There’s nothing like scrambling along a jagged granite ridge resplendent in russet and lime-green lichen, when it should be covered in snow, to remind you that the climate crisis is in full swing. My guide, Maxant Danilo, and I are at an altitude of more than 2,500 metres in the Hautes-Alpes, but even though it’s … Read more
Kmart is giving AFL fans the chance to dress themselves in their favourite team’s apparel for super low prices. In its first licensing alliance, Kmart and the AFL have joined forces to bring supporters an accessible clothing range. With prices starting at just $10 for a kids’ shirt, adults can pick up an official AFL … Read more
Johanna Ortiz went out of her comfort zone for her fall presentation, trading the ambience of plush showrooms for the rarefied spaces of the Collège des Bernardins, a 13th century gothic building that was formerly a Cistercian college of the University of Paris. Further stepping up the game, she showed a broader collection than usual … Read more
Ingrown hairs affect those with curly and coily hair types more (particularly men of African ancestry) because their hair is less likely to grow straight up through the follicle. This can cause pseudofolliculitis, or razor bumps, which is more common with shaved skin, as shaving can cause the hair shaft to stretch and recoil back … Read more
When it comes to summer sandals, I know what I need to fit the bill. Something stylish, yes, but more importantly, I’m after something that’s comfortable, something I can explore in and something that enables me to smash my 10,000 step count — while looking good at the same time. This is where Teva comes … Read more
Róisín Pierce’s way of speaking can take your breath away. “The name of the collection is ‘O Lovely One, Fallen From a Star,’” she said. “She’s essentially an angel who’s come to earth to bring peace, hope and love. I wanted to create something quite heavenly, with this numinous feeling. A feeling of protection.“ And … Read more
One weekend in the mid-2000s John Galliano, then in his pomp as the king of Paris fashion, whose beautiful dresses and wild catwalk shows had transformed the house of Christian Dior into pop-cultural dynamite, came back to London for a weekend. He checked into the Ritz, where he proceeded to get so drunk that he spent … Read more
A popular restaurant in the Adelaide beachside suburb of Glenelg is closing its doors. Cardone’s Glenelg on Jetty Rd announced on Facebook it was forced to close because of rising interest rates and operational costs, and inconsistent trade patterns. Since the (COVID-19) pandemic, business has been very tough, and we have never completely recovered,” the … Read more
The mask is slowly slipping. Khoki—the anonymous collective of designers who have for the past couple of seasons been lighting up Tokyo with their idiosyncratic, happy-go-lucky approach to menswear—is slowly being pulled out of their self-made obscurity by the far-reaching arm of the fashion machine. The rules of the 2024 LVMH Prize dictated that semifinalist … Read more
Jennifer Aniston first told us: “Here comes the science bit … concentrate” when selling shampoo in the late 1990s. But with everything from medical-grade serums to gut-boosting yoghurts filling our shelves the “science bit” has truly taken over. However, experts warn that more regulation is needed in the beauty and wellness industry to ensure that … Read more
