Style
The ultimate flex: why watch brands are driven by the new space race
Space travel demonstrates a watch’s technical resilience, while astronauts are intrepid figures that exude all “the right stuff”.
- by Luke Benedictus
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Following Angela Merkel’s lead, Jill Biden’s sartorial choices are bang on trend
Jill Biden has probably worn less new stuff during her husband’s entire presidency than the prior first lady wore on a single day.
- by Marion Hume
Get smart: Pieces to elevate your spring wardrobe
You’ll feel dapper and dressy in these classy and effortlessly cool threads.
Good Grooming: sustainable skincare releases
Informed by science and adopting an environment-first philosophy, these innovative brands are developing skincare that is effective, sustainable and satisfyingly sensorial.
- by Frances Mocnik
Luxury lip balms: ‘status’ symbol, or ‘rubbish’?
A refillable, often bejewelled lip balm is the latest status symbol in beauty. But is a $94 tube any better than a $6 one?
- by Samantha Selinger-Morris
Skin deep: the COVID boom in digital skincare
The pandemic has made early adopters of us all, but these high-tech changes are far from cosmetic – they’re here to stay.
- by Frances Mocnik
The life aquatic
Sail into a coastal summer vibe with these sunny looks for easy days and breezy nights.
The multifunction outfit so right for our times
Prism² is swimwear, sportswear and underwear all in one.
- by Kellie Hush
Even in the age of lockdown and masks, lipstick holds lasting power
The importance of lipstick to morale is nothing new. That’s why it was never rationed through World War II.
- by Marion Hume
Budgie smugglers are back – and more brief than ever
Men’s swimwear is embracing shorter styles, "optimistic prints" and a lighter colour palette.
- by Michael Harry
Why choosing the charm of a classic watch may come at a cost
Vintage watches demand maintenance - their geriatric innards need cosseting and plenty of TLC. But there’s a hard-headed alternative.
- by Luke Benedictus