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Why ‘divorce rings’ are going viral
The trend of such jewellery, embraced primarily by women, is about breathing life into one’s marriage bands after a split.
- Allison Duncan
The CEO who loves breakfast so much, she had a brunch wedding
The boss of Advanced Cosmeceuticals Skin Group, Shaunte Mears-Watkins, is up by 5.30am at the latest, and has a well-honed routine to set her up for the day.
- Lauren Sams
The secret to streamlined packing
What to take? What to leave out? Packing for an overseas holiday can be fraught. So, from lists to laundry bags, these are the hacks we swear by.
- Lauren Sams
March
This week’s edits of lovely little luxuries: faded leather to champagne
From a reimagined Hermès work bag to a clever way to transport your French champagne, we have inspired suggestions for you.
- Eugenie Kelly
Gucci’s China shock reverberates across the luxury landscape
Some brands may be forced to find ways to reduce their reliance on China, where growth in luxury sales is forecast to slow to mid-single digits.
- Updated
- Jennifer Creery, Shirley Zhao and Andy Hoffman
Zoë Foster Blake: ‘I still think it’s hilarious that I’m in business’
This beauty entrepreneur sold her business for a fortune. And then she bought it back for a song.
- Lauren Sams
This week’s edits of lovely little luxuries: party food to fast feet
From the return of John Wilson and his simply fabulous catering to Veja French sneakers getting serious about running: we have inspired suggestions for you.
- Eugenie Kelly
Lululemon, now a $US55b behemoth, wants you to wear activewear all day
Nasdaq-listed Lululemon is selling so many leggings that it has joined the S&P 500. Having bounced back after a few stumbles, it’s a company with stretch goals.
- Lauren Sams
Jimmy Choo cornered the market for heels. Now it’s selling sneakers
Are you addicted to shoes? As the heart and inner-sole of Jimmy Choo, Sandra Choi has your dream job. Her challenge: to ensure the brand remains relevant.
- Eugenie Kelly
The Nike exec who literally jumped hurdles to climb the career ladder
After sleeping in a horse float and training for eventing, Sandra Hore finds horse riding provides plenty of lessons about life and business.
- Lauren Sams
How this manufacturer made it to the runways of Paris and New York
Melbourne Textile Knitting’s Stephen Morris-Moody has always been a dyed-in-the-wool fan of yarn. Now he’s taken his work to Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren.
- Luke Benedictus
Dior brings men back into the fold with a reimagined classic watch
Resurrecting a previous model is hardly unusual in the watch world, but success is never guaranteed.
- Bani McSpedden
The rules have changed: what to wear to your next job interview
When you’re returning to work after a break, what’s the best way to make a great first impression?
- Lauren Sams
Thought you’d seen it all? This fashion trend is raising eyebrows
Our shock-factor threshold is now so high that going out with no trousers on has become the key to getting noticed.
- Bethan Holt
This week’s edits of lovely little luxuries: winter boots to beach art
Beautiful Millwoods boots that age gracefully and hand-painted tiles for the home, we have inspired suggestions for you.
- Eugenie Kelly
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
- Opinion
- AFR Magazine
The brand so hot it banned iPhones from its Paris show
In an era of oversharing, former child stars and reclusive fashion designers Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are taking a different approach.
- Lauren Sams
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
Cult label Aje cuts 20 staff after massive stock clearance
The fashion label has let a number of senior staff go, but its co-founder says the move is simply a restructure and that the business is trading as usual.
- Lauren Sams and Sarah Thompson
Five hot New Zealand designers to add to your wardrobe
These fashion creatives from across the ditch are redefining Antipodean cool.
- Lauren Sams