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by
Annie Brown
Dior pops into DJ's and Chanel looks to the stars in this week's Life & Leisure edit of delightful things.
Prickly glamour
As Cartier illustrates, there’s beauty in that most unforgiving of plants - the cactus. The new collection from the French jewellery house is about finding beauty and one’s spirit in unexpected places. This 18-carat pink gold Cactus de Cartier necklace is
set with brilliant-cut diamonds and red
spinels. $29,700.
Tel: 1800 130 000
Mix & match
There’s nothing quite like a pair of shoes made entirely for you, and so it is with Prada’s Made to Order project. Women of exacting tastes can choose from a selection of heel heights, materials – including velvet and satin – Prada prints and bejewelled buckles. The service is available in Australia for five weeks, kicking off in Perth on August 10 before moving to Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast. From $980.
Tel: (02) 9223 1688
Overnight success
It’s a boon when the
hard work can be done
while sleeping. Such is
the promise of Lancome’s
new Visionnaire Crescendo peel. To be used in a cycle of 28 days, the peel works in two phases to target wrinkles and fine lines. $125. Tel: 1300 651 991
Ladylike
note
Keeping it together (or at least appearing to do so) is made easier with the fire engine red Soft Medium Clasp bag from Céline. $4050. Tel: (03) 9530 4300
Weekend ready
Relax, it’s going to be fine.
At least it will be in a pair of Tod’s Gommino driving shoes. With a Double T buckle and hand-stitching, they’re a go-with-anything deal. $765. Tel: (02) 8203 0901
A little seduction
For the gentleman who knows what he likes comes Tom Ford’s new fragrance, Noir Anthracite. Warm and spicy, it features top notes of bergamot and Sichuan pepper and a floral heart of tuberose and jasmine sambac. 50ml, $185; 100ml, $260. Tel: 1800 061 326
Modern classics
The Australian Ballet is taking George Balanchine’s fast-paced tribute to a golden era of dance, Symphony in C, ito Melbourne after a successful season in Sydney. Russian-born Balanchine, artistic director of the New York City Ballet for 35 years, is considered the father of American ballet. The performance will be complemented with one-act works by up-and-coming choreographers Richard House and Alice Topp, From Silence and Little Atlas. State Theatre, Arts Centre, Melbourne. August 24 to September 2. $43 to $226. Australian Ballet
Wafer thin
The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Titanium watch is a world-record breaker, the thinnest self-winding watch yet with a case just 5.15mm deep housing a wafer-like movement of a mere 2.23mm. Combined with the lightweight titanium construction, it takes a glance at the svelte grey dial to remind you it’s even on your wrist. $19,250 on bracelet, $17,850 on alligator strap. Inquiries: (02) 9233 3611.
Bani McSpedden
Cosmic
inspiration
The Comète fine
jewellery collection, the latest interpretation of a collection presented by Coco Chanel in Paris in 1932, is available for the first time in Chanel boutiques in Australia, crafted in 18-carat gold with bursts of diamonds. “I wanted to cover women with constellations.
Stars! Stars of all sizes,” Mademoiselle Chanel explained at the
time. Ring, $10,550,
ear studs, $10,000.
Tel: 1300 242 635
Tailored for gentlemen
For the sophisticated man on his lunch break is the new Barangaroo outlet of men’s tailoring and retail outlet, Belancé. Co-founded by Oscar Leal and Theodore English, the boutique features interesting brands and a made-to-measure tailoring service. This grey canvas with leather trim backpack from Von Röutte will comfortably hold a laptop and tablet. $300. Belance
Urban edge
Swedish purveyor of sleek minimalism Acne Studios has stylish new digs in King Street, Sydney. With its futuristic aesthetic, it’s a beautiful way to shop. Rather tempting is this fuzzy Linne Camel boxy jacket. If a shearling coat won’t get you through a winter’s day, nothing will. $3700.
Tel: (02) 9232 2882
A pop-up with a story
Excitement for Dior’s National Gallery of Victoria exhibition, The House of Dior: Seventy Years of Haute Couture, is mounting and the French fashion house is celebrating with its first Dior pop-up stores in Australia, in David Jones Sydney and Melbourne. It’s a nod to history, for Dior held its first show outside of France in 1948 at David Jones in Sydney. The pop-up fitout, reminiscent of the boutique at 30 Avenue Montaigne,also acknowledges current
creative director Maria Grazia’s
third collection, which is
almost all in blue. David
Jones Sydney, August 9
to August 21. David Jones
Melbourne, August 25 to
September 25. This look,
available at the pop-up,
is for the modern, spirited
Dior woman. Wool and
silk pea coat, $3400;
dress, $4500; leather
beret, $1200; choker,
$500; earrings, $720;
booties, $1650.
Tel: (02) 9266 5459
Excess all areas
Power clash velvet with tartan and florals in an entirely glorious fashion as per this Gucci ensemble. Minimalism is overrated anyway. Single-breasted jacket, $4670; GG wallpaper silk twill shirt, $2030; cotton velvet skirt, $2705. Tel: 1300 442 878
Mix & match
There’s nothing quite like a pair of shoes made entirely for you, and so it is with Prada’s Made to Order project. Women of exacting tastes can choose from a selection of heel heights, materials – including velvet and satin – Prada prints and bejewelled buckles. The service is available in Australia for five weeks, kicking off in Perth on August 10 before moving to Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast. From $980. Tel: (02) 9223 1688
A pop-up with a story
Excitement for Dior’s National Gallery of Victoria exhibition, The House of Dior: Seventy Years of Haute Couture, is mounting and the French fashion house is celebrating with its first Dior pop-up stores in Australia, in David Jones Sydney and Melbourne. It’s a nod to history, for Dior held its first show outside of France in 1948 at David Jones in Sydney. The pop-up fitout, reminiscent of the boutique at 30 Avenue Montaigne, also acknowledges current creative director Maria Grazia’s third collection, which is almost all in blue. David Jones Sydney, August 9 to August 21. David Jones Melbourne, August 25 to September 25. This look, available at the pop-up, is for the modern, spirited Dior woman. Wool and silk pea coat, $3400; dress, $4500; leather beret, $1200; choker, $500; earrings, $720; booties, $1650.
Tel: (02) 9266 5459
Prickly glamour
As Cartier illustrates, there’s beauty in that most unforgiving of plants - the cactus. The new collection from the French jewellery house is about finding beauty and one’s spirit in unexpected places. This 18-carat pink gold Cactus de Cartier necklace is set with brilliant-cut diamonds and red spinels.
$29,700. Tel: 1800 130 000
Weekend ready
Relax, it’s going to be fine.
At least it will be in a pair of Tod’s Gommino driving shoes. With a Double T buckle and hand-stitching, they’re a go-with-anything deal. $765.
Tel: (02) 8203 0901
Overnight success
It’s a boon when the hard work can be done while sleeping. Such is the promise of Lancome’s new Visionnaire Crescendo peel. To be used in a cycle of 28 days, the peel works in two phases to target wrinkles and fine lines. $125. Tel: 1300 651 991
A little seduction
For the gentleman who knows what he likes comes Tom Ford’s new fragrance, Noir Anthracite. Warm and spicy, it features top notes of bergamot and Sichuan pepper and a floral heart of tuberose and jasmine sambac. 50ml, $185; 100ml, $260. Tel: 1800 061 326
Urban edge
Swedish purveyor of sleek minimalism Acne Studios has stylish new digs in King Street, Sydney. With its futuristic aesthetic, it’s a beautiful way to shop. Rather tempting is this fuzzy Linne Camel boxy jacket. If a shearling
coat won’t get you
through a winter’s day, nothing will. $3700.
Tel: (02) 9232 2882
Wafer thin
The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Titanium watch is a world-record breaker, the thinnest self-winding watch yet with a case just 5.15mm deep housing a wafer-like movement of a mere 2.23mm. Combined with the lightweight titanium construction, it takes a glance at the svelte grey dial to remind you it’s even on your wrist. $19,250 on bracelet, $17,850 on alligator strap. Inquiries: (02) 9233 3611.
Bani McSpedden
Tailored for gentlemen
For the sophisticated man on his lunch break is the new Barangaroo outlet of men’s tailoring and retail outlet, Belancé. Co-founded by Oscar Leal and Theodore English, the boutique features interesting brands and a made-to-measure tailoring service. This grey canvas with leather trim backpack from Von Röutte will comfortably hold a laptop and tablet. $300. Belance
Ladylike note
Keeping it together (or at least appearing to do so) is made easier with the fire engine red Soft Medium Clasp bag from Céline. $4050. Tel: (03) 9530 4300
Modern classics
The Australian Ballet is taking George Balanchine’s fast-paced tribute to a golden era of dance, Symphony in C, ito Melbourne after a successful season in Sydney. Russian-born Balanchine, artistic director of the New York City Ballet for 35 years, is considered the father of American ballet. The performance will be complemented with one-act works by up-and-coming choreographers Richard House and Alice Topp, From Silence and Little Atlas. State Theatre, Arts Centre, Melbourne. August 24 to September 2. $43 to $226. Australian Ballet
Cosmic inspiration
The Comète fine jewellery collection, the latest interpretation of a collection presented by Coco Chanel in Paris in 1932, is available for the first time in Chanel boutiques in Australia, crafted in 18-carat gold with bursts of diamonds. “I wanted to cover women with constellations. Stars! Stars of all sizes,” Mademoiselle Chanel explained at the time.
Ring, $10,550, ear studs, $10,000.
Tel: 1300 242 635
