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Wild West From voluminous maxi dresses to signature vivid prints, sculptural jewellery and handwoven embellishments, the Alémais look is instantly recognisable. For autumn/winter 2026, the brand heads west, channelling an irresistible frontier spirit. Think cacti, patchwork, vintage Western typography and prairie florals, creating the perfect mix of pretty and rugged. Visit alemais.com for more. There’s something satisfying about skincare that clocks in as you clock off. Augustinus Bader’s new night cream pairs advanced TFC8 with hydrators, leaving skin looking smoother, fresher and better rested. Designed for effortless versatility, these South Sea pearl drop earrings in white gold can instantly transform into stunning diamond huggies. One design, two signatures. SPILL THE TEA Maison Balzac’s breakfast table just got a playful makeover. The new Pomponette Breakfast Collection turns everyday rituals into objets…

Soft side Dior’s Toujours receives the hobo bag treatment under the watchful eye of creative director Jonathan Anderson. The suede iteration in a perfect mossy green has plenty of space for everyday use, while the removable strap allows you to wear it over the shoulder or hold it by hand. Liquid gold Gold has never and will never go out of style, but it is particularly prevalent this season across sunglasses, jewellery, fragrance bottles and even key chains. Dedicate your whole look to the precious metal, or use it sparingly. 2 Dries Van Noten mirror, $385, at Mecca. Bold rush For those who like a little more flourish, red lace on a silky cami, intricate gold-and-diamond rings and patterned compact mirrors will add a certain something to your ensemble. Top…

1 Double the fun with double the plaid. Go for patterns of different sizes in similar hues, and add contrast through your accessories. Earthy browns work beautifully with calming blues. 2 Get more bang for your buck with a set that can be worn together or separately. Break it up with a belt and a pop of colour in your bag. 3 Not ready to commit to full plaid? Test the waters with an accessory first, like a patterned scarf around your neck or tied to your bag. 4 Gingham capris with a frilled hem, worn with a scoop-neck frilled top and a crisp cotton shirt, gives preppy spring-picnic vibes. A backless loafer keeps the look easy-breezy. 5 A dark plaid shirt is the perfect anchor for a floaty summery…

THE MINIMALIST Name a more iconic duo than jeans and a white tee. We’ll wait. The key to keeping the combo fresh is through your accessories: a sleek pair of pumps, a coloured clutch and gold earrings make it easy. THE CORPORATE Next time you’re putting on a suit, chuck a white tee under your button-up and wear it open for a more casual-corporate look. If company policy allows, add a fancy flip-flop. THE BOHO Flared jeans, a crochet top and suede jacket scream ’70s. Wear your white T-shirt underneath it all, and then pile on the accessories: oversized sunglasses, a bucket bag and boots with a cowboy heel. THE CREATIVE The only more iconic pairing than jeans and a white tee is a slip dress with a white tee.…

Autumn-core A warm palette of deep plums, burnt reds and earthy browns appeals to anyone emerging from an all-black wardrobe. It’s still dark and chic, but with room for a little more fun. Spring forward Somewhere between the richness of autumn and the vibrancy of summer lies the spring colour palette. Look for golden undertones and airy fabrications in blues, greens and oranges. Summer lovin’ Pretty pastels needn’t be reserved for the warmer months. In fact, a hit of sunshine yellow can brighten even the dreariest of days. Keep pinks, whites and creams within easy reach, too. Winter blues Keep the tones cool and bright, playing with blues and purples contrasted with white or black. Icy silver accessories offer the perfect finishing touch.…

There is something oddly satisfying about a piece of jewellery that asks you to do something. For decades, this has been the secret appeal of Piaget’s tactile Possession range. Since the launch of its first ring collection in 1990, the range has been built around a small, almost absent-minded gesture: turning the ring. The outer band moves independently, rotating around the finger with a smoothness that makes it hard not to do it again. And again. Over the years, the collection has grown to take in necklaces, bracelets, earrings and detailed sculptural pieces. But each piece offers the same magic: a tiny interruption in the day through mechanical movement, whether it’s rotating a ring, spinning a stone or turning a trinket. The rotational movement is meditative. You turn it and,…

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ANNA CONKLING Anna Conkling logs into our video call from a hotel room in Kyiv, Ukraine, where she arrived just a few hours earlier, warning me that she’s very tired but has plenty of coffee. “I go from Berlin to Warsaw, about five hours, then I take an hour to get a cocktail and go to Burger King,” she pauses to laugh, “then I get a train for another three hours to the other Polish border, then the night train to Kyiv.” I’ve seen this journey – the night before we speak, she’s posted a bedtime GRWM titled: “Getting ready for bed on night train from Poland to Ukraine”, in which she does her skincare routine and makes her bed before climbing in, only to still be wide awake come…

While it was meant to be light-hearted banter, it quickly became something much darker. “You girls today don’t know the struggle,” I told my 17-year-old daughter. “When I was your age, we had to rewind cassettes with pencils and wait for our favourite songs to play on the radio so we could record them.” “That’s really cute, Mum, but we have real problems, like AI taking our dream careers, deep fakes, revenge porn and a dating pool influenced by Andrew freaking Tate,” she responded with considerable venom. “Oh, and women’s reproductive rights are going backwards, and women in Australia keep being killed by their partners. How am I ever supposed to date when I know that, statistically, the guy I marry is the one most likely to murder me? But…