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British beauty entrepreneur Sarah-Jane Duncanson “Trinny” Woodall at the Park Hyatt, Sydney.

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
Glossier CEO and founder Emily Weiss is mystifyingly private.

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
Looking glam and relaxed in all-yellow Venroy linen.

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
They weren’t just preludes to a new season, but a way to show customers what the brand stood for.

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
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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
Serrat was photographed at Sydney Living Museums’ Vaucluse House.

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
A woman wearing a black high heel on her right foot ties up a sneaker on her left foot.

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

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
Zara Wong’s approach to post-partum dressing is this: get excited about all the things you can wear again.

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
Ralph at her office in London.

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
Send in the gowns.

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
“I personally like to underdress sometimes, especially if I’m not working,” Troye Sivan says.

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
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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
Former athlete Neil Walton harvests kelp at low tide from Sligo Bay in Ireland.

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
Actor Brad Pitt sports a large gold signet ring at the recent men’s finals match at Wimbledon – a signet ring is the easy, safe way for men to begin wearing jewellery.

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

Rae Morris and Alice Wells with Morris’ unique idea: calligraphy-style makeup brushes and accessories including stands, frames and travel cases.

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
The look of quiet luxury, from Australian brand Friends with Frank.

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