Yesterday
What happened when Jill Biden appeared at NY Fashion Week
Is it fashionable to vote? Designers at New York Fashion Week, which wraps up today, say the answer is yes.
- Lauren Sams
This Month
Coming to the About Time Watch Weekend? Read this first
First stop is About Time headquarters in Melbourne and Sydney to pick up your lanyard – and then make sure you have a great time.
- Matthew Drummond
The creative mind behind Bulgari’s bejewelled ‘investment’ bags
Fashion designer Mary Katrantzou is now officially leading the charge at Bulgari’s accessories division, creating bags as precious as a piece of high jewellery.
- Eugenie Kelly
Can I wear my Apple watch to a formal event?
A reader loves his smartwatch – but can he wear it when the dress code is black tie?
- Lauren Sams
The watch that works with Formula 1 and Red Bull Racing
Tudor has a new collection for the America’s Cup, which blends the best of then and now in two Alinghi models.
- Bani McSpedden
The brands finding a niche in repurposing jewellery
Owners with strong emotional ties to their heirlooms are giving them a makeover.
- Benjamen Judd
Why the dress watch will never go out of style
In Ripley, the new Netflix adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s book, wristwear becomes a central plot device. Watch and learn.
- Luke Benedictus
I didn’t love my hair, until I lost it
AFR journalist Lauren Sams hoped losing her hair might feel empowering, but it just made her sad – and cross at anybody who takes their tresses for granted.
- Lauren Sams
Where to buy crease-free travel clothing
Don’t bother with the hotel iron – pack these comfortable and stylish threads instead.
- Lauren Sams
Appointments still available at About Time – but get in quick
The About Time Watch Weekend is Australia’s prestige event for fine watches and features 15 of the world’s top brands.
- Matthew Drummond
How to jump the watch queue for something special
Here’s a treat for About Time Watch Weekend attendees – the latest novelties from the oldest watchmaker, Vacheron Constantin.
- Bani McSpedden
From a $240 lipstick to a fabulous French knit for $40
What do tennis, travel, fashion and cakes have in common? They all star in this week’s edition of Spend, our curation of lovely luxuries.
- Eugenie Kelly
Is Cettire having a lend?
Even its most loyal of backers must by now agree this is a very kooky business.
- Myriam Robin
This summer’s most stylish status symbols come from luxury hotels
Forget Dior and Chanel. Wearing swag from beloved holiday properties has suddenly become the latest and hottest fashion trend.
- Sarah Rappaport
August
The Australian brands cashing in on Gen Alpha’s skincare obsession
They can’t drive yet, but the spending power of people born after 2010 is predicted to outstrip that of their parents and Gen Z combined.
- Lauren Sams
Rodd & Gunn’s winning formula: Make him a little younger, still rugged
Having successfully expanded in the US, the Queenstown-based menswear brand expects to double revenues in a year.
- Brook Turner
How Starface pimple patches became a beauty obsession
The skincare company sold its billionth Hydro-Star patch and is on track to bring in $132 million of revenue this year.
- Miranda Jeyaretnam
Classic movie posters and an amazing sheepskin chair. What’s hot to shop
From beautifully original tablescaping to stylish cross-body bags for men, we have inspired suggestions for you.
- Eugenie Kelly
This designer blends sweet with subversive. No wonder Gaga is a fan
Fresh from a couture collaboration with Jean Paul Gaultier, Irish designer Simone Rocha is reimagining femininity.
- Eugenie Kelly
The year’s top watches are from brands you’ve probably never heard of
The ‘Oscars of watchmaking’ takes place in Geneva later this year – and there are some unexpected names among the nominees.
- Bani McSpedden
