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This Aussie quit his career to open a luxury resort in Greece
It’s no coincidence that it took Australians to tackle the challenge of opening Gundari in such a secluded island location.
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- Kate Hennessy
This fashionista wants wailing and pasta at her funeral – but no black
New York-based media veteran Laura Brown doesn’t spend much time thinking about the great unknown; it’s going to come anyway.
- Lauren Sams
This cruise will change the way you travel
A voyage to the last frontier and a land of frozen dreams on the Celebrity Edge.
- Tim Johnson
260km/h? Porsche’s new Macan EV is its fastest ever
Porsche’s new fully electric SUV will entice those wanting the model with the biggest numbers.
- Tony Davis
425 stores in 54 countries: How this Aussie brand rapidly expanded
The first time Lesleigh Jermanus went to Australian Fashion Week, she was an intern. The second time, her label Alemais was the opening show.
- Lauren Sams
August
The luxury jeweller making architecture for your hands
Kia Schwaninger’s exquisite own-label jewellery is inspired by art deco shapes and bold gem colours.
- Lauren Sams
London’s hottest hotel will surprise you again and again
Discretion is a hallmark of all-suite hotel The Emory, where you enter a world of pitch-perfect luxury through a back alley.
- Maria Shollenbarger
Meet the designer whose $1k pyjamas are too fancy to stay in the bedroom
A pair of PJs for $1000? They must be from UK-based Olivia von Halle, who’s intrigued by how many customers she has Down Under.
- Lauren Sams
A Michelin star chef’s guide to the hottest dining in London right now
Chef and restaurateur Clare Smyth of London’s Core on the joys of dirty martinis, seasonal fare and Sunday pub roasts.
- Jill Dupleix
Shorts are back this summer. Here’s how to wear them
Briefs are the business for everyone this spring, and they are shorter than ever.
- Lauren Sams
The CEO who pairs kids’ snacks with Perrier-Jouet
Shamini Rajarethnam, who runs Melbourne-based skincare brand Rationale, shares a few of her favourite things.
- Lauren Sams
June
Emma McKeon on training for Paris: ‘Your head makes or breaks you’
Australia’s most decorated Olympian is getting ready for her final Games. But first she swaps her swimsuit for couture.
- Lauren Sams
Paris recaptures its position as global centre of contemporary art
Move aside London and New York. Post-Brexit, the French capital is reaping the benefits of major investment into its cultural identity.
- Brook Turner
This woman knows exactly what you should wear with your Birkin
Nadège Vanhee has re-energised women’s ready-to-wear while still honouring her fashion house’s classically elegant heritage.
- Lauren Sams
Paris 2024: a first look at the newly restored Grand Palais
The timeless Paris monument and exhibition space has been restored to host fencing and taekwondo events under its soaring glass dome.
- Stephen Todd
Step aboard for an opulent rail journey to Venice – no denim allowed
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express sets the standard for glamorous train journeys. Its Paris to Venice overnighter makes for an unforgettable trip.
- Divya Bala
Australia’s reigning diving world champion is scared of heights
Cassiel Rousseau is one of the country’s gold medal contenders in Paris. Just tell him not to look down.
- Lauren Sams
Pastry star Cédric Grolet draws cult following with his arty cakes
The French pâtissier was already world-famous for his trompe l’oeil treats. Then he started to show how he made them on Instagram.
- Diyva Bala
Electronic duo Justice return to the dance floor
After an eight-year hiatus, the disruptive Parisian dance music duo unleash an overdose of electronica à la française.
- Divya Bala
Chopard jewellers open their first exclusive hotel in Paris
Guests can enjoy grand surroundings and five-star hospitality above the Scheufele family’s famed watch and jewellery boutique at the prestigious Place Vendôme square.
- Maria Shollenbarger
May
Society florist to sign off with a signature flower
Grandiflora founder Saskia Havekes plans to be dressed in white, with a floral scent and a magnolia bloom.
- Benjamen Judd
How this tiny English village got a US tech money makeover
Before Michael Birch swooped in, few people had ever heard of Woolsery in North Devon. Now the smart London set happily spend hours driving there.
- Jane Knight
Six tips for styling a room from David Flack
Incongruous and ingenious, the work of this designer has influenced interiors all over the country. Here, he takes a humble den and makes it a haven.
- Stephen Todd
Ties are making a comeback. Just not for the office
As ties disappear from formal occasions, they’re turning up again in casual dressing.
- Benjamen Judd
‘It’s about remembering aromas’: how Chanel’s ‘nose’ makes perfume
Chanel makes some of the world’s most desirable fragrances. Olivier Polge brings them to life.
- Stephen Todd