Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2024 i Vogue Australia

Think slink Second-skin sequins – the kind that trace the body in wet-look sleekness – carry a sophistication worthy of a modern siren. Break the rules and look for an offbeat colour for a new take on evening. Scan the QR code to shop Vogue‘s edit of the best party looks. Day and night Put pieces to work by making them do double time – and saving time – by switching between day and evening. No outfit change required. The trick is the clever pairing of after-dark codes (sequins, feathers, lace) with workaday staples (utility wear, knits and tailoring). Scan the QR code to shop Vogue‘s edit of the best summer dresses. Low and behold Focus on the hips. The freedom and space to move in a drop waist, a…

So glamorous, Pedro!” exclaims Tilda Swinton, seeing Pedro Almodóvar arrive at the Vogue photo shoot dressed in a custom suit by Anthony Vaccarello. Next to her, laughing contagiously, is Julianne Moore, her co-star in The Room Next Door, the director's first feature film shot entirely in English. It is a spring day in the north of Madrid, and production has paused for Vogue, hours before the team flies to New York to shoot the final scenes of what is already being billed as one of the films of 2024. It releases in Australia on December 26, eight months after completing production, but premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September, where it was awarded the Golden Lion for Best Film. Almodóvar also passed through San Sebastián for the film festival,…

Ryan McGinley: Yearbook (Rizzoli, $130) by Ryan McGinley. A decade's worth of joyous nude portraits are collected in this life-affirming book from the American photographer Ryan McGinley. Drawing from his circle of friends, including the model Paloma Elsesser, McGinley has captured an intimate moment in each sitter's life, which is accompanied by a short interview sharing their personal story. Not only an homage to the beauty of the human body, the images celebrate strength, individuality and diversity. Before Easter After (Rizzoli, $149) by Patti Smith and Lynn Goldsmith. In 2019, Patti Smith released just 1,300 copies of Before Easter After, a collection of writing alongside rare and unseen images – on stage, behind-the-scenes and in the studio – taken over the course of her creative partnership with photographer Lynn Goldsmith.…

At the end of a hushed, narrow street in Shinjuku is an unassuming building with a lacquered door the colour of a candy apple, and behind that door is Yayoi Kusama's studio. When the 95-year-old artist first returned to Tokyo in 1973, after 16 years making art, and headlines, in New York, she didn't intend for the move to be permanent. But her mental health had deteriorated and necessitated a homecoming. In 1975, Kusama voluntarily admitted herself to a hospital in Shinjuku, and soon after built the studio with the red door, right across the road. For the next four decades, she spent her days traversing the busy street that separated these two spaces, painting furiously, and with intention, splattering the concrete floors of her studio with every colour of…

Light and shade Minimal make-up can yield maximum impact. For an eye-catching look, dust eyelids in a kaleidoscope of contrasting pastel shades. The rule of thumb? Blend, blend, blend. Pearls of wisdom A shining example of make-up with 3D appeal: iridescent accents on a canvas of softly illuminated skin. Golden rule With a sprinkling of gold, classic nude lips morph into a metallic moment that speaks volumes.…

CLARE RICHARDSON “I was really excited to work with Miranda, and also transform her,” says celebrated stylist Clare Richardson, who collaborated with her husband, photographer Dan Martensen, to capture Australian model Miranda Kerr on Malibu's Leo Carrillo State Beach. (See page 97.) When quizzed on her favourite look from Kerr's fifth Vogue Australia cover shoot, Richardson references a head-turning Alaïa look she chose in an effort to celebrate the beauty of the female form. “It felt like it was her second skin,” the stylist says of the bodysuit. “It was so flattering, while also showing her gorgeous, healthy body.” DAN MARTENSEN For photographer Dan Martensen, collaborating with Miranda Kerr proved effortless. “She's a pro,” he shares of his experience with the Australian talent. “She knows how to move and is…

CURATED BY Good aesthetics should be within everyone's reach. At least that's the ethos behind the design salon by Dan Thawley, which debuted this March at Paris fashion week and was free to all attendees. The timing of the four-day ‘Matter and Shape’ event shrunk an interstice Thawley sees between fashion, design and culture. “Though it is a commercial trade fair on one side, it is also a forum to explore new possibilities and spotlight new talents in the field, and to break the algorithm to show design to new audiences that are not at Salone del Mobile in Milan or other key design moments around Europe and the globe,” Thawley says. Those “crucial” few days saw thousands discover independent makers alongside formidable names in furniture, homewares, fashion and art…

FRANCESCA WALLACE, Director of digital strategy “Being exposed to the latest digital trends day in, day out, I've come to appreciate both the newness of current technology, but also the enduring craftsmanship that makes a forever piece so special. For me, receiving state-of-the-art hardware that will make my life easier and more efficient is just as exciting as gifting (or being given) a piece of jewellery or a beautifully made art object that will live with me for good. I'm always looking at what's next in fabrics, innovation and design, but equally, investments that can be passed down for generations. It's this ethos I bring to my gift-giving philosophy and makes for a more mindful Christmas. I also love to gift wrap and usually spend a lot of time thinking…

Halfway through Anora, director Sean Baker's raucous romantic dramedy, a single scene shifts the balance of the film right off its axis. High on money and sex and all manner of Las Vegas fun, Vanya (Mark Eidelstein), the childishly charming son of an oligarch, bemoans the fact that he will soon have to return to mother Russia and take up the mantle of his family legacy. Unless … “If I get married to an American, I wouldn't have to go back,” Vanya murmurs. “So, who'd you marry?” trills Mikey Madison as Ani, short for Anora, in a Brooklyn accent so loud you can hear it in New Jersey. Vanya fixes her with a look. At first, Ani, a sex worker, deflects his offer with practised playfulness, like someone well-versed in…

VOGUE GOLDEN HOUR Miranda Kerr opens the door to her Los Angeles home looking very much the epitome of polished. Dressed in jeans and strappy white Louis Vuitton heels, she ushers me inside in a hushed tone. She's just put her youngest son Pierre, born in February, down for his nap, so we have to tip-toe through to another room before conversation at a regular volume can commence. Once there, sinking into a creamy crescent-shaped lounge surrounded by private family snapshots, Kerr lets out a long exhale. It's been a busy day. Yes, her three other sons are at school, but she has – deep breath – 13 cousins in town, eight of whom are staying with her, and yesterday the extended family hit Universal Studios hard. She's also still…

Hair: Darren Summors Make-up: Molly Warkentin Model: Aude Mangharam…

It's been 13 years since Margot Robbie stepped off the set of Neighbours, but on a Wednesday afternoon, over video call from Los Angeles, the long-running Australian soap is front of mind for the 34-year-old actress. “I had a line once in Neighbours where my character said, ‘Ridley Scott started out in commercials, it's all up from here’, or something like that,” she says of the esteemed Gladiator director. “I remember when I read that, I looked up Ridley Scott commercials and he did a bunch of the Chanel campaigns in the 80s, and they've always been my favourites. I love them so much.” In a full-circle moment for the Australian actor and producer, Robbie was recently anointed the newest face of the French maison's most iconic scent, Chanel No.…

Room to move Sydney's sleek Capella hotel has partnered with Pilates pioneer Fluidform for a bespoke recovery-focused getaway. Check in to check out by enjoying Fluidform at Home workouts in one of the 192 luxury appointed rooms and suites (or better still, book a Fluidform instructor for a bespoke movement session), as well as tailored spa treatments and nourishing dining options. There's also access to 20-minute recovery and stretch routines, designed to shake off the day before a restful night's shut-eye. Season of Wellness packages start at $1,020 a night. Home and away Project Sunrise is set for take off. It's just 18 months until Qantas starts flying from Sydney and Melbourne to New York and London direct, and they know what people want: sleep. Designer David Caon has been…

SOIRÉE This September, Vogue readers were invited to welcome spring in style at the Vogue Festival presented by Karrinyup, Perth's chic shopping, dining, entertainment and lifestyle precinct. Held over three days from Friday to Sunday, the event brought the spring/summer ‘24 season to life with attendees able to meet members from the Vogue and Vogue Living editorial teams, who were on hand to share their expertise. More than 14 events showcased the best of fashion, beauty, wellness and home decor. Guests indulged in cocktails at the Vogue After Dark fashion event, joined fitness classes and wellness talks and savoured long-table lunches. From exclusive gifts with purchase to stylish lounges for relaxing between events, every detail was designed to offer an unforgettable experience. There were also customisation stations, styling and make-up…

Capricorn 22 December-20 January Everyone has the right to change their mind, even you, and a New Moon plus Mercury out of retrograde brings a change of heart with how you look at life. A commitment could back-pedal with Mars in reverse, and as Venus and Pluto hook up, new views on money, values and power may emerge. Your own New Moon puts a hopeful slant on a fresh start in 2025. Let the healing begin. STYLE ICON: Florence Pugh Aries 21 March-20 April Your spirit of adventure is strong with a New Moon plus Mercury, now out of retrograde, broadening your horizons. You're at peace with your vulnerability too, so take a humble approach towards creativity and romance while your ruler Mars is in reverse. Friendships get some Venusian…

ON SET Not only one of Australia's most successful models, Miranda Kerr is also the founder of thriving skincare brand Kora Organics, a Michael Hill ambassador, and mother to four boys. This impressive balancing act inspired photographer Dan Martensen to capture Kerr in a fresh light, highlighting both her success and womanhood. For this Malibu shoot at Leo Carrillo State Beach, Martensen shared the creative direction with his wife, stylist Clare Richardson, who dressed Kerr in a series of looks celebrating the female form. Although it was the first time Martensen had worked with Kerr, the atmosphere on set was relaxed and intimate. “I've worked with everyone on the team before, Clare being my wife, [hairstylist] Teddy Charles and [make-up artist] Lisa Storey, all friends and collaborators, so it was…

Of the places Eden Pritikin envisioned she'd find herself this past October, Louis Vuitton's spring/summer ‘25 show wasn't one. “I found out [I was going] about 10 days before,” recalls the 27-year-old of being flown from New York to Paris for the show. Pritikin is known for, at one point, owning more than 100 pieces of Vuitton designer Nicolas Ghesquière's archival works. Her passion for the designer began after seeing his spring/summer ‘03 collection for Balenciaga, which led her to acquire pieces on eBay and Depop, beginning in 2016. “I was scoring deals left and right … I was finding Balenciaga cargo pants from 2020 for 50 pounds,” she recalls of the digital vintage market, which is now far busier. A report by consignment company ThredUp this year noted second-hand…

CODES Since 2021, the Vogue Codes Future Innovators Award has championed women in tech, and the innovation driving ideas that have the potential to make real change in our world. Each finalist pitches their idea, which this year ranged from protective undergarments for the frontline workforce – the Future Innovators winner – to a digital platform for caregivers. It's then up to the judging panel of Vogue‘s editorial director Edwina McCann, Solai Valliappan, partner at Scale Investors, and Julie Reilly, CEO of Australians Investing in Women to select the best. The winner receives a $10,000 prize towards making their idea a reality, as well as entry into a prestigious community of women in technology. The program has brought female founders together, created connections across industries and spotlighted the work of…

THE GREAT DESIGNER SHUFFLE Fashion has always been about change, but this year the industry pushed its own limits when it came to upheavals. One big move in June seemed to set off a chain reaction, when Chanel's Virginie Viard, only the third designer to have helmed Chanel in more than a century, announced the end of her five-year tenure as creative director. The vacancy in one of fashion's biggest jobs caused the rumour mill to churn, and no one was off the table. Marc Jacobs? Simon Jacquemus? Phoebe Philo? (At the time of writing, Chanel is yet to name Viard's successor, so its design team is presiding over collections, though many suggest an announcement is imminent.) But if fashion's post-covid years have been about finding stability, 2024 ushered in…

When Robyn Hendricks arrived in Melbourne to join The Australian Ballet School from her home of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, she had just turned 16, spoke a different language and had left her family on the other side of the world. Now aged 38, she is a principal artist with The Australian Ballet and celebrating her 20th year with the company. She is also currently starring as the Sugar Plum Fairy in Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet The Nutcracker, on stage at the Sydney Opera House in the lead-up to Christmas. The ballet is a fitting tribute to Hendricks's two-decade journey; she's danced numerous roles in the production, each marking her rise through the ranks. “It's one of those ballets you grow up with, and as you get older and progress, you…

BEAUTY The lip lowdown First things first: the skin on our face and the skin on our lips were not created equal. “Lip skin is composed of only three to five cellular layers, compared to the 16 layers in facial skin, making it much thinner,” says dermatologist and founder of Melbourne's Ode Dermatology, Dr Shammi Theesan, adding that minimal layers, as well as the presence of capillaries near the surface, give lips their natural cherry hue. If you've ever suffered sun or windburn, you know that your pout is more prone to the ill-effects of the great outdoors, too. That's down to a lack of both melanocytes (the cells that make melanin) and sebaceous glands (the sebumproducing cells that help our complexion retain moisture). “Without this natural oil barrier, the…

As the sun set over Sydney, Vogue Australia and Chery Motor Australia hosted an exclusive event at The Calyx for the unveiling of Chery's new models: its first electric vehicle, the Omoda E5, and compact SUV, the Tiggo 4 Pro. Guests travelled by golf buggies through the Royal Botanic Garden for their arrival at the venue, sipping sour-cherry mezcal margaritas while taking in the lush green wall and space-age setting. Erin Holland, Chery's brand ambassador, and Edwina McCann, Vogue Australia's editorial director, introduced the event, celebrating the fusion of innovation in fashion and automotive design. The evening featured two electrifying performances for each model reveal. First, Australian singer Charley wowed the audience with a show to introduce the sleek Omoda E5. Later, dancers and an aerial artist unveiled the street-smart Tiggo…