Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2020 i ELLE Australia

LEVON BAIRD @levonbaird The New Zealand-born, Sydney-based photographer’s unique, genre-spanning style has seen him work with the likes of Bassike, Lee Mathews, David Jones and the Sydney Dance Company. This issue, we tapped him to shoot Saint Laurent’s strong-yet-sensual new collection for “Power Moves” on p114. What makes you feel powerful? “Everything coming together perfectly with a photo series – thinking about what I want it to be, and then making that a reality.” MIRANDA TAPSELL @misstap Known for The Sapphires, Love Child (and that inspiring Logies speech), the Darwin-born actor and producer has added another feather to her cap: author. In her new memoir Top End Girl, she reflects on how she felt like an outsider growing up and the importance of sharing more Indigenous stories on screen. Read…

here’s an unsexy conversation topic: the wastefulness of denim. Or rather, it was considered an unsexy topic for a long time, until a coterie of designers decided to tackle the issue head-on. The main concern? A single pair of jeans requires nearly 7,000 litres of water to produce, and about six billion pairs of jeans are made every year. They’re frightening figures, but through a mix of upcycling and clever waste minimisation, the denim industry is becoming more sustainable. ELV Denim creates zero-waste pieces out of its London studio; Ganni has launched a capsule collection of upcycled responsible denim accessories (we call first dibs on the bucket hat); and the skirts and wide-leg jeans Clare Waight Keller created for Givenchy’s SS20 show were made from vintage ’90s fabric. In short,…

once the hallmark of early-2010s high style, “athleisure” is now a phrase that feels a little dated after years of overuse. But that doesn’t mean sportswear has stopped influencing our style – and with many of us having to adjust to a life out of office this year, it’s never felt like a more attractive option. So we’re taking inspiration from the world’s most elite sportswomen both mentally and sartorially – working oversized rugby jumpers, luxe hoodies and wrap-around sunnies into our wardrobes. The key pairing? Denim, of course. The versatility of a great pair of jeans and sporty-chic new-season staples is a winning combination. Ball’s in your court. top score TRANS-SEASONAL TOPS WITH A SPORTY EDGE ARE AS COOL AS THEY ARE COMFY IN THE HOOD The humble hoodie…

vegetarianism and veganism are no longer delegated to a niche sub-set of the population: about 2.5 million Australians now identify as vegetarian, or 12.1 per cent of us. So it follows that, rather than being subjected to broccoli 12 ways, many of those people want to be able to gorge on something that at least vaguely resembles their favourite “treat” food (which could have something to do with why a third of vegos eat meat while drunk). Protein-based meat-like products – from “meatballs” to nuggets – are now a mainstay on supermarket shelves, and even fast-food chain Hungry Jack’s has a no-meat hamburger, developed with the CSIRO and plant-based “meat” start-up v2food. “Veganism is not a diet – you can be a junk food vegan, environmentalist vegan, ethical vegan, a…

country music is a genre that’s traditionally been far from progressive, even considering the (cowboy-boot) strides made by more mainstream artists like Kacey Musgraves, with her “everyone is welcome” attitude, and Lil Nas X, openly gay and dressed in turbo-Western garb, with one of the biggest hits in recent memory. While Lil Nas X is arguably a rapper who doesn’t come from traditionally “country” roots, being gay and donning a wide-brim hat haven’t always gone hand-in-hand. In 1973, Seattle’s Lavender Country released what was the first known gay country music album, but it only sold about a thousand copies at the time. “Nobody but us wanted to listen in 1973,” the band has said. It took more than four decades: a 2014 reissue of the record by an independent label…

hannah Clarke did everything right. She left her abusive partner. She reported him to police. She took out an AVO. She tried to keep him in their children’s lives. And still, this self-proclaimed “loving father” murdered the Queensland mother and her children. Friends of his said they knew he was in trouble but never dreamt he would hurt anyone. Others said it wasn’t a surprise. None of them knew how to help her stay safe or help him choose something other than violence. The statistics on men’s violence against women are repeated so often the meaning almost becomes lost. One woman a week is killed by a current or former partner in Australia. More than 1.5 million Australian women have been subjected to violence by a current or former partner…

Stephanie Gilmore has won no fewer than seven world titles. The sheer beauty of her surfing has seen her star in documentaries and score sponsorships with global brands, and her transcendent skill led the World Surf League (WSL) to describe her as “one of the most dominant surfers in history”. But speak to her and you’d never know she was anything more than a regular beach girl. “If you’re not having fun, what’s the point?” she says about her impressive achievements. It’s this relaxed attitude that has made Gilmore uniquely equipped to deal with the uncertainty that’s surrounded the now-postponed Tokyo Olympics, where surfing will make its debut. Her focus is on the pure joy of her sport, not competing. “That’s the beauty of surfing, it’s hard to even call…

On Sunday, May 3, 2015, I was fortunate enough to win two awards at the Logie Awards. I had been nominated for my role as Martha in Love Child. I knew that if I won and was given the opportunity to say something I had to take it, because it might not happen again. It was an exciting time to be an Aboriginal actor, because more and more Aboriginal producers and writers were creating stories for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to lead in. Redfern Now, Black Comedy and The Gods Of Wheat Street had gone to air and 8MMM and Cleverman were about to go into production. Earlier that year, April Reign’s #OscarsSoWhite hashtag had begun a massive conversation on social media about the kinds of artists and stories…

SEEING ReD While finding a universally flattering red lipstick might feel like an unending pursuit, it is possible. According to Ono, Fenty Beauty’s Stunna Lip Paint in Uncensored suits all skin tones, but it will also go one better by doubling as a lip liner. “It has a unique brush that Rihanna designed – when you flip it upside down, you can line your lips with it,” she says. Amplify the look by loading up your lashes with Fenty’s new Full Frontal mascara, which boasts a dual-sided brush for extra oomph. “Use the fat side of the brush to get your lashes coated and full, then the flat side to separate and define,” says Ono. CHeRRY BOMB If the influx of cooler weather hasn’t yet induced a natural rosy flush,…

if you adhered to the cardinal rules of fake tan in its infancy, it was all about rejecting your natural skin tone and looking as dark as possible, which resulted in a lot of us turning an interesting shade of orange. But brands have figured out that different formulas react to individual skin types, which means what might afford one person a flattering tint could also leave another with a significantly less subtle result. Stephanie Miller (nee Steph Claire Smith) has tried a plethora of tanning products as the long-time face of Bondi Sands and found that there’s never one universal result. “Everyone’s skin is going to react differently,” she says. “What might make someone look bronzed, may have less of an effect on someone else. But these days we’re…

If you love a head-turning floral, Burberry’s jasmine-soaked spin on its iconic scent will have you hooked. Her Intense, $195 for 100ml, BURBERRY, myer.com.au Coach’s latest blend reminds us of far-flung summer holidays, with bitter orange, gardenia and cactus flower. Coach Dreams, $81 for 40ml, COACH, myer.com.au Jasmine and rose dominate this bold, sexy fragrance. This one’s not for the faint-hearted. Sì Passione Intense, $114 for 30ml, GIORGIO ARMANI, giorgioarmanibeauty.com.au This breezy scent will never fail to put a spring in your step, with musk, rosewater and vanilla. Idôle, $150 for 75ml, LANCÔME, lancome.com.au This fragrance is like a  freshly picked bouquet in a bottle. Irresistible Givenchy, $161 for 50ml, GIVENCHY, myer.com.au For those who crave the nostalgia of Nanna’s powdery scent, but with a modern edge. Private Blend Rose…

when I was six, my fragrance wardrobe included Fanta and Hawaiian pizza. These synthetic scents infused my collection of scratch-and-sniff stickers featuring cartoonish foods and objects that, when rubbed, set free an aromatic replica of the real thing. Mirroring what my mother did when she applied her Paloma Picasso perfume, I dabbed a freshly scratched sticker on my neck and the insides of my wrists and discovered that the scent transferred to my skin. The breakthrough gave me a library of fragrances at my fingertips: cinnamon hearts, pink bubblegum, banana split and peppermint. And for the days when I was feeling more experimental, there was freshly cut grass and black licorice. These stickers were G-rated stand-ins for the adult perfumes I wasn’t yet allowed to wear, and the photo album…

Bergamot, lemon and metallic violet play nicely with leather notes. Ferragamo, $134 for 100ml, SALVATORE FERRAGAMO, davidjones.com The freshness of pear and warmth of lavender define Givenchy’s new take on the Gentleman scent. Gentleman Intense, $113 for 50ml, GIVENCHY, davidjones.com E This simple, woody scent blends atlas cedar and Haitian vetiver with a hint of patchouli. Dior Homme, $107 for 50ml, DIOR, myer.com.au…

THE BARKLEY MARATHONS Known as the race “that eats its young”, the 160km Tennessee course, which includes a treasure hunt, is so hard that only 15 people have ever finished. IDITAROD TRAIL INVITATIONAL The world’s longest winter ultra-marathon, it’s 1,600km on bike, skis or foot through Alaska, where temperatures range from 1°C to -45°C in a day. DRAGON’S BACK RACE A five-day, 315km race in the Welsh mountains first run in 1992 and not attempted again for 20 years. The trail isn’t marked and you mostly choose your own route. THE JUNGLE ULTRA In the pre-race briefing for this 230km trek through the Amazon, runners are warned that if they’re chased by a certain snake, they should drop their packs and just run! MOAB 240 Only 200 people are accepted…

you hear women say that they knew, deep down, something was wrong with their body. But that was never the case for me. During my teens and early twenties, I had no issues with my body. I had regular periods, pretty good body image and even my relationship with food was straightforward. When I graduated from university and felt the effects of too many years focused on having a good time, I started running. At first it was recreational. Then as I became leaner, I also became faster. Soon, I was competing in half-marathons and starting to really enjoy how it felt to be strong and fast. I guess at that point a shift occurred, and I started to think more like an athlete. I was winning races and got…

BOSS Created by women, for women, Boss Alive is a bold, empowering yet fun-filled fragrance guaranteed to turn heads. Featuring sparkling notes of plum and apple, grounded by vanilla and woody accents, it’s like confidence in a bottle. $119 for 50ml; myer.com.au TONI & GUY A trip to the salon isn’t as easy as it once was, so we’re looking to pro-level at-home solutions. Enter: Toni & Guy’s StrengthPlex range. Available at supermarkets, it uses next-gen technology (and native Kakadu plum) to repair, strengthen and hydrate all hair types. $15.99 each; toniandguyproducts.com.au CLARKS With athleisure back on our radar, we’re on the look-out for pieces that effortlessly blur the line between style and sport. Clarks’ Tri Native sneakers are not only chic, but offer an ultralight, gait-reactive flex for ultimate…

Like many, I’m currently working from home. I’m supposed to be sitting studiously at my makeshift office desk, but I’ve migrated to the couch with snacks by my side and the ELLE team at the other end of a Zoom call. I count myself incredibly fortunate that I am able to do this. It is a privilege I am acutely aware of and one not possible for everybody around the globe experiencing varying degrees of this health crisis that is scary and confusing and unlike anything we have known. To those who have continued on the frontline to keep us safe, care for us and generally keep the world turning, we send our deepest gratitude. To the medical workers whose faces bare the bruises of endless hours wearing the protective…

“ i had this idea of creating something that looks sexier, edgier and more irreverent [than our previous collections],” explains Reed Krakoff, Tiffany & Co.’s softly spoken, highly intelligent chief artistic officer. “It’s an attitude and a look that really didn’t exist in a meaningful way [before].” He’s discussing Tiffany T1, the brand’s new collection that will roll out via a series of launches throughout the year. First up, nine rose-gold designs and a high-jewellery necklace. Each new piece features a simplified “T” design, in homage to a classic Tiffany motif that launched in the ’80s. Krakoff – who made a name for himself turning Coach from fledgling New York label to the billion-dollar megabrand it is today – had been reacquainting himself with the company archives when he came…

“My husband Henry and I moved into our house in Auckland in 2018 and began renovating straight away. Everything in our home has sentimental value. We have furniture passed down from Henry’s late mother and artworks by my brother, Dane Mitchell.” “For me, buying clothes is a well-thought-out process and I try to invest in pieces that will stand the test of time. I think it’s so important for everyone to take a more considered approach to consumption, given the state of our climate.” “I’m currently reading Three Women by Lisa Taddeo. It’s a compelling book touching on traumas regarding love, lust and exploitation. I can’t put it down!” “I try to invest in pieces that will stand the test of time. It’s so important to take a more considered…

Following the lives of 30-year-old Natsu, her older sister Makiko and niece Midoriko, Breasts And Eggs is a rumination on the modern female experience. Grappling with concerns from “self-partnering” and the choice to have children, to body image and ageing, the story encapsulates the pressures and nuances of womanhood with incredible emotional depth and humour. Hailed by author Haruki Murakami as his favourite young writer, Kawakami is making serious waves in the otherwise male-dominated Japanese literature scene. ($32.99, Picador; out May 12)…

Read a comprehensiveguide on how to help someone you suspectis experiencing facs.nsw.gov.au follow the links throughto My Situation Is... Buy gift baskets made by survivors of domestic violence at mettlegifts.com. Mettle not only employs survivors but trains them and helps them find other employment suited to their skills. Watch out for the upcoming release of mobile game Hannah: A Friend In Need (named before the murder of Hannah Clarke and her children). It’s a chatbot that sends messages from a fictional character living with domestic violence, training the user on how to respond. Follow it on Twitter @hannah_game_au Remember that violence also occurs in LGBTQI relationships. Check out the Bystander Toolkit from sayitoutloud.org.au…

ON GOING HER OWN WAY: “People can get stuck on thinking there’s a specific recipe for success but it’s different for everyone. Even for each person, it can change throughout your career.” ON HER VALUES: “I’ve always had the same foundations of being committed, being present wherever I am and enjoying the process. It’s about appreciating it all without letting it define who you are.” ON HOW SHE PREPS FOR COMPETITIONS: • “I like journalling. Leading up to events, I write down what’s going on in my head. It’s a great way to get all that stuff out.” • “I use breathing techniques to centre myself.” • “I’m pretty relaxed, so to be competitive I have to go into a space where I feel fierce and have that desire to…

madison de Rozario isn’t one of those athletes with a steely glint in her eye. Instead, she’s warm, empathetic and clearly doesn’t have a competitive bone in her body – all of which makes her a great companion, but hasn’t always been a benefit in her career. “I nearly left the sport because of it,” she says frankly. “2012 was a train wreck. I expected to podium [at the Paralympics], but I was fourth in the 800m – and that was my best result. There was this push that I needed to be more fiery and more competitive and angry when I race, and I was like, ‘I don’t think I can do that.’ I had this conflict: I love the sport and I want to be the best at…

the contradictory dimension of our culture crystallised for me recently while I was listening to a podcast interview with the kind of stylish, successful, social-media-savvy CEO who gets called a “boss babe”, “girl boss” or, if kids are in the mix, “mumpreneur”. She was talking about – what else? – how she does it all. Her husband “does one thing”, she said, while she, like other women, has “45 jobs”, including her role as a founder and CEO and looking after “the house, the kids”. The co-host, after marvelling at how her own husband is able to enjoy his life “guilt-free”, didn’t challenge her guest when she said, “It works for us.” Like… what? It demonstrably does not work, but I get why this kind of narrative – one in…

THIS SEASON’S FORECAST IS FOR EASYGOING NEUTRALS WITH A HIGH CHANCE OF WEARABILITY…

we all know a woman who looks perfectly undone. Salon-smooth hair pulled back into a messy knot. A hint of kink that might be natural, but it’s impossible to tell. It’s the hair equivalent of saying “This old thing?” when someone admires your (actually new-season) bag. “The trend right now — and one that’s been prevailing at the shows in recent years — is hair that’s been styled for hours to look as if it dried that way,” says John Pulitano, creative director of Sydney’s Headcase Hair. “It takes a lot of restraint.” On notice: perfectly formed waves that look like they’ve just dropped off the barrel of a curling iron. The more worn-in the curl and slept-in the layers, the better. The crucial element underpinning this look is hair…

DO… consider your cycle. “Hormones can have a huge impact on tan absorption. In the week you’re due [for your period], the tan won’t take as well as it would other times of the month,” explains Von Hep. DON’T… despair over mistakes. Clean them up immediately with a little tan remover before they set in. You can even use a small amount of remover on a cotton bud to stop the tan from gathering around blemishes or dry patches on your face. DO… moisturise the dry patches around your ankles, knees, elbows and wrists before you tan, then your entire body every morning and night after you’ve washed it off. DON’T… do an intense HIIT session while your tan is still developing, even if you’ve already washed it off. “If…

scent is wrapped around memory more tightly than the low-rise jeans I wore in university. Science has confirmed that fact, but I live it every time I catch a whiff of Jean Paul Gaultier’s Classique. I used to spritz on the sweet, heady juice whenever I went out in uni – which is to say every night except Monday – so I’d recognise its notes of vanilla and orange blossom anywhere. And I often do, in crowds, on the train or at a bar. It’s said a smell from long ago can break open an aching for your past, but Classique just makes me want to puke. Its sexy blush-toned, bust-shaped bottle was like a signifier of the womanhood I had reached with my body but not my mind. The…

FRESH AIR With air pollution an ongoing concern, a little peace of mind can go a long way. Sensori+’s detoxifying mist is a natural air purifier that kills airborne toxins, leaving a fresh (or undetectable) scent in its wake. Air Detoxifying Aromatic Mist in Signature Unscented, $29, SENSORI+, sensoriplus.com.au PORTABLE PEACE One of the most common ways that stress manifests itself is with restless sleep. With so much research linking sleep deprivation to mood, we’re spritzing this aromatic spray on our pillow for a well-deserved beauty coma. Deep Sleep Pillow Spray, $42, THIS WORKS, mecca.com.au MOOD BOOSTER If you’re prone to feeling anxious, apply Yuni’s rollerball to pulse points (wrists, neck, chest) and take a few deep breaths. Made with natural, sustainably sourced ingredients, it’ll soothe your mind, body and…

Our brains are wired to cling onto scents. It’s  why Vodka Cruisers cause flashbacks to being 18  and the smell of hairspray triggers pre-teen dance eisteddfod anxiety. But there are some nice things about it, too: obscure notes  have the power to bring joy and comfort through nostalgia.  More and more, fragrance houses are playing on this phenomenon, bottling up the sentimental scents that transport us to familiar places so we can savour them whenever, wherever.…

“Have you ever run for the bus? Sprinted to avoid a fast car? I believe we are all built to run. The biggest hurdle is mindset: rather than think, ‘Running is painful and hot and sweaty,’ switch that inner narrative to ‘My body is strong enough to carry me wherever I need to go,’ which is so empowering. Next, to ensure your first step is followed by many more, find your why. For me, it’s freedom. Whatever your reason, you’ll come back to it again and again while you run and go beyond your comfort zone. And while it may change, the reason always needs to be meaningful. Finally, don’t go it alone. Running groups – even virtual ones – are supportive and fun. Have a look online and share…

You’ve got your plan mapped out: build your career, find the box-ticking partner, then pop out a baby, right? Not always. One in six couples struggles with fertility. Here’s what we know: the number-one determinant of fertility is age, according to Associate Professor Anusch Yazdani, medical director of Queensland Fertility Group. “After 35, fertility rates drop significantly.” Another major contributor to infertility is obesity. But it’s worth remembering that sometimes there’s no explanation, and that’s when the investigation starts. At least 10 per cent of infertile couples suffer from a frustratingly vague thing called unexplained infertility. The good news is that couples that face this still have an excellent chance of starting a family, usually with assistance. “The thing to remember when you’re thinking about your future fertility is that…

1. ATH-M70x Headphones, $449, AUDIO-TECHNICA, audio-technica.com.au These are really good for extreme-quality listening. 2. Type-C 75W Travel Charger, $110, SATECHI, satechi.net This lets me charge my laptop, phone, back-up charger and AirPods overnight. 3. Gaia SH-01 Synthesizer, $799, ROLAND, bettermusic.com.au This is a great entry-level synthesiser to learn about composition. It’s featured on nearly all of my songs. 4. Magnetic Phone Holder, $29.99, CABIN CREW, supercheapauto.com.au I love how effortless it is to chuck my phone onto this magnetic holder before driving. 5. Array Solar Backpack, $500, VOLTAIC, voltaicsystems.com I bought this years ago. It means I can charge my laptop or phone while going for a walk. I hope wearable solar takes off. 6. Creative Curl Wand, $245, GHD, ghdhair.com/au I take this on tour to run a few…

IN THE AIR(POD) Whether it’s in Bottega Veneta basket weave, Chanel quilting or Dior’s classic logo print, now your AirPods can be as on-trend as you are. Consider a chic case the new accessory du jour. RAF X MIUCCIA Just when we thought Prada couldn’t get any better, Raf Simons has come on board as co-creative director. We’re waiting with bated breath for his first collection, set to show in September. HER STORY In need of a feel-good flick? On our must-see list of female-led stories: Misbehaviour (based on the 1970 Miss World competition), I Am Woman (about the life of Helen Reddy) and Saint Judy (the story of US immigration attorney Judy Wood). Stream them when they land in the coming months. VIRTUAL REALITY There’s no shortage of ways…

with our working lives thrown into a spin this year, we’re on the prowl for smart, simple pieces that magically make us shrug back our shoulders and feel ready to face the day. And if you go by off-duty models, street-style aficionados and a handful of our favourite designers, this season’s hero buy is the polo shirt. Plenty of credit for the polo’s recent resurgence lies with designer Louise Trotter, who’s spent the past 18 months transforming Lacoste into one of fashion’s buzziest labels. Trotter has reimagined the brand’s trademark polo shirts in bold pops of colour and boxy silhouettes created in durable fabrics – the final result being the meeting point between sporty-prep and Parisian cool. Wanting to dabble yourself? Plenty of labels are offering their own unique takes…

when Danielle Macdonald graced a limited-edition cover of ELLE in 2018 as one of the year’s biggest rising stars, the Australian actor was experiencing a bona-fide Hollywood breakthrough. She’d blazed onto the scene as a Jersey girl with rapping aspirations in Patti Cake$, then firmly won everyone over in Dumplin’ as Willowdean, the Dolly Partonobsessed teen trying to disrupt the beauty pageant industry, and had just finished filming Netflix’s psychological thriller Bird Box with Sandra Bullock. Bird Box went on to be a box office hit (and a viral one, thanks to the “Bird Box Challenge”), and Macdonald’s trajectory continued sharply upwards accordingly. Since then, she’s had a role in Netflix’s Unbelievable, alongside Kaitlyn Dever and Toni Collette. Based on a true story, the mini-series was widely heralded for the…

daisy Edgar-Jones is a new Guinness fan. Well, sort of. “I have to have it with blackcurrant juice, which is probably a bit of a sin,” she laughs. The actor became accustomed to drinking a pint, or three, after moving to Dublin for six months to film the TV series that’s about to grip the world, Normal People. It is, of course, the highly anticipated upcoming TV adaptation of the bestselling novel by Irish writer Sally Rooney – “the first great millennial author”, according to The New York Times. The 12-part drama (which will stream on Stan from April 27) sees Edgar-Jones star as book-smart loner Marianne opposite newcomer Paul Mescal (the sporty, popular Connell) in a startlingly relatable, witty love story set in and around Ireland’s capital. Though she’s…

AS THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC took over life as we knew it in March, and we quickly went from making witty isolation-themed playlists to having every single social interaction via Skype for the foreseeable future, it seemed that, for the first time in recent memory, social media went from something that felt borderline unhealthy at times, to one of our most necessary and useful means of connection. To counter the almost overwhelmingly negative fallout from the virus, the ways in which we managed to find pockets of hope and connection while living life at a distance felt only as endless as our creativity (and wi-fi). Think cheesy TikTok videos, dance parties held via Zoom, penguins live-streamed from zoos and viral photos of coffee deliveries going out to healthcare workers – a…

liz Cambage has had a long night. ELLE’s hairstylist was plaiting her hair until 5am but, despite making it very clear she can’t wait to cut out the heavy braids, she walks on set like a true professional, striding over to the rack of clothes to ensure they’re to her liking. Thankfully, the mix of Adidas, Prada, Gucci and Balenciaga is right up her alley. Next, she grabs a slice of frittata (she’s gluten-free) before taking up position in the makeup chair, where a cool mask takes away any traces of the all-nighter. Not that there are any. Her smooth skin is flawless (a fact she owes to years of slathering on cocoa butter) and her eyes are bright and glinting with intelligence. This is a woman with the confidence…

when Michael Willson’s photo of me kicking a footy went viral, nobody expected the reaction – least of all me. The image went up on one of Channel Seven’s social media channels and some of the comments were so offensive that they pulled the post down, photo included. I remember checking my phone and seeing that the photo was gone. I was glad that I didn’t have to see the trolls’ revolting comments anymore, but it didn’t feel right that the image was gone, too. It was a cool photo by a great photographer – why shouldn’t my family and friends and footy fans get to see it? I decided to repost it on my Instagram and Twitter accounts. No big deal. I was still pretty rattled by the trolling…

in the past couple of years, fashion designers have been grappling with a question. As the gatekeepers of women’s daily style choices, what image of feminine empowerment are they going to deliver? And will women want to wear it? Women are mobilised, unified and fed up with poor treatment. We also have to wear clothes every day, and the world’s top designers are now tasked with navigating what a post-#MeToo fashion landscape looks like. For Anthony Vaccarello at Saint Laurent, his vision of femininity has remained resolute from day one: strong, bold and unapologetically in control of one’s sexuality. For his SS20 collection, sex appeal sat neatly alongside ’70s bohemia and sharp suiting. Micro-shorts were worn with chunky belts and knee-skimming Western-style boots (or with a decidedly “Kate Moss at…

I HIT THE SACK AT… 10pm, latest 10.30pm. So boring, I know. I WAKE UP AT… 8am. Don’t judge me, I get about 10 hours of sleep a night. My training starts at 10am. THE FIRST THING I DO IN THE MORNING IS… wash my face with a Dermalogica cleanser. My skin gets really dry overnight, so I follow it up with a moisturiser that contains SPF 30 to protect against sun damage. THE LAST THING I DO AT NIGHT IS… brush my teeth. When I see these girls doing 12-step skincare routines, I just want to go straight to bed. MY MAKEUP ROUTINE IS… minimal. I don’t really wear makeup, but my go-to is mascara; it really changes your face. MY EXERCISE REGIMEN… is extensive: I train twice a…

THE EDITOR Nedahl Stelio Like many clean-beauty converts, former magazine editor Nedahl Stelio found herself looking a little deeper into the ingredients she was using on a  regular basis and was horrified by what she found. “So I gave it all away and started from scratch with natural beauty,” she says. And while she loved using formulas she could trust, there was a distinct lack of luxury on the natural fragrance scene, so she launched her own beauty brand, Recreation Beauty. Keeping things natural isn’t the only difference in her process: contrary to many of her fragrance-formulating counterparts, she often envisions the final product and works backwards from there. Her scents, such as Stardust (woody), Sun-Kissed (citrus) and Call Me Venus (rose), are housed in stylish bottles with pared-back labels.…

DAVANA Try: Nomade Absolu, $185 for 75ml, CHLOÉ, myer.com.au (1) Why: The davana herb has a sweet, tea-like smell. Combined with cherry plum and oak moss, it creates a warm, woody blend. BLACKCURRANT BERRIES Try: Rouge Trafalgar, $460 for 250ml, DIOR, dior.com (2) Why: Dior has bottled ripe blackcurrant berries and their leaves to create a soft, fruity spritz. DRAGON FRUIT Try: Black Opium Neon, $185 for 75ml, YVES SAINT LAURENT, yslbeauty.com.au (3) Why: Dragon fruit injects a fizzy acidity into the OG Opium scent. APPLE BLOSSOM Try: Twist, $99 for 30ml, MIU MIU, myer.com.au (4) Why: Subtle florals play a starring role in this low-key scent that won’t enter the room before you do. CINNAMON Try: Boss Alive, $90 for 30ml, HUGO BOSS, hugoboss.com (5) Why: Cinnamon comes together…

the search for Heures d’Absence, Louis Vuitton’s earliest fragrance, went on for more than three years, reveals the house’s master perfumer, Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. And still, the juice remains a mystery. “All the documents disappeared,” he says of the 1927 creation, which was discontinued in the ’30s. His team even tried to analyse dry residue from empty bottles, but they’d been rinsed long ago. The only clues were ornamental: an airplane engraved on the front of the flacon and an arch-shaped box designed to look like a kilometre marker. So, the legendary nose started with a blank slate, completely reinventing the fragrance’s recipe. Recently hitting stores, the new Heures d’Absence (“Hours of Absence”) draws on Louis Vuitton’s legacy of luxury travel. A bouquet of floral notes – featuring iconic Grasse…

maybe it was an ill-fitting school shirt that revealed too much to your eagle-eyed classmates, or feeling them bang about when you ran for a ball. Researchers now believe these moments contribute to the nosedive in female sports participation after puberty. The stats are staggering: a recent survey found that one in every two Australian girls quits sport by the age of 15. And it’s not just a problem among adolescents: the Research Group In Breast Health at the UK’s University Of Portsmouth found that breasts were the fourth most frequently cited problem stopping adult women from participating in sports. Based on the importance of building body confidence and its association with activewear, a study conducted by a team at Victoria University, led by Associate Professor Clare Hanlon, found that…

colombe Campana has loved bright colours and prints her entire life. In sixth grade, when she was asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, she replied without hesitation, “A stylist.” Now, Campana is doing just that in her role as artistic director at fashion label Tara Jarmon. A graduate of Parisian fashion design academy Studio Berçot, Campana’s career includes working as a designer at Sonia Rykiel and Claudie Pierlot. The H&M group called on her to help launch the label & Other Stories in 2013, and from there she took the reins at Tara Jarmon. “I’M addicted TO MAGAZINES. MY FRIENDS call me ‘THE KIOSK’!” “I’M ALWAYS TEMPTED BY minimalism, BUT I NEVER GET THERE!” The brand, which is famed for its bold hues and fabrics, mirrors…

FROZEN north THE ROUTE: Östersund to Åre Björnen, Sweden THE DISTANCE: 85km START IN: Östersund Pocket-sized Åre Östersund airport, roughly an hour’s flight north-west of Stockholm, is your gateway to the bold mountain vistas and eerie Scandi-noir beauty of Åre. It’s one of Sweden’s most glamorous ski areas, within which you’ll find the tiny town of Åre Björnen. As well as being fantastic for skiing, Åre is an all-round winter destination with activities including spas, a chocolate factory, igloos and dog sledding. You’ll cruise along the E14, past frozen lakes as frost crystals glint in your headlights and smoke drifts from wooden houses painted russet red and mustard yellow. If you see a moose, stop: it’s their right of way. If you see soccer hero Zlatan Ibrahimovic, press on: he’s…