Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2025 i Marie Claire Australia

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STAYING AFLOAT Award-winning photographer Andreas Franke created his Plastic Ocean series to bring attention to the problem of plastic pollution in our oceans. He photographed models, children and babies floating in water surrounded by refuse collected in just one day off the coast of Italy. MARINE MENACE Coral reefs were once flourishing oceanic forests teeming with aquatic life; now almost 92 per cent of them are littered with plastic. TANGLED IN TRASH Single-use plastics, like the shopping bag on this dolphin’s fin, are responsible for killing more than 100,000 marine mammals every year. In 2019, a beached whale was found to have starved to death with more than 40 kilograms of plastic bags in its stomach. A SILENT KILLER Mistaking our rubbish for food, baby turtles are dying of starvation…

A my Reid* was 15 when she experienced her first high. As her dopamine levels soared and the hypnotic haze of euphoria tightened its grip, Reid knew nothing in her life would ever compare to this feeling. She was hooked. But unlike with the more common vices of drugs, gambling, sex or alcohol, Reid didn’t have the warning signs of a depleted bank account or daily hangovers to indicate that things were turning sour. That was because Reid’s addiction was to a feeling: love. “When I was a teenager, I fantasised about the next man I could wrap myself around. I paid little attention to who he was or even if I liked him, and more attention to my insatiable need to fill something empty inside,” recalls Reid, who is now…

LISTEN Billie Eilish It’s been three years since the nine-time Grammyand dual Oscar-winning artist Billie Eilish sold out stadiums across Australia. Now she’s making her long-awaited return, kicking off her Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on February 18. WATCH The Road Trip Can you meet the right person at the wrong time? That’s the question posed by the new Paramount+ rom-com, starring Emma Appleton, Laurie Davidson and Isabella Laughland. Buckle up, as this campervan trip through Spain is set to be a turbulent ride. Stream it now. VISIT Dark Tourism Sandcastles aren’t just reserved for the beach this summer. Esteemed French artist Théo Mercier and his team of sand sculptors will be excavating MONA’s old library in Hobart this month and turning it…

SITTING PRETTY This month we take a look at Chopard’s latest show stopping jewels, before catching up with Chanel muse Vanessa Paradis. Sweet pastels and light layers make heading back to work easier; and we uncover the key pieces to build that classic capsule wardrobe.…

BLAZER Cleverly able to be both structured or relaxed, a blazer is a capsule mainstay. Elevate shorts or a mini by combining with a dark blazer, or give the classic white version a lighter lift with fun belts or bags. WHITE DRESS It’s the perfect piece for sending cool, poised vibes, as well as giving your other great items room to shine. A white maxi loves to combine with bright accessories for daytime outings, while lace details add interest to a shorter white shift. JEANS A timeless classic (150 years of history says so), jeans come in styles to enhance every body and can be paired with almost anything: a yellow top to inject a summery refresh or a white blouse and heels to make it right for night. LOAFERS…

BOMBSHELL BLOWOUT Achieve jaw-dropping volume with this ’90s supermodel-inspired do. Edwards recommends first applying a volumising mousse at the roots. “Section your hair and blow-dry each section using a large round brush,” he says. “You’ll want to direct airflow upwards at the roots for volume and roll the brush outwards at hair ends to create the signature flick. For added polish, finish with a cool blast of air, a light, flexible hairspray and a touch of shine spray.” Then, gently shake out your hair to reveal that voluminous bounce. PIN-UP PONYTAIL This glamorous updo heroes a cascading fringe. Renzo Salon owner David Burton says, “Part your fringe, curling hair away from your face, and using texturising powder for grip. Backcomb the crown of your hair; secure the ponytail at the…

You can tell a lot about a person by the state of their fingernails. Whether it be a clean-cut manicure or a gnawed and neglected cuticle, your hands hold a mirror to the person you present to the world. Hell, they can even reveal your sexual preferences. (See “short index and middle fingers nails” if you’re curious.) As I grew up with a beauty-therapist mother who would often have one eye scanning my skin and the other critiquing my chipped polish, this belief was drilled into me. “Witch’s nails,” she would frequently scold if my nails were any longer than a centimetre past my fingertips. I have fond memories of admiring her kaleidoscope of polish bottles and the ritualistic indulgence of the ladies who booked in for manicures, but as…

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LOVE THIS SUMMER HIGH  Bold and bright new lifestyle designs from the joyous Finnish design house Marimekko are always worth the wait – and this year is no exception. Their new season range pops with a colour palette that draws inspiration from spring/summer blooms, including tigerlily oranges, forest greens and sky blues. Peruse online at marimekko.com before the summer 2025 collection drops in March. READ THIS1 DESIGNER PLAYBOOK Leading Australian interior designer Steve Cordony has packaged up his popular Masterclass series into a beautiful new tome, Moments at Home, which teaches the rest of us how to create a home with soul. Out January 29. Moments at Home, Quadrille, $70. CHECK IN1 HOTEL WOOLSTORE 1888  THE VIBE The century-old Sydney landmark has had a funky makeover while staying true to…

Nicole Kidman is unstoppable. Last year alone she released a staggering six major projects (standouts were The Perfect Couple, Special Ops: Lioness and Expats). And 2025? Just wait. It’s going to be huge. It’s a rare thing to witness an actor evolve as much as Kidman has, and yet she continues to surprise: as you’ll read on page 52, her latest film, Babygirl, is new territory for the 57-year-old. “I haven’t dealt in this milieu before, in this landscape of sexuality,” she says of the erotic thriller. Last year, Kidman received her 17th Golden Globe nomination, for her role in Babygirl. The film, which marks a new chapter in her extraordinary career, is deeply human in the way it invites us into the psyche of a woman who, despite her…

N&E Innovations co-founder Didi Gan is the kind of woman who thinks nothing of reimagining traditional household cleaning products in order to create safer, more sustainable versions. “People use too many toxic cleaning products,” shesays. “They cause antimicrobial resistance development [which puts people at risk of antibiotics becoming ineffective]. By 2050, there’ll be more deaths from antimicrobial resistance than cancer. We need to replace these toxic chemicals.” It’s a huge problem, but one the Singapore-based biotech entrepreneur is tackling using upcycled food waste. It’s the reason she’s a co-recipient of 2024’s prestigious Red Club x Cartier Young Leader Award, alongside Suraj Nandakumar, founder of Recity Network, an Indian plastic waste management company. The annual international competition recognises groundbreaking innovators who are transforming industries ranging from healthcare and sustainability through to…

WARNING: This story discusses domestic violence and abuse. Mendel Fogelman, a comedian based in Brooklyn, stands topless and agitated in his backyard, scanning his surroundings for “predators”. His eyes dart around his garden, as if anticipating an ambush from a grisly beast, an enemy force. Fogelman, a satirist, is poking fun at a vein of fitness content that can be found in every small cranny of the internet. Online, a staunch congregation of “wellness bros” gather, promulgating tips on how to be better, greater, more optimal. With pronounced sincerity they make masculinity their sole, steadfast project, as if lurking in the woods behind them is some tribal foe they best be strong and sound enough to conquer. Ironically, many of these men are city dwellers with corporate jobs, gym memberships…

After seven years of marriage Anna* was used to her husband’s absences. The son of a powerful figure in the ’Ndrangheta, the ruthless Mafia organisation that holds sway in Calabria, the toe of Italy’s boot, he often had “something to do”, and she knew better than to quiz him about it. “You couldn’t ask where he was going,” she says. “On the surface it all seemed normal, but at the same time he was living another life. There were certain things women did not get mixed up with.” It had been the same when she was growing up: their families were connected and her own father was also in the Mob, albeit in a lowlier position. Her mother, too, had always spared him awkward questions. That evening in September 2008…

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BUTTERFLY CUT Aptly named, the butterfly cut combines short and long layers to achieve choppy texture that mimics that of butterfly wings. “It’s suitable for all hair types and is a great way to create the illusion of fuller hair without sacrificing too much length,” says Edwards & Co salon owner Jaye Edwards. CURTAIN BANGS Effortless in nature, curtain bangs will continue to be in favour this season. Owner of Salon Her, Michael Kelly, says, “A soft, face-framing curtain fringe paired with loose, airy waves brings an understated cool factor that works day to night.” PIXIE POWER Say the magic words: low maintenance and high impact. The versatile pixie is all about effortless confidence and individuality. “Whether you go for soft layers or a sleek, sculpted finish, this cut will…

“THE RIGHT FRAGRANCE ISN’T JUST WORN, IT’S FELT”– Nick Smart, Libertine Parfumerie My first kiss was commemorated by the sickly sweet lychee notes of Britney Spears Fantasy. Dates that followed boasted white floral wafts of Marc Jacobs’ Daisy and Vera Wang Princess. It wasn’t until I came across my first Dior Sauvage that I experienced heartbreak. Little did I know, I would spend the better half of my twenties paddling through a sea of the illustrious men’s scent, worn by guys who stole my heart – for years or months at a time. I harnessed the alluring notes of Yves Saint Laurent’s Libre to signify my transition from Sportsgirl-clad teenager to the mysterious and sophisticated suitor I longed to be. And when certain I was dating “the one”, I looked…

OUR COLLECTIONS have become a much more personal reflection of my aesthetic. I have grown and evolved over time, and really learnt to believe in myself as a designer. It is gratifying that people are seeing the change, but it didn’t happen overnight; the journey started about 10 years ago when I began working on Tory Sport. It was all about creativity, form and innovation. I KNEW I NEEDED TO FIND the right person to take on my CEO role, so I could focus entirely on design. That turned out to be my husband, Pierre-Yves Roussel, the former CEO of LVMH Fashion Group. IT IS ALWAYS WONDERFUL WHEN a product resonates, but the Pierced [shoes] are especially meaningful to me and my team [the Pierced mule made it to number six…

FOOLPROOF LASHES THIS CLEVER FORMULATION COATS LASHES WITH LIGHTWEIGHT “TUBES”, GIVING THEM GREATER LOOKING LENGTH AND VOLUME, WITHOUT SMUDGING OR FLAKING. MAKE MINE VELVET… Smooth and velvety, this delectable new range of lip mousses from LA brand Anastasia Beverley Hills, offers bold, weightless colour with a comfortable matte finish. PRETTY INTENSE I’M A FLORAL FRAGRANCE KIND OF GIRL BUT SOMETIMES I WANT EXTRA OOMPH. THIS MORE INTENSE VERSION OF THE ORIGINAL PERFUME FEATURES RASPBERRY, ROSE, AMBER AND MUSK, PROVIDING OPULENCE AND SENSUAL APPEAL. designer skin With three of my favourite ingredients for hydration and smoothing lines – squalane, hyaluronic acid and peptides – this serum from Prada’s new beauty offering is a must-buy for luxe-looking skin this summer. COMPLEXION RESET Skin can go through all sorts of ups and downs. Here…

Actor Chloé Hayden could spend hours fixating on the waistband of her jeans. “The entire day I’d be pulling at the band to prove to myself there was still room there,” the 27-year-old recalls of her teenage years. “I was hyper-focused, not only on the feeling of the waistband, but the fear of it.” At the time, she was dealing with “school social inclusion, sensory issues and … just about everything else,” she says. So Hayden learnt to focus on her weight as a way to “feel in control in a world where I struggled daily”. She thought that if she could look like a “little girl” forever, she wouldn’t have to face “what adults are supposed to be able to do”. She developed what she calls “a silly little…

JANUARY 20–FEBRUARY 18 AQUARIUS Mercury in your sign has your mind buzzing with endless options in February’s first half. Feeling overwhelmed by choices? Get old school with a pros and cons list to help clear the mental fog. Saturn swoops in on February 25, bringing the clarity you’ve been craving. February 13th’s full moon spotlights relationships. Whether you’re marking an anniversary or processing an old wound, emotions run deep. Singles, you’re done shapeshifting to fit someone’s ideal. Instead of wondering if you’re good enough, you’re asking if they’re doing enough to match your standards. POWER DAYS February 9, 11, 12 FEBRUARY 19–MARCH 20 PISCES February crowns you zodiac royalty, which is exactly what you’ve been manifesting. But now the spotlight is here, you’re feeling surprisingly shy about it. But here’s…

“WE’RE CURRENTLY NOT CONSIDERING THE NEEDS OF HALF THE WORLD” I’m a marine biologist and a science communicator. For me, biology has always been a way to connect to and understand the world around me. I love my role; sharing knowledge and helping to ignite passion in people is exciting. Women are really important to the future of innovation, and the career roles that STEM subjects can give women is almost endless. Of course, there are doctors and vets, but there is also aeronautical engineering, environmental science, immunology, physics, research, climate science and archeology, to name just a few. The sad truth is, though, when it comes to getting young women and girls into science-based careers, we have a long way to go. How few women there are in science…

Confession: I’ve always been fascinated by illegal drugs. That’s not to say I spent my youth indulging. I didn’t. My experience is quite negligible. It’s more a matter that, over decades, I’ve read many books on the subject, listened to a string of podcasts and picked any drug user’s brain about their experiences. I even trained and became a volunteer for a telephone support service for family members affected by substance use. With a monthly shift for more than four years, I became well aware of the damage illicit drugs can do to both users and their families. Yet it would be unrealistic to paint all drugs with the same brush, since, just as with legal drugs, some can be dangerous for certain people while some can enhance our lives.…

WATCH A Complete Unknown is in cinemas now. Stepping into the shoes of music great Joan Baez in the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, Monica Barbaro makes a case for the power of the support act How do you tell a story that’s already been told hundreds of times? You go deeper, as Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro do in A Complete Unknown, the 13th film about singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. Following countless iterations of the Dylan story – including a bio fittingly titled Oh No! Not Another Bob Dylan Book – comes with its own pressures, but director James Mangold’s buzzy adaptation is more than another life story, it’s a time capsule of American culture. Based on the 2015 book Dylan Goes Electric! and set in the early…

THE HARDER I FIGHT THE MORE I LOVE YOU Neko Case You don’t have to be a fan of Grammy nominated indie rock musician Neko Case to connect with her. Through lyrical storytelling, Case tells the tale of her poverty-stricken childhood, battling obsessive desires and the importance of indispensable friendships. Hachette, $34.99, out January 28. CLEAVAGE Jennifer Finney Boylan From Judith Butler to Roxanne Gay, history is littered with think-pieces on gender, now including this one by transgender author Jennifer Finney Boylan, who 20 years ago penned the best-selling memoir She’s Not There. Now, the revolutionary writer reflects on the triumphs and losses of a life lived in two genders. Macmillan, $US29, out February 4. I’LL NEVER CALL HIM DAD AGAIN Caroline Darian In November 2020, Caroline Darian had a…

Cool combinations will lift your look, ready for the boardroom and beyond. Long shorts work as well as a skirt to exude stylish elegance, or they can give off a more energetic vibe. Dress to impress by teaming a more formal jacket or skirt with a casual loafer.…

BLUSH CRUSH Add some glow with these skin-benefiting cheek colours from cult skincare brand Rationale. With light-reflecting ceramic microspheres, these blushes are dosed with everything your skin needs to glow, including hyaluronic acid, zinc, vitamin E, iron oxides and added bisabolol, which helps combat redness and inflammation. Rounding out the collection is a tinted lip balm, which gives a healthy dose of buildable colour as it adds hydration with ceramides and hyaluronic acid. Always read the label and follow the directions for use.…

PLATINUM PERFECTION The ultimate power blonde. The key is an icy finish with just a hint of softness. “It’s achieved through expert toning and root shadowing to maintain depth and dimension,” says Kelly. “It reflects light beautifully while keeping hair healthy and polished.” BUTTER BLONDE Inspired by fashion’s recent butter yellow obsession, this nude-blonde iteration will be a high-summer staple. “It’s a warm, neutral blonde that blonde girls can use to achieve a natural, lived-in look,” says Edwards. GOLDEN HOUR Reminiscent of the warm, radiant hues of sunset, “this look incorporates gold, amber and bronze shades to create a sun-kissed glow,” says Mongia. “It flatters a variety of skin tones and can be adapted for both subtle enhancements and bold transformations.” OH HONEY This is the epitome of quiet luxury.…

The considered, beautiful and effective way of Korean beauty has made the country a mecca for achieving glassy skin, thanks to clinics that offer deeply hydrating treatments, a rich history of facial tools and endless shopping for skin-brightening products. So when skin therapist to the stars April Brodie launched her latest facial, which is based on ancient Korean therapies, my interest was piqued. Brodie is based in Melbourne but has regular residencies in Sydney, at the InterContinental in Double Bay, so I booked in for one of those and, well, started dreaming about the deep relaxation and sculpted skin to come. Brodie is already famed for her Buccal Fusion facial, which involves relieving tension from inside the mouth – especially for hard-to-treat areas such as the jaw – and her…

Luxe Buys Summer set This new recruit from Ultra Violette features an ultra-fine, lightweight Japanese zinc that won’t pill. There’s also squalane, vitamin E and pentavitin to hydrate and get skin glowing. Glassy locks Get a gloss treatment at home thanks to this rinse-out hair product from Oribe. Deeply nourishing, it will leave looks frizz-free, hydrated and looking supremely shiny. Keepsake  Refillable and satisfyingly weighty, this is the ideal shimmer-free bronzer to add natural-looking warmth to cheeks, forehead and cupid’s bow. B3 BOOSTERS Vitamin B3, aka niacinamide, is the go-to ingredient for minimising the look of pores and brightening skin. Here are two niacinacinamide-dosed newbies to get excited about: ASAP N20 Peptide Complex, $185. Boasting 20 per cent niacinamide, this hard-working serum is also dosed with peptides and vitamin C to…

Hedy Lamarr always had a complicated relationship with her appearance. With her flawless skin, luscious raven-black curls, almond eyes and full-lipped pout, Lamarr was acutely aware of the power of her beauty, which contributed to and ultimately clouded her success. “[It] brought me tragedy and heartache for five decades,” she wrote. “My face is a mask I cannot remove: I must always live with it. I curse it.” Born on November 9, 1914, in Vienna, Austria, Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler grew up in an affluent and artistic household, the only child of Emil, a Jewish banker, and Gertrud, a concert pianist. She was a precocious, headstrong child, whose fascination with how things worked was nurtured by her father. Together, they dismantled and reassembled gadgets, including radios and Lamarr’s music box,…