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‘A chook shed at the end of the universe’: at home with Bill Henson
Artists Bill Henson and Louise Hearman have turned the building that houses their studios and living quarters into an intriguing sanctuary.
- Stephen Todd
Gen Z doesn’t care where diamonds are from – even if it’s a lab
Luxury brands may be turning up their noses but many jewellers – and their clientele – are embracing lab-grown gems.
- Glynis Traill-Nash
A bucket-worthy holiday destination for the person who has everything
It’s been 50 years since Bhutan opened to foreign travellers. Now the Himalayan kingdom is adding to its catalogue of luxury resorts.
- Matthew Drummond
- Opinion
- Fin! Magazine
Lotus targets Porsche in latest electric sedan play
The once-ailing car maker with the sports pedigree is teasing a new electric model, as its luxury SUV arrives in Australia in a matter of weeks.
- Tony Davis
What this top chef loved eating – and sipping – in Mexico City
Arkhé’s Jake Kellie is enthralled by the tastes, bars and markets of the city at the top of his bucket list, from the tacos and tamales to the mole and mezcal.
- Jill Dupleix
March
This fashion founder’s send-off will be a funeral pyre and limericks
With a strong affinity to India, Jac Hunt, the co-founder of Jac+Jack, would incorporate Hindu traditions into her last hurrah.
- Matthew Drummond
New York’s best new hotel is in its coolest neighbourhood
The family behind Firmdale Hotels have followed a whimsical pattern of success, opening their third boutique hotel in the Big Apple.
- Kate Maxwell
Five hot New Zealand designers to add to your wardrobe
These fashion creatives from across the ditch are redefining Antipodean cool.
- Lauren Sams
French superstar designer Pierre Yovanovitch is heading to Melbourne
The Paris-based furniture designer will make his Australian debut with a showcase of his haute couture aesthetic.
- Stephen Todd
‘Balletcore’ fashion takes centre stage – and not just for women
This season, designers are taking their cues from the stage and injecting collections with hyperfeminine looks that wouldn’t be out of place at the barre.
- Lauren Sams
The luxuries this artist loves – including a spray cleaner
Sydney-based artist Vicki Lee on embracing her colourful style and taming the mess.
- Lauren Sams
Forget AI – these watches test the limits of human imagination
With only a few elements to play with, brands are taking inspiration from unusual sources to create genre-bending specimens.
- Bani McSpedden
October 2023
The Australian porcelain brand loved by Gwyneth, Nigella and David Chang
After nearly three decades of building her porcelain homewares business Mud Australia into a globally recognised brand, Shelley Simpson still loves pottering around.
- Lauren Sams
TV realtor wants party to remember but not ’til she’s 105
Monika Tu is the owner of Black Diamondz luxury property concierge and appears on Luxe Listings Sydney. She wants to go out in serious style.
- Lauren Sams
This Aussie’s hugely successful brand confuses venture capitalists
Australian Richard Christiansen has built a wholesome brand inspired by his LA hilltop home. Now, Flamingo Estate is rolling out Moroccan rugs.
- David Meagher
How to immerse yourself in the Nordic food scene
Merivale’s Ben Greeno serves up a smørrebrød of tips from his travels to Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo.
- Jill Dupleix
‘Wake ’em up!’ This legendary artist is coming to Melbourne
Textile creator Sheila Hicks is bringing a giant blue-hued installation Down Under for the NGV Triennial.
- John McDonald
This jewellery brand began with a love story
Marie Lichtenberg left her magazine job and her relationship for a fresh start making pieces inspired by her Creole heritage.
Want to stand out from the crowd? Ditch your bag and get a bilum
Australian textile designer Caroline Sherman is making a difference by taking holdalls from communities in PNG all the way to the Oscars red carpet.
- Eugenie Kelly
From women’s prison to unmissable one-off boutique hotel
A WWII-era jail in Berlin has been liberated to create accommodation that’s a monument to heroines, a luxury urban retreat – and a home for modern art.
- Ben Fajzullin
The first Rolls-Royce built just for two costs $10m-plus per seat
The luxury car company harks back to the coach building days with its bespoke Droptail, even more exclusive than its usual luxury vehicles.
- Tony Davis
Yoga with the Central Himalayas as backdrop? Watch out for Ramani
A hiking, yoga and meditation luxury lodge being built at serious altitude by family-owned Shakti will be a no-nonsense eco retreat.
- Fiona Carruthers
Want to look fashionable? Buy some shiny clothes
If the beginning of this year was defined by quiet luxury, then the end will be characterised by high-octane, brilliant, gleaming gloss.
- Lauren Sams
A cosmetics queen reveals what she really values
The effortlessly chic Violette Serrat talks make-up, Murakami and a maison d’art, while discussing some more of her favourite things.
- Lauren Sams
Meet the Melbourne surgeon who collects rare six-figure watches
Hearing about a coveted, hand-crafted timepiece is always music to the ears of Tony Prochazka.
- Bani McSpedden