Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2023 i Marie Claire Australia

Since the dawn of civilisation, jewellery has represented so much more than personal adornment. Each piece contains a little bit of history and tells a tale of the wearer, with no two stories alike. With a focus on function, form and contemporary elegance, Tiffany & Co.’s first all-gender collection, Tiffany Lock, shines a spotlight on the unbreakable bonds that connect us, in line with the heritage of the 186-year-old New York jeweller. The new collection of bracelets, earrings, rings and pendants comes in 18-carat white, yellow and rose gold, and with half pavé or full pavé diamonds, or complete metal settings. Each piece features a distinctive lock, echoing the mechanics of a traditional padlock, an iconic motif from the Tiffany archives. Dating back to the 1870s, the original Tiffany padlock…

Back in 1982, the designers of the (then brand new) Swatch watch were making the fateful decision about whether their timepieces should be a round or square shape. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’d know the iconic Swatch went round and never looked back. Until now. This year the savvy Swiss brand has taken a new angle with their latest iteration, which explores the premise of “what if Swatch had gone square”. The result – the What If? collection – is a surprisingly retro-cool reinvigoration that feels like both an instant collector’s hit and a classic in the making. Each of the four styles in the What If? collection share similar traits: a 33mm x 33mm Bioceramic watch case, complete with an integrated “biosourced” strap, “biosourced” glass, glow-in-the-dark…

SUCCESS KID What started as a cute photo of Sammy Griner eating a fistful of sand spiralled into one of the most famous memes on the internet: Success Kid. In 2015, aged nine, he used his viral fame to help raise about $US85,000 for a kidney transplant for his father. It was – wait for it – a success! Now a 17-year-old with jet black hair and a beard (!), Sammy describes himself as a “lazy teenager”. SIDE-EYE AT POPEYES When nine-year-old Dieunerst Collin pulled a confused side-eye look at a New Jersey Popeyes restaurant, he had no idea his face would spark a thousand memes. A decade later, the college footballer has signed a sponsorship deal with Popeyes, and his face can now be seen on billboards around America,…

room to lounge Unwind, relax and connect with nature as you sink into the Pacific Lounge Setting, with armchairs boasting a swivel function. The plush cushions and stylish rope detailing beckon you to an afternoon of comfortable indulgence. room to dine Slow down, breathe deeply and savour your surroundings. Relish a meal at the Bastille Timber Dining Setting, then soak in the serenity by the pool on the luxe Ravona Sunlounge. room to chill Set up your dream staycation with the ultimate coastal vibe. Wait for your guests to arrive in the Atmosphere Egg Chair, then chill on the sumptuous Mali Lounge Range. The timber and rope detailing enhance the nautical theme. Bon voyage! room to cook This magnificent space is a feast for the senses. Cook up a storm…

FAVOURITE VILLAIN HANNIBAL LECTER “I read this when I was 12 and I was so fascinated by him. It was his slight love of Clarice that I was really attracted to because she had a soft spot for this cannibal serial killer. I think the whole world found goodness in that monster.” TEENAGE OBSESSION BASKETBALL DIARIES BY JIM CARROLL “This was a profoundly meaningful book to me when I was 15. I was going through this whole drug-addicted writer’s journey where I read all these books about junkies, because that’s what was happening in the world around me.” FAVOURITE PROTAGONIST COLD MOUNTAIN BY CHARLES FRAZIER “It’s the best love story I’ve ever read. I like characters where you get inside their head and you live inside their skin and it…

Soft, breathable linen in monochromatic and neutral shades work all year round. Pair with loafers for a point of difference. On cooler days, pair dresses of all lengths and silhouettes with tights for the perfect compromise. As you layer, play with textures – from silk bomber jackets to open-knit dresses.…

SPRING GLOW Create flawless skin with a spritz of hydrating mist, followed by serums to add brightness. “Massage into the skin for the perfect canvas,” says makeup artist Pinky (Nicole Thompson). “Add foundation where you need it, then finish with a lip gloss.” WIN GIT A graphic eye will widen and elongate for a standout look. “Start with a pencil to create the shape, then carefully apply cream or powder shadow within,” says Pinky. “Try layering a powder pigment on top of a cream base for enhanced colour payoff. Pair with clean skin and plenty of mascara.” POPPY RED For a daytime red lip, opt for a vibrant shade with peachy undertones. Start by outlining with a similar red-toned liner to prevent smudging. Follow with your desired poppy lipstick. Then…

On the drawing board for four years, Chanel has launched 31 Le Rouge, a luxury lipstick that seamlessly fuses craftsmanship with technology. The faceted glass casing (a first for the brand) created by a master Japanese glassmaker pays homage to the mirrors lining the famed staircase at 31 Rue Cambon in Paris, the birthplace of Chanel. This lipstick also ticks off a technical achievement with its refillability. The casing not only rehouses a replacement lipstick when a bullet is finished, is also allows shades to be easily interchanged. Aiming for the zenith of lipsticks, this new release also enlists a high count of natural ingredients, a lip-caring formulation and impeccable colour payoff and finish. Able to firm and sculpt the lips, each of the 12 shades, inspired by the house’s…

Having three things on the go at any one time is how many of us check off the daily to-do list. So having beauty products in our immediate orbit to help make it all happen is a plus. If you’re getting around with 15 lip products in your handbag (guilty) and wish there was just one, the newly revamped Joli Rouge from Clarins could help lighten your load. Clarins’ cult-favourite lipstick, with 32 shades and three finishes, has been updated to pull multiple duties while you wear it. Win. It’s also planet friendlier, thanks to 20 per cent recycled plastic packaging and a refillable casing, and because it’s made from mostly natural ingredients (80 per cent) it supports the communities that supply these natural ingredients. “At Clarins, we pride ourselves…

NEUTRAL FEELING Cool, calm and collected, the haute couture shows this season saw a focus on earthy tones, from the glamour of Elie Saab to the minimalism of Fendi. Make your home a sanctuary with decor in warm tones, natural materials and organic shapes inspired by nature. Opt for various textures for rugs, lounges and pillows, and complete the tranquil vibe with a soothing candle. PRECIOUS METALS If you thought the Roaring Twenties revival was over, think again. As we herald a new golden age of glamour, designers are proving that mixing metals is the hallmark of 21st century art deco. Welcome a touch of glitz into your interiors with a statement chrome chandelier, dining table or mirror. Or go all the way and apply these bejewelled shades to your…

RISE & GRIND You’ll never make a bad cup of coffee again with Nespresso’s the Vertuo Creatista Coffee Machine by Breville. In a sleek, brushed stainless-steel finish, it features an interactive interface, allowing you to get playful with your coffee order at home. MY SUMMER WINE This month, toast the warm weather with a glass of the Loire Valley’s refreshing Champteloup Rosé. From the picturesque vineyards in the Anjou district of France, the world-renowned drop promises a delicious spectrum of strawberries and cream on the palate. Santé! CATNAP Having a pet shouldn’t mean having to sacrifice style. The Bungalow bed from Cat St. seamlessly fits into any interior aesthetic, with a luxurious bouclé fabric that will lend a contemporary layer to your living space. CHECKING IN WANDER IN THE SCENIC…

Even before Marilyn Monroe declared them a girl’s best friend, gifting diamonds had been tied to life’s most precious moments: from key milestones to proposals of marriage. While diamonds are indeed forever, the conventions of acquiring these precious stones has called for an update. And so jewellery favourite Pandora has entered the brilliant world of laboratory-grown diamonds. The move ushers in a new era where luxury and sustainable practices align. Pandora’s lab-grown diamonds have a lower carbon footprint as they are grown, cut and polished using 100 per cent renewable energy, before being set in jewellery crafted with completely recycled silver or gold. They also boast identical features to their mined counterparts, from the cut and clarity to the carat, setting a new industry standard. The result is a dazzling…

IRAN True Beauty Each year, at least 1500 acid attacks are committed globally, with revenge against women and girls who reject marriage proposals or sexual advances one of the primary causes. Stripping women of their identity is a heinous form of gendered violence that Iranian fashion designer Amen Hadem wants to combat. To help reintegrate survivors into society, Hadem hires them as models. Masume Atayi (pictured), who is now blind, poses wearing the scars of acid thrown by her ex-father-in-law after she refused to reunite with his son two years after their divorce. CARIBBEAN Mother’s Daughter “Love you to the moon and back” could resonate more for Keisha Schahaff, 46, and Anastatia Mayers, 18, now they’ve become the first mother and daughter to go into space. After winning a Virgin Galactic…

It’s 5.50am on a Tuesday and I’m sitting in front of my laptop, ready to talk to Charlize Theron. In terms of Hollywood A-listers, Theron is at the top of her game so I want everything to be perfect for the 6am call. At exactly 5.59am two things happen. The first: one of Theron’s people informs me that “Charlize needs five minutes” (obviously totally fine). The second: my three-year-old son wakes up and his cries for mummy waft down the hall. It’s one of those moments where you know you must act, while simultaneously realising that whatever you do things are almost certainly about to go pear-shaped. There is no time, so I get my son out of his bed, plonk him on the couch and give him some milk.…

The old trope goes: “If you want to get something done, ask a busy person.” Perhaps that’s why Hollywood seems to have actor Rain Spencer on speed dial of late. After dropping out of college, the 24-year-old American has been busy hustling her way to the top, landing a lead role in the film Good Girl Jane last year, which won her Best Performance in a U.S. Narrative Feature at the Tribeca Film Festival. “I’ve always had two jobs, trying to pay rent and live in LA. Whether that be as a busboy or selling jewellery to get by,” says Spencer from her home in California. “I grew up with a single mom, so I’m forever grateful that she drove me around to auditions and stuck with me. She always…

Tension KYLIE MINOGUE What a year Miss Minogue has had, from that World Pride performance to new single “Padam Padam”, and now the release of her 16th studio album, Tension. Stream it now. Ms. Lauryn Hill SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE The former Fugees frontwoman brings her tour to Australia in early October, celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Tickets at ticketek.com.au. Sex Education NETFLIX The wacky-yet-endearing coming-of-age series reaches an end with its fourth season. Follow Otis, Ruby (pictured) and Eric as they conquer their new school. Streaming now.…

THE CAP Whether you’re running errands or hiding bed hair, a chic cap will complete your ’fit. THE TOTE Practical and timeless, a spacious tote is a must. Make one of these your new comfort bag. THE SCARF Scarves aren’t just for winter. Work a neckerchief into your look for a pop of colour. THE BRA Ace the visible underwear trend by showcasing one garment at a time. THE BALLET FLATS Add a touch of twee and French-girl chic to your day with the It-shoe of 2023. Do as Miu Miu does and rock them with socks. THE GOLD HOOPS No matter what you’re wearing, a classic pair of gold hoops will provide instant polish. THE RING Mix, match, layer and stack rings of all shapes, sizes and metals for…

UXE FLAWLESS FINISH Filters work onscreen but when you need to look flawless in real life, these multitasking concealers from Givenchy will help you get there. Built like skincare with an impressive 95 per cent natural-origin ingredients, these correctors offer up all-day hydration (thanks to vegetable glycerine and a cornflower-based complex) and can double as a fine-veil foundation. SWEET AS Slather this Mirsalehi Honey-infused lip oil from Gisou onto lips for pillow-like plumpness and long-wear hydration, without even a hint of stick. Ideal as a handbag mainstay, this hyaluronic acid-dosed glow-maker will add impressive and protective shine. SENSITIVE TYPES If your skin reacts, feels red or gets out of sorts, you could benefit from this new recruit by Dermalogica. It is formulated for sensitive skin types and includes ceramides to…

MY INSPIRATION I had a very clear vision to make beauty easy and accessible for everyone, demystifying it and creating uncomplicated, easy-to-use products so even the biggest makeup novice can achieve amazing results. THE UNIQUE SELLING POINT Premium Australian-made products at an affordable price range. We focus on weightless formulas, skin-loving ingredients and multipurpose tools. Runway Room is known for its effortless glam, skin that glows and eyes that pop in under 10 minutes. DESERT ISLAND PRODUCTS I have a Lip Prep in my purse, car and makeup bag. It has a soft pink tint to it, so it’s the perfect everyday lip product for when you’re on the go. Its natural formula is both nourishing and plumping. THE GOOD AND THE BAD Covid was a pivotal point for all…

Brave and fearless have become generic terms for today’s musicians, to market them as authentic. But Sinéad O’Connor was so unflinchingly brave and brutally honest – sharing her raw emotions, childhood traumas and mental illness with the world in an era before social media and before people knew how to process them – she almost sabotaged what was to become one of the most fascinating careers of modern times. Later in life, O’Connor did embrace social media, documenting an emotional decline that led to her tragic death, aged 56, on July 26. Her passing came 18 months after her 17-year-old son Shane died by suicide. In her final social media post in the days before she died, O’Connor told the world she was living as “an undead night creature” since…

For the romantics among us, fashion and travel are inextricably linked. Both have the power to change us, whether it’s finding ourselves in a far-flung country or slipping on a borrowed coat. And no brand today understands this transformative relationship better than Louis Vuitton. In the 1800s, when Monsieur Vuitton was designing custom travel trunks for the Parisian elite, it was his quality craftsmanship and attention to the needs of travellers that kept clients returning. In 2023, women’s artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière has taken the spirit of LV’s historical trunk-making and reimagined it for the house’s newest bag: the GO-14. The GO-14 is unique among LV’s leather goods offerings because of the crisscross pattern (aka the malletage) across the soft lambskin leather, a tricky artistic process involving more than 20…

Statement-making oversized frames are once again having a moment in eyewear. Big, bold, 1970s-esque oval and rounded square shapes and the perennially popular cats-eye styles are proving once more that they can effortlessly lift any look. When it comes to sunglasses and prescription frames, the key is to balance the OTT size with an eye for style. And for top-notch style credentials, you need look no further than iconic Australian fashion designer Collette Dinnigan. Dinnigan’s eponymous brand, boasting signature silk slips and lace dresses, adorned all the “It girls” of the 1990s and was instrumental in shaping Australian fashion for decades. Thankfully her style ethos has lived on in various forms, in particular her extensive partnership with Specsavers, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the launch of a new…

Whenever I ask people to tell me about their favourite food, they close their eyes and I can see them tasting it on their tongue before they say what it is. As they talk about the food memory, it often becomes less about the food and more about family and home. Those two things are incredibly political – whether you’re First Nations or not – because those are the things that make us human. The past couple of years have been really difficult. We’ve been put in situations where people have had to be alone, where there’s been financial and emotional hardship, so to have these memories of food is so important. There’s nothing more personal than food. It sustains and nourishes us. As a First Nations person, it has…

Imagine walking down the street and running into a stranger wearing a T-shirt with your face on it. How would you feel if you found out you were the butt of a family’s in-joke for a decade? What about if you saw someone dressed up as you for Halloween? Becoming a meme is an unusual experience; it’s hard to comprehend how it would feel for millions of people to know your face, or to be thought of as “Success Kid”, “Disaster Girl” or “Trying to Hold a Fart Next to a Cute Girl in Class Guy”. Here, we speak to three regular people who became meme-famous and lived to tell the tale. ERMAHGERD GIRL MAGGIE GOLDENBERGER “I was about 11 years old, playing dress up at my friend’s house and…

TAYLOR SWIFT SINGER AND SONGWRITER In 2014, Taylor Swift released her fifth studio album, 1989, which was then her most commercially successful album and attracted widespread critical acclaim. Bloomberg Businessweek ran a cover with a close up of the pop star’s face and the coverline shouted, “Taylor Swift is the music industry.” Were there any doubts that statement was true, then Swift’s meteoric ascent in the years that followed have silenced even the loudest of naysayers. If 2023 belonged to one person, that would undoubtedly be Swift. The 33-year-old singer and songwriter has redefined what it means to be the most successful artist in the world. Swifties gathered in masses, not only inside but also outside the stadiums of each and every one of the singer’s shows across the United…

There was a rumour going around the sunny regional town of Orange, New South Wales. From the local cabbie whispering stories from the road to the excited rumble along the town’s main drag, the question lingering on everyone’s lips was, “What really happened while the men were away?” It was a musing that had been lost to history, after the soldiers returned from World War II nearly 80 years ago. Eager to uncover the absence of women in Australia’s history, esteemed producer Alexandra Burke decided it was time to rewrite the script. The result is the new eight-part SBS series While the Men are Away. Set in rural 1940s Australia, the show follows women who are suddenly handed the reins of authority for the first time due to the absence…

What kind of music was playing in your house growing up? Leona Lewis, the Beastie Boys and Tenth Avenue North. The first love song I ever heard was “Bleeding Love” by Leona Lewis. A lot of the music that inspires me as an artist – like Elvis – I discovered from going to my grandparents’ house and picking through their barn boxes full of vinyl. “Until I Found You” topped the charts. What has been the biggest highlight to come out of the song’s success? Getting to play at the venues of our heroes in the States. I’m just some Joe Schmo who’s gotten very emotional and now I’m in the shoes of my heroes. I’m just tugging at the laces trying to get them to fit on my feet…

SUNSET HUES Blush has been updated from passé to can’t pass it up. And don’t be afraid of the bright hues in the tin: just work a fine layer high on cheekbones and blend upwards towards the hairline using a fluffy makeup brush. WING IT Make a statement with colour and graphic shapes around the eyes. Keep it modern with a broken line along the lower lashes. Turn to page 148 for how to get these stunning makeup looks. PUNCHY PASTE Swap out sombre eyeshadow tones for pastel hues. They’re actually incredibly wearable, either as a wash over lids or built up into the recesses for added power. POPPY RED Fresh flawless skin requires only a slash of red lipstick to bring it to life. A classic look, it’s ideal…

Re-creating an icon is, by definition, a challenge. Doing it for one of the world’s best-known fashion houses after stepping into the shoes of a prominent predecessor could well make the task daunting. But when I meet Dior’s new perfume creator, Francis Kurkdjian, at the Hotel Le Majestic in Cannes while it’s fizzing with A-listers for the film festival, he seems to have taken the project in his stride. “I applaud François Demachy,” says Kurkdjian of his predecessor. “He was the first perfumer to work in-house at Dior Parfums [and] the work he’s accomplished is immeasurable. He is leaving me a beautiful legacy and I intend to see it live on and flourish.” In case you haven’t registered the name, Kurkdjian came to Dior already a rock star in the…

I’M REALLY EXCITED FOR people to see this new expression of Giorgio Armani’s Sì [perfume]. The campaign has incredible energy and invites the perspective of different generations. What is interesting for me is the notion of saying yes. Even the idea of saying yes to something, you’re pulled towards it. As a woman, a mother, an actress and an artist, we talk about being in control, being powerful, being confident and courageous, and all of those things are wonderful to say yes to. THERE IS SO MUCH I SAY YES TO, much to the chagrin of my partner. I am always saying yes and I do have a lot of energy. So I’m trying to [also] say yes to being quiet – those private moments. Sometimes you want to say yes…

#HAIR GOALS BEST FOR: SLEEKNESS Keeping my hair sleek instantly became easier when Disco Stick came across my desk, and now its hair-strengthening adjunct is here to help keep my scalp, roots and lengths hydrated while taming my pesky flyaways. BEST FOR: STRONGER STRANDS A favourite of celebs Nicole Kidman and Bella Hadid, Vegamour is a new haircare brand making (long and lustrous) waves. I have adopted the plant-based brand’s hair serum, which is formulated with vegan keratin (called Karmatin), and I’m now using its repair mask, which helps reduce breakage, boost hydration and reduce frizz. LUXE BUY EYE SEE Dehydration around the eyes is the first step towards wrinkles, so I’m loving this new hydrating eye cream by Chanel. With its gel-cream texture it offers up 24 hours of…