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BE JEWELLED For her new Diorissima collection, Dior Fine Jewellery’s artistic director, Victoire de Castellane, was inspired by collage, coral and celestial bodies. The result? These technicolour dream necklaces and fantastical earrings crafted with vibrant gemstones. Style’s obsession with cars continues, thanks to Chopard’s limited-edition Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Grigio-Blu watch. With a dial taken straight from a dashboard (including fuel gauge), you’ll never miss a start time. THE SECRET LIFE OF PLANTS Discover the potential and the future of plant-based materials in the exhibition Plant Life: The Nature of Design at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne. Leading designers from across the globe have turned fungi into leather, hemp into fibreboard and mastered light-reactive bio-plastics in order to reimagine our furniture, architecture and decorative arts in a…

Golden touch In the latest collections, accessories are having a real capital-M Moment. Think oversized aviator-style sunglasses, chic heels and slinky jewellery. Take your cues from Louis Vuitton and incorporate hints of gold, oxblood and black. Soft launch For a lighter touch, lean into pretty pastels and soft, shimmering gold that whispers luxury rather than shouts it. Continue the theme in your stationery and lighting, because home accessories count, too. Into the fold The hobo silhouette meets the Dior Toujours under the creative leadership of Jonathan Anderson. It’s immediately, identifiably Dior, and incredibly modern, with its cavernous hold, enveloping folds and multiple wear options (crossbody, over the shoulder), making it perfect for everyday use. Because why save beautiful things for a special occasion?…

1 A white slip is usually reserved for a long summer lunch, but you can bring it into your night time rotation with a statement earring and elegant pouch. 2 Chocolate is the hue of the moment, and the satin fabrication with gold accents is perfect for evening. Finish the look with a gold clutch and sleek heels. 3 Head-to-toe black will always be elegant. Instead of reaching for your usual LBD, experiment with layers and opacity. Think: a skin-hugging bodysuit, stretchy sheer skirt and sexy knee-high open-toe boots. 4 Sunshine yellow has a place after dark, especially in a floaty, silky asymmetric number with bold and interesting accessories. 5 Keep it simple: sharp pants, a soft ruffle crop top, done. Exhibit the right amount of restraint with strong yet minimal makeup and undone hair.…

FASHION OBSESSIVE A good rule of thumb for any fashion lover putting an outfit together is to have a “weird” shoe. These 101 Dalmatians-esque heels are an easy way to nod to the trend while keeping the whole look fun. THE WEEKEND Minimalists can indulge in the animal print trend, too. Add a fluffy (faux) fur coat over your weekend uniform of jeans and a perfectly tailored shirt. Elevate the entire look with a pair of sharp boots. CORPORATE COOL Who says animal print doesn’t have a place in the office? Incorporate a bit of personality into your 9-to-5 wardrobe with a leopard baguette-style bag. Pare back the rest of the look to ensure it stands out. THE CREATIVE If there’s a more dramatic fashion item than a longline animal-print…

Finding the perfect pair of jeans is a notoriously fraught journey. Here, let us help you Inverted Triangle A high-waisted bootcut jean is ideal for balancing an inverted triangle silhouette. Keep it cool with a leather bomber jacket and the perfect winter boots. Column Drop-waist jeans are the ultimate Y2K-2026 fashion fusion. Ensure they’re long, and offset any bagginess with a sleek pair of pointed kitten heels in chocolate brown – the colour of the season. Pear A straight-wide jean drops from the waist to the floor, giving a relaxed-but-polished vibe. A figure-hugging light knit under a sand-hued bomber plus comfy-as-slippers loafers finish the look. Hourglass It’s the It-jean shape of the year: the barrel leg. Perfect for the slouchy-but-cool look, they are best paired with a fitted top and…

I’M STANDING IN THE MIDDLE OF Shanghai’s Long Museum, trailing behind a very chic Italian woman named Laura Lusuardi. The daughter of one of Max Mara’s first retailers, Lusuardi joined the house in the ’60s and is now the brand’s fashion director. She doesn’t speak English, and I don’t speak Italian, so we have a translator. We’re inside “The Max!”, Max Mara’s 75th anniversary exhibition, which has the energy of a very elegant storeroom in the middle of being unpacked. There are metal shelves, archive crates, brown cardboard boxes, swatches, photographs, mannequins and, naturally, coats. So many coats. Navy coats. Camel coats. White coats from the 1980s that look as if they could have walked straight out of the resort 2027 show that was staged here the evening before. This,…

Named after the soaring domes of Italy’s cathedrals, the Duomo is all about sculptural shape. Its softly rounded silhouette feels architectural without tipping into precious, while Gucci’s signature gold horsebit hardware takes centrestage. Debuting on the Gucci Primavera runway – Demna’s first collection for the house at Milan Fashion Week 2026 – the design reflects his cool twist on heritage codes. Carry it by the top handle for maximum polish or sling it crossbody with the detachable strap for off-duty vibes. This is the bag fashion insiders will be buying before the rest of the world catches on. Listen in Style Shokz clip-on earbuds OpenDots 2 | OpenDots Air Shokz, pioneer in open-ear headphones, unveils its new clip-on collection designed for active days. Light, secure and easy to wear, the…

There are two kinds of people in the world: those who change into trackpants the minute they get home, and those who wish they could. Rag & Bone has spent the past two decades designing for the overlap, where looking polished doesn’t require sacrificing comfort. Founded in New York with British tailoring in its DNA, the brand has long built its reputation on pieces that work as hard as the people wearing them. Think understated essentials with just enough attitude. Clothes that slot seamlessly into real life, whether that’s a long-haul flight, a Monday morning meeting or dinner downtown. At the centre are the now-cult “sweatpant jeans”, from the brand’s rb Miramar collection. The internet-famous style even had Oprah spruiking their delights, describing them as “hard pants that are actually…

Atipalku Intjalki has made the same journey to Ernabella Arts in Pukatja, on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands of South Australia, for more than 50 years. It’s a short walk from home, but one that has become a lifelong ritual – one where memory, Country and culture are transformed into vibrant works of art. “It’s in my community,” she says. “It’s been working for a long time. The art centre is still going well. It’s a nice building to work in.” Now, for the first time, these artworks are being worn. Atipalku is the latest artist to collaborate with Specsavers on a limited-edition eyewear collection supporting The Fred Hollows Foundation’s Indigenous Australia Program. Marking 15 years of partnership between the organisations, the collection celebrates Indigenous storytelling while helping fund…