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- Virgin Australia
‘I’m not afraid’: Virgin CEO’s moment of truth
Jayne Hrdlicka is gearing up for the multibillion-dollar float of Virgin Australia – the latest step in a formidable career.
- Tony Boyd
Channel Amalfi Coast by making a dish from new eatery Settimo at home
Close your eyes and let this new Brisbane restaurant whisk you off to southern Italy.
- Jill Dupleix
How Camilla Franks broke all the rules (and got on White Lotus)
Once derided as not being a true fashion designer, the kaftan and resort wear queen now reigns supreme.
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- Eugenie Kelly
This couple took over a friend’s business, then made it a phenomenon
Ganni has long been beloved by its Australian customers. Now it finally has a home here.
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- Lauren Sams
Why Princess Diana’s hairdresser loves gardening (but not hedges)
Sam McKnight famously chopped off the royal’s Sloane Ranger bob for a slicked-back ’90s cut. These days he’s cutting a different path.
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- Lauren Sams
March
How the Zimmermanns built a fashion empire
With a Milan-based backer and a star turn in Paris, these sisters are transforming their Australian label into a European powerhouse.
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- Lauren Sams
The future of men’s suits? We head to Savile Row to find out
For men, this classic set of clothing was a way to fit in. Now it’s a way to stand out.
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- Hans van Leeuwen
‘Power to control’: why this chef is hooked on jiu-jitsu
Aside from the kitchens at his three restaurants, Alessandro Pavoni’s other happy place is the gym.
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- Philippa Coates
World-first use of drones lights up new Australian dance work
Amy Hollingsworth had an idea for a piece using the small aircraft to emulate human emotion – a concept that was new to the international tech supplier.
- Matthew Drummond
Dressing is a language, says first P. Johnson Femme creative director
The new women’s fashion label feels like coming home for Emily Riley.
- Eugenie Kelly
Swiss watch sales hit a record $37b despite half the number being made
If we’re being asked to pay more than ever for wristwear, it’s because we’re buying more than time.
- Bani McSpedden
The winemakers saying no to exports and selling only locally
A new “glocalism” project reduces the industry’s carbon footprint by rescuing grapes, using sustainable packaging and targeting Australians exclusively.
- Max Allen
The Australian who’s making designer toilets in Tokyo
Marc Newson has created an “honest and trustworthy” public convenience that is the latest in a collection of exceptional loos in Japan’s capital.
- Stephen Todd
- Opinion
- Style
Fashion’s hottest accessory will make you look far more powerful
Every few seasons, a new body part appears in the collections of designers.
- Lauren Sams
February
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- Foreign relations
Why Penny Wong says we can’t ‘reset’ with China
Australia’s foreign minister says growing up with access to two cultures has improved her capacity to listen.
- Andrew Tillett
No one made this wine 20 years ago. What makes it so special now?
Gruner veltliner has become one of the country’s most exciting emerging cool-climate white grapes.
- Max Allen
Eight big changes coming to EVs
From software and greater power to a new focus on traditional design and simplicity – here’s what’s shaping next-generation vehicles right now.
- Tony Davis
How Aesop turned into a billion-dollar brand
The Australian company has become a byword for luxury skincare – but it’s also a global powerhouse that’s about to make a very big play.
- Lauren Sams
Getty Museum snaps up in-demand Sydney artist
After years thriving in LA, Paul Davies found himself stuck in Sydney because of COVID. But then a prestigious American museum came calling.
- Matthew Drummond
Aesop could clean up with $2.9b sale
The Brazilian owner of the Australian-grown luxury skincare brand is exploring a sale that would blow other Australian luxury businesses out of the water.
- Lauren Sams
Does your boss expect 12-hour days? Volvo’s global CEO says quit
Jim Rowan has big EV ambitions for the car maker, particularly in Australia, but says overworked staff won’t get him results.
- Tony Davis
Why top restaurateurs are opening spin-offs right next door
The past couple of years have shown Australia’s best chefs that two doors are better than one.
- Jill Dupleix
The seven new watch brands that Rolex and Patek owners want
Your guide to the most innovative players in the watch market gaining status with timepiece connoisseurs.
- Bani McSpedden
This boss loved skydiving. Then she took it a step further
When not leading the Asia-Pacific division of global tech company, Charlie Hales likes jumping out of small planes – and learning to pilot them.
- Philippa Coates
Why micro EVs are booming in Australia, even where they’re illegal
Better batteries and processing power underscore the rapid growth in the micromobility sector.
- Tony Davis
