Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2019 i Harper's Bazaar Australia

A FEW WEEKS AGO, on an unseasonably chilly evening in rain-sodden Rome, I was a guest at Gucci’s spectacular cruise 2020 show, the runway of which weaved through the marble halls of the Capitoline Museums, the scene eerily watched over by sculptures of Zeus, Apollo and Hercules. One of the most talked-about moments of the night (not counting Stevie Nicks’s surprise duet performance with Harry Styles at the after-party — or Hazza’s questionable blue and pink manicure) was the runway debut of the ‘uterus dress’. This pleated, long-sleeved gown embroidered with a sequined flowering uterus, which closely followed a blazer plastered with the slogan “MY BODY MY CHOICE”, had us all surmising that abortion legality was front of mind for designer Alessandro Michele — a simple yet very effective means…

BEAUTY My absolute favourite is Essential LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER from Noir, a conditioning primer that I use every day. It works as well in towel-dried as dry hair. MY FAVOURITE PERFUME is Carnal Flower by Frédéric Malle. Always. I’M COVETING a [Baby Cheeks] Blush Stick from Westman Atelier. TRAVEL MY CONSTANT TRAVEL COMPANION is an Eye and Lip Perfection [à Porter] by La Prairie. Chic packaging, and it moisturises lips and eyes when you are on the go. Travelling is absolutely my number-one source of inspiration. NEXT STOP IS MARRAKECH, where we are renting a house for a week. It’s a place I love to go back to. STYLE I’d describe my style as SMART AND EMPOWERING — simplicity, with an interesting silhouette and BOLD ACCENTS. I love our [Totême’s] pre-fall…

I STARTED DRINKING AT 13. I was a rebellious child, always up to no good, wagging school constantly to smoke weed in the park. When I was given the opportunity to model at 14, it was a blessing. The industry instilled in me a responsibility — it was an authority I listened to. When modelling progressed to a point where I needed to travel overseas at 15, the decision to let me go or finish school was an easy one for Mum. Ship her off! I was catapulted into a thriving, hectic industry. The first few years were really about working, and I was totally focused. But as it all became comfortable and I entered a relationship and moved to New York, I started having fun! In this industry, even…

BLAZER TRAIL Paris-based stylist Blanca Miró and designer Maria de la Orden have parlayed their carefully honed aesthetics into a line of vintage-inspired blazers called La Veste. Following a quiet launch in January, La Veste’s brand of boxy, oversized pieces in playful fabrics (pink gingham, eggplant tartan) has since become an industry-wide hit. lavestelaveste.com RED CARPET RULES Actor and Nescafé Gold ambassador Olympia Valance shares her tips for dressing up: “I’ve worked hard to figure out what works best for my body rather than following trends. For me, anything that cinches at the waist is the most flattering silhouette, so I tend to wear pieces that are form-fitting around my torso.” “I’m drawn to a darker palette at the moment. Blacks and mauves are in heavy rotation, and I’m loving…

“I like to think about whether this would suit Carine Roitfeld or a model like Hanne Gaby Odiele when I’m designing,” says a softly spoken Tommy Ton from his home in Brooklyn Heights, New York. The photographer turned artistic director is talking me through the inspiration behind his latest collection for made-in-America label Deveaux. Ton was brought onboard at the end of 2017 to help the then menswear brand develop a unisex line and find its voice. His February show a casual presentation with a multigenerational cast of models and non-models at New York fashion week, was well-tailored evidence that he’s nailing the brief. Ton was a famous name long before Deveaux came knocking, having spent the better part of a decade establishing himself as the street style photographer du…

My style has definitely got better with age. I think it’s the confidence that comes with learning what I feel comfortable in and what looks good on me. On the red carpet I try to wear outfits that push me out of my comfort zone — maybe I’ll try something a bit sexier, a bit more colourful or a bit edgier than I’d normally wear. It’s fun to take risks. I’m a huge fan of oversized suits and I love blazers — a beautiful fitted blazer with an exaggerated shoulder by brands like Viktoria & Woods or Camilla and Marc are my favourite. I like to own beautiful, simple basics like plain white T-shirts from bassike and cashmere sweaters from Jac + Jack. I have a really amazing collection of…

Ole Lynggaard is not a man who rushes things. He speaks in slow, purposeful sentences (his English is perfect, but it takes him a few goes to decipher my very Aussie pronunciation of “Helena Christensen”) and is thoughtful about every word, which is why it’s not so surprising that it has taken him years to release a new collection for his namesake label. Cranes, which launches in Australia this month, has, in one sense, been in the works for decades. “I first began thinking about this collection three years ago, but my fascination with cranes dates back further than that,” he says, “back to when I was in my twenties and spent a great time in Japan — the culture fascinates me.” The long lead time is a reflection of…

For Bianca Spender, keeping things in the family comes naturally. “My dad was a politician [Liberal member turned diplomat John Spender] and we would all chip in. I went door-knocking with him every weekend, and before everything was automated he would sign everything by hand and my brother, my sister, Mum and I would fold and stuff thousands of envelopes to send out.” Spender went on to live out that familial approach, working with mum Carla Zampatti for more than a decade, and their two labels, though distinct, were nonetheless housed under a parent company in Zampatti’s name. For Spender, honing a strong identity for her label was key to differentiating it. “Listening to your own voice but being able to agree to disagree is crucial to finding that world…

“There is this real push for visibility and the uniting of a sisterhood around the world, regardless of colour.” Sydney-based artist Angela Tiatia works across multiple disciplines including painting, sculpture, video and photography. Her most recent video installation, Narcissus, is a powerful and poetic work that runs for 13 minutes and draws on Greek mythology, specifically the tale of the young man who fell in love with his own reflection. “I’m an avid reader and one of the first myths I came across was Narcissus,” she says. “I was always taken by the Caravaggio image of the young man by the river and the tragic end to his life. With the rise of social media, particularly in the last two years, I took a step further into looking at narcissistic…

“I have a huge belief in Australian fashion brands. I feel Australian fashion, for China, is like a goldmine no one has discovered,” says Giselle Wang, the owner of GSL Group, a PR and investment company that helps Australian brands attract the local Chinese market and enter China itself. Wang noticed that in the very fashionable international circles she travels in, sophisticated Chinese clientele are continually on the hunt for something unique. “A lot of them can afford the top labels; they can buy anything they want. But, increasingly, they are looking for something more individual — a piece they feel they have discovered and which will make them stand out. This is where Australian fashion comes in. It’s a massive opportunity.” Wang feels that there is enormous potential for…

“If we don’t keep pushing women’s sports as athletes and as women, nobody else will. That’s the reality.” This disciplined, driven athlete not only plays for Carlton in the AFL Women’s league (nominated for the league Rising Star award in 2017 and winning the club’s leading goal-kicker prize), but she is also an unbeaten middleweight boxer. Harris has been playing “footy”‚ as she calls it‚ since she was five. “It’s the only life I know,” she says matter-of-factly. Yet many express surprise at her interest in and talent for traditionally male-dominated sports. “People would often ask if I played netball or basketball before they would ask if I played footy,” Harris says. She has always ignored suggestions she should leave her sports to men. “There’s no reason I shouldn’t be…

In her role as a social researcher and author, Dr Rebecca Huntley constantly tours Australia, interviewing people about what they want out of life and the future of the country. Dr Huntley, who holds degrees in law and film, and a PhD in gender studies, has determined that of the three biggest issues of concern to women right now, first and foremost is mental health — “in a broad sense, not specifically schizophrenia or depression or postnatal depression,” she clarifies, stating that women, regardless of age, are experiencing a rising incidence of anxiety. In a study of more than 4000 interviews with young people, mental health was a leading concern. “They are thinking, How, as I go through life, do I deal with issues that can’t be avoided, and how…

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DR ANDREW JACONO spots them coming from down the block. “Their faces — they’re as big as cabbages!” the plastic surgeon says. “I see these women all the time; they’ve had too much work.” Dr Jacono is one of a growing number of doctors who feel that an enthusiastic embrace of fillers and wrinkle-freezing injectables may paradoxically be making users look older. Here’s why it’s happening — and how to prevent it from happening to you. REMEMBER, FILLER ISN’T A TIME MACHINE One of the main reasons for overfilling is the belief that injectables are the answer to everything. “You can’t knock more than four years off your appearance with filler,” Dr Jacono says. “A lot of people will try to make you believe you can.” Some doctors will try…

A clay detox SODASHI THERMAL INFUSING FACIAL AT SPA QUALIA, HAMILTON ISLAND On Sodashi founder Megan Larsen’s recommendation, I booked in for this facial while on holiday recently. The location is amazing, and the treatment rooms open onto the rainforest, so you can hear the birds twittering during your session. Most of the treatment is like a regular facial — albeit a heavenly one in which everything smells amazing — until you get to the mask part, when clay, silica and gauze is plastered over your face until you look like a mummy. The mask hardens and heats up underneath to infuse skin with the ingredients. When it’s time to remove it, the whole thing lifts up like a plaster-of-paris mould. Very satisfying. Afterwards, my skin looked impossibly luminous and…

Most people have a positive association with breasts. Loved ones fall asleep on them, babies and necklaces burrow into them, our dearest friends are bestowed the honour of being a ‘bosom buddy’, while men of all ages become fumbling messes in their presence. Their power — to nurture and seduce — is almost mythic. The only people who don’t love breasts, however, are often the women who have them in amplitude, naturally. As becoming as they may be on lingerie-clad Angels, Bond girls and, inexplicably, superheroines, for the average big-busted woman, a simple crewneck can render even the slightest of us frumpy, while a V-neck or fitted silhouette invites inevitable sexual connotation. There’s no tomboy ease with a larger bust, no gamine chic. And forget anything with a plunging armhole,…

YVES SAINT LAURENT: A BIOGRAPHY by Laurence Benaïm This is the first major English-language Saint Laurent biography since the designer’s death in 2008. Esteemed fashion writer and French journalist Laurence Benaïm (who has also penned several tomes on Christian Dior) shares her intimate interviews with Saint Laurent’s partner and YSL co-founder, Pierre Bergé, as well as luminaries Catherine Deneuve and Paloma Picasso. Benaïm’s insight makes for a fascinating look at the reality of Saint Laurent’s illustrious life at the helm of YSL, and the quieter existence he had with Bergé in their Marrakech bolthole. $64, Rizzoli LUCIAN FREUD: MONUMENTAL by David Dawson and Philippe de Montebello. Based on a recent exhibition curated by David Dawson, Freud’s longtime studio assistant, and Philippe de Montebello, former director of The Met, this compilation…

Jane Lawson runs luxe Japanese cuisine and culture tours several times a year. From $12,199 (for seven days), based on double occupancy. zenbutours.com PRIOR Among Prior’s upcoming Club Journeys are trips to Seville, Spain, and a purpose-built camp in Chile’s Araucanía lakes region. Annual membership is about $3500, applied as a 10 per cent credit towards travel within the year. prior.club THE SCHOOL In 2019, excursions with Megan Morton’s The School go to Paris and India, starting at $6800 for five days (not including flights and accommodation). theschool.com.au MOROCCO WITH MEERA Meera Freeman runs tours of no more than 10 guests a few times a year to Morocco, and accepts expressions of interest in accompanied and custom tours. From $10,950 for 14 nights (based on double occupancy). meerafreeman.com.au EXECUTIVE EDGE…

ALL HEART Who doesn’t want a happy heart? Especially when they’re 18-karat gold and crafted by the artisans of Chopard. These new two-in-one earrings from its Happy Hearts range encapsulate the spirit of the collection: precious yet light, colourful yet discreet, versatile yet faithful to its style. $4990, chopard.com. LATTE LIFESTYLE Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia may be over, but you can still bag the ultimate souvenir: the Vittoria Fashion Series ceramic takeaway latte cup set. The 12 limited-edition designs include ones by Dion Lee, macgraw, Nobody Denim, We Are Kindred, Venroy and Whitehouse Institute student design competition winner Caroline Reznik. $60 for set of six with lids, vittoriacoffee.com. IN THE BAG Upgrade your toiletries bag to one so chic it can double as a poolside-ready clutch. The Milano boasts buttery…

Jessica Hart A year ago, the New York-based Australian megamodel turned a corner in her personal life and decided to give up drinking alcohol. She talks about the motivation behind her sobriety, and the profound changes her life has undergone since, on page 32. Visionary, to me, means … “someone who sees the things that have never been done before and has ideas that are going to help to better the world or the way we look at things. Visionaries help us view things in a different way. They allow our minds to see that things are possible. They’re pioneers, creating change for the good.” If I could talk to my 18-year-old self, I would say … “‘Don’t be ashamed of who you are.’ And, ‘You’re young — enjoy it!’”…

It was just after 10pm on a Sunday in September 2013 and I had just stepped off the set at Sky News, oblivious to the storm I’d just been caught in. As the acting editor of Women’s Agenda, I had been invited to be part of a panel to discuss the weekend’s stories. That day, I had anxiously waited to receive the topics we’d be discussing during the hourlong live-to-air program. I read all the weekend papers back to front, I scoured the web, and then, when the topics came through, I knuckled down and read the 12 or so stories that were listed. The issues we’d be discussing ranged from Tony Abbott’s sleeping quarters in Canberra to an essay former prime minister Julia Gillard had written for The Guardian,…

The path to success often starts at burning ambition. It’s more rare for a spark of inspiration to come during a lull —but that was the case for Nicole Colovos, who began brainstorming her new fashion label during the downtime after finishing up as creative director at Helmut Lang. “We needed a break,” she admits, the ‘we’ referencing her husband, Michael Colovos, with whom she co-designs. “We went with our kids to France and then to Long Island [in the US] and took some time to reflect.” During their tenure at Helmut Lang, the Colovoses turned the label into a multimillion-dollar global megabrand; afterwards, they were ready to pare things back. “We wanted a smaller collection and to keep everything minimal,” Nicole says. The resulting brand, Colovos, is in many…

A trio of chic women reveal their style picks, current culture crushes and daily feelgood rituals My style icons are Audrey Hepburn and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. My mother and mother-in-law have also been huge influences. The best style advice I’ve ever received is not to follow trends. Learn which colours look good on you and what silhouettes flatter your body. Then don’t stray too far from that. I hear low-rise pants are coming back, and I don’t want to see that again. High-waisted pants need to stay forever. I like to wear a Misha Nonoo button-down with high-waisted jeans. AG and Outland Denim are two of my favourite labels. My new-season wish list includes tailored flare-leg trousers. I’d love a shirtdress to wear over pants. I wear sneakers or heels…

CREATING. MULTIPLE. WORLDS.” The three words Marine Serre chooses to describe her design process are grandiose, perhaps, but not inaccurate. It’s the French designer’s ability to fuse disparate realms into new territory — at once futuristic and nostalgic, quotidian and couture, maximalist and refined — that has secured her position as one of the most captivating emerging talents in modern fashion. “It really speaks of [this] generation,” Louis Vuitton artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière said of Serre’s aesthetic as he and the rest of the LVMH Prize jury (including Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri, the late Karl Lagerfeld and Phoebe Philo) awarded her the Young Fashion Designer Prize for 2017. The year’s youngest entrant, Serre had deeply moved them with her graduate collection, entitled Radical Call for Love and designed just months…

“We launched at a time when the womenswear offering consisted of a lot of body-con and draped satin party ensembles, which didn’t reflect my style,” says Ainsley Hansen, founder of Sydney-based contemporary label Hansen & Gretel. “My design code has always been to find a balance between masculine and feminine — and the England blazer really embodied the ‘femininity with a bite’ ethos.” Launched in 2016, the England aimed to provide a solution for modern women’s perennial search for the perfect black blazer: neatly tailored and long. It was an immediate hit with the digital influencer contingent, Carmen Hamilton and Margaret Zhang among them, but it was the surprising fans that made Hansen realise she was on to a good thing. “Having fashion figures wear the blazer was an amazing…

THE LAPTOP: HP Spectre Folio, from $2999 Encased in chic leather and boasting impressively long battery life, this recent release from HP is as useful for work presentations as it is for Netflix binges. Available at selected retailers. THE HEADPHONES: Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 headphones, $840 In a world where everything is getting smaller and more discreet, there’s still joy in noise-cancelling headphones and their effectiveness in drowning out office noise. These come with Google Assistant capabilities. bang-olufsen.com THE PHONE: Huawei P30 Pro, $1599 With a Leica quad camera, widely rated as the best on any smartphone, this is a perfect tool to document your day (and, let’s be honest, share it on Instagram). Available at selected retailers; huawei.com/au…

“Child abuse is not about right or left; it’s not about ideology. It’s about little kids who had their childhood lives destroyed.” Since her time as a court reporter covering murder trials in the early 2000s, Four Corners investigative reporter Louise Milligan has always been interested in human drama. “In the courts, it is served up to you on a plate, all these issues society has to grapple with. That really set the tone for me as a journalist,” she says. Milligan spent time as a political reporter for 7News before joining the ABC’s 7.30. After covering for the program the harrowing execution of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran in Bali, Milligan turned her attention to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Abuse, uncovering new witnesses in an…

SOFT IS THE NEW SHARP Precision has its place, but a subtly blurred pout affords new energy to bold colour. Gently smudged lines at the curvatures of the lip are universally flattering and fuss-free. Start by lining the lip. “A liner helps to manipulate the shape of the lip and balance the face, creating the perfect base for lipstick,” suggests Ross Andrewartha, director of artistry for Giorgio Armani Beauty Australia. Then, develop a just-kissed effect by layering a sheer balm over your chosen shade. Working outwards from the centre, delicately extend the balm over the ridges of the lip until the edges are soft and faded. Clean up excess with a cotton tip, but don’t overdo it — a little imperfection keeps it cool rather than contrived. COLOUR FOR ALL…

I met Jacqueline via mutual friends when I was in my early twenties and had just moved from Australia to Los Angeles. I’ve always known her to be nurturing, compassionate and adventurous, and this really echoes her philosophy in the kitchen. She cooks with love and shares happiness with others through her cooking. As long as I can remember, I’ve always loved everything about food. From dining out and grocery shopping to reading about it and watching food programs. Further to this, moving into my thirties, I was noticing more and more how much of a positive or negative effect eating certain foods would have on my body. Following a plant-based, dairy-free diet provides almost instantaneous improvements for me, from increased energy to improved digestive health, to overall happiness. This…

TALENTED AND TIMELESSLY ELEGANT, Naomi Watts is Harper’s BAZAAR Australia’s forever woman, this month appearing on our cover for the sixth time. A fan of classic silhouettes, Watts favours sleek column gowns on the red carpet (all the better for showing off her impressively toned arms) and opts for a healthy rotation of designers ranging from Armani Privé to Stella McCartney to Louis Vuitton. The Oscar nominee pares it back when off-duty with sons Sasha and Kai in soft suiting, fluid tailoring and monochrome neutrals. Beauty-wise, the 50-year-old focuses on skincare — unsurprisingly, considering she recently partnered with ethical beauty company Onda Beauty. “I definitely feel that as I’ve gotten older, I’ve figured out what works,” she tells BAZAAR. GET NAOMI’S BEAUTY LOOK with Giorgio Armani. On face: Luminous Silk…

ON THE WATERFRONT The Venice Film Festival kicks off in August, guaranteeing gorgeous boatside fashion and buzzworthy movies. BRIDES OF YESTERYEAR Planning a wedding? Look to the past for inspiration, from Raquel Welch’s crocheted mini to Candice Bergen’s gown in 1970 film The Adventurers. FANCY FOOTWORK We zoom in on the shoe trends to watch, from the rise of the stomping boot to next summer’s ultra-minimalist sandal. TIARA ETIQUETTE What are the ins and outs of being a member of the royal family? And how do they uphold tradition through dressing? Bone up on the history of monarchical style. GET GLOSSY We do a deep dive into hair health, from the cuts to refresh winter locks to the treatments and products that will save struggling strands. EAT SMART Yo-yo dieting…

A little more than a year ago, it was mainly diehard footy fans who knew of AFLW player Moana Hope. But alongside headlines about her kicking 100 goals in a single season, her personal story leaked out. The publication of her 2017 memoir, My Way, made it clear that she has not only thrived despite a challenging childhood, but also managed to stay uncompromisingly, unapologetically herself. This is something particularly apparent in the book’s opening story, about how dismayed she was when she learnt a newspaper wanted to photograph her on the condition that she cover up the heavy tattoos running down her arms. It sent her into a spiral because she was asked to be someone she’s not, so she refused. In the past 12 months, it’s become clearer…

FORT GANSEVOORT “I love this cool new art gallery in the Meatpacking District.” fortgansevoort.com TWO HANDS “This cafe is the best spot for Aussies away from home.” twohandsnyc.com HOUSEMAN “One of our favourite restaurants in the city.” housemanrestaurant.com GRAND BANKS “This is a restaurant on a boat moored on the Hudson River. Order the oysters.” grandbanks.nyc…

My personal style is old hippie meets classic design. The designers I wear most combine the two in varying degrees. I adore a woman in a great suit. In my closet, I have suits from Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen, and a new white Armani that I love! I have quite a selection of Birkenstocks. I also wear boots all summer long, like Stevie Nicks. My favourite accessory is hoop earrings. I’ve worn them since I was 12 years old. The biggest splurge in my wardrobe is a Brunello Cucinelli coat It’s very extravagant but so timeless, and I’ll wear it forever. I founded Henry Rose because I wanted to create a line of fine fragrances that didn’t compromise quality for safety. My interest in ‘clean beauty’ started when I…

YOU’RE ONE OF THE FACES OF THE NEW J12 CAMPAIGN. WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THE WATCH? I just love it. It’s smooth. I like the feel, I like to touch it. Time is crucial in everything; it’s essential, and it was fun to work on this campaign. I got to just be myself. THEY SAY TIME IS THE ULTIMATE LUXURY NOW. WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR OWN DOWNTIME? I don’t have downtime! That’s the truth. I don’t know what to do with myself when I have a day off or 48 hours off, which happened last week in San Francisco. Luckily, my wonderful friends planned it all because I wouldn’t have known what to do. I’m always active and sometimes I try to do the impossible. I try…

“A good blouse is the perfect groundwork for a full-suit look. This statement collar looks great popping out over the blazer’s lapel.” Emilia Wickstead blouse, $742, emiliawickstead.com. “I love a blazer with wide-leg jeans — add heels and it looks perfectly nonchalant.” Frame jeans, $324, net-a-porter.com. “The very on-trend bermuda short gives a blazer a modern new proportion.” Bottega Veneta shorts, $3910, bottegaveneta.com.…

A few months ago, I visited the home of an extremely successful CEO. Out of habit, I scanned the bookshelves, and came across a well-thumbed copy of Marshall Goldsmith’s What Got You Here Won’t Get You There. A long-standing bestseller, its premise is that in order to climb the final few rungs of the executive ladder, it is necessary to change your behaviour. You might comfortably attain a senior position by being an excellent employee, but in order to lead a company, you need to develop presence. Skills not previously required — such as commanding the attention of a room — are suddenly of vital importance. If you want to be a leader, you need to act like one. Hence one might assume the former England soccer player and Arsenal…

“If we want to be happy and healthy in the future, we have to understand our place in the natural world.” Working as a ‘plus-size’ model for 13 years has given Laura Wells an insider’s perspective, not only in terms of her own body image, but also on what diversity can and should look like. “I’ve always been in the category of plus-size, which is an Australian size 12 and up; I hover around a 14,” she says. “I never really wanted to model — I wasn’t comfortable with my body. But the self-acceptance, loving myself for who I am, what I do and what my body can achieve that resulted from that has been the best thing.” Wells is more than aware of the insanity of calling a tall,…

This journalist and author is often described as controversial and polarising, because her feminist writing has resonated deeply with so many women and made so many people, particularly men, angry. After seven years of writing regularly for Fairfax Media (later Nine, after December’s merger), Ford recently resigned; she wrote on Twitter it was because she had been told in September 2018 not to call the Prime Minister a bad name. Since her departure, she has still been making headlines, but this time without the backing of a major news publication, most recently becoming embroiled in an Instagram feud with Mike from Married at First Sight over his behaviour on the show. “I want to see more women come to the realisation that they have power and are entitled to own…

Sitting in a car in New York City, the rain pelting down on the roof, actor Naomi Watts is waiting for one of her children to finish ballet class. She’s that kind of mother: the multitasker who squeezes work meetings between the hectic demands of family life. She gets out of the car briefly when she thinks she’s being booked, and I wait to see if she’s recognised. She isn’t, and it’s not just because of the nonchalance of New Yorkers towards celebrities. “I don’t get recognised — hardly ever. Truthfully,” she insists. “People [might] come up to me and say, ‘Hey, has anyone ever told you you look like that actress Naomi Watts?’ Mood-based, there might be times where I’ll be like, ‘Oh, really? I’ve never heard that!’ Or…

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YOU KNOW THE SAYING: three things in life are certain — death, taxes and cellulite. Or something like that. Is there a single woman on the planet who doesn’t have cellulite? Despite it making excellent tabloid fodder, a bit of bumpy, uneven skin tone is hardly newsworthy. I’ve come to terms with mine in recent years, especially given the fact that cellulite is notoriously difficult to treat. It occurs when the fibrous septae that form fat chambers in the body become rigid beneath the skin and push towards the soft tissue of the dermatological layer, resulting in a dimpled appearance. Due to the multitude of factors that can influence its presence, such as hormones, a sedentary lifestyle or just an irritatingly persistent genetic strain, theres no guarantee that cellulite will…

It comes as a surprise to discover after our interview that actor Florence Pugh isn’t a seasoned thirtysomething but a self-possessed and wise-beyond-her-years 23-year-old. This is, after all, someone who famously scalded the bar manager at the Budapest hotel where she was staying for making her and her friends — a group that included Timothée Chalamet — feel unwelcome. It’s not as though she was checking out the next day, either — she was staying on at the hotel while filming horror flick Midsommar (more on that later). After playing Pugh’s onscreen husband in Outlaw King, Chris Pine said of his British co-star, who was just 21 at the time: “The level of assuredness and centredness [she] has is off the charts … I have never met an actor so…

BACK IN 2015, as a nascent musician based in Melbourne, then 25-year-old Courtney Barnett — without major-label representation, financial backing or self-generated fuss — did what most local artists with the slickest of productions behind them could only dream of. The release of her debut album, Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, saw Barnett and her wry songwriting catapulted to global attention, earning her Grammy and Brit Awards nominations and praise from almost every serious music publication on the planet. The Sunday Times called her the “voice of a generation”; others touted her as the “most skilled lyricist in modern music”, and Barack Obama even named her song “Need a Little Time” one of his favourites of last year. She was chosen to be one of…

“One of my most vivid childhood memories is going through the dresses in my grandmother’s wardrobe,” says Hayley Bloomingdale when we meet at her home in London’s Notting Hill. Bloomingdale, the director of special projects at online fashion platform Moda Operandi, has style running through her veins — she is the granddaughter of the department-store heir Alfred Bloomingdale and his wife Betsy, a renowned hostess who reportedly taught Nancy Reagan everything she knew about entertaining. “Betsy pinned labels on each dress saying which event she had worn it to — ‘so-and-so’s inauguration’ or ‘somebody’s dinner party’ — and which handbag or shoes had completed the outfit,” Bloomingdale marvels. Consequently, she always made an effort to dress up when spending time at her grandmother’s house during the holidays. “While most of…

PICTURE THE SCENE: you’re in Japan and have just driven through heavy snow to a 350-year-old saké brewery, or kura, for a tasting. Before nightfall, you’ll be dining in a mountainside restaurant with a choice of ‘wild’ foods (that would be sparrows and bear), if you dare, cooked over an open fire. Days earlier, you were in a dazzling temple learning zazen — seated Zen meditation — with a monk; on this trip alone, you’ve seen private dance performances in a teahouse and enjoyed shiatsu therapy in a tatami room tucked into a bamboo grove. Are you in heaven? Close. On Sydney-based Jane Lawson’s Zenbu Tokyo tour, you’re enjoying the new kind of bespoke travel experience. “We’re not trying to fix you — because you’re not broken — but we’re…

“Listen, everyone is entitled to my opinion.”– MADONNA, singer and Leo LEO (July 24–August 23) Venus and Mars add extra va-va to your voom, making it a massive month for your exuberant sign. To love and be loved is the main motivation now, and during the next six months, the new-moon supermoon will offer up fresh energy and an array of personal possibilities. You might think all you need is love, but you might also need — and get — more money when Venus and Mars shift into your finance zone alongside a second supermoon. Success is all in the details now, so precision rather than speed is what’s required in the months ahead. VIRGO (August 24–September 23) With the new-moon supermoon in your sign this month, bright…

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