Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2016 i ELLE Australia

I’ve never sat down to make a bucket list but I pretty much know what would be on it: become fluent in French; take a year off and live for three months each in America, Italy, the Greek Islands and Tahiti; establish a non-profit; write a novel; start my own business; go to the Oscars, preferably on the arm of Taylor Kitsch. But the problem with bucket lists is there’s no urgency to making anything happen. Death is – hopefully – years away. You literally have a lifetime to tick the items off. (Rest assured: I’ll get to you eventually, #33.) This month, though, I celebrate a big birthday – the one that starts with 4 and ends in oh-God-no – and this has suddenly made me very goal-focused. Nothing…

WHAT FASHION SHOW DO YOU MOST WISH YOU’D SEEN? My own first fashion show [in 1974], sitting in the audience rather than backstage, because that’s when it all began. WHO WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD HERO? I always admired my mother Maria’s commitment and sense of duty. We didn’t have much, but we had everything we needed [Armani was born and raised in Piacenza, northern Italy, with his younger sister Rosanna, older brother Sergio and his father Ugo]. It was all thanks to her. DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT DAY OFF… Peacefully at home in Milan with my own things, wrapped in hushed silence. Most of the objects in my home have sentimental value and represent special places in my life; for example, I have a large painting that comes from an old cinema…

Claudia Jukic, market editor “If there’s a sale rack with loads of the same style, I walk away. That many missed sales can’t be wrong – I’ve learned this the hard way. If I’m debating a sale purchase, I do the inner-tag test and check the fabric make-up. If it’s a natural fibre, sold!” Laura Culbert, acting chief sub-editor “I usually do everything in my power to avoid the shops at sale time, but... overseas sales are a different matter. Maybe it’s because I wasn’t in the country when the items first dropped or perhaps it’s the greater selection – whatever the case, I’ve been known to do some serious damage at a Barneys or Bergdorf sale.” Janna Johnson O’Toole, beauty and fitness director “I credit most of my shoe…

“I forced my mother to the nearest shopping centre and bought up big on Hot Tuna and Quiksilver everything in the hope the lurid colours might absorb some of my ethnicity” If you and I were speaking in a therapist’s office, I would tell you it’s the clatter of gold bangles I remember most vividly from my childhood. That, and the sight of long red nails at the ends of ring-adorned fingers reaching to pull me in for the rough kind of hug only achieved by smushing a child’s face into a sequinned dress teamed with Mr T-grade chains. Admittedly, it was the ’80s – hardly what you’d call an era of understated elegance – but as I watched those exotic peacocks bustle around our living room, all smoke-rimmed eyes…

PRECIOUS THINGS BY KELLY DOUST  The story of an intricately embroidered collar that transcends time and trends, from its creation in 19th-century France to modern-day London, when an auctioneer sets about restoring it. In doing so, she unravels the history of the women who’ve worn it before her. $29.99, HarperCollins THE MUSE BY JESSIE BURTON  London, 1967: Odelle Bastien starts work at a gallery, under the watchful eye of Marjorie Quick. When a painting that was thought lost arrives, the women discover the mystery behind it – one that traces back to the Spanish countryside 30 years earlier. $29.99, Picador; out June 28 THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S WIFE BY SUZANNE JOINSON In 1920s Jerusalem, 11-year-old Prue sees her dad bring his redesign of the holy city to life. When he hires a…

Melanie Perkins, 29 Co-founder of the online collaborative design platform Canva I was at university studying communications, psychology and commerce and tutoring students in how to use design programs when I realised they were far too complex and expensive. I knew the future was going to be to make design online, collaborative and available to everyone. It’s then that I started working towards the idea for Canva [a simple-to-use graphic design software company]. I dropped out of school to build my first company, Fusion Books, which tested the idea of Canva on the very niche market of high-school yearbooks in Australia. Once we’d learned a lot and proven the idea, we decided to tackle a much larger problem, enabling design to be simple for everything from social-media posts to marketing…

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I found my soul sister on the dance floor at a high-school house party,” says Krystal Barter of the moment she met her best friend, Erin Whitbread. “She was the only one dancing and I loved that… because I’m always the one who gets up first!” Since then, the pair have been inseparable, forging a sister-like bond. So when, at 25, Krystal booked in for a double mastectomy after learning she had the gene fault that had plagued her family – her mum, nan and great-grandmother had all been diagnosed with breast cancer – Erin was there beside her. And when the now-mum-of-three decided to start up a charity and fundraising platform called Pink Hope from her hospital bed, her BFF was cheering, loud. Seven years on, theirs is the…

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From the runways of Céline to the Kardashian clan, braids have emerged as the year’s hottest trend. “They’re huge right now,” proclaims Jonathan Colombini, a celeb stylist based in Los Angeles (and a member of the undeniably influential Jenner glam squad). “They add a sense of edgy glamour to any look.” Whether it’s a classic fishtail or a fierce double-dutch, a plait serves up plenty of personality. But having the perfect foundation is essential to any braided style, says Paloma Rose Garcia of Sydney’s Oscar Oscar Salon. Volume is key, as thin hair is only accentuated in a plait. If your hair is fine, start with a thickening shampoo and conditioner, then work a volumising spray or mousse into lengths. Once dry, shake a hair powder into the roots for…

The first time I went backstage at Fashion Week was for the Paris haute-couture collections, but I could have been in my mother’s marble bathroom back home. Caught in a swirl of models, photographers and the instantly identifiable scent of L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray, I was transported away from the frantic hairstylists, with their arsenal of products, back to the countless times I’d seen – and smelt – my mother mist her hair with the brassy aerosol canister. I remembered the many beloved family trips to Europe (before Elnett was available on our shores), where it would be my mother’s only non-negotiable purchase. Name-dropped by fashion and film stars alike, Elnett has earned cult status thanks to its non-stick, long-lasting hold and chic female illustration on the elongated can.…

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When it comes to reading a woman’s mind, most men are clueless. But François Nars, legendary makeup artist, photographer and founder of Nars cosmetics, is not just any man. Over the past two decades he’s created a slew of game-changing products that have become daily staples for women the world over. From ultra-flattering cheek colours to punchy lippies, Nars caters to every woman, no matter her personal style. “I’m here to give options, not rules,” he muses. His latest collection, inspired by the Côte d’Azur, is a testament to this, embracing a palette that suits both the super- natural and super-playful. “I wanted to play with the idea of a fashionable beach moment lived out through colour and little escapes,” he says. “The Lip Covers are great. They aren’t what…

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Like the ultimate LBD, Signorina Misteriosa, the latest fragrance from Salvatore Ferragamo, is chic and sexy with an air of mystery. Featuring the unique notes of wild blackberry, neroli and black vanilla mousse, it’s for the daring and the playful – get ready to cross over to the dark side. $122 for 50ml; 1800 241 092 BOTTEGA VENETA Blossoming with notes of peony, rose and lavender, Bottega Veneta Knot Eau Florale captures the essence of a quiet moment in an Italian garden. Softer than the Knot original, one spritz transports you to the Mediterranean – no passport required. $165 for 50ml; 1800 812 663 THE BODY SHOP Utilising the essence of handpicked roses, The Body Shop’s British Rose Instant Glow Body Essence will help your skin look luminous…

MAIDO: The biggest food trend in Lima right now is Nikkei, a fusion of Peruvian and Japanese cuisines with a focus on fish – think expertly prepared sashimi served with South American flavours. At Maido (named one of the world’s 50 best restaurants), do the 15-course Nikkei degustation; you’ll leave with a very full stomach, but serious foodie cred, too. maido.pe OISHII: This is the newest Lima restaurant from legendary sushi chef Toshiro Konishi, who passed away in April. You’ll find sophisticated locals enjoying Nikkei, or just having a drink, in the relaxed atmosphere. oishiinikkei.com EL RINCÓN DE BIGOTE: Ceviche is probably Peru’s most iconic dish, and this no-fuss joint in the embassy area of Miraflores (popular with natives and expats) has the real deal. Order the mixed seafood ceviche…

MORE THAN A BOYFRIEND DEAR E JEAN, I want to get married. My boyfriend is against marriage. (Not that he doesn’t want to marry me – he doesn’t want to marry anyone. He doesn’t believe in marriage.) We have trust, loyalty, love and happiness. Neither of us wants kids, so there’s no concern there. We’ve promised to spend our lives together, we share a bank account and all our decisions are made together. His family considers me part of their family, and my family considers him part of ours. So after four years, and feeling more in love than ever, is it any wonder I want to be his wife? Am I making a mistake by staying with him? I don’t want to wake up at 40 still calling him…

SO, YOU LIKE STUFF? A guide to making friends post-primary school GOOD The scene: an undisclosed bar at 3am. You’ve just downed your fourth tequila shot when Beyoncé’s “Crazy In Love” blasts from the speaker. The dance floor fills as you make your way onto it. Suddenly the crowd parts, and there stands your soon-to-be bestie, dancing like nobody’s watching. Bey brings people together. BETTER BumbleBFF, a friends-only offshoot of the popular female-focused Bumble dating app, connects ladies with other ladies who share similar interests. It’s particularly great if you’ve just moved to a new city. BEST Unsurprisingly, the best place to look for new friends is also the place you spend one third of your life – work. A 2014 survey revealed the more mates a person has in…

Cate Underwood The Ukrainian beauty shares her top picks and favourite finds BORN: Kiev, Ukraine. LIVES: London, UK. SEE HER: The model/photographer/DJ/ mother makes us want to swap our jeans for jersey in our “Easy Does It” shoot on p106. @UNDERVOODOO OUT & ABOUT BAR: A wine bar in London called Pinch – I love how private it feels. CLUB: Berghain. Located in an abandoned power station in Berlin, it’s an unforgettable experience. RESTAURANT: Hill & Szrok, London. Butcher by day, restaurant by night. DRINK: Sancerre. CHEAP EATS: Traditional Ukrainian cuisine at Veselka in New York. MAINTENANCE HAIRDRESSER: Myself and some salt water from the sea. MAKEUP MVP: Red matte lipstick. SCENT: Comme Des Garçons X Monocle Scent Two: Laurel. SPA: Great Jones Spa in New York. WARDROBE JEANS: Black,…

WHITE SHIRT Look for crisp, classic shapes with a twist. It’ll be your hardest-working item this season and next. LACE DRESS Draw on all those hours spent watching Downton Abbey and look for high necklines and fine fabrics in shades of white. PLATFORMS Trust us, they’re not going anywhere. If you can’t tackle the death-defying heights of a heel, go for a flat or wedge. SILVER ANYTHING Shoes, bags, jackets, underwear – if it’s silver and looks great, nab it. You’ll thank us come spring. TRENCH COAT The trans-seasonal wardrobe hero will never date. Buy one that’s long and roomy and you’ll wear (and love) it forever. MOTO JACKET You’ll have to get in quick for this one, but if you find a moto jacket that fits, hold on for…

Back by popular demand, in a slightly more affordable edition, Gisele Bündchen’s eponymous coffee-table tome will soon find its way onto decorative book stacks everywhere. The mere fact that anyone can get their hands on a copy is notable. Her earlier, limited-edition release – 1,000 copies, 536 pages, $1,200 a pop – sold out the day before it officially went on sale last year. Of course, as the world’s highest-paid model (for nine years running), the Brazilian hardly needs the pocket money, so she’s donating all proceeds from both books to charity. Real talk: if you don’t imagine you’ll ever scrounge together the cash to buy an original snap from Testino, Teller, Meisel or Lindbergh, this could well be the best – and most beautiful – investment you’ll ever make.…

HOW DID YOU GET YOUR START AS A FASHION ILLUSTRATOR? Do you know what? I don’t know! I don’t really call myself a fashion illustrator; I’m an artist in a more general sense. But I was into fashion at a very, very young age, around five or six years old. All my books were covered with drawings of women in clothes and makeup. In high school, and when I went on to study after that, I did fashion, and at 22 I was already working for French newspapers and fashion magazines. So I did things like that very young. WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES A BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATION? This is a difficult question because an illustration has to focus on an idea or assumption, but it’s a quick thing – it’s…

“I LOVE TO LAUGH AND I LOVE TO CRY. I LOVE TO HAVE THAT RELEASE… BETWEEN TAKES, I STARTED UNCONTROLLABLY SOBBING, PURELY OUT OF THE CONNECTION I HAD WITH THE MOMENT” Sensitive New-Age Guy (or SNAG) is an ’80s term that doesn’t get thrown around much these days, but its resurrection is necessary for the purpose of this story, because it’s really the only way we can describe actor Sam Claflin. “I love to laugh and I love to cry. I love to have that release… A laugh through your tears is, for me, one of the greatest things in the world,” he admits. It’s this emotionally tapped-in spirit that drew him to his latest role, playing quadriplegic Will Traynor in Me Before You, the film adaptation of Jojo Moyes’…

World off the winter chill with the accessory that takes its place among your most stylish possessions STARK STYLE Sculptural pieces and marble accents set the scene in this gallery inspired interiors trend. Rich materials in fashion and furniture are a chic contrast to the sleek and sculptural Dyson Hot+Cool fan heater. On chilly nights experience fast, even heating of an entire room or a single area. Its Jet Focus Control lets you select personal mode for long-range, powerful airflow right where it’s needed. Now 75 per cent quieter than previous Dysons and ‘Quiet Mark’ accredited, the Dyson Hot+Cool fan heater is a welcome addition to the bedroom. Set the sleep timer for all-night calm and comfort. In summer, the Dyson Hot+Cool fan heater stays right where it is as…

Lily wears: dress, $POA, Calvin Klein Collection, calvinklein.com; earrings, $25,300, double-heart ring, $9,500, round ring, $14,200, bow bracelet, $8,200, chunky bracelet, $61,500, all Tiffany & Co, tiffany.com.au; platinum chain bracelet, $11,600, gold chain bracelet, $4,900, both Elsa Peretti, tiffany.com.au…

Asked about the inspiration for his spring collection, Virgil Abloh, the creative director behind the elevated streetwear brand Off-White, gives an answer that’s quite simple – boring even, if it weren’t so clever. “Brunch,” he says, sounding not unlike Andy Warhol glibly answering overwrought questions about his soup cans. “It’s based on brunch. It’s a thing in our generation – you have an outfit to go to brunch, to go shopping. That’s my main muse.” Welcome to the new school of cool. Abloh, along with designers and comrades Demna Gvasalia, of two-year-old streetwear label Vetements, and Gosha Rubchinskiy, who launched his self-titled label in 2008, is reinvigorating the Paris runways with the radical idea of making fun, youthful, back-to-basics clothes born from their own interests and tastes, done in chic…

who: JONATHAN COLOMBINI HE’S STYLED THE STRANDS OF: Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Laura Prepon, Cindy Crawford. YOU’LL FIND HIM: At Los Angeles’ Sally Hershberger salon and frequently stopping by Kylie Jenner’s “glam room”. WHERE ELSE YOU’VE SEEN HIS WORK: The Kylie Jenner Official App. He features in how-to videos right there on your smart phone. KNOWN FOR: Expert cutting of extensions that make them look au naturel (no easy feat). A SPOT IN THE CHAIR WILL COST YOU: $200+. his advice: IF A PONYTAIL IS YOUR DEFAULT STYLE… Try Gigi Hadid’s undone up-do For Colombini, the unkempt top knots worn by Gigi and pal Kendall aren’t just sexy, they’re a political statement. “We’re in a time when women want to feel powerful. Like, ‘I don’t need to be glamorous,…

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Terms and conditions: Competition opens May 23, 2016, and closes July 24, 2016, at 11.59pm AEST. Open to Australian residents only. One entry permitted per person. Draw will take place on July 25, 2016, at 11am AEST. Winner’s name will be published on ELLE.com.au on July 28, 2016, for 28 days from this date. For full terms and conditions, see ELLE.com.au/win. Please see contents page for location of privacy notice. The Promoter is Bauer Media Pty Ltd (ABN 18 053 273 546). Authorised under permit number NSW LTPS/16/02984.…

From the outside, fashion designer Bianca Spender’s home looks like your typical two-storey Sydney terrace. But inside the unassuming doors, there’s a treasure trove of collected delights and well-loved antiques that wouldn’t look out of place in an apartment overlooking the Seine. Spender and her family – partner Sam and children Florian and Dominic – only moved in last year, but the nostalgic way of decorating makes it seem like they’ve been here much longer. “I have a love of old things that have a story and my house has always been filled with pieces that I’ve collected along the way or inherited from my grandparents and parents,” she says. “There’s nothing forced.” Spender uses the same instinct for design that makes her fashion label so covetable to style her…

CALA: You could be forgiven for thinking you were in Malibu at this classy-yet-casual spot right by the beach. Watch the sun go down from the deck among a cool crowd while sipping one of the inventive twists on the traditional pisco sour. calarestaurante.com MAYTA: No wonder Mayta just opened a second venue in Dubai – the hotspot has an impressive cocktail list to match its amazing food. Try the marujito: pisco, passionfruit, peppermint and bitters. maytarestaurante.com HUARINGAS: A cosy space upstairs in an old stone building, Huaringas specialises in pisco- based cocktails and has an array of infusions to try. Overwhelmed? Choose the much-hyped passionfruit or coca leaf flavours. huaringas.com…

The digital revolution has a lot to answer for, at least in regards to its impact on fashion: live-streamed shows, virtual-reality presentations, see-now-buy-now (now, NOW) collections available online the split second they step onto the runway. And that’s before we drill down to the technical advancements made in fabric and construction (3D-printed Prada, anyone?). Somewhere along the way, though, it’s possible the focus shifted off the clothes while we were busy readjusting our Google Glass. But there’s a guard of designers who aren’t about to let bits and bytes overshadow heart and soul. Early this year, John Galliano showed there’s still a case for the craft of clothing design with his second spring collection for Maison Margiela’s couture line Artisanal. Returning from fashion exile after his public, smart phone-documented meltdown,…

There’s something a bit Laura Ingalls about the new-season ditzy prints seen coming off the SS16 runway. But in Stuart Vevers’ vision for Coach 1941, the farmer’s daughter has left her Little House On The Prairie, hit the big smoke and added patched leather, ass-kicking boots and ’70s star-power sunglasses to her look. Style hack: forge new floral frontiers.…

STYLING STRATEGY There isn’t a strategy behind it, it’s just about what works in the moment. COUPLE-SELFIE SECRET We actually laugh at how bad we are at it. My secret is [my husband] Rodger holds the camera now and it goes up high above us, because he has a much longer arm. BEAUTY HEROES Skyn Iceland face gels and eye patches, Charlotte Tilbury eye pencils and La Mer The Renewal Oil. INTERIORS INSPIRATION I get my inspiration from Parisian interiors and hotels I stay at. I love Claridge’s in London. There are some hotels I like for being modern and warm: the 1 Hotel in Miami, the Edition in New York and Miami, and The Mark in New York. But I also have a traditional side, so I love The…

DESCRIBE YOUR SOUND. H: Dream rock. HOW DID YOU CELEBRATE SIGNING TO KITSUNÉ? H: With our friends and family, looking to the future. E: I was too nervous; I just started working twice as hard. WHAT SONG HAS INFLUENCED YOU THE MOST? H: “Feeling Good” by Nina Simone. The way she scats at the end brings the melody full circle, like a sun rising. E: “Hospital” by The Modern Lovers. Jonathan Richman writes melancholic but sweet and humorous lyrics. WHAT’S IT LIKE WORKING WITH A CHILDHOOD FRIEND? H: It’s like a breath of fresh air, something familiar but new each time, and something I can’t live without. E: I couldn’t imagine touring, writing and performing alone. I know I would feel far too lonely. FAVOURITE CHILDHOOD FRIENDSHIP MEMORY? H: When…

My Naughty Little Sister by Dorothy Edwards I loved Mum reading to me when I was little. I was the naughty little sister, like the girl in this book, until my brother and I got another sister when I was four. She became the mischievous one; I was a bit of a daydreamer. East Of Eden by John Steinbeck I’ve been trying to read the classics and the twists in this book had me throwing it at the sofa! A friend recommended it, so I was always on the phone talking to him about it. The story chronicles two families in the early 20th century. Each character embodies a different human trait and it’s fascinating to see how their lives intertwine. Jane Eyre by…

It’s 3.17am and I’m awake. It’s always 3.17am, and I’m always awake. Or so it feels, after however many nights in a row of not sleeping. I lost count somewhere around the five-year mark, but it’s enough that I’ve come to dread night-time. Thirty-eight years old, and afraid of the dark. Because no matter how tired I am, no matter how many sleep-inducing rituals I’ve performed involving lavender mist and free-writing and child’s pose, no matter how rigorous I’ve been about avoiding caffeine after 10am, screens after dark and alcohol altogether, by 3.17am I will be awake. And worrying. “Lying in bed putting out imaginary fires is one of the most draining things we can do,” says Arianna Huffington in her new book The Sleep Revolution, written in response to…

If you’re even remotely interested in documentaries, then you’ve probably come across the work of Eva Orner. She produced Gonzo: The Life And Work Of Dr Hunter S Thompson and the Oscar-winning Taxi To The Dark Side, a look at US interrogation practices in Afghanistan, with Alex Gibney – himself a prolific documentary filmmaker, and the guy behind 2015’s controversial Going Clear: Scientology And The Prison Of Belief. Orner also directed The Network, set behind the scenes of the first independent Afghan TV network, and the newly released Chasing Asylum, which shines a provocative light on Australia’s asylum-seeker policy and detention centres. Through it all, her extraordinary resilience is never far from sight: she travels to war zones in the name of an important story, bankrolled her latest film independently,…

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sydney JANNA JOHNSON O’TOOLE, ELLE AUSTRALIA’S BEAUTY AND FITNESS DIRECTOR the look: “Sydneysiders take their activewear seriously, and classes are filled with women sporting stylish, coordinated ensembles,” says O’Toole. While colours and prints had a moment last year, it’s now about tanks, crops and leggings in dark, neutral tones. the brands: Tops from The Upside, bottoms from Lululemon and black Nike trainers. And haul your kit around in a State Of Escape tote. the workouts: There’s a divide in the ELLE office between those who prefer Pilates and barre – popular options are KX Pilates (kxpilates.com.au) and Barre Body (barrebody.com.au) – and those who swear by high-intensity interval sessions at F45 (F45training.com.au). new york city JULIE SCHOTT, ELLE.COM’S SENIOR BEAUTY AND FITNESS EDITOR the look: “Regardless…

LITERATURE HOW TO READ MORE BOOKS WITH DAMON YOUNG, AUTHOR OF THE ART OF READING Want to use your books for more than just propping up an uneven entertainment unit? Here’s how... THINK OF LITERATURE AS A SMORGASBORD Try an 18th-century English novel or even a first-century Roman letter (if you can find one!). Pick up an epic from India or philosophy from China. There are thousands of years of words from countless cultures. Keep tasting. KNOW WHEN YOU’RE FULL It’s easy to binge on whatever feeds you: romance or poetry, true crime or philosophy. But often the best way to enjoy a book is to walk away and let it digest. BE PATIENT Huge novels may seem stuffy or dull: the language, the slow-plotting, the manners. But they often…