Innehållsförteckning för January 2025 från Vogue Australia

Scan the QR code to shop Vogue's edit of swimwear. One and only Days that bleed into nights are filled with one-pieces worth the investment: sleek and strapless or richly detailed, the right choice is one elevated enough to handle dual modes of dune-side to drinks. Tie one on When the sun is high and the temperature up, instinctual dressing takes over, like wrapping and knotting an elegant pareo as a skirt or top, or layering over a dress. Throw in a beach bag and go. Net positive Opt for a carry-all that oozes summer insouciance in polished revamps of the netted bag. Leather details, beads and mesh raise these above a standard grab-and-go. Major shift Hot weather isn't just for free-flowing forms. Structured shifts take their place as the…

When it comes to travel, David Prior knows best. Just ask Gwyneth Paltrow, who recently sang the editor-turned-travel-expert's praises on Instagram. “She posted, 'David Prior always knows,' and that was rewarding,” he says. “Not because I needed an ego boost, but because I know she knows the hard work that has gone into creating Prior,” he says. Paltrow is just one well-known person Prior, founder of the boutique travel agency of the same name, works with (others require discretion). A former career as an editor saw the Brisbane native start his agency six years ago, offering set or customised itineraries designed so the well-to-do and curious could explore far-flung destinations. Prior Travel is now a go-to for those looking to visit less obvious stops, from Spanish enclaves to islands off…

Marion Abraham Life is a circle, meaning we often find ourselves right back where we began. So it was for the painter Marion Abraham, who recently moved home to the same hill in Tasmania upon which she grew up, where all you can see is mountains, sky, animals and trees. “And my sister, who lives across the paddock from me,” says Abraham. “To my complete surprise I love living back here. The backdrop, she says, provides ample inspiration for her brooding and visceral oil paintings. “Every contradiction I see around me fuels the contradictions I try to navigate in my work. A mixture of destruction, hope, beauty, renewal and resistance.” Originally a potter, Abraham received her Fine Arts degree from RMIT and is now represented by Sullivan + Strumpf. Her…

What is this for?” My daughter did occasionally like to forage through my closet without asking, and this particular expedition had returned a rare truffle: my Atsuko Kudo latex maid's dress. It had been created for my body as it was two years ago, which wasn't a much different body, but was one with different needs. As I flipped pancakes before school, wearing my pyjamas, she held the dress, triumphant at the j'accuse we both knew it was. “Is this … a sex dress?” She was right, of course. It was absolutely a sex dress, which, like a truffle, had been deliciously in season for a small window of time, plucked by a man 15 years my junior. When we broke up, my dating age gap widened for the summer…

Conner Ives Designing for the Met Gala and working with Rihanna are bucket-list goals for most designers, but UK-based American Conner Ives ticked them off while still studying. “I think it's really moving to be able to do something in my career [where] I get those moments where my legs turn to jelly,” says the 28-year-old of designing Adwoa Aboah's dress for the Met Gala in 2017, and working with Rihanna on her Fenty fashion line the following year. “It teaches you what you've achieved.” Since then, Ives, who graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2020, has become one of London's most buzzed-about designers. His aesthetic is a nod to trans-Atlantic glamour – that uncomplicated American elegance, popularised by style bellwethers like Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, that dominated the 90s – but…

Each new year brings the promise of a fresh start and a renewed focus on those rituals and routines that make us feel better about ourselves. From small changes – a commitment to an earlier bedtime, for instance – to a top-to-toe reset at a retreat, the 2025 aproach to self-care is all about meaningful, nourishing experiences. Above all, whatever path you travel, the focus should be on creating a healthier, happier you – one who's ready to power through the year. Soma Byron Bay, northern New South Wales WHAT: The Immersion retreat BEST FOR: Anyone with too many tabs open and seeking a total mental, emotional and physical gear shift. THE LOWDOWN: Streaming hit Nine Perfect Strangers may have lured health-seekers to Soma's nine-hectare oasis on Byron Bay's outskirts,…

Signature scent: “I love Witchy Woo by Vyrao. It's earthy and warm with light floral notes, which are beautiful. I've also been experimenting with my own natural fragrance oils, which I'm loving, and have made my own signature scented body oil.” Global hotspot: “In my early 20s, I finished university in Barcelona and spent time in Paris. It is the heart of many revolutionary moments and has become an intersection of art, creativity, philosophy and intellectualism. This cultural heritage is woven into the fabric of Paris, and it has one of the best vintage selections of fashion and design in the world.” Inspirational figure: “Dr Jane Goodall, whose endorsement in 2021 was a pivotal moment for the brand, has become a personal mentor to me. Her determination and dedication to…

The days just after New Year can be a transformative time of the year. Having weathered the expectations, emotions and social labour of the festive season, many of us retreat into a lazier space to eat leftovers, rest, laugh and exhale. Early January conversations have a slower tempo, and socialising is less structured. People visibly relax. Giving ourselves permission to simply 'be' can feel miraculous. For some of us, a ghost might also lurk in the shadows of the first days of the new year. Bereavement or loneliness may be more acute. If someone is absent, their lost companionship can be haunting. Like the dark and empty days that follow the strongly communal rituals of a funeral, the quiet days after the festivities of Christmas and New Year can make…

Sydney's dazzling harbour provided the backdrop at the InterContinental's Aster Rooftop Bar as Vogue Australia's October 2024 cover star, Kate Winslet, took centre stage. Winslet was in town to share insights on Lee, her latest film that captures the life of war photographer Lee Miller. The exclusive event, held in partnership with StudioCanal, featured a discussion led by Vogue Australia's Edwina McCann, with Winslet, producer Kate Solomon and Miller's son, Antony Penrose, custodian of the photographer's vast archives. In attendance at the invite-only event was a host of industry insiders, including actor Mia Wasikowska, rising talents Miah Madden, Annabel Wolfe and Hoa Xuande, and other well-known faces including Maia Mitchell and Sarah Ellen. During the discussion, the guests recounted the decade-long journey to portray Miller, not just as a muse,…

SALLY BRANKA This wasn't the first time New York-based make-up artist Sally Branka worked with Vogue Australia, but it was her first time shooting with Margaret Qualley. “I was working with longtime collaborators and friends, which in turn brings an amazing energy,” Branka says of the experience. “Something about the shorthand of language and taste, plus Margaret's energy and a puppy – needless to say there were good vibes on set.” While the creative brief called for a natural yet elevated beauty look, Branka confesses she would one day love to give Qualley a great red lip. “I remember thinking I would love to draw a perfect red mouth, as she has a beautiful lip shape, mixed with her amazing brows – classic 40s,” she says. HEATHER ROBBINS Tasked with…

On a sunny afternoon, as most afternoons in Los Angeles are, the view from the rooftop terrace of The London Hotel is a straight line right down the barrel of the Sunset Strip. This area of West Hollywood is littered with movie billboards and showbiz landmarks. If Los Angeles is a city of dreams for aspiring actors, then those dreams all begin here. An apt location, then, for a photo shoot celebrating the six rising star finalists for the coveted Heath Ledger Scholarship in October. Andrea Solonge was one of the Australian actors gathered on the rooftop that afternoon. “I remember being incredibly excited,” she says, the following day, on the phone from her hotel room. “Shooting for Vogue – for me, that's a real dream come true.” Excited yes,…

Hi,” says Margaret Qualley, with a smile so wide I would happily provide referrals to her dentist. “I am so good,” she beams, diving straight into conversation, cropped curls bouncing with every word. “Do you wanna know why?” The 30-year-old actor tilts her camera and there, curled up in her lap, is the slumbering fluff-ball form of Smokey the Bear, her new puppy. “I have been looking for a really long time, because my husband is really allergic to everything,” Qualley says. Smokey is “the perfect, teeny tiny, travel-sized hypoallergenic dog”, which is good news for musician and producer Jack Antonoff, Qualley's husband of almost two years. The bad news for Antonoff, though, is that he definitely belongs to Qualley. “It's really funny,” she says with a grin. “I meditate…

Prior to August 2020, Cheng Lei's world was vibrant. The then 45-year-old was living out her dream career as a business presenter for a Chinese television station. She had two beautiful children, aged 8 and 10, who were residing in Australia at the time due to covid border restrictions. Her last social media post before her incarceration showed her at an event in a lime green dress, smiling alongside her colleagues. Born in central southern China, Cheng moved to Melbourne at just 10 years old, but still had a strong affection for her birthplace and its culture. After working as an accountant for five years, she accepted a job offer in the eastern coastal Chinese province of Shandong, and just two years later, pursued a career as a television journalist…

Victoria Beckham's earliest scent memory is of collecting empty Chanel No. 5 bottles from a family friend. “Yes, they were empty, dry, with not a smidge left inside,” she tells Vogue, “but they were so stylish and magical that I didn't care. I treasured them.” Later, the young Victoria Adams would find herself captivated, in a cloud of YSL Opium, as her mother dressed for a dinner party. “I would sit on her bed watching the whole getting-ready process,” she recalls. “It was the 80s, so my mum was always wearing big, powerful fragrances that seemed so very glamorous to me.” The fumes must have permeated her consciousness, because Beckham is one of several creative directors at major fashion houses launching big, powerful, glamorous fragrances of late. After a decade…

Does getting your hair trimmed regularly really speed up growth? “The short answer, no. Hair growth primarily depends on genetics, overall health and self-care hair practices. Regular trims do not make the hair on our head grow more quickly. However, on the flip side, regular trims can help to keep the strands healthy by preventing split ends and breakage, which can make hair appear longer and fuller over time.” Anthony Nader, hairstylist and founder of RAW Anthony Nader Does brushing your hair when it's wet encourage hair loss? “Yes, it does. When the hair is wet, especially after a hot shower, the hair cuticle is more open. This makes it more pliable, which means the hair shafts can stretch when you're brushing or combing. It's best to use a leave-in…

TERESA PALMER Actor. Port Willunga, South Australia Port Willunga captured my heart with its quiet beauty and timeless, soulful vibe. There's something almost magical about the way the sun dips below the ocean here. It feels like a hidden slice of paradise. NATURAL WONDERS: The caves carved into the cliffs are like secret little nooks that add such mystery and wonder to the beach. Also, the marine life just off the shore is amazing. Snorkelling here feels like a different world. There's a little patch of beach near the Star of Greece shipwreck site that feels like my own personal sanctuary. I often go there to recharge. DESTINATION SHOPPING: Port Noarlunga Books is my go-to cosy local bookstore. South Coast Collective is a little gem filled with handmade pieces that…

Capricorn 22 December-20 January Friendships and ambitions gain a new sense of purpose under the influence of asteroid Vesta. You're connecting in a warmer, more empathic way now thanks to Venus, and a recent fiery phase with a relationship could come to a peak and backtrack with Mars in reverse. As a New Moon welcomes in a revolutionary financial phase, quirky Uranus makes romance enticingly unusual. STYLE ICON: Sienna Miller Aquarius 21 January-18 February You may feel more committed to your career now thanks to asteroid Vesta, with Venus, the love and money planet, aiming to boost your assets. A full-on phase of health and duty hits reverse with Mars turning retrograde, and a New Moon in your sign brings a feeling of renewal. At home, life gets erratic but…

Although it's hard to imagine otherwise, there was once a time when Louis Vuitton wasn't the global fashion behemoth we know today. From the 1850s until the final years of the 20th century, the house was known primarily for its luggage and canvas travel bags, covered with a recognisable monogram and revered by an elite few. That was until Marc Jacobs, a 34-year-old design prodigy from New York, became creative director in 1997 and infused the house with a reverence for global art and innovation. It was Jacobs who made Vuitton a canvas for collaboration – a novel concept at the time, but now readily embraced by the label's lineage of creative directors from Kim Jones to Virgil Abloh, Pharrell Williams to Nicolas Ghesquière, and seen across fashion at large.…

She married French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1796, but Empress Joséphine's legacy is one of style and a deep love of nature. Her passion was gardening and she spent most of her time outdoors at her home, the Château de Malmaison, located just outside Paris. This love inspired her enviable jewellery collection, with the pear motif being a particular favourite. Heralded for popularising a reimagined version of the classic tiara, which had fallen out of style at the time, Joséphine and Marie-Etienne Nitot, founder of French jewellery Chaumet, set aflame French fashion in Napoleon's court, turning the tiara shape into a regal essential. Today, that spirit lives on in Chaumet's Joséphine collection, modernised throughout the centuries into a series of wearable pieces that go beyond tiaras. “She was unexpected, and…

THE CICADA HOUSE (HARPERCOLLINS, $32.99) BY ELLA WARD. With her marriage in pieces, 40-something Caitlin decides to use an unexpected inheritance to uproot her life in blustery England, relocate to Australia and start over. A book about both the grief and the joy of letting go of every idea of how your life was supposed to look. WE DO NOT PART (HAMISH HAMILTON, $35) BY HAN KANG. The latest story from the 2024 Nobel Prize winner for literature is a poetic and haunting odyssey through South Korea, as a young woman travels from the skyscrapers of Seoul to the forests of Jeju Island to help her ailing friend, who has been keeping a terrible family secret. Fans of Kang's sparse, hypnotic prose from her previous releases The Vegetarian and Greek…

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At 10 years old, I leant against my grandmother's modest bathroom vanity, watching her 'apply her face' and waiting for the moment she'd reach under the sink and offer me her latest Clinique gift-with-purchase goodie bag. Ten years later, I spent my nine-to-five inside the halls of 4 Times Square, then Condé Nast's New York HQ, an ambitious, lowly intern at Teen Vogue – with dreams of being editor-in-chief of any Vogue. Not long after that, it was lunchtime on a Tuesday when a tattoo artist on the Bowery inked the number '10' on my forearm: a bet lost, or won, with my comrades at Into the Gloss, my beauty blog that had, in no time, amassed 10 million page views per month. Now it's August 2024 and I am…

Editor's picks From beauty and tech to wellness and interiors, every month we share the items on the Vogue team's wish list. Here, creative director Mandy Alex shares hers. HOURGLASS UNLOCKED INSTANT EXTENSIONS MASCARA, $53. “If I had to choose one desert island beauty product it would be this mascara. It's tubular, meaning it flakes off instead of smudging, so no more panda eyes.” MERIT FLUSH BALM CHEEK COLOR IN BEVERLY HILLS, $48. “This nifty blush looks glowy on application but I also love that it doubles as a rosy eye and lip stain. Plus, it stays put all day.” BYREDO MOJAVE GHOST ABSOLU DE PARFUM, 50ML FOR $390. “The original is one of my favourites, so I was super excited for this new version. Its more intense notes are…

Australia's largest music awards, the ARIAs, celebrated the diversity and talent of our nation's industry at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion last November. Spanning 29 categories and numerous genres, the awards spotlighted the country's biggest global stars along with the most exciting local emerging artists of the past year. Pop sensation Troye Sivan and indie rock duo Royel Otis swept the major awards, while Missy Higgins was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame and performed a medley of her hits on the night. First Nations artists had a standout year, with 22 nominees across the categories and notable winners including 3%, Emily Wurramara and Troy Cassar-Daley. The night featured an awe-inspiring line-up of artists, including The Kid Laroi, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Amy Shark and Kane Brown, who kept…