Yesterday
Trinny Woodall plans her weekly wardrobe every Sunday
The founder and CEO of Trinny London is an early bird and master packer who has her make-up routine down to three minutes.
- Lauren Sams
This Month
One of the fastest growing categories for Young Rich Listers – vanity
Australian beauty brands have pushed out the established labels, from toothpaste to tanning, with a little product innovation and a lot of savvy marketing.
- Lauren Sams
Inside a brand that became a unicorn in just five years
A new book looks at the bumpy career of Emily Weiss, the enigmatic founder of Glossier.
- Lauren Sams
For those with a crush on linen, should you iron it?
The fabric is not for everyone. But if you are a fan, expect to look a little, well, crumpled. Here are expert tips on how to wear it better.
- Lauren Sams
- Opinion
- AFR Magazine
Stores are releasing print catalogues again. Here’s why
Mail-order product publications, a staple of ’80s and ’90s department outlets, are back in fashion. Younger generations may be unaware it’s a comeback.
- Lauren Sams
Want to look fashionable? Buy some shiny clothes
If the beginning of this year was defined by quiet luxury, then the end will be characterised by high-octane, brilliant, gleaming gloss.
- Lauren Sams
A cosmetics queen reveals what she really values
The effortlessly chic Violette Serrat talks make-up, Murakami and a maison d’art, while discussing some more of her favourite things.
- Lauren Sams
How on earth do people stand in heels all day at the races?
Following a toe-tingling investigation, the truth is, you can still look glam in flats. But if that’s not your thing ... read on.
- Lauren Sams
September
- Entrepreneurs
- Life & Leisure
WelleCo founder Andrea Horwood is back in business
Crypto’s collapsed. Tech’s troubled. But over in beauty, it’s booming. The Perth entrepreneur reflects on 30 years and her next bet.
- Eugenie Kelly
How do I stay fashionable when I’ve just had a baby?
Getting your style mojo back, post-pregnancy, can be tricky. Here are some ideas to get you out of leggings and baggy tees.
- Lauren Sams
August
The French fashion house turning fabric into jewellery
From the Scottish Highlands to high jewellery fantasy, Chanel’s Patrice Leguéreau reveals the glittering virtues of tweed.
- Divya Bala
From riches to rags to riches again: Tamara Ralph’s couture comeback
Beyonce, Gwyneth Paltrow and Meghan Markle wore her designs, then everything fell apart. Now she’s back in the spotlight – in more ways than one.
- Glynis Traill-Nash
- Opinion
- AFR Magazine
The four women who proved fashion can increase your wealth and power
Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista brought their industry to life and gave it dimension beyond the runway.
- Lauren Sams
Troye Sivan’s favourite art gallery may surprise you
For the Australian pop star, there’s nothing like a former Berlin nightclub that’s been transformed.
- Matthew Drummond
Giddy up for this season’s runway look (which you might already own)
Dolly Parton once said it takes a lot of money to look this cheap, but the new spin on country is rhinestone-free.
- Lauren Sams
Australian men need to dress better (and this designer wants to help)
From Colombia and Switzerland comes Belance, a menswear brand with a distinctive voice, as expressed by co-owner Oscar Leal.
- Lauren Sams
This treatment is good for training recovery (but there’s a catch)
It might not look inviting, but dunking yourself in seaweed yields enough health benefits to win over the average spa sceptic – triathletes included.
- Peter Wilson
Can men wear jewellery to the office?
Adornments, like fashion, are more gender-fluid than ever. It’s time to man up and wear some pearls – with a little help from an expert.
- Lauren Sams
July
The sharply dressed powerbroker who’s taking Australian brands global
Alice Wells is on a mission to match innovative businesses – such as this start-up founded by a leading makeup artist – with international investors.
- Lauren Sams
How to wear ‘quiet luxury’ without paying a fortune
Do you want to look like you’re on hit TV show “Succession” but lack the inheritance? We have answers.
- Lauren Sams