Luxury goods: Spoil yourself with these offerings, from Armani to Dior

SLEEK ESSENTIALS It might well be time for him to update his wallet. All the better for spending with. This slick BOSS one ought to suffice. $$249. Tel: (03) 9474 6304
TWINKLE TWINKLE Add a little sparkle with the rather swish Rose Dior Bagatelle ring from Dior Fine Jewellery. It features diamonds, pink sapphires and tsavorite garnets set in 18-carat white gold. $40,000. Tel: (02) 9229 4600
SOFT SHOE SHUFFLE The party season can be awfully trying on one’s feet. This pair of shiny loafers from Bally are equal parts fun and practical. The perfect solution. $1195. Tel: 1800 781 851
SCREWBALL THEATRE Hark back to a time when gals were brassy and proper glamour still existed with the Melbourne Theatre Company’s opener to its 2017 season, Garson Kanin’s Born Yesterday. Directed by MTC associate director Dean Bryant, the play is set in post-war America amid high political and romantic stakes. It stars Christie Whelan Browne (The Odd Couple) as Billie Dawn, Russell Dykstra (Rake) as tycoon Harry Brock and Joel Jackson (Peter Allen: Not The Boy Next Door) as Billie's idealistically minded journalist love interest. January 14 to February 25. Southbank Theatre, 140 Southbank Boulevard. Tickets from $82. mtc.com.au
FRESH AND FLIRTY Keep it sweet on Christmas Day with fresh prints and light cover-ups. Just like this look from Emporio Armani. Fantasy Hummingbird jersey print dress, $930; linen crochet and mesh cardigan, $1150. Tel: (02) 8233 5858
EVEN SMARTER If it’s a smarter smart watch you’re looking for, Tag Heuer’s Connected in rose gold won’t disappoint. It boasts the usual functions and options of an Android device – audio streaming, Bluetooth, apps and a plethora of faces – along with the luxe looks of a traditional timepiece. How does it wear? Big, thanks to spanning 46mm. In other words, don’t expect it not to be noticed. $14,000. Inquiries 1800 809 915. Bani McSpedden
UPDATED CLASSIC The slouchy Soft Sofia Saddle is a new take on a classic shape from Salvatore Ferragamo. The soft leather and detachable shoulder strap lends itself to a desirable state of relaxed sophistication. $2890.  Tel: 1300 095 224
SOFT SHOE SHUFFLE The party season can be awfully trying on one’s feet. This pair of shiny loafers from Bally are equal parts fun and practical. The perfect solution. $1195. Tel: 1800 781 851
FRESH AND FLIRTY Keep it sweet on Christmas Day with fresh prints and light cover-ups. Just like this look from Emporio Armani. Fantasy Hummingbird jersey print dress, $930; linen crochet and mesh cardigan, $1150. Tel: (02) 8233 5858
UPDATED CLASSIC The slouchy Soft Sofia Saddle is a new take on a classic shape from Salvatore Ferragamo. The soft leather and detachable shoulder strap lends itself to a desirable state of relaxed sophistication. $2890. Tel: 1300 095 224
EVEN SMARTER If it’s a smarter smart watch you’re looking for, Tag Heuer’s Connected in rose gold won’t disappoint. It boasts the usual functions and options of an Android device – audio streaming, Bluetooth, apps and a plethora of faces – along with the luxe looks of a traditional timepiece. How does it wear? Big, thanks to spanning 46mm. In other words, don’t expect it not to be noticed. $14,000. Inquiries 1800 809 915. Bani McSpedden
SLEEK ESSENTIALS It might well be time for him to update his wallet. All the better for spending with. This slick BOSS one ought to suffice. $$249. Tel: (03) 9474 6304
TWINKLE TWINKLE Add a little sparkle with the rather swish Rose Dior Bagatelle ring from Dior Fine Jewellery. It features diamonds, pink sapphires and tsavorite garnets set in 18-carat white gold. $40,000. Tel: (02) 9229 4600
SCREWBALL THEATRE Hark back to a time when gals were brassy and proper glamour still existed with the Melbourne Theatre Company’s opener to its 2017 season, Garson Kanin’s Born Yesterday. Directed by MTC associate director Dean Bryant, the play is set in post-war America amid high political and romantic stakes. It stars Christie Whelan Browne (The Odd Couple) as Billie Dawn, Russell Dykstra (Rake) as tycoon Harry Brock and Joel Jackson (Peter Allen: Not The Boy Next Door) as Billie's idealistically minded journalist love interest. January 14 to February 25. Southbank Theatre, 140 Southbank Boulevard. Tickets from $82. mtc.com.au
by Annie Stevens

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