Dennis Richardson's other passions
Defence Secretary Dennis Richardson is turning 70 and retiring; he welcomes more time to collect wine and barrack for the Raiders.
Chablis and sushi, a match made in Melbourne
Forget sake, the perfect accompaniment to Japanese food is a crisp glass of French white wine.
This month's 3 best books
Helen Garner's work under the microscope, Agamemnon's tale retold by Colm Toibin and a family drama by Min Jin Lee set in Japan.
The 3 best books this month: love and death
A thriller by Katie Kitamura, an argument for medically-assisted suicide, and insights into growing up an only child.
Lang Walker gambles on $100m Fijian paradise
Australian property developer Lang Walker has joined an exclusive club: billionaires who own a slice of Fiji.
Fashion that fuses East and West
Chinatown Sydney was the backdrop for our latest fashion shoot.
The Ingham family scion behind racehorse Winx
Chicken baron Bob Ingham raced plenty of winners over the decades. But his daughter might just overtake him with her part-ownership of Winx, one of the greatest racehorses Australia has produced.
How Jose Neves built a fashion unicorn
It says a lot about the success of José Neves’ Farfetch that Net-A-Porter founder Natalie Massenet has chosen to join the board.
Why chefs need a fashion makeover
Martin Benn is closing his award-winning Sydney restaurant, Sepia. Which could leave time for his other passion, to create a range of chef jackets and perfume.
43 little accessories to stash away
Fancy some beard scent balm or flavoured tooth picks?
Why fashion label Cos invests in the arts
The Swedish brand Cos, which is to fashion what Ikea is to furniture, does no traditional advertising. But it spends plenty aligning itself with art, design and architecture. Here's why.
This tiny, lolly-pink jeweller in Bondi has big plans
There's extension potential in Lucy Folk's fledgling beach brand.
From no credit to $350K turnover in 4 years
Toowoomba-born Caroline Fuss's fledgling New York label has its heart and soul in the developing world.
Which celebrities are best at shifting watches?
Does celebrity endorsement really sell more watches? You bet it does, says the head of Omega.
Why this Apple exec moved to high fashion
Rock'n'roll wunderkind Ian Rogers was right there when the internet upended the music industry. So what's he doing at French luxury conglomerate LVMH?
How designers are disrupting their own craft
When the times are nuts, creatives respond in kind.
The ex-finance blokes now making bags for men
How do you look smart, yet not so smart that the client feels overcharged? These former Lazard employees reckon they've figured it out.
Want to succeed in fashion? Read philosophy
Bianca Spender was reading Jean-Paul Sartre when she was 10. Her latest favourite? Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers.
The designer reviving a posh British brand
Spaniard Johnny Coca, famous for creating the Céline bag, is now reinvigorating Mulberry, a brand so British the young royals are onto it.
3 firms bringing class to pre-mixed cocktails
Pre-mixed cocktails? Relax. They're nothing like the cheap tinnies of yesteryear.
The chef who has mastered dining theatrics
Theatrics are a crucial ingredient for chefs like Chicago’s Grant Achatz.
Why global brand Stylebop lured this Aussie
Adding luxe sportswear to the Shopbop line-up is a natural step for Sneakerboy’s Chris Kyvetos.
What you missed: AFR Magazine's Arts issue
Here's a recap of The AFR Magazine's Art issue. What did you miss?
Who's making serious money from comedy
There's never been a better time to be hilarious. How comedians are turning good ideas into sustainable careers.
Why this global artist spent 'months failing'
Tracey Moffatt was Australia's most successful contemporary artist abroad before coming home in 2010. Now she's off again to represent Australia in the Venice Biennale.
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