Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2025 i ELLE Australia

Our team shares what’s at the top of their new-season fashion and beauty wishlists Editor JESSICA BAILEY Deputy editor Alexandra English FASHION Fashion director Naomi Smith Fashion editor Jordan Boorman Acting fashion assistant Benji Luis ART Art director Nicole Miller Senior designer Danielle Tarrant Photo director Robyn Fay-Perkins BEAUTY Beauty director Sally Hunwick PRODUCTION Managing editor Melissa Gaudron CONTRIBUTORS Contributing sustainability editor Lucianne Tonti Contributing beauty editor Kate Lancaster Contributing culture editor Roxy Lola Contributing fashion writer Sarah Noonan Sub-editors Laura Culbert, Che-Marie Trigg, Leigh Livingstone, Hilary Board DIGITAL Digital editor Angela Law Senior writer: fashion & beauty Ruby Feneley Contributing social media producer Kriti Gupta Shopping editor Phoebe Youl ADVERTISING Luxury commercial brand manager Melanie Savvidis Brand executive Emma O’Sullivan ARE MEDIA Chief executive officer Jane Huxley Sales director…

ELLE Australia’s fashion team travelled from Sydney to the small village of Hawkhurst in Kent, about 90 minutes outside of London, to shoot cover star Milly Alcock. The Australian actor — who gained traction in House of the Dragon — is starring opposite Meghann Fahy and Julianne Moore in Netflix’s new hit series Sirens. In July, she enters the DC Universe as Supergirl in director James Gunn’s Superman and headlines her own spin-off, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow in 2026. Make no mistake, she’s our country’s next big export. Seen here in Alexander McQueen and Tiffany & Co., Alcock embodies the kind of woman ELLE Australia likes to spotlight: beautiful, intelligent and about to soar to superstardom. THE COVER BY NUMBERS 30 The hours of travel from Sydney, Australia, to Kent,…

Every year during the Global Fashion Summit, the husband-and-wife duo behind Ganni host a dinner at their home in Østerbro, Copenhagen. At the end of a day of networking and panels about the future of the industry, a bus appears beside the NH Collection Hotel to take a group of delegates across the Nyhavn canal to Ditte and Nicolaj Reffstrup’s brightly furnished, airy house where dinner is served at large tables in their kitchen. The first year I was invited, Copenhagen’s summer had dissolved into a muddling, humid rain. I had flown in from London that morning and I was drained. In hindsight, I was not at all prepared for the people I was about to meet — fashion designers, innovators and editors from all over the world, including the…

Garden variety While flowers are a beautiful and thoughtful gift for any occasion, you might want to keep Bottega Veneta’s leather sunflower for yourself. Cooler than cool A utilitarian bag that’s totally practical (see: pockets) but also features gorgeous little bows and is rendered in a pretty pale blue instead of camouflage? This Acne Studios number is as refreshing as a cool drink of water. Detail oriented Take the casual-cool of a jumper and drawstring skirt, add a glittering statement Chopard earring (just one) and classic black slingbacks, and you immediately elevate an everyday look that will actually take you from desk to dinner. Purr-fect pumps Fashion’s love of animal print shows no signs of slowing down (much like the leopard from which the inspiration comes). Continue the love with…

Sometimes, when it’s 2am and I can’t sleep, I indulge in this small fantasy where I imagine I’ve won $1 million. I focus on what it would feel like to wake up in the morning and find it sitting in my bank account — the unbearable lightness of a mortgage-free life! A fanciful dream, sure, but it soothes me to sleep in a matter of minutes. I told a friend this recently, and she said it’s not as reassuring as you’d imagine. A few years ago, she was gifted just under $1 million by her parents to buy a modest two-bedder in a charming part of the city. A year after purchasing it, it needed a new roof, which she hasn’t been able to afford just yet, thanks to the…

As recently as 1988, Australian art historian Bernard Smith referred to any Australian women artists who ventured to Europe at the inception of modernism as “messenger women” or “messenger girls”. In other words: passive conduits of modern art who soaked up the ideas of others, as opposed to being active participants in the movements with minds of their own. If this was the story that was taught, approved of and set by those in power, then what was the public to think? While much work has been going on in the background to amend this viewpoint for decades, this year the story will officially be set straight — with women firmly positioned as vital contributors to modern art. This is thanks to a new major exhibition, Dangerously Modern: Australian Women…

There’s something going on with food lately: fashion labels are collaborating with food brands while Ozempic is flying off the shelves; chefs are the hottest thing on television while hospitality groups are accused of sexual harassment; social media is flooded with flash-lit close-ups of half-eaten desserts and empty oyster shells — sometimes it’s disgusting, sometimes it’s a flex (is the restaurant name printed on the plate? Flex). However we feel about or engage with food, the fact we need it is universal. And now it’s creeping further and further into the literature we’re reading. Daria Lavelle’s debut novel, Aftertaste ($32.99, Bloomsbury, June 3), is an imaginative exploration of clairgustance, the psychic sense in which a medium can taste a spirit’s favourite meal from the other realm. This isn’t scifi or…

Prada bralette, $1050, skirt, $2280, belt, $990, and bag, $8700. Prada top, $2850, shorts, $2090 (both worn throughout), bag, $8400, and shoes, $1800. Prada shirt, $3100, shorts, $1860, belt, $990, bag, $9300, and shoes, $1800. Prada jacket, $5000, skirt, $2280, and bag, $6900. Prada bralette, $850, skirt, $2650, bag, $6300, and shoes, $1690. Prada jacket, $5500, pants, $2370, and boots, $2750. Prada shoes, $1870. Model: Lilli Cummings at IMG. Hair by Rory Rice at MAP; makeup by Linda Jefferyes at Artist Group. Hannah Scott-Stevenson is at Art Box Black.…

We often speak of chance in the context of an accident; an unforeseen occurrence that splinters our path away from what’s anticipated. But what if chance wasn’t a matter of luck, but instead a welcome surrender, an enthusiasm for the unexpected that’s driven by the warm romanticism of possibility. Through this lens, chance becomes something we can sense, invite or wear upon our skin — fleeting, fragrant and full of promise. It’s the idea that chance exists in fortuitous moments that meet us, lucent and languidly drifting into our orbit like an alluring aroma, laced with whispers of a world that’s waiting to unfurl. And in Chanel’s latest perfume, Chance Eau Splendide, it’s this feeling that lingers, blooming into a captivating evolution that reinterprets a legacy with intention. “Fragrance is…

British-born Isamaya Ffrench has developed unforgettable looks for some of the world’s most compelling artists and icons, including Rihanna, Madonna, Björk, Cher and Charli xcx. She’s lent her imaginative edge to runway shows and campaigns that push boundaries and held major creative roles at some of the world’s biggest beauty houses, including global beauty director at Burberry and stints with Byredo, Tom Ford and Christian Louboutin. Now, with the new Core line from her namesake brand landing on shelves at Mecca, Ffrench is leaning into innovation that merges performance with skin integrity. ELLE sat down with the beauty visionnaire to discuss her radical approach to product creation, the philosophy behind some of her most provocative packaging and why breaking the rules will always be part of her brand’s DNA. ON…

As a serial tab hoarder, tiny favicons are often the sole clue as to what lies within dozens of compressed rectangles on my screen. The day after the ultrasound, I finally closed each one within an overstuffed browser window. It had been acting as something of a hidden dossier for what had been my first pregnancy — which goes some way to explain why some favicons were purple, some cream, but most the universally recognisable ‘pregnancy magenta’. I sucked in a breath and x-ed my way through like I might outpace the sting of a resistant Band-Aid, flinching slightly as each tab popped open. As I clicked, I noticed that the window’s contents unfolded in a kind of timeline. In the immediate days after two blue lines had unexpectedly shown…

Visual artist Cathrine Raben Davidsen would often stroll around Copenhagen’s leafy Kartoffelrækkerne district, dreaming of one day living there. The historic area, home to a cluster of 480 terraced houses that were originally built for workers between 1873 and 1889, provided the perfect balance — an inner city location so she could stay connected to urban life, combined with a unique, village-like charm. In the end, it was a 145-square-metre townhouse that won her heart. “We’ve lived in our house for almost 20 years,” says Raben Davidsen, who shares the home with her husband, ophthalmologist Jens Lindegaard, and their daughter Ingrid. “It’s been a fantastic place for our two children to grow up. It’s like living in a small village where everyone knows each other, and it feels very safe.…

Paris: As a kid, I was determined to dress up every single day. I guess I was always fiercely determined to express myself through fashion, and now I see my three-year-old doing the exact same thing. It’s frightening (and so cute)! Georgia: Paris and I had talked about starting [a fashion business] together since we first met at 13. It all came together when Paris and I both moved back to New Zealand after living in Barcelona and New York. We started a vintage store together, The Mercantile, and we flew to LA and drove up to Palm Springs sourcing vintage items. Georgia: My fashion inspiration is ’90s forever. Kate Moss, Gwyneth Paltrow, Naomi Campbell, Patsy Kensit. Georgia: My first fashion memory is a Halloween costume I made with my…

One evening, during the interview stages for this role, I visited my parents’ home in Sydney’s south. I was there to pick up a box of old issues of ELLE Australia, ones I’d devoured in my twenties, their glossy covers and their contents too good to throw out. The garage — dark and dank — is lit by a single light at its ceiling, and the quest to find this one particular box on this one particular evening was difficult, to say the least. It’s got to be here, I mused. My eureka moment arrived in the shape of a dusty, squashed cardboard carton — the long-time home of about 30 ELLE issues and a huntsman spider (it is ELLE Australia, after all). Sharp shivers as I pulled out the…

Tactile display Fringing is fashion’s new flirtation with movement. For those who love their adventures and their wardrobes to be satisfyingly textured, the 2025 take on fringe is threaded through longline tunics, looped around sheer eveningwear and cascading down tiered dresses. Bottega Veneta took strands and transformed them into brushstrokes, Christopher Esber dialled up the drama with voluminous tops, while Gucci kept it sleek and clean with tailored coats — proof that fringing can move from boho to boardroom without missing a beat. Add a heel, a spin and a late-night exit and the fringe takes over — it’s chic, directional and, honestly, hypnotic. This is fringing unfastened from its folksy roots and given a grown-up makeover worthy of a place in your wardrobe. Step it up This season, shoulders…

In the autumn of 2024, the first thing on my post-break-up agenda was an overhaul of my surroundings. I didn’t cut off all my hair, I didn’t book an extravagant trip and I certainly did not seek comfort in a rebound — but I did go buck wild with decluttering. Not to negate any of the aforementioned coping mechanisms, but breaking up can be expensive enough, and what better way to reclaim a sense of agency over one’s life than to clean out an overflowing wardrobe? In my last relationship, roughly 30 per cent of my clothes saw the outside of my apartment. Not because my then-partner had any say in what I wore, but because, as humans, love influences our choices. You find yourself unconsciously reaching for the things…

'MONSIEUR DIOR HAD A DEEP INTEREST IN JAPANESE CULTURE' As dusk fell on the historic gardens of Kyoto’s To-ji Temple — the location for the Christian Dior fall 2025 show — cherry blossom trees were warmly lit to great detail. So much so, you could — even at a distance — make out the different shades of their pink petals: blush, taffy, tea rose. Making my way to my seat felt like walking through a scene from a fanciful storybook: up the pebbled pathway, across the small wooden footbridge. The latter was all of one metre wide and arched over the ground’s palatial lake, which, at different vistas, reflected images of the majestic 381-year-old Buddhist temple. (The pagoda actually dates back to 796 during the early Heian period, and was…

Summer, in the Italian imagination, has always been less a season than a state of mind — a ritual, a romance, a slow-burning invitation to do less. At the lidos of Capri, Positano and beyond, the air hangs heavy with pleasure: linen shirts slip from sun-kissed shoulders, spritzes bead on marble tabletops and the scent of salt lingers long after the last swim. These pockets of coastline have played muse to painters, poets and designers alike; each return to the shores offering a renewed lesson in the elegance of leisure and the quiet luxury of time well spent. For Gucci, a house with deep Italian roots and a longstanding reverence for artful excess, the coastline has become something of a studied canvas, and it’s here that the house finds its…

know your stripes The classic Americana-ness of Ralph Lauren’s striped T-shirts and rugby jerseys take on a relaxed Aussie feel when they’re layered, the sleeves are rolled and a jumper (or two) is tied around the waist. Consider it Hamptons-lite. between the lines A T-shirt worn over a long-sleeved top has shrugged off its early 2000s ‘This means I like music’ connotations to become casually cool. And speaking of cool, as the weather chills, layers of stripes that go every which way will keep you warm and your outfit dynamic, especially with varied textures and bold colours. short & sweet We all know a blazer and no pants is the perfect Zoom call ’fit, but shorts as cute as these make the case for bringing the WFH look back to…

Valentine’s Day, 2004. Using the $10 of mobile phone credit I’d given him as a gift, my first-ever boyfriend (16M) sent me (15F) a text. It was late at night and I hadn’t heard from him all day, even though I’d dropped the heart-shaped card that contained the credit slip and all of my feelings into his letterbox that morning. I’d been telepathically willing my Brat-green Nokia 3310 to buzz for hours, and when it did, I picked it up expecting a gushing thank you, especially since he hadn’t been able to text anyone for a week. Instead, the tiny black pixels arranged themselves across the small grey screen into a very different message: i dnt luv u anymre. Heart immediately shattered into a million pieces, I raced downstairs to…

I am in a season of not wanting to be perceived. Last year was hard — a never-ending series of months ticked by, full of family illness, trauma and time spent in hospitals. I commuted to this trauma in my car. As the year wore on, my body changed. My face changed. My spirit changed. These days, I find I don’t quite recognise the person I see in the mirror, or, God forbid, a photograph. In fact, the last time I saw a recent photograph of myself it made me terribly unhappy — which is too bad, because the experience and the lived moment captured in the photo were very happy. The photo was from a beautiful summer day in New York, spent with friends. There is a phenomenon in…

There have always been stories describing the threshold between the lands of the living and the dead. These transitional spaces, where energy hums, are woven into our art, language and culture. Their resonance is now reflected in the veil, an exhibition revealing a familiarity with the spirit world, featuring artists Hayley Millar Baker, Hannah Gartside, Lisa Waup, Aneta Grzeszykowska, Glenda Nicholls and Lena Yarinkura, showcasing new commissions and recent acquisitions in film, photography, weaving and more. Central to the exhibition is Eternity the Butterfly, a major new work from Millar Baker. Commissioned for the veil, this is the third in her filmic series, following the successes of Nyctinasty and The Umbra. Millar Baker belongs to the Gunditjmara, Djabwurrung and Nira-Bulok Taungurung peoples and has Anglo-Indian and Portuguese-Brazilian ancestry. This confluence…

Copenhagen DENMARK FROM THE NYHAVN CANAL TO THE DISTRICTS OF NORREBRO AND VESTERBRO, THE CITY IS AWASH WITH THE FAMOUS HYGGE. THIS ART OF LIVING HAS MADE THE DANES THE HAPPIEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD, AND THE MOST ECO-FRIENDLY, TOO, WITH GREEN SPACES AND ECO-NEIGHBOURHOODS TRENDY EATERY Esmée Tucked away off Kongens Nytorv, the city’s largest square, this bustling brasserie could be mistaken for a modern orangery with its decor of marble walls and lush greenery. Chef Andreas Bagh adds a fresh Nordic touch to classic French cuisine. Try the grilled Danish turbot served with mussel sauce and seasonal greens. For dessert, the tarte aux pommes cocktail will satisfy your sweet tooth. Kongens Nytorv 8, esmee.dk CHARMING HOTEL Coco Hotel From the Copenhagen Food Collective, this solar-powered boutique hotel is…

There’s a particular kind of quiet that exists beyond the edge of a city — all salt air and soft light. Ralph Lauren has long found that quiet in the Hamptons. Before he became synonymous with the kind of refined Americana that now defines a generation of style, he would drive out to the Hamptons’ windswept edges, drawn not by society, but by solitude. “Even when I didn’t have a house, I’d drive out,” Lauren says in his book, Ralph Lauren: A Way of Living. “I wanted to feel the fresh air and wind … simplicity and peace.” That sense of retreat has underscored the Ralph Lauren aesthetic for more than five decades. It’s there in the breezy suiting of spring 1995, with models in crisp white blazers and pearl…

Author, ‘Dangerous Women’ KATY HESSEL My dream is to visit Ghost Ranch in New Mexico, where artist Georgia O’Keeffe lived. Photographer, ‘Mad About Milly’ HOLLY GIBSON The dream would be to get to Lofoten in Norway for hiking in the summer. Otherwise, when I’m next in Australia, I would love to visit Lord Howe Island. Author, ‘What Lingers After Loss’ KATE LANCASTER The real Greek tragedy is that a salty summer sojourn to Hydra still demands a gruelling 24-hour pilgrimage. A languid layover in Bodrum, Turkey — replete with mezze, marble-blue sea and a breeze off the Aegean — might just soften the sentence of seat 87K. Videographer, ‘Mad About Milly’ CELINE HONG I’d love my next destination to be a months-long journey through Antarctica — filming untouched ice cathedrals,…

Visit: Celine Bondi Celine is bringing its sculpted minimalism to Sydney’s Bondi, with a new boutique slated to open mid-year. Tucked inside Westfield, the outpost will house the brand’s ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories collections — including its iconic Triomphe monogram — for a refined retail experience just minutes from the surf. Carry: Max Mara Whitney Bag, 10thanniversary edition An icon in its own right, Max Mara’s Whitney Bag has just turned 10 and, naturally, it’s ageing like fine leather. To celebrate the milestone, the brand has reissued the cult classic with subtle design updates and undeniable collectors’ appeal. Limited to 125 pieces worldwide, it’s as exclusive as it is timeless — a true heirloom in the making. Pek: Christian Louboutin x Otis Hope Carey Christian Louboutin has teamed up…

ELLE FRANCE, NOV 1945 “Model meets demon cat? Hardly ELLE’s typical visual feast, but this rebellious inaugural cover deserves its legendary status. Breaking all the rules, it birthed a brand that would forever redefine fashion photography.” NICKY BRIGER General manager of Luxury for Are Media ELLE UK, DEC 2010 “I was living in London in 2010 and I remember the impact this cover had. The perennially stunning Anne Hathaway wearing that incredible gold sparkly Balmain dress (which was on every stylist’s want-list), paired with a smoky eye, nude lip and loosely tousled hair is a lesson in exactly how to do glamour. Of course, I bought the issue immediately and devoured it right there on Regent Street – and then I kept it. Because a cover like this really does…

In an age of digital ephemera, when artefacts flash and disappear within 24 hours, jewellery remains a tangible relic of intimacy. It endures, not just as decoration, but as something we can hold, wear and return to. A quiet constant. While trend-led flourishes are always fun, we’re increasingly seeing a shift towards something more elemental. Jewellery is being reframed as a personal archive: the heirloom passed between generations, the charm that marks a turning point, the piece chosen in a moment of transformation. In this sense, jewellery is not a mere accessory — but the story itself. This change is visible in the growing popularity of bespoke designs and modular charms. In the resurgence of signet rings, lockets and engraved pendants. They’re pieces that tell our stories; they feel intimate,…

house clothes Toughen up a delicate silk and lace slip dress with an outdoorsy parka. Then, throw your necessities into an oversized tote, slip on your shoes and you’re ready to hit the road. full tank The intimates as outerwear trend continues. Legitimise it into a full look by adding an ornate belt (or a chunky necklace worn as one). 1 Deering jacket, $680 2 Calvin Klein top, $79.95 3 Zara necklace, $44.95 4 Bottega Veneta bag, $7580 5 Ganni top, $285 6 Venroy shorts, $130 7 Pandora ring, $169 8 Maison Margiela shoes, $1542, from Farfetch. cold comfort That’s your emotional support faux-fur coat. Throw it over a summer dress as the day cools, or cuddle up to it as and when needed. 1 Swarovski necklace, $400 2 Shevoke…

The Ice Cube collection is a love letter to light, brightening you up inside and out, any time of day or night in 100 per cent ethical gold. The bracelets and rings can be worn in a stack, mixing the three golds and the diamond versions. Caroline Scheufele, the creative soul of Chopard, was inspired by ice cubes, and the brand’s artisans brought her vision to life. NEVER TAKE IT OFF Bold and versatile, you’ll never want to take off Chopard’s Ice Cube collection. The pieces are designed to complement every outfit, day or night. Bracelets, rings, pendants, earrings: stack and layer them or wear them one at a time over a chic black turtleneck, à la Bella Hadid (above), in casual mode with jeans and trainers, or with a…

MIA THREAPLETON WITH A STARRING ROLE IN WES ANDERSON’S LATEST FLICK, KATE WINSLET’S DAUGHTER IS BECOMING A STAR IN HER OWN RIGHT WORDS BY JESSICA BAILEY Mia Threapleton was on the Tube home in London when she found out she had landed the role in Wes Anderson’s new espionage black comedy, The Phoenician Scheme. It hadn’t even been 24 hours since she completed her screen test, where she had been given a very small character brief: you’ve not seen your father in six years and you’re a novice nun. Out of hundreds of women who had auditioned for the role — from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada — Threapleton was Anderson’s top pick. “I didn’t believe my agent [when she told me I got the part]. I…

SOFT FOCUS The It-girl eyeshadow shades have been toned down, with all eyes on greige stone, icy mink and mushroom tones. BELOW, FROM LEFT Mecca Max Zoom Shadow Stick in Pewter, $20; Tom Ford Eye Color Quad in Olive Smoke, $160. Palette cleanser Warm terracottas, golden bronzes and peachy sheers have dominated the beauty space, but the tonal tide is turning. Soft greys, moody mauves, icy lilacs and matte taupes are the new wave of neutrals that whisper and smoulder for an understated, editorial finish. TAKING NOTES Clean and fresh, cool-noted fragrances are all we want to wear this season. From powdery musks and soft florals to sheer woods such as cedar and ambrette, they bring an airy sophistication — making them the perfect counterpoint to heavy winter layers. Fresh…

Hair looking dull and dried out? Don’t panic — rejuvenating your strands can be as simple as making the correct product choices and giving your hair a little extra TLC. “Hair dries out due to heat damage and chemical processes,” says celebrity hairstylist and Hask ambassador Michael Brennan. “I recommend heat protection or argan oil before any heat styling. Regular trims and deep conditioning treatments will also help repair shine and restore dull hair.” Here, Brennan points us towards the products and practices that will have your hair glistening like glass. SHINE BRIGHT “Super shiny hair — like with the glass hair trend — comes from using the right products and care for your hair type,” explains Brennan. If you are seeking a level of gloss that’s typically achieved during…

It’s the end of a long day. You’ve been thinking about bed since lunchtime. Now it’s there, right in front of you: soft, silky pillows; the room lit by the warm glow of a sunset lamp; soporific lavender spritzed over crisp sheets. And then you spot the person you love the most clambering under your cloud-like quilt and the realisation sets in: there will once again be snoring and overheating — and possibly worse … The idea that your partner is to blame for a night spent tossing and turning can be a sticking point in an otherwise healthy relationship. And it’s why more and more people are committing to independent sleeping arrangements, turning the old adage on its head: couples who stay together are, frequently, not sleeping together. In…

Trends: Ready To Hang Like ready-to-wear for your home, this new collection of nine fun mirrors from NYC-based design studio Ready To Hang blends a high-fashion aesthetic with functional appeal. Ready To Hang mirrors, from $1210, at livingedge.com.au. Shop: Composition A fresh drop of curated vintage furniture and objects sourced from Europe will land at Composition’s new Surry Hills, Sydney, store from June 12. The 12-metre container transporting the Retrouvailles collection will deliver modern artefacts, such as mid-century paintings, hand-crafted brutalist stools and quirky crafted bowls and plates. Object: Chubby Lamp She was the fashion director of ELLE in the ’90s, but now ceramic artist Valerie Vigar (aka sonraceramics) has turned her eye to works of clay and a new collection of lamps bursting with optimism and joy – and…

GEMINI May 21–June 20 For the first time in many months, you feel free. As Saturn leaves the top sector of your chart, the pressures you have been under at work will lift almost instantly, and the new moon two days later will help you turn the page and make a new start. There are all sorts of opportunities open to you, but one in particular has a clear cut-off date of June 8. If you want it, grab it, before it slips out of your reach. VIRGO August 23–September 22 Everything about the next few weeks is big. A big work opportunity that could take you several steps upwards; a big new realisation that gives you a different way of thinking about the world and your place in it;…