A ladylike languid silhouette adds finesse. Scan the QR code to shop Vogue’s edit. WIDE-EYED D-shaped shades keep the nostalgia of a classic aviator but add a graphic punch in oversized frames. Go large for an anonymous allure. LINES OF SIGHT Breaking free of their nautical associations, stripes take a vintage slant in harmonising palettes. Try them in atypical applications: shimmering sequins, knit shifts and a remix of a classic polo. QUARTER MASTER Where previously mini-skirts were a warm weather go-to, capri pants step in. Keep the silhouette long and lean with leg-lengthening heels. Scan the QR code to shop Vogue’s edit. SHORT TRIP Swim as ready-to-wear has been a styling note for seasons…

JOHANNA PARV In the six years since she founded her namesake brand, Johanna Parv has become forensically attuned to how a garment should work. The Estonian-born, London-based designer did this by studying what women on the streets of her adoptive city wore going about their days and imagining how their clothes could serve them better. “A lot of it begins with observing movement; how garments twist, stretch or open when someone gets on a bike, or how they adjust their bag or coat while carrying other things,” she says. Her designs make use of ventilation, zips and panels for functionality and ease, but in a way she intends to feel “natural [and] not overly technical”. She borrows from sportswear to create clothing that allows for freedom of movement in life,…

There is an infectious, playful energy to Aubri Ibrag. The 24-year-old actor has just finished fittings for her Vogue Australia shoot, experimenting with the soft hues and collegiate tailoring of Ralph Lauren’s new collection. “Very preppy vibes,” she says, smiling, over coffee and a shared almond croissant at a Sydney cafe. “There was this one look, beige linen shirt and high-waist pants, that I loved. It was simple but elegant. I could wear it to the airport, to brunch, anywhere. That’s my favourite kind of fashion.” Born in Dagestan, Russia, and raised in Melbourne, Ibrag’s acting journey has taken her far – literally and figuratively. She was raised in the digital age and spent her teens posting fashion and beauty videos online to a devoted following. Acting opportunities including Netflix’s…

On the edge of 9pm, under a canopy of glittering stars, Jakara Anthony finds herself poised at the top of Genting Snow Park’s 250-metre moguls course, located in Zhangjiakou, China. It’s 2022, and Anthony is at her second Winter Olympics. She is 23 years old. Conditions are clear and the air a chill -15°C, as she stares down the steep slope she is about to descend at upwards of 40 kilometres an hour. The last in a line-up of six finalists, Anthony tucks her chin beneath the collar of her green-and-gold snow jacket. Drawing a deep breath, she pushes off with her poles. Hurtling around each icy mound, Anthony carves through the top of the run with short, rhythmic turns. At the first kicker, she launches herself into her signature…

There’s a room in the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) right now that is covered in a black-and-white mural. Splayed out over three walls, it sits at 50 metres wide and stretches to 25 metres tall. It is a very big piece of art – not the largest that Naarm-based Gumbaynggirr street artist Aretha Brown has ever painted, but it’s close. The work is Brown’s contribution to After the Rain, the 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial on display now at the NGA in Canberra. Curated by one of the country’s foremost creatives, the Girramay, Yidinji and Kuku Yalanji contemporary artist Tony Albert, the exhibition features 10 multidisciplinary installations tasked with evoking the concept of rebirth, and celebrating the breadth and diversity of Australian Indigenous art in the process. In the…

Hair: Stephane Lancien Make-up: Aurore Gibrien Manicure: Alexandra Janowski Models: Adut Akech Bior, Sora Choi, Angelina Kendall, Lulu Tenney Set design: Rafael Medeiros Production: Partner Films…

Tiana, a 31-year-old beauty executive from Melbourne, never thought she’d find herself hiking through the Himalayas. “My best friend floated the idea of Everest,” she says. “I thought she was joking at first, but I said yes anyway because it sounded so spontaneous and ridiculous.” A self-confessed trek novice who never considered herself athletic or outdoorsy went up the mountain out of “a mix of curiosity and challenge”. Joined by five friends, she climbed for 14 days, ascending some 5,364 metres above sea level to reach Everest Base Camp in Nepal late last year. Adventure travel is on the rise, specifically to mountainous destinations. In a 2025 trend report, Pinterest signalled the return of ‘peak travel’, a yearning for breathtaking vistas and reconnection with the real world, away from devices…

It’s hard not to feel carefree in Byron Bay. Tranquil vistas and a relaxed fashion culture combine with a food and drink scene that leads the charge when it comes to organic ingredients and healthful menus. I packed my Range Rover Sport for a blissful weekend away with friends centred around swims, sauna sessions, pilates and catching up over granola bowls. HIT THE ROAD Long car trip must-haves include coconut water, soy crisps and a soundtrack to keep you energised. On this journey, my favourite songs were Lana Del Rey’s cover of ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ and ‘Sweet Disposition’ by The Temper Trap. REST YOUR HEAD Hotel Marvell provided a serene environment from the second I walked through its palm tree-lined path to reception. The earthy tones of its…

ASTROLOGER: STELLA NOVA Capricorn 22 DECEMBER-20 JANUARY It’s time for a personal reset, with ideas planet Mercury and a ‘bring it on’ New Moon in your sign. Check in on your values now too, as when Venus and Mars connect, the cosmos focuses on love, passion, spontaneity and the art of giving and sharing. Home gets dreamy, with Neptune in the mix persuading you to turn chez vous into a haven of harmony and creativity. Aquarius 21 JANUARY-18 FEBRUARY The cosmos is firmly focused on you now, with powerful planets lighting up your sign. Venus and Mars could bring love your way or formalise an ongoing partnership. You’re passionate, but also passionate about making a difference now. Over the next six months, a New Moon adjusts your mindset to add…

Ty Mclennan Videographer Ty Mclennan has become Vogue’s go-to filmmaker, shooting behind the scenes at Paris fashion week and on cover shoots with Anna Sawai. This month he captured rising Australian tennis star Emerson Jones in motion for a digital cover. “I wanted to show how Emerson’s style and tennis artistry blend,” he explains, of his mindset behind the moving image that accompanies the feature ‘Major serve’, from page 65. “Emerson was a natural – bubbly, youthful and a joy to shoot,” he shares of the 17-year-old with the killer forehand who reached the junior world number one ranking in 2024. “The toughest part was just asking Emerson to serve a bit slower.” Lucy Rosiek “It was truly hard to play it cool on set, when I was geeking out…

Fashion and elite sport may to some seem an unlikely pairing. One an ode to creativity and craft; the other a show of primal physicality. But as we enter 2026, collaborations over the years between two industry giants are evolving and growing into a partnership that could be one of the most consequential and mutually beneficial of recent times. When Caitlin Clark wears Prada ahead of a WNBA game, the star basketballer is expressing her taste and identity – her own personal brand. She’s also putting Prada in front of a community that might never have heard of the Italian fashion house. When her fellow WNBA star Angel Reese wears Thom Browne at the Met Gala, she’s rubbing shoulders with the leading names in fashion and drawing fans’ eyes to…

If January is a month for resolve, then sports watches are in keeping with this sentiment. They’re especially resonant in 2026, a time when aligning how you dress with who you are matters. Or at least, who you possibly could be. A sports watch may be just the motivation required. At the very least, it imparts the look, which is part of the appeal when it comes to sports activities. This is one of the contradictions in this category of watches: it can be more about form than function. Will you really use a chronograph to time your laps? Or appreciate a sweat-wicking strap? And do you, in fact, need to be connected to your Strava app at all times? Amanda Mille, daughter of maverick watchmaker Richard Mille, who founded…

Striding into view is a one-off fuzzy accessory in buttercream from ERL, the cult California-based label by Eli Russell Linnetz. On another day appears a black mini-dress with white piping by Khaite, and on another, a pleated dress with a black sheer overlay, studded with crystals, by fellow New York label Who Decides War. Then, from the US to Europe, where a to-die-for white intrecciato leather bomber by Bottega Veneta has its moment. This isn’t a fashion-month wrap; it’s a snapshot of on-court looks worn by the world’s elite tennis players across the grand slams. Take Venus Williams backing the aforementioned independent American designers at this year’s US Open with the help of her stylist Ronald Burton II, while Italian star Lorenzo Musetti represented his home country in Bottega Veneta…

Priscila Alexandre Spring is pressing and scrunching a sleek black cross-body bag in her hands. It is one of Hermès’s newest creations, fresh off the spring/summer ’26 runway, presented in Paris less than a fortnight beforehand. It carries the unmistakable east-west clasp of the maison’s legendary Kelly design, but instead of the classic bag’s rigid structure, it has a slouchy, elongated strap and form. The effect is an undone feel, which she demonstrates by pulling the body wide, then crumpling it with a lack of ceremony that feels unusual to the rarified restraint of a luxury house. “The other day I went to the cinema and I’m like this,” she explains, miming hugging the bag to her chest. “Because it also brings you some comfort and some reassuring feeling. This…

VOGUE AUSTRALIA: When should we start thinking about future-proofing our skin? DIANDRA POLITANO: “Future-proofing the skin begins with prevention rather than correction. In my experience, the ideal time to start is in your mid-to-late 20s, when collagen production naturally begins to decline and environmental stressors start to leave a more visible mark. However, it’s not about an exact age; it’s about being in tune with your skin and aware of changes. If you start noticing changes in your skin texture, dullness, or early fine lines, that’s your cue to shift from maintenance to protection and repair. It’s also when lifestyle factors – such as increased stress, lack of sleep, poor diet and excessive sun exposure – begin to show up more prominently on the skin.” VA: What should our routine…

On a sunny spring morning in Sydney, 27-year-old Australian mogul skier and Winter Olympic gold medallist Jakara Anthony took time out from her intense training schedule for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games to join Vogue Australia for her first-ever fashion shoot and cover debut. Styled by acting fashion director Harriet Crawford, Anthony appeared every bit the high-fashion model as she posed for photographer Edward Mulvihill. “Jakara was really keen on Harriet’s vision,” says junior fashion and market editor Isabella Mamas, who assisted on the day. “She was on board for anything and really wanted to push the fashion envelope. “We’re shooting a ski star in January, which is high summer,” Mamas adds. “Harriet mixed the two seasons and brought ski collections from around the world here to highlight Jakara…

Kirsty Godso didn’t become the go-to trainer for Hailey Bieber, Kaia Gerber and Olivia Rodrigo overnight. The Auckland-born founder of fitness app Pyro discovered a passion for working out at the gym in her late teens, but didn’t enjoy the accompanying culture of unrealistic language, aesthetics and prioritising short-term success. “I didn’t like all the before-and-after imagery, the bad branding and transactional language, but I loved the hard work, commitment and feeling of change,” the 33-year-old says. “I loved seeing how people would light up being part of a community of like-minded people in their individual and collective pursuits.” Staying true to these tenets has seen Godso’s career blossom since she became a certified personal trainer in 2012. She’s now one of the most in-demand PTs in the world after…

On the outskirts of Melbourne, it’s a wet and windy midwinter morning, but inside the Highett Bowls Club, it’s Wimbledon. The lawn, freshly re-laid, is verdant green and regulation-clipped, the stands are filled with extras moonlighting as the press corps, with unwieldy corded microphones and handlebar moustaches. The scoreboard reads ‘Mrs R Cawley’. Lila McGuire, dressed as the Wiradjuri tennis star Evonne Goolagong Cawley at her 1980 Wimbledon final against Chris Evert, steps up to serve, in a scene from this month’s ABC miniseries Goolagong. McGuire, 28, tosses a phantom ball in the air and glides forward to meet it. The ball will be added with digital effects later and without it the game is quieter than a church service. (“At the beginning we did some of the no-ball tennis…

Emerson Jones is playing dress-ups and can’t stop smiling. On the day of her Vogue shoot at a retro recreation club in Sydney’s north-west, she leaps out of the make-up chair to show off the source of her joy. She pulls back her wavy blonde hair – sun-bleached from hours of training outdoors – to reveal a large diamond-encrusted pair of Tiffany & Co. earrings, the perfect match for her fluoro lemon-and-lime Nike Australian Open playing kit. “But I definitely couldn’t play in these,” she adds of the earrings, with a laugh. “Much too heavy!” Smiling and laughing come easily to Jones, who is still a teenager. (She turned 17 in July.) In fact, her effervescence and disposition, as sunny as her native Gold Coast, sets the tone for all…

Hair: Darren Summors Make-up: Joel Babicci Manicure: Huberte Cesarion Model: Lucy Rosiek…

Major life changes, career struggles, lacking motivation, waning mental health – that’s where then-thirtysomething Sarah Tuckett found herself just over a decade ago. An appointment with an integrative GP suggested a new path of meaningful, intentional movement, and Tuckett’s personal and professional trajectory changed forever. After experiencing a session herself, she began training in somatic psychotherapy, a holistic approach to healing that explores the mind-body connection. Reconnecting her body with movement was “what I needed to do to get my life back, to get my energy back”, she says. Today, the Queensland-based practitioner is paying forward her transformational experiences with movement – especially those that appeal to our sense of play. Tuckett has noticed that women in their 30s make up the largest cohort among her clients. “There are stressors…

I have been in this new chapter of my life for the last few years since retiring and now, as a mum of two, I mostly feel grateful. Grateful that we have two happy, healthy kids. We’re soaking up the magical moments, but also the challenges, too. After Jordan arrived, we did have that moment when we realised we had two kids under two. It’s chaos, but it’s beautiful chaos. We’re also very lucky because Hayden is such an active kid and loves being outside. It’s very much how we grew up as Queenslanders: you’re outside, you’re in the sun, you’re enjoying different kinds of sports. It’s a childhood I shared with my sisters Sara and Ali, whom I love to death, and something I really wanted my children to…