Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2021 i Marie Claire Australia

When my phone pinged with news that a girl from Tassie had been named Australian of the Year, I was instantly intrigued. Who was this fearless 26-year-old who’d fought tirelessly to reclaim her voice and rewrite the law? It quickly became clear Grace Tame was no ordinary activist. A survivor of child sexual abuse, she’d fast become a beacon of hope by inspiring others to tell their stories. Grace’s impassioned acceptance speech captured the nation, but little did we know she was also igniting a revolution. After seeing her on stage, Brittany Higgins came forward with allegations she was raped in Parliament House, Chanel Contos launched a poll in which thousands of schoolgirls told of being sexually assaulted by boys, and friends of a former star debater (known only as…

Years ago, before the words ethical and sustainable became woke and the world realised single-use plastics and massproduced fast-fashion were uncool, the powers that be at Tiffany & Co. decided to shake things up inside their own four walls. First, they committed to only using ethically mined precious materials, and recycled gold, silver and platinum when possible–something rarely declared openly in prestige retail back then. Next, they promised, via the Tiffany & Co. Foundation, to fund non-profit groups working tirelessly to preserve Mother Earth’s natural treasures. Since then, the Foundation, which turns 21 this year, has funded more than $US85 million in conservation-focused grants, with saving our Great Barrier Reef one of its top priorities. Transparency also became the company’s ethos, but not in the typical diamond-grading sense the industry…

1. AFTER DARK Style with a tailored trouser for a look that’s as strong as it is sophisticated. 2. CASUAL COOL Remember this equation: relaxed denim plus a white tee and chic blazer equals timeless style. 3. NEW ROMANTIC Opposites attract, so toughen up a billowing white dress with a fitted jacket and stompy boots.…

It was the uniform of a revolution: thigh-grazing skirts and boots made for walking. In the 1960s, British fashion designer Mary Quant popularised the miniskirt, simultaneously sticking it to ‘the man’ in style. After a London sell-out season, major retrospective Mary Quant–Fashion Revolutionary has swung into Bendigo Art Gallery, until July 11. The exhibition follows Quant’s ascent to global brand powerhouse against a backdrop of fashion and feminism. As changemaking as the pill, Quant’s miniskirt came to symbolise the women’s liberation movement when everyone from Gloria Steinem to Germaine Greer dared to bare.…

Yep, we need to talk about responsible fashion. Not just sustainable or eco-fashion, or “saving the planet”–not even on Earth Day. There’s a problem with fashion’s current sustainability focus: it keeps taking the easy way out. Oversimplifying things. Like, as long as we choose recycled polyester over the virgin sort, we’re done, right? Wrong. The focus on materials tells only part of the story. We cannot shop ourselves into a sustainable future by merely buying more clothes made from buzzy new “earth-friendly” fabrics. We need to remember the hands that make our clothes. Moreover, we need to examine and reform the outdated systems that have delivered social and environmental injustice on a global scale, fuelled by colonialism, overconsumption and disconnection. Sounds like hard work, doesn’t it? That’s a problem I…

Grace Tame will not be defined by darkness. The 26-year-old Tasmanian is a self-described optimist who finds beauty in nature and solace in salty sea swims. Her piercing blue eyes light up when she speaks on issues she’s passionate about, and soften when talk turns to her boyfriend and tight-knit family. She’s a keen runner who entered her first marathon last year, and won, and a talented artist who toured the US as comedian John Cleese’s illustrator. And she’s a survivor of child sexual abuse, whose courageous advocacy helped overturn oppressive “victim gag laws” in Tasmania and the Northern Territory, and earned her the title of 2021 Australian of the Year. “I get frustrated when people only want to focus on the negative details–tell me about your rape; take us…

There are many moments in Framing Britney Spears that are difficult to watch. One of the worst comes when The New York Times-led documentary–which details the brutal treatment the pop star received from the misogynistic entertainment industry of the 1990s and 2000s–replays an old episode of Family Feud. “Name something Britney Spears has lost in the last year,” demands the host, prompting sniggering answers from the contestants, including “Her husband!” and “Her hair!”–a reference to the moment a blank-eyed and clearly in pain Spears shaved her head in front of paparazzi in 2007. Then comes the response that garners the loudest howls of mirth and thundering applause: “Her mind!” When the show aired in 2008, the clip didn’t cause a ripple. By this time, publicly mocking and deriding prominent women–Spears,…

More than 100 years ago, Vincent van Gogh studied sunflowers in Paris and Arles in southern France, creating a series of 12 paintings that are now so iconic that conjuring the image in your mind requires little more than someone uttering “the sunflowers”. Usually, seeing the paintings in person requires a plane ticket to Amsterdam, Munich, Philadelphia, Tokyo or London, where the originals are kept. Well, not anymore. This year, one of the most recognisable paintings from the series will do what none of us can right now and travel from its home in London to Canberra as part of Botticelli to van Gogh: Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London. Running until June, it’s the first major international exhibition in Australia since COVID-19 made the Before Times a thing and…

Someone appears on screen when they definitely shouldn’t be on screen. A presenter mispronounces a nominee’s name. Someone does a shot on camera. Meryl Streep yells and points when a woman wins. Frances McDormand appears in a hoodie. An award-winner starts crying during their speech. Joaquin Phoenix visibly experiences ego death. Someone calls out how pale, stale and male the whole Oscars thing is. The show runs into 2022. The sound stops working during an acceptance speech. The cast of Cats storm the stage seeking revenge. A star rocks up in an outfit so outrageous it puts Björk to shame. Jodie Foster’s dog appears. Frances McDormand doesn’t appear at all. Laura Dern says, “We appear to be having technical difficulties.”…

NOTHING OVER $40 0! THE MUSE JULIE PELIPAS Need a new personal uniform? The Ukranian stylist offers a fresh approach to evergreen suiting by opting for cuts that are boxy and baggy and tailored just so.…

Tone On TONE Warm peachy shades complement most skin tones so look for lipstick and blush with a warm base. Don’t have a pink eyeshadow? No matter. Doubling up your blush as an eyeshadow ensures a tonal, super-flattering finish. Naturally FLAWLESS Keep your foundation to a minimum and let your natural skin shine through. Then just add a hint of bronzer and some bronzy highlight to give skin that lit-from-within glow. Party PERFECT If you don’t own a red lipstick, now is your time to invest in this beauty classic. An orange base suits Jessica’s skin tone beautifully, but if you have a pale complexion, bluebased reds work best. Shadow PLAY Deep burgundy shades, bronzes and just a hint of highlight make this after-dark look sophisticated and easy to wear.…

There is a saying that in times of crisis, women buy lipstick. But when we live in an era of plenty, when there have never been so many beauty products to choose from, perhaps the statement doesn’t still hold. Because with all that’s on offer, we could also go out and buy an eye cream, an at-home LED or a niacinamide serum to ward off the stress of a world gone mad. But then there is a Chanel lipstick, and when you have one in your hand (or in your virtual cart), it is virtually impossible not to be tempted. Especially when you’re deciding about an updated collection from a fashion house that has transformed putting on lipstick from a chore into an art form. The new Rouge Coco Bloom…

When my colleague told me she was watching Sex and the City for the first time, I had mixed feelings. At first, I was surprised because I had assumed everyone had seen it (then it occurred to me that my work friend was a newborn when the series aired). But I also felt envious. As a sometimes-single young journalist, that program was formative for me during my twenties (admittedly I watched the re-runs as well), so it’s thrilling that someone gets to see it with fresh eyes. That opening scene of Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw in a pink tutu getting splashed by a passing bus is so iconic, and I can’t help but wonder whether it’s because of her seriously curly hair. It was long, voluminous, highlighted in…

FRESH EGG SPAGHETTI WITH ROASTED LEMON AND SCAMPI SERVES 4 plain flour and coarse semolina, for dusting2 lemons, halved80ml extra-virgin olive oil20g butter1 garlic clove, finely chopped1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley stalks, finely chopped8 scampi, halved lengthways finely grated zest of 1 lemon WHOLE-EGG PASTA DOUGH 400g plain or fine (00) flour4 eggs, at room temperature1 scant tsp salt flakes 1 For the pasta dough, place flour on a board. Make a well in the centre and drop in eggs and salt. Combine using fingers or a fork. Knead vigorously for 10 minutes until it forms a smooth, firm ball. Wrap it (Silvia uses beeswax wraps or use cling wrap) and let in rest in the fridge for 20 minutes. 2 Dust your board with flour or coarse semolina, and cut…

There was never any doubt that at the end of Pretty in Pink, our Cinderella would go to the ball. Sure, it might have been in a flamingo-pink dress best left in the decade the film was released–the ’80s–but there was one question: who would be her Prince Charming? The film, written by teen-genre legend John Hughes (of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off fame), originally saw Molly Ringwald’s Andie end up blissfully happy with Duckie, her wisecracking, long-suffering best friend, played by Jon Cryer. In the original ending, director Howard Deutch recalled, Ringwald and Cryer dance the night away in a “swirl of pink”. There was only one problem, and his name was Blane. Impossibly gorgeous, Blane (played by Andrew McCarthy, who Ringwald suggested for the role because she thought he…

“WATCHING MUM BATTLE OVARIAN CANCER INSPIRED ME TO FIGHT FOR WHAT’S RIGHT” PAM FREEMAN My mum was very present. She was an amazing listener, deeply nurturing and thoughtful. Kindness and love emanated from her. She was a very strong advocate for all women in her life and she never had a horrible thing to say about anyone. I remember sitting at the dining table every night and if there was anything to be said about anyone, it would always be kindness. There was never anything but good to come out of that. Watching Mum battle ovarian cancer with enduring tenacity inspired me to fight for what’s right. She knew she was going to pass, but she was so strong till the very, very end; she just wouldn’t give up. Her…

THE JUMP SUIT Style and comfort collide in the elevated simplicity of this Chanel Fantasy Tweed jumpsuit. THE JACKET Though minimalist in design, this classic Saint Laurent cropped jacket oozes rock star swagger. Best paired with your fave denim, of course. THE DRESS With its patchwork of floral scarf prints and lace embellishments, Christian Dior’s linen maxi nails fashion’s new mood for desirable wearability. THE BAG From its deconstructed shape to its oversized proportions, this super clutch Max Mara Samaria bag makes a statement every time, without even trying. THE BRACELET It’s the ultimate arm candy, and the Cartier Amulette bracelet’s attention-seeking adornments only amp up the drama. Buy now, wear always.…

Amelia Earhart–aviator, adventurer, charismatic post-war celebrity, activist and unintentional style icon (she put flight jackets on the fashion map long before Balenciaga’s It-version ruled the noughties)–was the poster girl for pioneering spirit. Probably less known is that the ground-breaking American pilot was a stickler for time-keeping and loved her Longines wristwatch so much it was her constant companion in the air. “Pleasure to say I carried Longines on Atlantic flight,” she relayed in a telegram to the Swiss watchmaker soon after making history as the first woman to fly across the Atlantic solo and non-stop, in 1932. “This particular time piece made two air crossings, beside many other flights last 10 years. Have found its reliability and accuracy an asset always,” she added. There’s been much ado in recent years…

Luxury jeweller Bvlgari and fashion designer Mary Katrantzou have a lot in common. For one, they share Greek heritage–the former was founded in 1884 by Greek silversmith Sotirios Voulgaris, who had moved to Rome to pursue a better future; while Katrantzou (pictured left) was born in Athens and went to London to study fashion and set up her eponymous brand. Both are masters of a spectacular sartorial statement, always awash with bold colour and decadent details. And while Katrantzou has been dubbed the “Queen of Prints” for her striking patterned garments, Bvlgari’s dazzling jewels are favoured by royalty. So there was a natural synergy when the two brands came together to collaborate on a line of handbags. As part of Bvlgari’s “Through the Eyes of …” series, Katrantzou was invited…

We are standing on the edge of a precipice. It’s not a line drawn in the sand, it’s a gaping chasm that’s growing wider by the day. The climate crisis has become epitomised by a number of tipping points that we are perilously close to crossing–points beyond which the environment will be irrevocably damaged and the cascading impacts on society will be existential. This is the point of no return. If that sounds dramatic, that’s because it is. The climate crisis is no longer a problem for tomorrow, it needs to be addressed now. According to a new report by the Climate Targets Panel, Australia needs to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least half before 2030 to help limit global heating to 2°C; a 74 per cent reduction would…

For Andra Day, the Golden Globes began as they meant to go on: glamorously. The singer, who was nominated as Best Actress for The United States vs Billie Holiday, (and has since been nominated for the Best Actress Oscar) commenced getting ready in the first of three hotel rooms in West Hollywood. Her stylist, Wouri Vice, arrived with the gown, a silver-grey mille-feuille confection from Chanel with a crocheted halterneck bodice, worked on by the fashion house for a month. “It was truly, truly a moment,” Vice says, the day after the ceremony. “Chanel made sure that it was a whimsical, beautiful night. Just like the gown.” So far, so glamorous. Yet things looked a little different behind the scenes. Due to COVID-19, Vice and Day’s hair-and makeup artists were…

We all have a story. Whether standing in front of a mirror fixated on the width of our hips, or sitting in an office feeling like we don’t deserve to be there, there are many moments of doubt every woman is familiar with. And research by L’Oréal Paris confirms it: 94 per cent of Australian women experience low self-esteem, and more than two thirds confess self-doubt is the biggest block to their success. This epidemic touches us all, but it doesn’t need to define us. So, how to change the narrative? In part two of our #KnowYourWorth campaign, a marie claire and L’Oréal Paris initiative, we asked women from all walks of life how they overcame self-doubt, embraced their power and found their worth. FIONA, 32, PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT “Working as…

Take a peek inside a secret world with two very different books about women who dress the dead for a living. NEW ANIMAL BY ELLA BAXTER (ALLEN & UNWIN, $29.99) Amelia loves working at her family’s funeral home because she’s not that great at connecting with the living. To her, men are disposable. Then, a devastating event leaves her feeling so much it might kill her. Baxter has crafted a study of grief that hits very close to the bone. ONE LAST DANCE BY EMMA JANE HOLMES (HAPERCOLLINS, $29.99) Emma Jane Holmes had her dream job in a mortuary, but when her marriage broke down, the debt built up, so she turned to her other interest: being a showgirl. This is a warm and funny memoir from a woman living…

For me, the fear of losing $50 is far greater than the joy of winning $50. It probably explains why I don’t gamble. Why am I so afraid of losing money? Well, it all comes down to what behavioural economists call loss aversion, when losses loom larger than gains. It’s also the reason most of us tend to remember price increases rather than price decreases. While loss aversion is a natural protective human behaviour, it can sometimes be to our detriment. It may end up influencing our decisions so much that we miss out on potential gains. Let’s say, for example, that you’re afraid to invest in the sharemarket because you are worried about losing all your money. In this case, fear of joining in (FOJI) can be just as…

TRUE GRIT Sand, mud, clay, charcoal … The earth has gifted us so many ingredients that naturally refine and deeply cleanse our complexions. So, with Earth Day this month, we’re enlisting products that harness these ancient glow-getting elements (think kaolin clay, Himalayan salt and volcanic ash) to shed dead skin cells and modern-day grime from our face and body–and out of our hair–and let the radiance shine through.…

AMY JEAN BROW AGENCY THE MUST-TRY: Keratin Brow Lamination. A straightening treatment that smooths coarse and unruly hairs into place for full and fluffy arches. THE VIBE: Featuring floorto-ceiling mirrors and marble and gold adornments, each of Amy Jean’s spaces brings high glamour to brow maintenance. LOCATION: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. COS T: $130, amyjeancollection.com. LUX BROWS & LASHES THE MUST-TRY: Eye Brow Feathering. Semi-permanent tattooing that creates hair-like strokes and a defined shape for perfect brows for years to come. THE VIBE: If you’re after a serious brow transformation, you’ll feel in safe hands in Kim Evans’ refined and polished salon. LOCATION: Essendon Fields, Victoria. COST: From $795, luxbrowsandlashes.com.au. CIARA GALLAGHER EYEBROWS THE MUST-TRY: Signature Brow Treatment. A personalised brow-shaping experience that combines waxing, threading and…

WOMEN OF STYLE A Room of Her own (Thames & Hudson) takes us inside the lives of the world’s passionate creatives. Among them is Milan-based atelier Marta Ferri (pictured) who is guided by one philosophy at home, at work and in her personal wardrobe: “Do whatever makes you feel good.” From Ferri to Silvia Colloca and her lick-the-plate Italian food, we pay homage to the tastemakers who follow their instincts.…

THE TREND GO FAUX Fake fur, bold prints and pops of colour offer a sixties sensibility.…

When shooting 1990’s romantic box-office hit Pretty Woman, the production team visited the Fred store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and chose a ruby and diamond hearts necklace for the star Julia Roberts. And so a modern classic was born. This year, Fred has released a glittering range in homage to that sumptuous piece, featuring the now iconic heart-within-a-heart motif.…

With its distinct checked pattern, the large plastic storage bag is recognisable around the world. But in Ghana, the bag–known as a Ghana Must Go–can conjure up painful and powerful memories. In 1983, Nigeria’s then president abruptly ordered nearly two million undocumented migrants, many of them Ghanaian, to leave the country. The fleeing masses crammed their possessions into these bags, which then became known as the Ghana Must Go. Now, New York based Nigerian photographer Obinna Obioma, together with visual artist and designer Chioma Obiegbu and stylist Wuraola Oladapo, has transformed the humble item into a statement on migration. “When you move, you don’t just move yourself–you also move with your memories and culture,” Obioma said. “The bags connote migration not as a word to describe travel but as an…

Two symbols that impact us daily are the green and red traffic light men. They’re small yet ubiquitous, and to mark International Women’s Day, Transport for London replaced the green man with green women in a range of shapes and sizes at 23 crossings. One small step ……

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve wondered about garbage–where does it go and what happens when we run out of places to put it? The average Australian generates more than 10 kilograms of garbage a week; for an American, it’s 14 kilograms. Considering that the global average is roughly five kilograms per person per week, not only am I concerned by how much we throw away, but also by how unconcerned we are about the problem. With my series “7 Days of Garbage”, I call attention to the problem of waste by personalising it. I asked family, friends, neighbours and other acquaintances to save their trash and recyclables for a week and then lie down and be photographed in it. I also photographed my family because I want my…

Dear Mum, That doesn’t feel right. I know I should write Dear Mum, but I want to write Dear Genevieve. Even Dear Sally would be more appropriate because that is your actual name. But the fact that you respond to Genevieve is part of the reason I love you. With respect, you are the weirdest person I know. I don’t know anyone else who can fall asleep during a game and still win it. You’re the only person who says “Corey Baker!” when you’re shocked by something. I’ve checked. No-one else says that. I don’t even know who Corey Baker is! You have the innocence and faith of a child, but you also have the cunning look of a criminal mastermind when a supermarket incorrectly prices a product and has…

Marie Ulven is used to working alone. Better known as “girl in red”, the 22-year-old Norwegian musician has built a career as a bedroom pop artist, a genre that isn’t defined by a type of sound but rather a way of working: with personal lyrics and lo-fi, DIY production, all done from the sanctuary of your bedroom. Think: Clairo and Billie Eilish (who records in her childhood bedroom with her brother, Finneas), but with a Norwegian twist. With more than eight million monthly listeners on Spotify, and a breakout single–2018’s “i wanna be your girlfriend”–that has been streamed more than 150 million times, it would seem working by herself is paying off for Ulven. Ulven’s music is intimate and direct: her lyrics show an emotional acuity that is razorsharp and…

COOL CHANGE Lush layers set the tone for autumn and beyond: striking silhouettes and stand-out separates; new-season knitwear to take you from the sofa to the street; and androgynous styling with a futuristic twist. Then turn to page 124 for our shopping special inspired by some of the most fashionable women on the planet.…

Tell us about your love for the sea. The ocean is a source of my inspiration, creativity, reflection and mindfulness. I love nothing more than getting salty and exploring our underwater worlds. We need a healthy ocean to have healthy humans. How do you encourage people to be more mindful of the planet? I always encourage people to get outside and enjoy the natural spaces around them. Whether it be the ocean, a lake, national park, or a small reserve at the end of your street, connect with it. If you spend just five minutes watching, listening, it’s amazing what you’ll experience. How can we make positive changes in our beauty routines to help protect the health of the planet? Look for where your product is made, by whom, what…

COMFORT CLEANS ING As the temperature drops, swap clarifying gels and foams for their creamy counterparts. To protect skin’s moisture barrier, Payot’s cleansing oil melts makeup and SPF before emulsifying and rinsing away with water, while KORA offers calm and hydration in equal measures, thanks to silver ear mushroom extracts. Clarins’ gentle formula, meanwhile, lifts impurities and leaves skin cashmere-soft. TOO COOL FOR FOUNDATION? Emulating the silky, almost untouched skin of Alessandro Michele’s runway models, Gucci’s complexion duo creates an even, silky canvas that allows the softmatte foundation to disappear into skin, taking texture and imperfections with it. CHISELLED CHEEKS Skip the brushwork needed to make your cheekbones pop and instead reach for a blendable cream contour. Napoleon Perdis’ stick is foolproof to use and melts into skin; just skim…

SLEEPING BEAUTY There’s a new player in the bedroom, and it’s all about sleeping easy. Nature’s Rest, a new line of mattresses from A.H. Beard and available exclusively through Domayne, is constructed from wool and renewable talalay latex, for a hygienic, comfortable, and temperature-controlled sleep. Each mattress can be customised for couples using one of three types of toppers down each side of the bed. Nature’s Rest mattress, from $2050, domayne.com.au. OBJECT OF DESIRE A futuristic, luxe bowl with a handmade soul. Tom Dixon bowl, $650, livingedge.com.au. With the band It’s official: striped is the chicest pattern on earth. The proof is in Sarah Ellison’s new capsule collection, La Banda, which brings a classic gelato-storeawning vibe to shapely timber furniture. Visit sarahellison.com.au. LUXURY IS… using the good cutlery everyday. Enter…