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Spring 2021

what’s next

NEW SEASON FASHION

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KIM KARDASHIAN WEST SKIMS debuts Down Under, exclusive to David Jones

coming soon, exclusive to

join the waitlist Cult label SKIMS will soon be available at selected David Jones stores and online at davidjones.com. Scan the code above to register to be the first to shop the collection and for your chance to attend one of our exclusive launch events.

SKIN CAVIAR NIGHTTIME OIL INDULGE IN THE LINE-EFFACING POTENCY OF CAVIAR, TONIGHT AND BEYOND.

LA PRAIRIE’S SCIENTISTS EXPLORED THE UNCHARTERED REALMS OF THE NIGHT AND CREATED A NEW SWISS CAVIAR INCARNATION, CAVIAR RETINOL. A UNIQUE BLEND OF CAVIAR-DERIVED RETINOL AND LIPIDS, IT REVEALS THE ELUSIVE STRENGTH OF CAVIAR BEYOND LIFTING AND FIRMING. THIS INDULGENT OIL, IMBUED WITH CAVIAR RETINOL, UNCREASES, FIRMS AND SEALS — THE NIGHT’S LAST GESTURE.

Elegance is an attitude Kate Winslet

Longines DolceVita

Sydney · Queen Victoria Building David Jones Elizabeth Street Melbourne · Collins Street www.longines.com

SPRING 2021

style

14 KEY PIECES

Statement-making looks to invest in this season.

20 RADAR

The fashion news you need to know now.

24 MASTERCLASS Leisurewear goes retro.

26 THE MOMENT Think a minimalist can’t do sparkle? Think again.

28 THE TREND

After years of tiny totes, the big bag is back.

30 INNER WORLD

Inside the creative life of Alemais’ Lesleigh Jermanus.

33 MAKE IT WORK

Tastemaker Brooke Testoni shares her style secrets.

34 #ASSEENATDJS A fresh take on white.

mood

36 SIGN OF THE TIMES

Lara Worthington dives into the future.

38 WHAT COMES NEXT

The latest innovations set to change life as we know it.

42 CAUSE AND EFFECT

Meet the women who are fighting for a better world.

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fashion

50 ANOTHER EARTH

Shine bright in these moodboosting, otherworldly looks.

JONES PICK

60 STYLE,

RELOADED

Fusing fashion with function, there’s never been a chicer incentive to stay hydrated.

Sleek, chic and all-black: this is your sartorial arsenal for the new season.

70 SONIC YOUTH Tomorrow’s fashion is vibrant, voluminous – and not for wallflowers.

80 OUT OF

THIS WORLD

You’ll gravitate towards these luxe designer accessories.

84 ARMANI’S

NEXT CHAPTER

Celebrating 40 years of Emporio Armani.

FENDI bottle holder, $1100.

THROUGHOUT THE MAGAZINE, WE’VE ADDED THE FOLLOWING ICONS: Exclusively Yours and available at no other department store. Mindfully Made, with at least one David Jones Sustainability Attribute. More at davidjones.com/mindfully-made. davidjones.com/mindfully-made

ON THE COVERS

beauty

117 SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE...

We explore the enduring legacy of Chanel Nº5.

118 STOP THE CLOCK

Ageing gracefully is as much about state of mind as it is skincare.

Kim Kardashian West wears SKIMS, coming soon, exclusive to David Jones.

124 BEST OF BEAUTY

STILL-LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY SEVAK BABAKHANI

Introducing the winners of the JONES Beauty Awards, as voted by the experts.

lifestyle 142 THE

Duckie wears: GINGER & SMART dress, $1950. SCANLAN THEODORE boots, $800.

A menu to feel good about.

PHOTOGRAPHY Duncan Killick STYLING Rachel Wayman HAIR Pete Lennon at HM Division MAKE-UP Gillian Campbell at Artist Group MODEL Duckie Thot at Kult FLOWERS Edan, edanflowers.com.au

ZERO-WASTE DINNER PARTY

150 BACK TO THE FUTURE

Old-school motels are experiencing a renaissance.

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welcome EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

“THIS SEASON, WE’RE LOOKING TO THE FUTURE WITH HOPE.”

Kim Kardashian West stars on our latest JONES cover.

Our stunning floral cover featuring model Duckie Thot.

Justine Cullen

Group Account Director BROOKE BICKMORE Design Director CARLY ROBERTS Managing Art Director HANNAH MARTIN Senior Creative Lead LAURA AGNEW Managing Editor CASSIDY LOANE Account Partner HENRY KALAF

One thing we’ve learnt over the past couple of years is that trying to predict the near future can be, well, unpredictable. We’re no longer so blithely confident when we think of next year, next month or even next week. Instead we look ahead with either naive optimism or exhausted pessimism – and either way, it’s through our fingers, never quite sure what the next corner will bring. In comparison, the far future – a comfortingly familiar, The Jetsons-version of what’s to come – suddenly feels safer, more knowable. Billionaires are forging ahead with commercial space flights. Everyone and their mum has invested in crypto. We’ve all embraced astrology and clear quartz crystal manifestations in ways we never have before. It’s hard to tell if that cool new influencer you stumbled across is a real person or an avatar, but it doesn’t matter anyway – we still want to buy her hoodie. Right now might still be uncertain, but in many ways the future of our sci-fantasies is here already, and it’s as bright as ever. This season, JONES is all about looking to the future with hope, excitement and a whole lot of optimism. We feel good about what’s to come.

Enjoy the issue,

ART

Senior Designer EMMA JARVIE Junior Art Assistant ADA MAY Contributing Designers KATERINA TSOMPANIS, KATE FENELEY FASHION

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JONES SPRING 2021

what’s on

AUGUST

LITERACY IS FREEDOM

DEUS EX MACHINA T-shirt, $59.99.

IN BLOOM Coming this spring

August 2-31, 2021

For the 33rd year, Seed Flora by George Low will create the mesmerising David Jones Flower Show in the Elizabeth Street flagship store. Exploring the theme of Neo Nature and the unexpected beauty created when nature and technology collide, this show is set to be the most innovative yet. Expect awe-inspiring digital future flower scapes, robotic armatures and holographic fauna.

David Jones is proud to continue its support for The Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation. You can get involved by purchasing an exclusive, limited-edition ‘Literacy is Freedom’ T-shirt by Viktoria & Woods, Camilla, Nobody Denim or Deus Ex Machina, with 100 per cent of gross proceeds going towards improving literacy among Indigenous and marginalised communities.

SEPTEMBER FEEL-GOOD BUYS In support of Look Good Feel Better’s Feel Better Month, David Jones will be donating $1 from every lip gloss or lipstick sold throughout September to the organisation. The funds will go towards helping cancer patients manage the appearance-related side effects caused by treatment.

DIOR Addict Lip Glow, $55 each.

SYDNEY CONTEMPORARY

September 9-12, 2021

Australasia’s largest art fair, Sydney Contemporary, returns this September to Carriageworks in Eveleigh. Featuring an incredible line-up of more than 85 galleries showcasing over 400 artists from around the world, you’ll be blown away by the creativity on display, even if you’re a complete art novice.

ALL FOR WOMEN October 2021

JUST DANCE September 24 – October 2, 2021

Head to the Arts Centre Melbourne for DanceX – a two-part festival of dance conceived and curated by The Australian Ballet’s artistic director David Hallberg. Displaying the depth, range and diversity of the nation’s dance community, eight of Australia’s top ballet and contemporary dance companies will perform in this festival experience like no other.

In line with our ongoing commitment to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, $1 from the sale of selected bras in October will go towards funding research around breast cancer detection.

OCTOBER

September 2021

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perspective

FUTURE VISION

@jazzmoney_______

Jazz Money

Emily Nolan

The sexual assault survivor and activist is petitioning for change to sex and consent education in Australian schools.

The poet, filmmaker and educator of Wiradjuri heritage is using her voice to share First Nations stories. Her work ‘We Create Light’ sets the tone for this season’s campaign.

The creative director and founder of E Nolan is challenging the status quo with made-to-measure suiting that empowers women.

of radical change. (And aliens.) My vision for the future is one where it’s normalised to reflect on past actions, acknowledge wrongdoing and move forward differently – both as individuals and as a collective. I’M MOTIVATED BY the selfreflection, self-awareness and social conscientiousness harboured by my generation. We understand our reality is one we make, and that the future can simply be made differently. I’M EXCITED TO SEE what my generation and younger do when we actually have power to fix inequalities, seeing as what we’ve done so far with none has been transformative. JONES SPRING 2021

THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE THE FUTURE: ALL OF US. I’m truly hopeful for the

future. For an anti-hierarchical, anti-patriarchal, anti-racist, antihomophobic, anti-transphobic, abolitionist, body-positive, lovepositive world with Indigenous rights and knowings at the centre of society. I WANT TO SEE A FUTURE where we talk about how we made the world a better place in the space of a generation. The federal government will sign a treaty with all Indigenous nations on this continent. Then the real work can begin. I see us being led by our Elders with their wisdom. I see us learning from the younger generations and their drive for change. I think the cries for climate action will surely become too loud to ignore.

WHEN I HEAR THE PHRASE ‘INTO THE FUTURE’ it feels

long-lasting. I think the future is about refining and improving the moments of stillness while honouring chaos. WE NEED TO BETTER EMBRACE THE FULLNESS OF OUR REALITY and not stifle the parts

of ourselves that don’t fit the mould. It’s most important to feel seen, heard, held and celebrated. I WISH TO CREATE MORE JOY – designing with this in

mind should be the only thing that matters. I’m excited to throw on a tuxedo with sneakers and threeday-old hair for dinner and dancing with my best friends. I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO

unapologetic love and honest cups of tea.

AS TOLD TO ALICE JEFFERY PHOTOGRAPHY INDIA HARTFORD DAVIS

@chanelc

Chanel Contos

WHEN I HEAR THE PHRASE ‘INTO THE FUTURE’ I think

@enolanmelbourne

JONES asks three change-makers what this season’s theme means to them.

the architectural tote Whether it’s micro or macro, the more unusually shaped the handbag, the better.

ANINE BING bra, $150, and skirt, $330. BALENCIAGA sandals, $1190. GIVENCHY bag, $2350.

key pieces Sculptural shapes and statement accents mean the future of fashion is anything but boring. PHOTOGRAPHY Jake Terrey STYLING Dannielle Cartisano

GANNI dress, $1000. C&M CAMILLA AND MARC pants, $300. BALENCIAGA heels, $1150. APPLE iMac 24-Inch, from $1899.

everywhere mules

The flattering peep-toe shape adds a ladylike touch to any look.

modern knitwear

More than just loungewear, ribbed knit shirts and button-down skirts make for the ultimate co-ords.

DION LEE shirt, $450, skirt, $550, and bra, $290. ALEXANDER McQUEEN boots, similar styles available at David Jones.

relaxed suiting

Power pieces are all the more palatable in shades of baby blue. Sweet as.

CAMILLA AND MARC blazer, $700, cocoon pants, $380, and jacket, $350. ALEXANDER McQUEEN sneakers, $950. SAMSUNG ‘QN85A’ 75-Inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV (left), from $3379. HISENSE ULED Quantum Dot TV, from $1699. BEAUTY NOTE: GUCCI Rouge à Lèvres Satin in 700 Crystal Black, $57.

an unexpected earring

A blingy letter, charm or trinket is the season’s signature jewel.

MSGM top, $295. FENDI earrings, $1050.

AJE wrap top, $375, and skirt, $495. ALIAS MAE boots, $299.95. FENDI bag, $1100. APPLE iMac 24-Inch, from $1899 each. PHOTOGRAPHY Jake Terrey at Artist Group HAIR Joel Forman at Lion Artist Management MAKE-UP Linda Jefferyes at Artist Group SET STYLING Natalie Turnbull at ArtBoxBlack MODEL Abeny Nhial at Priscillas Wth thanks to Apple, apple.com/au

SHOP THE LOOK

Like what you see? Visit davidjones.com/ women/new-in to shop the pieces.

leather on leather

Double down on buttery separates in lighter tones with hyper-feminine details.

R A D A R The JONES edit of everything worth knowing this season.

It doesn’t matter your age or style, Mimco has reached the wardrobe of nearly every Australian. To celebrate 25 years in business, the brand has released an anniversary book and collection of reimagined icons, for the next generation of Button Bag lovers.

Founded by Amanda Briskin-Rettig in 1996, accessories and fashion

MIMCO bag, $550.

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label Mimco has been adored the world over. And its relationship with David Jones has been long-lasting: in 2004, the brand became the sole Australian fashion accessories label at the department store. The following year, Mimco’s iconic Button Bag was released and catapulted onto the wish lists of women everywhere. The origins of the bag, plus the rest of the brand’s rich and design-fi lled past, is documented in a special 25th-anniversary book. Or if you prefer to revisit history in a tactile manner, check out the commemorative collection that revisits some of the brand’s most-loved pieces.

WHEN IN ROME

GIA BORGHINI X PERNILLE TEISBAEK slides, $679.

pernille’s next step

Instagram’s favourite fashion influencer turned designer, Pernille Teisbaek, has just announced her new role as creative consultant for the Italian-based shoe label Gia Borghini. You can expect styles that are pure Pernille: delicate shapes grounded with utilitarian features, like these white slides.

Valentino

VALENTINO bag, $4560.

A classic Valentino shape takes a Roman holiday.

JETS swimsuit, $160.

BIG JET PLANS This is Jets swimwear, but not as you know it. The brand’s new creative direction is sleeker, chicer but still classic, with an emphasis on quality fabrics and fit (thanks to the fitting process using real women). It’s the feel-good swimwear you’ll come back to, season after season.

In an evolution of the beloved ‘Rockstud’ shoes and bags, Valentino’s fi rst pop-up will mark the launch of the ‘Roman Stud’, as seen on the SS21 runway. Studs are supersized on flats and handbags in antique brass and block colours. From August 16, catch the collection in Elizabeth Street and wear it with denim and a billowy blouse for true la dolce vita living.

VALENTINO shoes, $1770.

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Indii

RA DA R taking centre stage

PRAIRIE TALE

ISABEL MARANT shirt, $1335.

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There’s something comforting about farm living: the fresh air, paddock-to-plate eating and clothing with lived-in ease. We’re channelling the cosy vibes of a country getaway with hand-embroidered blouses, saddle bags, adorned belts and sunglasses to top it all off, whether you’re weekend-ing or working from home. ¾

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ANINE BING sunglasses, $280.

Isabel Marant

CHLOÉ bag, $1790.

Isabel Marant

Maara Collective

The success of the Indigenous Fashion Projects x David Jones Pathways Program was on full display at this year’s Australian Fashion Week. Mentored designers such as Nancy Pattison of Indii (mentored by P.E Nation designers Pip Edwards and Claire Tregoning) and Julie Shaw of Maara Collective (mentored by Charlotte Hicks of Esse Studios and Kit Willow from KitX) showcased world-class designs in an exciting step in their brands’ journeys. Read more about the program at davidjones.com/blog.

Up your jewellery stack with the newest bijou brands at David Jones. We can’t resist the teeny-tiny pendants and rings from Melbourne’s HLSK – the perfect way to punctuate an outfit.

Founded in New York, The Frankie Shop is known for leading trends, not following them. Its signature style? Classic and effortless but never boring – as evidenced by the brand’s perfectly polished ‘Isla’ suit, now available at David Jones.

BURBERRY Hero Eau de Toilette 100ml, $150.

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burberry hero

The first fragrance out of the gate at Riccardo Tisci’s Burberry is Hero, a heady concoction of sparkling bergamot, juniper and cedarwood. On paper, it’s for the gents, but a spritz in your hair paired with a slinky dress means it’s too good for him to keep to himself.

Bondi Born

HLSK

the frankie shop

THE FRANKIE SHOP jacket, $465, and pants, $355.

new, now,

Bondi Born

HLSK necklace, $200.

The freshest brands and collections to land instore and online at David Jones.

GUCCI Vernis À Ongles in Ellen Blush, Pegg y Sunburn, Melinda Green, Crystal Black and Goldie Red, $52 each.

gucci

Vintage-look vessels filled with hyper-glossy nail lacquer: the latest polishes from Gucci command attention. The fact that the formulas are plant-based just adds to the appeal.

4 bondi born

We’ve come to love everything about Sydney-based Bondi Born’s aesthetic: the muted colour palette, flattering proportions and unexpected shapes. Naturally, its foray into activewear is just as considered, with crops, tights and jumpers all wrapped up in its signature relaxed style.

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shopping MIMCO ring, $59.95.

RADO watch, $3025.

CELINE sunglasses, $560.

masterclass in...

elegant leisurewear

KARA bag, $645.

heavy metal

“Silver chains and accents make all sportswear look sleek. My favourite take is a bag with heavy hardware.” – JORDAN BOORMAN, market editor at JONES

In supersized sweats and micro sunglasses, we’re looking to the past to nail loungewear for the future.

best in the business

“I’m inspired by the 90s-era style of Princess Diana, wearing oversized sweatshirts with bike shorts. I’ll be investing in pieces you can dress up, such as a blazer to wear over a sports bra.” – SHANNON PILLING, junior buyer at David Jones

BONDI BORN bike shorts, $140.

training day

“Retro sneakers (teamed with sporty socks, of course) offer a fresh take on a trend we saw emerge in the 80s and 90s.” – LIZ ORMANDO, women’s accessories buyer at David Jones FENDI socks, $210.

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GIORGIO ARMANI jacket, $1400.

Celine

copy and paste

“European influencers are the masters of elegant, retro-tinged leisurewear. Look to tastemakers such as Claire Rose Cliteur (left), Josefine Haaning Jensen and Charlotte Groeneveld, who pair oversized coats, tracksuits, baseball caps and designer bags to create a look that is effortless yet polished.” – NATASHA HALKET, denim, active and swim buyer at David Jones

DEPARTMENT OF FINERY sneakers, $349.95.

AS TOLD TO CLAUDIA JUKIC PHOTOGRAPHY GETTY IMAGES STILL-LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY SEVAK BABAKHANI

icon status

“Take your cue from Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, who nailed low-key weekend wear (think a headscarf and trainers), or leisurewear purist Sporty Spice, who teamed trackpants and a fitted tank with her signature high pony.” – PRUE WEBB, public relations manager at David Jones

REBECCA VALLANCE hoodie, $199, and trackpants, $179.

STELLA McCARTNEY jumper, $1960.

in the mix

“A bright tracksuit feels elevated when worn with boots or chunky sneakers. I like to layer a shirt under mine for elegant ease.” – DANNIELLE CARTISANO, executive fashion editor at JONES

fair play

“Playful sweaters and tees are the epitome of polished leisurewear. Stick to styles that look retro but have a palette that feels right now, such as hot pink.” – CLAUDIA JUKIC, style editor at JONES D AV I D J O N E S . C O M

shopping MIMCO necklace, $249.

BEC + BRIDGE dress, $240.

Bottega Veneta

KARA hat, $595.

the moment

all that glitters Shimmering pieces are a shortcut to smile-inducing fashion.

High-wattage dressing has a new ease: this is effortless sparkle for the era of the minimalist. Think head-to-toe shine with undone hair and make-up, a sequin suit worn with sandals or an embellished blouse with boyfriend jeans. Best of all, this trend comes in any shape or size: blingy earrings, a glistening hat or jewel-encrusted shirt are all shining examples.  26

JONES SPRING 2021

TONY BIANCO heels, $219.95. AJE shirt, $495.

KARA bag, $525. WORDS CLAUDIA JUKIC PHOTOGRAPHY GETTY IMAGES STILL-LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY SEVAK BABAKHANI

FENDI earrings, $1550.

JONES PARTNERSHIP

Stéphanie Bujard

introducing

simone & simone pérèle JONES speaks to Stéphanie Bujard, brand and product department director at Simone Pérèle, about continuing her grandmother’s legacy and launching Simone – a bold new line for the storied label. SIMONE PÉRÈLE IS A FAMILY AFFAIR. HOW ARE YOU CONTINUING YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S LEGACY WITH A NEW OUTLOOK? My grandmother found the perfect balance between corsetry know-how and French style. I think that’s what makes us so relevant to our consumers because they know that they’ll be comfortable in our bras and also be stylish. That’s important because the way we live and work is changing – we want to have products that support this new lifestyle.

WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT THE NEW SIMONE COLLECTION? Everyone knows Simone Pérèle as a corsetry brand and that’s great, but we wanted to show that we are able to be creative and bold, too. We feel the trends of the market and the trends of new consumers who want to have lingerie not as corsetry but as ready-to-wear as well.

SIMONE ‘Violette’ bodysuit, $189.95.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE PIECES FROM THE COLLECTION? My favourite piece is the ‘Suzanne’ soft-cup bra – I think it has such a ‘wow’ effect. It has a plunging neckline, is completely lace and has a little golden thread – it’s brilliant. It’s also very comfortable because it doesn’t have any hooks on the back, so it’s something you’ll wear all day long. Also the ‘Violette’ bodysuit – it’s very feminine and very sexy. HOW DOES THE SIMONE PÉRÈLE BRAND HELP TO EMPOWER WOMEN? We’re women designing for women, so it’s important for our photographers to have that gaze. We want to talk more about emotional closeness, about body kindness. We have customers say: “I wear it for me.”

SIMONE ‘Suzanne’ soft-cup bra, $89.95.

SIMONE ‘Suzanne’ culottes, $59.95.

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Burberry

shopping

the trend

carryalls This season’s biggest bag trend is, well, big.

RYLAN bag, $749.

CHLOÉ bag, $1430.

VALENTINO bag, $2940.

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Proenza Schouler

There’s something freeing about carrying a supersized handbag. Perhaps after seasons of jamming an ID and lip balm into a micro tote, having the option of carrying a change of shoes, laptop, beauty kit and snacks makes us feel in control; prepared. It does help that Bottega Veneta, Valentino and Chloé have all made highly covetable everything-but-the-kitchen-sink options. For spring, try a textured neutral tote and wear it with a smock dress that’s just as voluminous. 

inspire “I start most days with a great playlist, a stroll to grab my morning coffee and preparing my to-do list before the team arrive. I then switch from visiting our local makers in Sydney to fittings with our pattern maker, sourcing fabrics, researching, designing, problemsolving production issues, creative brainstorming sessions with the team and vintage shopping.”

“I’m regularly trying on our toiles and samples so I end up wearing so many different looks during the day. The current collection reflects my penchant for a puff y, billowy sleeve.”

INNER WORLD

Alemais has a slow-fashion ethos and ethereal vision so, naturally, founder Lesleigh Jermanus has elegance in spades. We step into her creative life.

JONES SPRING 2021

CHRISTIE NICOLAIDES earrings, $389.

“To get inspired, I’m reading about regenerative farming – it’s inspiring me to think about the future of sourcing raw materials and the impact on the environment. And I’ve been watching Luca Guadagnino’s films I Am Love and Call Me by Your Name. The cinematography, music and story always leave me with something to think about.”

WANDLER bag, $950.

ALEMAIS dress, $450.

“Starting the season, I look for artisan fabrics, like this fun shibori tie dye hand woven on traditional looms. Sketching is therapeutic, however I start with the fabric and ask myself: how can the texture be manipulated or draped and tucked? What can it do?”

“My inspiration board is a collection of photographs I took on my film camera during my travels through Africa, drawings I have scribbled on the back of a napkin and a wedding invitation that has since sparked a collaboration with the artist.”

AS TOLD TO CLAUDIA JUKIC PHOTOGRAPHY CAROLINE McCREDIE STILL-LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY SEVAK BABAKHANI

“My beauty routine includes Rationale #4 The Cleanser, Weleda Skin Food Light and SPF, followed by a swipe of lipstick.”

“Switching off involves researching dream destinations, far off and local – I love having a holiday I can dream about. Yoga always helps, as does weekly acupuncture and a good session at an infrared sauna. And I don’t mind a karaoke session here and there, too!”

RATIONALE #4 The Cleanser, $106.

WELEDA Skin Food Light 75ml, $26.95.

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Brooke’s style essentials

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STILL-LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY SEVAK BABAKHANI

The discerning tastemaker and founder of accessories label Rylan is the master of considered style – for business and pleasure.

HOW I START MY DAY: My three-year-old son usually wakes me around 6am (on a good day). I have about a minute to get ready, so stick with one of these easy pieces: a good blazer, denim, pants (dressed casually), sneakers, boots, an oversized tee or a relaxed button-up shirt. My beauty must-haves are Emma Lewisham Skinreset Even Skin Tone Serum, Rationale Beautiful Skin Superfluid SPF 50 and Giorgio Armani Crema Nera Neocream. Oh, and Dior Addict – I’ve been wearing the scent since I was 17. WHAT KEEPS ME SANE: Walking. I love to walk before or after work when I can. It’s the best way to get motivated or unwind. I only just bought an Apple Watch and can’t believe I didn’t get one sooner. I can be running around for work, or at the park with my son, and I don’t have to take my phone. It’s liberating.

TONY BIANCO heels, $199.95. SABA top, $179.

HOW I WORK: Every workday is so different. One day can be very creative with design or shooting on location, another day barcoding orders, ordering production, dealing with suppliers and wholesalers. We still have a small team so we’re all very hands-on in every aspect of the business. Challenges arise daily, especially with the business sampling and production timeline not staying on schedule. But if I keep calm, read over the issues and take my time, I can usually come up with the best solution. THE WIND DOWN: My husband and I have our own businesses and work on some of the same projects, however we really value our family nights – spending time with our son Franco and watching a good movie with a wine. I also love our record player, it has such a special sound. Chocolate, too. I don’t think I can go a day without some chocolate. ¾

DIOR Addict Eau de Toilette 100ml, $201.

KIRSTIN ASH earrings, $139.

OROTON shirt, $179.

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#AsSeenAtDJs With textures and layering, three David Jones staffers teach us the new way to tackle all-white.

Sarah

Stylist, David Jones Bondi Junction “If you’re going to invest in a white shirt, it’s all about tailoring with a twist. Look no further than this Anine Bing iteration – with its collarless neckline and voluminous sleeves, it’s the perfect match for paperbag-waist trousers.”

Ciara

Assistant sales manager, womenswear, David Jones Bondi Junction “Cut on the bias, the slip dress is a perennial favourite – especially in white. In between seasons, I like to layer it over a skin-tight turtleneck in a similar shade – it’s more unexpected than a T-shirt.” GINGER & SMART dress, $499. ANINE BING top, $250. Jewellery, Ciara’s own.

Hashanthi

Accessories adviser, David Jones Bondi Junction “Keep the silhouette sharp and polished, instead of beachycasual. I like a cream suit and white shirt combination – it looks effortless with sneakers and heels alike.” CAMILLA AND MARC jacket, $700, and pants, $420. SCANLAN THEODORE shirt, $220. Jewellery, Hashanthi’s own.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL WILLIAM STYLING JORDAN BOORMAN HAIR AND MAKE-UP JOEL BABICCI AT ASSEMBLY AGENCY

ANINE BING shirt, $330. BAUM UND PFERDGARTEN pants, $400. Jewellery, Sarah’s own.

SIGN OF THE TIMES As she makes waves as the face of Seafolly’s latest campaign, Lara Worthington reflects on the past, present and her hopes for the future.

past WHAT’S YOUR HAPPIEST MEMORY?

Marrying my husband. WHAT DO YOU MISS THE MOST ABOUT LIFE BEFORE YOU HAD KIDS?

Sleeping in. HOW HAS THE PAST YEAR SHAPED YOUR PERSPECTIVE?

Realising how much we are all connected. I’ve made many fashion errors! WHAT WAS THE LAST TEXT YOU SENT? To my brother: “Please don’t steal my phone charger.” WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE AGE SO FAR? 34. WHO HAVE BEEN THE GREATEST INFLUENCES IN YOUR LIFE? Family, teachers, friends, coaches and mentors. 36

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DO YOU HAVE ANY OUTFITS YOU REGRET?

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WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT STATE OF MIND?

Motivated. WHAT’S ONE THING YOU COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT? Music. WHAT’S YOUR IDEA OF PERFECT HAPPINESS? Healthy, happy children. WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE SMELL? New car. YOU’RE HAVING A DINNER PARTY TONIGHT. WHO’S COMING? I’m actually planning one now – 20 women! All of whom I’ve known for a long time and have admired. TELL US YOUR FIRST-THINGIN-THE-MORNING AND LASTTHING-AT-NIGHT ROUTINES. The first thing I do in the morning is give my son River his bottle of milk, and I like to have a bath or shower at night. WHAT ARE YOUR CURRENT WARDROBE ESSENTIALS? Aries T-shirts, Salomon shoes, Acne Studios blazers, The Feel Studio jeans, Seafolly swimwear and anything from Charlotte Knowles, Jacquemus and Supriya Lele.

FUTURE

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Lara wears pieces from Seafolly’s new Live the Beach campaign, available now at David Jones.

IF YOU COULD GUARANTEE ONE THING ABOUT YOUR FUTURE, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Lotto numbers. WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST AT THE MOMENT? Surfing in Australia. WHAT’S YOUR NEXT PURCHASE GOING TO BE? A Benjamin Barretto woven artwork. WHAT SCARES YOU ABOUT THE FUTURE? Continuation of inequality. HOW DO YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED? Charitable. WHAT’S ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? Egypt. D AV I D J O N E S . C O M

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COMES It turns out the future is closer than we thought.

dapt and adapt again. This is what the pandemic has taught us. No-one likes the phrase ‘the new normal’, but the reality of today, tomorrow and what lies further ahead has thrust the future into the current zeitgeist. Economic, social and cultural pressures have framed the past 18 months, muddying the waters for what comes next. One thing is for certain, the future is knocking on our door. At a time when our entire world is at the precipice of change, these are the ideas sparking conversation (and perhaps a little disbelief).

FASHION’S NEW FRONTIER It’s hard to talk about the future of fashion without mentioning sustainability. But what if another option is no clothes at all? ‘Iridescence’, dubbed the world’s first digital-only dress, sold for US$9500 when Richard Ma, CEO of Quantstamp, bought it for his wife. While this dress doesn’t exist outside the realm of blockchain, it can be ‘worn’ by the owner on social media as a personalised fashion filter. Korean eyewear label Gentle Monster also made headlines with a virtual collection. Designed by a collective of artists, the range redefined eyewear with its series of augmented-reality filters, which were made available to consumers to use on Instagram. Digital fashion offers a consumption-conscious alternative for our wardrobes, bypassing concerns within the industry about waste by not really being real. If our lives continue to trade across Zoom calls and virtual “IF OUR LIVES coffees, a matching tracksuit will CONTINUE TO no longer cut it when your most fashionable friends are showing TRADE ACROSS up in (digital) couture. On ZOOM CALLS AND days when leaving the house is VIRTUAL COFFEES, a non-negotiable, virtual change rooms will make picking an outfit A MATCHING a less arduous task. eCommerce TRACKSUIT WILL stores will increasingly integrate NO LONGER CUT IT augmented-reality tools that let shoppers ‘try on’ clothes from WHEN YOUR MOST home. Recent innovations have FASHIONABLE seen 3D avatars of the customer FRIENDS ARE created, making them the model. The technology then ‘maps’ SHOWING garments onto the avatar to find UP IN (DIGITAL) the perfect fit – like Cher’s closet from Clueless, but better. COUTURE.”

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Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the smartest of them all?

Not since Snow White have we seen such a tricked-up looking glass, with the next generation of bathroom mirrors featuring LED displays and high-res cameras. Forget watching Real Housewives from the tub; think a follow-thelines template for shaping your brows, or a video call with your derm to get that mole checked.

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it’s personal Digital innovations are disrupting traditional beauty for the better. In the golden age of artificial intelligence, everything is personal. Yves Saint Laurent’s Rouge Sur Mesure is an AI-powered device that allows users to develop their own unique lipstick and ‘print’ it at home using refillable cartridges. The innovation, which is backed by the L’Oréal Technolog y Incubator, opens up a world of possibilities for tailor-made make-up. Analysing skin tone using AI then mix-andmatching shades to create the perfect foundation or concealer provides the opportunity to rewrite the rules of diversity and beauty standards.

A FLAT WHITE, BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT

MEAT-FREE MEAT IS SO LAST YEAR.

But bean-free coffee might just be the next big thing. Atomo is a Seattle-based company creating ‘molecular coffee’ as a more sustainable alternative to growing crops. It takes approximately 19,000 litres of water to produce 1kg of coffee beans, which makes around 130 cups of coffee. And since it’s estimated that around 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed in the world each day, well, you do the math. Indeed, water is a hot topic when it comes to the sustainable food and drink space. And while milk alternatives aren’t new news, non-liquid formulas for plant-based products are making waves in the market. Powdered mixes and pastes not only reduce the weight and freight costs for these products, they also expand shelf life. In Germany, Blue Farm offers finely ground oat flour that can be shaken with water and served, while Nooj in the UK and JOI in the US offer nut pastes that can be blended with H₂O at home.

THAT THING YOU SIDESTEPPED at the rock pool last

summer, algae’s stock is on the rise, as scientists tap into its potential as biofuel, livestock feed and even human food. First developed as a source of sustenance for astronauts (not that anyone could replace Space Food Sticks), micro-algae snacks are hitting the market in all their fishy, funky glory. Thankfully Nonfood, the trend’s pioneers, have tasked their flavour inventors (yes, that’s a real job) with improving the culinary experience. With a nutrition value comparable to eggs, soy and wheat, algae-based protein powders will appear in everything from pasta to ice-cream – and we’ll eat it right up.

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LET’S GET PHYGITAL THE FUTURE OF WELLBEING IS INCREASINGLY PHYGITAL (THAT’S PHYSICAL MEETS DIGITAL TO THE UNINITIATED). Wellness fiends are seeking experiences that blur the lines of reality and transport them to paradise on their lunch break. San Francisco’s Relax VR currently sells its programs to day spas to match with their in-house treatments. But armed with an oil burner and a VR headset, there’s no reason that phygital wellness can’t be translated into our homes. Not dissimilar to the choose-yourown-adventure books of our childhoods, Relax VR users are able to decide the destination of their guided meditation. From floating along the ocean floor, exploring shipwrecks and making friends with blue whales (or, if you’re us, looking for the heart of the ocean), to dancing among the Northern Lights or cosying up by a crackling fireplace, immersive scenes spark imagination and offer a new approach to mindfulness.

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read While the flying cars that cartoons promised are still a thing of the future’s future, the automation of automobiles is here. Sensors and computing software currently do the heavy lifting when it comes to autopilot functions, but scientists (and certain centibillionaires) are backing neural engineering to develop brain-computer interfaces that offer new realms of control. The hypothesis is that implants, which translate electric signals in the brain into actions, can ‘learn’ to perform everyday functions and speak to smart devices without you lifting a finger. You’ll simply think to text (or parallel park) with this new sixth sense.

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state of affairs Tinder predicts that the future of dating will be more honest and authentic, with transparent boundaries and conversations around consent dominating interactions among gen Z users during the pandemic. But this new perspective won’t just affect romantic relationships; friendship has been thrown into the spotlight, too. Smaller social gatherings have given good reason to trim the fat of acquaintances and frenemies that once infiltrated our inner circles. Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman (co-authors of Big Friendship and co-hosts of the Call Your Girlfriend podcast) have opened up the conversation around BFFs in adulthood, admitting that friendships take work: “Any Big Friendship will face existential threats.” Could going to therapy with a friend be the new brunch?

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

BACKSEAT DRIVER

WITH REMOTE WORKING HERE TO STAY, PEOPLE ARE TRADING COMMUTES FOR COMMUNITY. NO LONGER SATISFIED BY THE CONFINES OF CITY LIFE, MORE THAN TWICE AS MANY PEOPLE MOVED TO REGIONAL CENTRES IN 2020 COMPARED TO 2019, ACCORDING TO THE AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS. WHETHER YOU’RE DRAWN BY A SEA (OR TREE) CHANGE OR NOT, THE FUTURE OF NEIGHBOURHOODS FEELS SURPRISINGLY RETRO AS PEOPLE CRAVE COMPANY. IT SEEMS COMMUNITY ALLOTMENTS, STREET PARTIES AND NEIGHBOURS YOU WOULD ACTUALLY BORROW A CUP OF SUGAR FROM ARE BACK ON THE AGENDA.

By 2030, 40 per cent of new car sales will be electric, according to UBS. With more of us set to drive EVs, charging stations won’t be so much about necessity as vibe. As powering up becomes a social event, expect to call everything from outdoor cinemas to street food markets your new local (charging station). D AV I D J O N E S . C O M

TARA CHANDRA

Local label Bianca Spender is committed to being carbon neutral, uses dead-stock fabric across more than 50 per cent of its collection and celebrates Australian-made fashion.

Understanding and empathy drive Tara Chandra. With 86,000 Instagram followers, her eclectic presence is built on authenticity. From co-founding an online vintage clothing store to unpacking internalised racism by sharing her own experience, Chandra’s social conversation is unapologetic and honest. Using fashion as a creative outlet, she creates content that champions individualism. Her future ambitions? “To simply be happy doing what I’m doing. I’m living the future now.”

BIANCA SPENDER SARAH dress, $695. & SEBASTIAN drop earrings, $720. BEAUTY NOTE: DIOR Diorshow On Stage Liner in 352 Pearly Turquoise, $56.

CAUSE AND PHOTOGRAPHY Duncan Killick STYLING Dannielle Cartisano

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Saba’s vegan leather collection is full of buttery-soft pieces that make a luxurious addition to any wardrobe.

MINDFULLY MADE

SABA shirt, $229. BEC + BRIDGE skirt, $220. R.M.WILLIAMS boots, $595.

David Jones’ Mindfully Made initiative spotlights brands and makers on their sustainability journeys. All products featured meet one or more of our Mindfully Made attributes: reduce and recycle, sourced with care, Australian made, community minded or kind to animals. Celebrating progress not perfection, the platform aims to educate and inspire conscious consumption. For more information, scan the code above or visit davidjones.com/ mindfully-made .

VARSHA YAJMAN Paralegal Varsha Yajman is also a leader with the Australian Youth Climate Coalition, helping bring together the 80,000-strong turnout at the 2019 School Strike 4 Climate in Sydney. Despite her success, she doesn’t discount the little things in her fight for climate justice. “I think being practical, doing what you can within your means and not putting too much pressure on yourself is important,” she says. “It’s amazing to see iconic brands taking steps, too. It makes a statement that we’re all moving towards a more sustainable future.”

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Dressed in more sustainable fashion to celebrate David Jones’ Mindfully Made platform, these gen Z change-makers are shaping the future for the better.

TAYLAH GRAY

A lawyer, PhD candidate and proud Wiradjuri woman, Taylah Gray is a force to be reckoned with. As an advocate for the rights of First Nations people in Australia, Gray has vocalised inequality and racial bias in education, and is motivated to create a more ethical society for future generations. Citing the proverb ‘We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children’, she says: “It’s not everyone’s job to save every part of the world, but it is everyone’s job to take the best possible care of the environment they reside in.”

Proudly Australian made when possible, Bec + Bridge supports local makers and fosters industry. BEC + BRIDGE jacket, $500, and pants, $380. NEUW singlet, $69.95. STELLA McCARTNEY SARAH & sandals, $699. SEBASTIAN earrings, similar styles available at David Jones.

mindfully made Nobody Denim prioritises avoiding harsh chemicals when sourcing raw materials and utilises local manufacturing to reduce its carbon footprint. A safe and fair work environment is also key to the brand’s ethics. NOBODY DENIM shirt, $249, and jeans, $229. SARAH & SEBASTIAN necklace (bottom), $620, and necklace, similar styles available at David Jones.

MACINLEY BUTSON

At age 16, Macinley Butson won first place in the medical science category at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair – the first ever Australian to do so. Four years later, she remains an inspiration for women in the male-dominated STEM industry and is intent on always pushing the boundaries. “As long as we are presented with challenges, I’ll be working to solve them.” She’s also focused on helping to educate the community. “It’s important to keep the public aware of current science and the path we’re taking to advance as a society.”

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AJ CLEMENTINE “I was a shy, resilient and naive kid who believed the world would someday make room for her,” says LGBTQI+ activist AJ Clementine. A transgender woman, sharing her transition story on social media cemented her status as an advocate. “Overcoming adversity pushed me to create a more educated and safer experience for individuals who see themselves in me,” she says. By partnering with iconic brands, including being the first transgender person to model for Bonds, Clementine hopes to inspire confidence as well as help the trans community be heard. 

A transparent supply chain is at the core of Reformation’s mindful approach to fashion, giving customers insight into where their clothes come from. REFORMATION NATALIE dress, $414. MARIE earrings, $1170. BEAUTY NOTE: BURBERRY Kisses Lipstick in 14 Delicate Rose, $56. HAIR Travis Balcke at Saunders & Co MAKE-UP Filomena Natoli at Vivien’s Creative

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STYLING RACHEL WAYMAN HAIR CAMERON RAINS AT HM DIVISION MAKE-UP MOLLY WARKENTIN AT HM DIVISION MODEL EMMA BOYD AT PRISCILLAS

PHOTOGRAPHY Simon Upton

STEP INTO TOMORROW IN SOMETHING JOYFUL. AJE dress, $695.

CHRISTIE NICOLAIDES earrings (left), $389, and earrings, $435.

PHOTOGRAPHY Simon Upton STYLING Rachel Wayman

RACHEL GILBERT dress, $1390. CHANEL boots (worn throughout), $2510. CHRISTIE NICOLAIDES earrings (top), $389, and earrings, $435.

Be transported by mood-boosting pieces that beckon a state of euphoria. Decadence and details; this season gives good vibes.

AN OT HER EARTH

CHRISTIE NICOLAIDES earrings (left), $435, and earrings, $389.

CAMILLA AND MARC dress, $650.

CHRISTIE NICOLAIDES earrings (left), $435, and earrings, $389.

From top: AJE dress, $455. CHRISTIE NICOLAIDES earrings (left), $389, and earrings, $435. BIANCA SPENDER dress, $625, and pants, $425. MIMCO ring, $99.95.

MIMCO ring (worn throughout), $99.95.

KITX dress, $595.

AJE top, $195.

CHRISTIE NICOLAIDES earrings (left), $435, and earrings, $389.

STELLA McCARTNEY jumpsuit, $2415.

CHRISTIE NICOLAIDES earrings (left), $389, and earrings, $435.

BIANCA SPENDER jacket, $845, and pants, $465.

CHRISTIE NICOLAIDES earrings (left), $389, and earrings, $435.

MIMCO brooch, $129.

RACHEL GILBERT dress, $990.

CHRISTIE NICOLAIDES earrings (left), $435, and earrings, $389.

HAIR Cameron Rains at HM Division MAKE-UP Molly Warkentin at HM Division MODEL Emma Boyd at Priscillas

SELF-PORTRAIT dress, $795.

CHRISTIE NICOLAIDES earrings (left), $435, and earrings, $389.

LOUIS VUITTON top, $1750, pants, $2550, and boots, $1940.

What will 20s fashion look like? Sleek and chic with just the right amount of skin. Now and for the future, we crave clothing that feels close to us. Call it total control.

PHOTOGRAPHY Darren McDonald STYLING Claudia Jukic

SCANLAN THEODORE trench, $2200. ANINE BING top, $250. Opposite page: ESSE dress, $560. BOTTEGA VENETA clogs, $1340. MIMCO earrings (worn throughout), $99.95.

ACLER top, $220. ROTATE pants, $330. Opposite page: MATICEVSKI dress, $2700.

ALEXANDER McQUEEN boots (worn throughout), $890.

DION LEE dress, $690.

RACHEL GILBERT dress, $800. Opposite page: GANNI dress, $210. CAMILLA AND MARC pants, $380. DEAR FRANCES boots, $775. PHOTOGRAPHER Darren McDonald at Artist Group HAIR Daren Borthwick at Artist Group MAKE-UP Stoj at Artist Group MODEL Bridget Hollitt at Kult

OROTON jacket, $599, and pants, $399. BIANCA SPENDER top, $425. AMBER SCEATS ring (right hand, pointer finger), $149. MIMCO ring (right hand, middle finger), $99.95 for set of two. KIRSTIN ASH ring (left hand, pointer HLSK ring (left hand, finger), $89. middle finger, all worn throughout), $395. Opposite page: REBECCA VALLANCE dress, $599. BEAUTY NOTE: MAC Matte Eye Shadow in Carbon 2, $29.

PHOTOGRAPHY Duncan Killick

STYLING Rachel Wayman

Spring’s vibrant, voluminous fashion is right at home on Duckie Thot, the model in full bloom.

GINGER & SMART dress, $1950. SCANLAN THEODORE boots (worn throughout), $800.

LOUIS VUITTON top, $3150, and earrings, $960.

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BAUM UND PFERDGARTEN dress, $548. MATICEVSKI bustier, $1200. DEAR FRANCES boots, $775.

ROTATE dress, $400.

GINGER & SMART dress, $1995. CHRISTIAN DIOR boots, $2450.

CAMILLA AND MARC dress, $650. HAIR Pete Lennon at HM Division MAKE-UP Gillian Campbell at Artist Group MODEL Duckie Thot at Kult FLOWERS Edan, edanflowers.com.au

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BALENCIAGA sandals, $1190.

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We’d travel to the ends of the earth to get our hands on these designer accessories. PHOTOGRAPHY Anna Pogossova STYLING Claudia Jukic

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Mr Armani at work in his atelier.

You’re one of fashion’s most distinguished leaders – a journalist from The New York Times referred to you as “almost presidential: wise, serene and comfortable in his role now as the reigning eminence of Milan fashion”. At what point did you recognise your own success? Those words are kind and flattering. The reality, of course, is that like many creative people, I’m constantly driven to challenge myself and push myself to achieve new things. So although I’ve undoubtedly been more successful than I could ever have imagined back in 1975 when I started my own [namesake] label, I do not feel like I can rest on my laurels. Success for me is really about seeing people still enjoy my creations today in the way they enjoyed them when I began my company.

ARMANI’S NEXT CHAPTER

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Emporio Armani, JONES chats to its legendary founder, Giorgio Armani. 84

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The Emporio Armani logo – the stylised eagle – was created in 1981. Where did the iconic logo come from and what does it really mean to you? It’s a funny story – I actually designed the logo by chance while I was speaking to someone on the phone and doodling. It comes from the idea of soaring high and proudly, up above the world, strong and purposeful. I suppose I felt it was appropriate for a new collection that required me to bravely challenge those who thought that a project like Emporio Armani was not something that a fashion designer like myself should embark on. From industry to individuals, COVID-19 has made everyone recalibrate and reassess. You have been at the forefront of the coronavirus response in Italy. How has the pandemic impacted the Emporio Armani brand, and what opportunities has it provided for the industry at large? The pandemic has certainly made me think about what I would like to change. With regard to Emporio Armani, it has made me think about the importance of sustainability in a collection that is meant for those with a youthful outlook; that customer really understands the need for us to reduce environmental impact. I have also realised the importance of beauty in our lives, and how we have been starved of this over the past year and a half. So perhaps slightly counterintuitively, while lockdown has seen a take-up of casual clothing as people spend more time at home, I anticipate that once we can socialise

profile From left: Emporio Armani AW20; a ‘cinema’ photoshoot from the early 90s; a design from 1986.

From left: Emporio Armani AW20; a photoshoot featuring ‘Emporio’s Gang’; Emporio Armani AW20; a design from 1986.

PHOTOGRAPHY GETTY IMAGES; THIBAUT DE SAINT CHAMAS; ALDO FALLAI; MATTEO MONTANARI

again, people will want to dress up once more. Far from steering me towards an ever-increasing casual aesthetic, I’m looking at Emporio Armani being able to balance the sporty with the more sartorial.

“I’M CONSTANTLY DRIVEN TO CHALLENGE MYSELF TO ACHIEVE NEW THINGS.”

When Emporio Armani was launched in 1981, it was a pioneer line recalling a concept of democratic fashion. What does a democratic approach to fashion look like for the brand today? Back in 1981, street style as we have come to know it was not really an acknowledged genre of dressing. Of course it existed, but it had not been codified as it has been today. Emporio Armani was truly unusual in that it was aimed at the growing generation of young, metropolitan people who defined themselves through their shared interests in music, sport, socialising and style. Today, of course, the fashion landscape is very different, but Emporio Armani’s values have not changed – it still stands for experimentation, the city, music, sports and youth. Your designs are made with care and to last, which suits our growing need for a more sustainable way of shopping. How can we further encourage sustainable change in the fashion arena? Interestingly, I feel like Emporio Armani was sustainable before the term was even coined, because at Emporio we have always created garments that overcome the idea of becoming dated in terms of style. But it goes further today, more literally, in the sustainable Emporio Armani capsule collection that is made from recycled, regenerated and organic materials. It’s worth noting that as well as the choice of more sustainable materials for this, I aim to use

innovative production techniques to help reduce the consumption of energy and water. Each garment in this collection is fully traceable, too, thanks to the QR code on its label through which you can find extra detail about it. Generally, we need to look at how we can improve sustainability in how we create and make products, how well we design those products to last (in terms of aesthetics as well as quality), how we run our offices and how we construct and run our stores. We need to make less and make better, and the consumer, too, must start to consume more responsibly. Community and supporting emerging talent are important to the Emporio Armani brand. What do you look for in up-and-coming artists? Is there anyone on your radar that we should know about? Emporio Armani, with its youthful spirit, is particularly well placed to collaborate and work with young talent. Interestingly, because I was not able to host a show for the Emporio Armani spring/summer 2021 collection, instead I created a video entitled Building Dialogues, in which I blended the musical and visual art of Frédéric Sanchez with the architecture of my headquarters in via Bergognone. In the video, the Emporio Armani collection is worn by artists from worlds that have always been linked to the brand’s broad community. The whole project was conceived not only to show the collection but also to act as a symbolic gesture in support of those arts – music, dance and acting – which have been particularly affected by the prolonged lockdown period and are still struggling today.  D AV I D J O N E S . C O M

P.E NATION ‘Upfield’ top, $149, ‘Upfield’ pants, $179, and ‘Backline’ socks, $39. VALENTINO ‘Shegoes’ sneakers, $1100.

form work Fashion meets function at barre, brunch and beyond.

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BONDI BORN ‘Noah’ crop, $140, and ‘Luna’ leggings, $180. LANVIN Cross-body flap bag, $1899.

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C&M CAMILLA AND MARC ‘Austin’ crew (tied around shoulders), $220, ‘Nelson’ crew, $200, and ‘Austin’ shorts, $160. BALENCIAGA Track sandals, $1190.

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TOAST SOCIETY ‘Jupiter’ puffer, $219. NUDE LUCY ‘Nude Active’ crop, $49.95, and bike shorts, $59.95. Gloves, stylist’s own.

BEC + BRIDGE ‘Taylor’ knit crop, $130, and skirt, $200. ANINE BING ‘Josie’ tank, $215. P.E NATION ‘Goal Side’ leggings, $119. ALEXANDER McQUEEN ‘Tread Slick’ sneakers, $950. BABY-G ‘Duo Series’ watch, $269. FENDI Travel tumbler, $850.

DION LEE Central braid cami, $390, and eyelet parachute pants, $590. BEAUTY NOTE: WHO IS ELIJAH His|Her Eau de Parfum 50ml, $99.

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muse Bold lines and elegant fabrics bring the forward-thinking vision of Australian designers to life.

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CAMILLA AND MARC ‘Amaia’ shirt, $420, and skirt, $400. AMBER SCEATS ‘Taylor’ earrings, $189.

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BEC + BRIDGE ‘Dilkon’ dress, $280. ANINE BING ‘Felicia’ boots, $869. SAINT VALENTINE ‘Picasso’ hoop earrings, $135.

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CARLA ZAMPATTI ‘Pick of the Crop’ jacket, $969, and ‘Feminine Charm’ pants, $599. MIMCO ‘Innate’ hoop earrings, $99.95.

BIANCA SPENDER ‘Amber Jersey Tempo’ gown, $695.

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VIKTORIA & WOODS ‘Ironside’ trench, $750, ‘Pilot’ pants, $350, and ‘Virgo’ cardigan, $370. AMBER SCEATS ‘Nahla’ earrings, $219, and ‘Perry’ bracelet, $189. Shot on location at Crown Sydney, crownsydney.com.au

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White shades are as versatile as black, but so much more fun. ANINE BING ‘Sedona’ sunglasses, $280. HLSK ‘Clara Comet II’ studs, $250. EMPORIO ARMANI ‘Cady’ jacket, $1400.

future bright Be mesmerised by this season’s most-wanted accessories.

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A classic timepiece will add instant polish.

Mix creamy neutrals and gold chains to master two of the season’s biggest trends. ELLEME ‘Vague’ bag, $800. RELIQUIA ‘Ronnie’ necklace (worn as a bracelet), $199. MIMCO ‘Innate’ ring set, $99.95. BEC + BRIDGE ‘Coyote’ dress, $265.

From top: MIDO ‘Ocean Star’ watch, $1475. TISSOT ‘Everytime’ watch, $400. RADO ‘Florence’ watch, $1525. ANINE BING ‘Layla’ cardigan, $415.

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AJE ‘Assemble’ drop earrings, $175, and logo and fob necklace, $115.

SAINT VALENTINE ‘Mini Keshi’ earrings, $95, ‘Midnight’ pearl choker, $180, and ‘Relic’ chain necklace, $90. ANINE BING ‘Lindsey’ top (worn throughout), $330.

AMBER SCEATS ‘Taylor’ earrings, $189, ‘Rue’ necklace, $199, ‘Lotus’ necklace, $199, ‘Vernon’ ring, $149, and ‘Perry’ bracelet, $189. ANNA QUAN ‘Bebe’ top, $160.

HLSK ‘Birthstone II’ necklace, $200, ‘Mini Key & Padlock II’ necklace, $290, and ‘Florence II’ ring, $480. ELKA COLLECTIVE ‘Frame’ top, $149.

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STEVE MADDEN ‘Zora’ boots, $229.95, and ‘Bremmie’ handbag, $119.95. SHONA JOY balloon sleeve jumpsuit, $340.

From top: DEADLY PONIES ‘Mr Minimese’ bag, $429, and ‘Mr Siamese’ bag, $459. Quiatatur SAINT VALENTINE ‘Relic’ abo. Ipsuntin chain bracelet, $70.

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AJE ‘Overture’ button-down shirt, $225, ‘The Breeze’ studs, $175, and ‘The Grand Chain’ choker, $175.

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MIMCO ‘Sacred’ mules, $229, ‘Bloom’ cross-body bag, $349, ‘Earth Gazer’ earrings, $129, ‘Earth Gazer’ duo necklace, $199, ‘Earth Gazer’ ring (left hand, middle finger), $99.95, ‘Innate’ ring set (left hand, ring finger), $99.95, ‘Earth Gazer L’ ring (right hand), $99.95, and ‘Earth Gazer’ cuff, $169. SCANLAN THEODORE Keyhole dress, $650.

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From left: TONY BIANCO ‘Lilly’ heels, $199.95. ALOHAS ‘Prickly’ heels, $229. ALIAS MAE ‘Esme’ heels, $219.95.

From top: DEPARTMENT OF FINERY ‘Bella’ sneakers, $319.95. TOMMY HILFIGER ‘Signature’ sneakers, $179. P448 ‘John’ sneakers, $459.

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the shape This season puts bold prints, bright colours and statement silhouettes into the spotlight.

of things ZIMMERMANN ‘Concert’ bubble dress (limited stock available), $1350. RELIQUIA ‘Janelle’ earrings, $119. ZIMMERMANN ‘Tempo’ dress (limited stock available), $1650. AMBER SCEATS ‘Taylor’ earrings, $189.

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AJE ‘Freecycle’ dress, $425, and mini hoop earrings, $85.

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KITX ‘Crush’ dress, $545. AJE ‘Utopia’ pearl crawler earrings, $195. ACLER ‘Meadow’ dress, $420. YUZEFI ‘Dolores’ embossed leather bag, $920. KIRSTIN ASH ‘Cascade’ hoop earrings, $149. AJE Mini hoop earrings, $85.

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GINGER & SMART ‘Joy’ sundress, $599, ‘Harmony’ mid-heel sandals, $429, and ‘Descendant’ belt, $199. AJE ‘Assemble’ drop earrings, $175. ALEMAIS ‘Halcyon’ dress, $495. SOL SANA ‘Nova’ heels, $189.95. CHRISTIE NICOLAIDES ‘Amalita’ drop earrings, $339. AMBER SCEATS ‘Nahla’ hoop earrings (worn throughout), $219.

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CAMILLA Raglan-sleeve shirtdress, $799, and square scarf (large), $279. WITTNER ‘Holler’ boots, $260. KIRSTIN ASH ‘Botanica’ hoop earrings, $149. CAMILLA Gathered panel dress, $799. AMBER SCEATS ‘Taylor’ earrings, $189.

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SHONA JOY ‘Olympia’ dress, $420. LOEFFLER RANDALL ‘Penny’ mules, $599. KARA Bike wallet, $625. CHRISTIE NICOLAIDES ‘Amalita’ drop earrings, $359.

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cue the confidence These colourful, lace-trimmed sets promise all-day comfort with a side of body positivity.

PLEASURE STATE ‘Kenzie’ contour balconette bra, $69.95, and Brazilian briefs, $39.95. KIRSTIN ASH ‘Essence’ earrings, $139, and ‘Desert Sun’ coin necklace (both worn throughout), $149.

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DITA VON TEESE ‘Vedette’ underwire bra, $89.95. KIRSTIN ASH ‘True North’ coin necklace (worn throughout), $159.

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CALVIN KLEIN ‘Seductive Comfort’ plunge bra, $89.95, and bikini brief, $39.95.

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SIMONE ‘Suzanne’ soft-cup bra, $89.95, and bikini briefs, $54.95.

ME. BY BENDON ‘Love Me’ underwire bra, $74.95, and thong briefs, $29.95.

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CHANTELLE ‘Alto’ memory bra, $129, and shorty, $69.95.

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style eternal

When Gabrielle Chanel sought to create her first inimitable scent, she constructed it like a dress; from many individual elements, each one essential yet indistinguishable. It became the iconic N°5. Enjoying 100 years of celebrity, and now entrusted into the hands of Chanel perfumer Olivier Polge, it remains as remarkable as the day it was dreamt up.

SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE… To celebrate 100 years of Chanel N°5, we put five questions to Olivier Polge, Chanel’s in-house perfume creator.

CHANEL N°5 Parfum 30ml, $498. Opposite page: CHANEL N°5 Parfum 30ml, $498, N°5 Eau de Parfum Spray 100ml, $249, N°5 L’Eau Eau de Toilette Spray 100ml, $249, N°5 Eau Première Spray 100ml, $249, and N°5 Eau de Toilette Spray 100ml, $205.

HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN THE LONGEVITY OF CHANEL N°5? Nº5 arose from this opulent composition of flowers that complement one another without any single one really being identifiable. That is why it is considered an abstract fragrance. The way that aldehydes were used in proportions that enhanced the natural ingredients was incredibly modern. Its longevity, and its success, can be explained in large part by its abstract nature and this mystery. But that is not all, because for 100 years Chanel has also had the intelligence to look after Nº5 as if it were a new fragrance, in terms of the formula itself and the work that goes into its image, which keeps Nº5 forever rooted in its era. WHAT ROLE DO RAW MATERIALS PLAY IN N°5? The standards of this fragrance make it inimitable. In one bottle of Nº5 Parfum, there are more than 1000 flowers. Some ingredients come from France, but others from much farther away – a rare thing 100 years ago. In creating Nº5, Chanel developed a true fragrance savoir-faire, and monitors the entire value chain from flower to bottle. Part of my job is to preserve Nº5. All throughout the year, we make sure to acquire all of its qualities: citruses at the beginning of the year, then orange blossoms, roses in May, jasmine in September, ylang-ylang several times a year. It requires vigilance, a job that is rooted in history. I have the 1921 formula, handwritten by Ernest Beaux, in the safe. WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FASHION AND FRAGRANCE? Gabrielle Chanel had the intuition to turn perfume into a fashion accessory.

When she had the idea for Nº5, fashion and fragrance were two separate worlds. She, a dressmaker, was the one who decided to bring them together. Because of this, I am always influenced by fashion. There is no clearly defined bridge, but a state of mind, a style of life in each of our different fields, which are intertwined. The complexity of Nº5 is a powerful creative act. In fragrance, like in fashion, we do not copy nature; we always try to transform it through construction. HOW CAN N°5 BE BOTH PRESERVED AND MADE TO EVOLVE? Nº5 has not lost any of its modernity. It is still distinguishable from all other fragrances. Nevertheless, reinterpretations allow us to situate Nº5 in this day and age, as well as to make way for new uses. Originally, Nº5 was a very concentrated and very precious parfum, of which just a few drops were worn behind each ear. An appetite for more generous fragrance use calls for new formulations, textures and creative acts that introduce variety. Because the identity of Nº5 is so strong, it is easy to play with. When I had the idea for Nº5 L’Eau, I had elements essential to Nº5 at my disposition, which took me towards tones that were more sparkling, lighter. This exercise in reinterpretation allows us to express another side to the signature of Nº5 and to view it through a new prism. We always begin with the same Nº5 structure, but the raw materials allow us to bring something else to light. WHAT DOES N°5 SAY ABOUT THE WOMEN WHO WEAR IT? Nº5 reflects Gabrielle Chanel’s personal life story. And yet, Nº5 resonates with all kinds of personalities and cultures. Describing the fragrance might better help us grasp the woman who wears it. Femininity, elegance, refinement, a certain richness and that element of mystery are words that come to my mind. It is the fragrance of an emancipated woman, with assertive femininity. What we express with fragrance cannot be expressed in words; it says something about our personality, in the same way as the clothing that we wear or the manner in which we speak. We wear Nº5 for others, but also for ourselves – it is an act that helps one feel good about oneself. Nº5 is a wonderful signature of one’s personality. Everything Chanel is in Nº5.  D AV I D J O N E S . C O M

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STOP THE CLOCK

In pursuit of eternal radiance, youthful vitality and the kind of glow that you can’t fake, we take a closer look at the art of ageing beautifully.

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beauty ULTRACEUTICALS Ultra C23+ Firming Concentrate, $142.

a matter of time The secret to ageing well might just be about changing your perspective.

EMMA LEWISHAM Skinreset Even Skin Tone Serum 30ml, $140.

LA PRAIRIE Skin Caviar Nighttime Oil, $780.

For most of my life I’ve worked in an industry – fashion – that considered the inevitability of Words ageing as unthinkable, JUSTINE CULLEN something that happened to Other People. I’m now in my forties, an age I once considered to be well past anyone’s prime, and what I’ve learnt is that, luckily – as with most things we fear – the reality isn’t nearly as bad as we anticipate it to be. I don’t wake up every morning and miserably count the new wrinkles that appear when I smile. When I notice them at all, I quite like the effect. They make me look warm, like I know stuff about life that I might tell you if you smile back. Sure, if I compared like for like against the me of a couple of decades ago, I’d notice the places where gravity has taken its toll. But when I’ve got a blow-dry and I’m really wellmoisturised, the difference to the naked eye isn’t enough to bother me.

JURLIQUE Activating Water Essence+, $79.

Maybe my newfound ease is because our society is finally starting to repent its ageist ways. For every 24-year-old Hailey Bieber making me mourn the loss of my jawline, I also see a Gwyneth Paltrow, looking better than ever at 48. For every runway I see featuring lithe schoolgirls, I see a beautifully photographed ad campaign featuring someone even older than me. The idea that representation counts didn’t come from nowhere. It makes a difference, especially when your ego is as fragile as that of a woman who just noticed her first grey eyebrow hair. These days I’m actually starting to anticipate ageing with something akin to pleasure rather than fear. I’m looking forward to getting into gardening and saying anything that comes into my head at any time and wearing too much blush and dressing more eccentrically (my look is going to be ‘Iris Apfel on Vacation’). It’s not just me, either. Studies show that self-esteem peaks around the age of 60, lasting for a full decade. I don’t know about you, but the idea of living without the paralysing self-doubt of our younger selves sounds genuinely wonderful. I’ve realised that my fear of ageing was never about wrinkles so much as irrelevance. I don’t want to be the person who doesn’t know what Animal Crossing is, or whose musical tastes ended sharply in 2003, forever glitching on The Killers’ “Mr Brightside”. I don’t ever want to be thought of as closedminded or stuck in my ways. You know what will make you appear older than a few little crow’s feet? Getting angry and bewildered when someone tries to explain cryptocurrency to you. My anti-ageing regimen these days includes spending a lot of time on the internet and occasionally in actual life itself, trying to remain culturally au fait and keep my brain wrinkle-free. And for everything else, there’s a serum.

SERVING YOU BODY

Though we focus on ageing that takes place above the shoulders, body care shouldn’t be forgotten. Sisley’s new Black Rose Beautifying Emulsion plumps and hydrates skin, leaving a luxe, satin finish (and that addictive rose scent). This is one tube you’ll have to hide from the household.

SISLEY Black Rose Beautifying Emulsion, $210.

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LONG GAME Dr Michele Squire, PhDqualified scientist and founder of personal skincare coaching business Qr8, has some sage advice.

I WISH SOMEBODY WOULD COME UP WITH A BETTER TERM THAN ‘ANTI-AGEING’. I use it myself because at least everybody knows what I’m talking about, but I don’t think it adequately describes what we’re all getting at. We all know a lot more about science these days. We want science, and to understand what’s actually happening with our skin – how it behaves and how it responds, and doing what you can early to prevent things that are preventable.

VIDA GLOW Natural Marine Collagen in Original, Cranberry & Lime and Peach, $70 for pack of 30.

PEOPLE DO TOO MUCH TO THEIR SKIN BECAUSE THEY CAN. Rather than chopping and changing between different products, give them time to work. There’s a strange logic in beauty that you have to add something to fix something. “My face is red, I need to start using a serum to combat that.” But it’s flawed logic. Let your skin settle, see what it does, listen to it – and add from there. Instead of overwhelming your skin, really pay attention to it. When you buy lots of products and mix them together, what happens is typically not the result you’re looking for.

WHAT YOU DO IN YOUR THIRTIES WILL PAY OFF IN YOUR FIFTIES (AND BEYOND). People are often looking for short-term solutions and fixes, but ageing well is a long game. Basically, there are two types of ageing. Intrinsic ageing is genetically programmed and mostly to do with hormones, menopause and the passage of time. You can’t control that. Your hormone estrogen decreases as you age, and so the changes in your skin will follow, getting more acute as time marches on. Skin is drier from producing less sebum and less natural moisturising actives. The structure of the skin starts to disintegrate so you’re prone to more sensitive skin, which means greater difficulty healing wounds (so go easy on things like microneedling). It’s a gradual decline until you hit menopause, things speed up for a period of time, then plateau again, and then speed up once more in your seventies. But you do have some control over extrinsic ageing, which is caused by lifestyle factors such as stress, diet and exposure to pollution and UV. In Australia, around 80 to 90 per cent of the changes we see in ageing skin are produced by photodamage (UV exposure). The sun upregulates the hormones within the skin that break down collagen, which contributes to deeply wrinkled, highly pigmented and stiff skin as you age. While there’s nothing you can do to stop the loss of collagen, which begins in your twenties, the simple act of applying sunscreen every single day will get you a hell of a long way. IF THE ONLY GLOW YOU’RE GETTING IS FROM AN EXFOLIANT, YOU’RE IN TROUBLE. When you’re younger, you’re naturally glowing because your skin turnover cycle happens every month; you don’t need to do much at all to promote radiance. By your thirties, things are starting to slow down. If you’re

KORA ORGANICS Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask, $62.

beauty SK-II Facial Treatment Essence 160ml, $229. SK-II’s signature formula works to improve the appearance of wrinkles, age spots and skin texture.

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GROWN ALCHEMIST Natural Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 30, $59.

in a cycle where you’re only glowing after exfoliating and the skin is dull, dry and perhaps a bit sore in between, that’s a sign that you’re really overdoing it. As you get older, you want to treat the skin more gently. You really don’t need to exfoliate more than once a week with a gentle exfoliant or a nice exfoliating mask. I tend to prefer chemical exfoliants because they’re just a bit more predictable – in the wrong hands, a scrub can cause damage, unless you’re super light-touch. And then eventually when you overdo it, there’s no glow at all. It’s about supporting healthy skin – healthy skin that’s functioning at its best glows, all by itself. YOU WANT TO HELP THINGS LOOK NICE TODAY AND TOMORROW. The way that moisturisers and eye creams work, for example, is that they add and hold water in the skin, plumping it up to help temporarily reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Although it’s a temporary thing, they do contribute to helping your skin feel comfortable (especially in cold, dry weather) and give you that lovely glow that we all want. Taking ingestible collagen as part of an overall collagen preservation and plumping strategy can actually increase the collagen density in your skin. It also boosts skin hydration, which helps it to look and perform at its best. AND DON’T WORRY, ‘TECH NECK’ HAS BEEN AROUND FOR MILLENNIA. It used to be called ‘book neck’. We’ve all had our heads down for a long time. The neck and chest are particularly prone to gravity. When you’re young, you put creams on your face, you put sunscreen on your face, you put a hat on, but your neck and your chest cop the full force of the sun. It’s harder – and much more expensive – to reverse the signs of ageing in general versus preventing them (if I had some kind of miracle cure for necks and chests, I’d be a multibillionaire, I think).

EMMA LEWISHAM Illuminating Exfoliant With AHA/ BHA & 24 Hour Hydration, $80. Natural physical and chemical exfoliants help to brighten, detox and hydrate skin.

LA MER Genaissance De La Mer The Concentrated Night Balm, $950. Softens fi ne lines, reduces age spots and fi rms skin while you sleep. ESTÉE LAUDER Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix, $125. For tired eyes, this helps to reduce puffi ness and dark circles.

LANCÔME Advanced Génifi que Youth Activating Concentrate 30ml, $110. With prebiotics and probiotics, this serum strengthens the skin’s barrier while boosting elasticity.

feel-good beauty Because ageing gracefully is as much a mental game as it is a physical one, stock your bathroom cabinet with indulgent skincare. These timefighting favourites make the ritual of self-care feel as revitalising as any tricked-up formula.

L’OCCITANE Immortelle Divine Cream, $152. Powered by Immortelle – the everlasting flower – this cream repairs, renews and protects. GROWN ALCHEMIST AgeRepair Moisturiser, $75. Intense hydration to plump and restore skin gently.

CHANEL Hydra Beauty Camellia Glow Concentrate, $124. Press reset with gentle exfoliation and powerful hydration in this gel-like formula.

LIBERTY BELLE RX Braveheart Deep Clean Botanical Foaming Gel Cleanser, $70. Lactic acid deep cleans, clarifying pores and boosting radiance.

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Celebrating the game-changing new releases and cult favourites in make-up, skincare and fragrance, meet the winners of this year’s JONES Beauty Awards, as judged by some of the leaders of the industry.

Flawless Foundation

Dior Diorshow Maximiser 3D, $58. “Makes my lashes look longer and fuller with a dramatic curl. I love that it maintains the health of my lashes, too.” – NICOLE WARNE SHADBOLT, digital entrepreneur

Most-Loved Lipstick

Hermès Rouge Hermès Satin Lipstick, $100. “The case is a work of art and I love that it’s refillable. The formula is soothing and nourishing with beautiful shine and colour.” – VICTORIA LEE, model

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Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, $105. “Super creamy, rich in colour and easy to blend, this iconic foundation has been a staple in my kit for 21 years. It allows skin to look like skin but more expensive.” – NIGEL STANISLAUS, make-up artist

Miracle-Working Mascara

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Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo, $72. “This shampoo feels ultra luxurious. I love how it makes my hair feel so smooth, soft and healthy.” – VICTORIA LEE

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Men’s MVP

Tom Ford Ombré Leather 100ml, $277.

“With notes of cardamom, leather and amber, it’s mysterious, rebellious and non-binary.” – NIGEL STANISLAUS

Cult Niche Fragrance

Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden A Chant for the Nymph Eau de Parfum 100ml, $495. “All the scents in this collection feel like little treasures to be collected – but being made from natural plants and flowers, they’re more than just a pretty bottle for the dressing table.” – JUSTINE CULLEN, editor-in-chief of JONES

Hall of Fame Fragrance

Chanel N°5 Eau de Parfum Spray 100ml, $249. “This multifaceted floral is different to all other perfumes on the market. With ylangylang, May rose and jasmine from Grasse (the most opulent raw ingredient in the world), it allows every woman to enjoy a touch of luxury.” – ELEANOR PENDLETON, founder of Gritty Pretty

The Beauty Chef Glow Inner Beauty Essential, $65. “This powder is packed full of everything the gut needs to thrive: prebiotics, probiotics, antioxidants and vitamins. It works wonders for the skin and tastes like a wild berry dream.” – NICOLE WARNE SHADBOLT

Beauty Launch of the Year

Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum, $135. “The jaw and neck area is a current beauty obsession so a product that promises to tone the area – and that comes with its own applicator tool to make using it feel like an almost ritualistic treatment – is a seriously clever move that goes well beyond novelty.” – JUSTINE CULLEN

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Hair Rituel by Sisley Revitalizing Fortifying Serum, $260.

“With the bestselling Hair Rituel range, Sisley has managed to bring skincare expertise – as well as a sense of luxury – to the haircare market, resulting in a collection that makes looking after your hair feel like a special treat while creating incredible results.” – JUSTINE CULLEN

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Best in SPF

Edible Beauty Basking Beauty Natural Sunscreen SPF 50, $39. “Combines a lush scent with SPF 50, and my skin enjoys the added botanicals for a natural boost of moisture, too.” – INGRID SEABURN, celebrity facialist and skin health expert

Best Home Fragrance

Carrière Frères Tomato Candle, $69. “The fragrance is so crisp and fresh, it immediately uplifts your space – it’s like springtime in a candle.” – VICTORIA LEE D AV I D J O N E S . C O M

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Go-To Serum for Great Skin

La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift, $1055. “This product is lush. The science behind caviar as an ingredient is wonderful, helping to firm the skin.” – INGRID SEABURN

Anti-Ageing Skin Essential

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence 160ml, $229. “Smooths uneven texture, brightens lacklustre skin and rehydrates the complexion. It’s the one skincare product every woman needs.” – ELEANOR PENDLETON

Holy Grail Eye Product

La Mer The Eye Concentrate, $335. “This super-hydrating cream leaves the eye area firmer, plumper and brighter. And the applicator makes it feel like a mini facial for your eyes.” – NICOLE WARNE SHADBOLT

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DAVID JONES AMERICAN EXPRESS PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS MAKE-UP: Dior Addict Lip Glow, $55. FRAGRANCE: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Spray 100ml, $249. SKINCARE: Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair 75ml, $205.

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Master of Masks

Giorgio Armani Crema Nera Reviving Volcanic Black Gel Mask, $310. “It has a decadent texture with a sensorial spa-like aroma. It leaves my skin radiant and the pores tightened.” – NIGEL STANISLAUS

Champion for Change

Emma Lewisham Illuminating Brighten Your Day Crème, $100. “The radical transparency, lofty sustainability and clean ingredient goals of cult New Zealand skincare brand Emma Lewisham is everything we want in 2021. The fact that the products really work makes it all the more incredible.” – JUSTINE CULLEN ¾

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U BEAUTY Resurfacing Compound 50ml, $360.

For a good hair season this spring, try these...

less is more Not so long ago, one belief reigned supreme: the more steps in your beauty regimen, the more you cared about your skin (and, dare we say, about yourself, too). We adopted a minimalist aesthetic for our wardrobes and homes, yet continued slathering on a slew of activepacked potions in the pursuit of a flawless, glowing face – often resulting in a damaged epidermis. But a new generation of skincare backs the move towards a streamlined approach. Dubbed ‘skinimalism’, the trend favours using just a few multitasking products, and has the benefit of being more sustainable (less products means less waste) and cost-effective, too. “Keeping the lipid barrier intact is essential to protect your skin as well as maintain your skin’s immune response,” says facialist Ingrid Seaburn. “Products need to be active but with a sophisticated delivery system to absorb without irritation. It’s about smarter is more.”

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Tina Craig is pioneering the movement with her simplified skincare line U Beauty. One of the original fashion bloggers (of Bag Snob fame), she’s a skincare obsessive with the cred to back it up. Want proof? The brand’s Resurfacing Compound – designed to replace all your serums, treating skin dullness, fine lines and wrinkles and improving elasticity in one hit – sold out within 48 hours of its 2019 launch. Another brand with a glowing reputation is Retrouvé, a unisex line created by Jami Morse Heidegger and her husband Klaus. Having spent years tinkering with the formulations, the duo – who first made the products for their own use – soon realised their potential. The concise collection is full of concentrated multiuse products that protect, nourish and repair, and they’ve already garnered a cult following (Tracee Ellis Ross, giver of great glow, is a fan of the Luminous Cleansing Elixir). ¾ RETROUVÉ Skin Brilliance Priming Pads, $100.

Aveda Pramãsana Nourishing Scalp Masque, $62. Cleans and conditions the scalp, helping to balance sebum and improve the natural moisture barrier (which makes for more manageable hair). Hair Rituel by Sisley The Cream 230, $125. This clever heat-activated cream works to restore and repair hair during the styling process, leaving strands soft and glossy.

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After years of multi-step routines, a streamlined approach to skincare takes centre stage.

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer 150ml, $72.75. Suitable for all hair types, this deep-conditioning pre-shampoo treatment is an impressive frizz fighter, too.

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season’s finest

Give your beauty routine a spring awakening with solution-focused formulas.

An indulgent moisturiser infused with grand rose extracts for soft, luminous and regenerated skin. LANCÔME Absolue Soft Cream, $455.

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Make-up made like skincare, for the ultimate glow. BURBERRY Ultimate Glow Fluid Foundation, $92, Ultimate Glow Cushion Foundation, $95, Kisses Lipstick in Military Red, $56, and Ultimate Lift Mascara in Pure Black, $56.

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A new Nighttime Oil joins the Skin Caviar line-up, making evening regimens even more luxurious. LA PRAIRIE Skin Caviar Nighttime Oil, $780, Skin Caviar Essence-In-Lotion, $430, and Skin Caviar Liquid Lift, $1055.

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A new multi-action retinol serum with antioxidant-rich and calming ingredients to firm, hydrate and refine. ELLA BACHÉ Retinol Night Treatment Serum, $139.

Skin-supporting ingredients in elevated concentrations, set in luxe textures. RETROUVÉ Classique Nutrient Face Serum, $480, Luminous Cleansing Elixir, $110, Classique Revitalizing Eye Concentrate Skin Hydrator, $600, and Classique Intensive Replenishing Facial Moisturizer 30ml, $560.

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Restorative, heat-activated haircare gives tired tresses some extra love after a long winter. HAIR RITUEL BY SISLEY The Cream 230, $125.

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Lightweight but buildable, for a perfectly natural look. GUCCI Sérum De Beauté Fluide Soyeux Silk Priming Serum, $79, Fluide De Beauté Fini Naturel Foundation, $98, and Rouge De Beauté Brilliant in 214 Call It A Day, $57.

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Available in three progressive strengths, this retinol-enhanced range smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. ULTRACEUTICALS Ultra A Skin Perfecting Serum Mild, $118, Ultra A Skin Perfecting Serum, $145, and Ultra A Perfecting Intense Booster, $162.

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High-performing, revolutionary and intuitive formulas designed to streamline your skincare routine. U BEAUTY The Super Hydrator 50ml, $290, Resurfacing Compound 50ml, $360, and The Sculpt Arm Compound*, $180.

Natural powerhouse honey helps to revitalise and smooth skin.

*COMING SOON

GUERLAIN NEW Abeille Royale Advanced Watery Oil 50ml, $214, Abeille Royale Fortifying Lotion With Royal Jelly 150ml, $113, and Abeille Royale Double R Renew & Repair Serum 50ml, $304.

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Created with 21 potent plant extracts (including turmeric, which is renowned for its antiageing properties), this treatment helps skin appear firmer, smoother and more radiant. CLARINS Double Serum 30ml $102, 50ml $152, and 75ml $200.

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Innovative and efficacious, this 100 per cent natural brand is setting a new standard in circular skincare and a new benchmark in beauty. EMMA LEWISHAM Supernatural Triple Vitamin A+ Face Oil, $130, Supernatural AntiAgeing Peptide 72-Hour Crème, $135, and Skinreset Even Skin Tone Serum 30ml, $140.

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Bring the drama with statement eye make-up from a fan favourite. Clockwise from left: NAPOLEON PERDIS Luxe Lids Eye Stix in Smoke Star, Smokey Quartz and Life’s a Peach, $40 each, and Sketch Pot Gel Eyeliner in Tango and Astral, $42 each.

Reveal a glowing and flawless complexion. GIORGIO ARMANI Fluid Sheer Glow Enhancer in 8, $63, Luminous Silk Lightweight Liquid Concealer, $66, Luminous Silk Hydrating Primer, $78, Luminous Silk Foundation, $105, and Luminous Silk Glow Fusion Face Powder, $130.

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miso pumpkin with tofu cream and tamari pumpkin seeds Don’t throw away pumpkin seeds – they add texture and nutty flavour. 2 tbsp white miso paste 2 tbsp David Jones Australian Organic Honey 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp tamari 1 small kent pumpkin, PREP: 30 MINS cut into wedges, COOK: 45 MINS seeds scooped out SERVES: 4-6 and reserved 1 bunch spring onions, trimmed 250g firm tofu, chopped 80ml vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped Juice of 1 lime 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp finely grated ginger Roasted sesame seeds, to serve

GEORG JENSEN serving spoons, $85 for set of two, egg cup, $90 for set of two, and white plate, $40. ECOLOGY white platter, $54.95, cobalt dinner bowl, $14.95, and white entertaining set, $59.95 for set of four. IITTALA glass plate, $109. MAISON BALZAC blue goblet, $89 for set of four, and candleholder, $49. TOM DIXON cocktail glass, $145 for set of two. STANLEY ROGERS 56-piece cutlery set, $499.

When served together, this spring vegetarian menu results in not only a delicious feast, but one where everything gets used up.

Photography LAUREN BAMFORD Recipes and styling EMMA KNOWLES

Zero-waste hack: The ginger trimmings can be used to infuse honey to create a sore-throat tonic.

1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Whisk miso, honey, half the sesame oil and 1 tbsp tamari to combine. Add pumpkin wedges, season, and stir to coat. Arrange on a baking tray and roast, turning occasionally, for 4045 minutes until tender and golden. 2 Remove membrane from pumpkin seeds, rinse in a sieve, then pat dry on paper towel. Mix with remaining tamari, spread on a baking tray and roast for 5-6 minutes until crisp. 3 Set aside 2 spring onions. Chop remaining onions into 5cm lengths. Spread on a baking tray, drizzle with remaining sesame oil and season. Roast for 8-10 minutes until golden. Cool, then transfer to a processor with tofu, half the vegetable oil, half the garlic and half the lime juice. Season and process until smooth. 4 Combine vinegar, ginger and remaining lime juice and garlic. Stand for 5 minutes, then whisk in remaining vegetable oil. Thinly slice reserved spring onion. 5 To serve, spread tofu mixture on a platter, top with pumpkin wedges then scatter with pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds and spring onion. Drizzle with dressing to taste. D AV I D J O N E S . C O M

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Zero-waste hack:

Although many recipes call for herb leaves only, when using tender-stemmed herbs, there’s no reason you can’t include the stems, too. Any that are too tough can be composted or used to infuse and flavour oils.

Zero-waste hack: Use up parmesan rinds by submerging in olive oil and storing in the fridge. Over time, the oil will take on a beautiful flavour – perfect for Italian dishes and dressings.

spring greens risotto with mozzarella and basil oil Nothing goes to waste in this dish. Prepare all your veg and add the trimmings to the stock for extra flavour. Add the parmesan PREP: 20 MINS rind, too. Even the COOK: mozzarella whey can 1½ HOURS SERVES: 6-8 be put in the stock.

2 tbsp David Jones Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil 80g butter, diced 1 brown onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 400g (2 cups) arborio rice ¾ cup David Jones Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 300g peas, podded 150g sugar snap peas, trimmed 60g finely grated parmesan, plus extra to serve 1 bunch asparagus, shaved into ribbons 1 zucchini, sliced into rounds Finely grated rind and juice of 1 small lemon (you can use rest of the lemon in the spritz) 2 buffalo mozzarella, to serve 14 4

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BASIL OIL

1 small bunch basil (leaves picked, reserving a handful to serve) 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped 125ml (½ cup) David Jones Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil FROM-SCRATCH VEG STOCK

2 brown onions, chopped 2 carrots, coarsely chopped 2 heads garlic, halved (reserving 3 cloves for the risotto and basil oil)

1 To make the veg stock, combine onion, carrot, garlic and all the reserved trimmings from the other vegetables and herbs in a stockpot. Cover with 2.5 litres water, bring to the boil, then simmer for 1 hour. Strain and transfer 1.25 litres stock into a clean saucepan. Add whey from mozzarella and simmer. 2 To make basil oil, place basil in a bowl. Pour over enough boiling water to wilt. Drain then rinse under cold running water. Squeeze out excess water from leaves, then blend leaves with garlic and oil until very fine. Season.

3 Heat oil and half the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat until butter melts. Add onion and garlic, season and saute for 4-5 minutes until tender. Add rice and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to coat the rice and lightly toast. Add wine, stir continuously until evaporated, then add stock, a ladle at a time, stirring until absorbed. Continue adding stock until rice is al dente and risotto is slightly wet but not soupy, adding in the peas in the last 5 minutes of cooking (about 15-18 minutes). Add parmesan and remaining butter, season, then stir through asparagus, zucchini and lemon. Transfer to a serving dish, scatter with torn mozzarella, basil and extra parmesan, and serve drizzled with basil oil.

250g David Jones Golden Medley mixed grains, prepared according to packet directions 2 tsp Dijon mustard 50g David Jones Dry Roasted Australian Almonds, chopped David Jones Dukkah, to serve

1 Combine yoghurt and half the garlic. Season. Transfer to a sieve lined with several layers of paper towel, place over a bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight to drain. Reserve whey. 2 Preheat oven to 200°C. Trim leaves from kale stems. Spread stems on a baking tray, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, season and roast for 15-20 minutes. 3 Tear kale leaves into bite-sized pieces. Combine with 1 tbsp olive oil, season. Spread half the kale on a baking tray and roast until PREP: 25 MINS crisp. Cool. Add COOK: 20 MINS half the lemon juice (PLUS DRAINING) roast kale salad SERVES: 4-6 and 1 tbsp reserved whey to remaining When roasted and blistered, kale and rub with your fingers. the tough stems of kale become Combine with herbs, spring a delicious part of this dish. onion and Golden Medley. 4 Combine remaining lemon 500g natural Greek-style yoghurt juice and remaining garlic and 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped stand for 5 minutes. Add mustard 1 small bunch kale and remaining whey and olive 100ml David Jones Australian oil. Season and whisk to combine. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 5 Spread labne on a platter and Juice of 1 small lemon top with grain mixture. Drizzle 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped with dressing and top with kale 1 bunch mint, chopped chips, kale stems, almonds and 2 spring onions, thinly sliced dukkah to serve.

mandarin cheesecake with berry meringue Whole mandarin gives this cheesecake a real zestiness. 2 small imperial mandarins 750g cream cheese, at room temperature 300g caster sugar 2 tsp vanilla bean extract PREP: 30 MINS 4 egg yolks COOK: ⅓ cup plain flour 1 HOUR (PLUS Juice of 1 lime (you COOLING) SERVES: 6-8 can use the rest of the lime for the spritz) Freeze-dried strawberries and extra strawberries, to serve

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2 packets David Jones Margarita Style Shortbread 150g David Jones Dry Roasted Australian Almonds 80g butter, melted BERRY MERINGUE

220g (1 cup) caster sugar 250g (1 punnet) strawberries 4 egg whites

1 Place mandarins in a saucepan with enough cold water to cover generously. Bring to the boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain, cool slightly, coarsely chop (discarding seeds) and process until smooth. Set aside.

ECOLOGY serving platter, $49.95, and side plate, $9.95. GEORG JENSEN dinner plate, $50, cake spade, $75, and white plate, $40. BISONHOME bowl, $38.

2 Preheat oven to 180°C and grease and line a 13cm x 29cm rectangular cake tin, allowing baking paper to overhang the sides. Process three-quarters of the biscuits in a food processor with almonds and a pinch of salt until fine crumbs form. Add butter, process to combine, then press into the base of prepared tin. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Set aside. 3 Process cream cheese, caster sugar and vanilla until smooth. Scrape down the sides, add yolks and mandarin puree, process until smooth, then add flour and process to combine. Pour over biscuit base. Bake for 25-30 minutes until centre is just set. Turn off oven, keep the door ajar and cool in oven for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. 4 To make meringue, stir sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves. Add strawberries and boil without stirring for 6-8 minutes until strawberries are tender. Remove strawberries with a slotted spoon. Continue cooking the syrup to 115°C on a sugar thermometer (about another 5 minutes), then whisk egg whites and a pinch of salt in an electric mixer to soft peaks. Continue cooking syrup to 121°C. With mixer on medium speed, gradually add syrup to egg whites, whisking until cooled to room temperature. 5 Blend reserved strawberries with lime juice. Remove cheesecake from tin and place on a platter. Use a large spoon to pile the strawberry meringue on top of the cheesecake – if you like you can brown the meringue with a blowtorch. Crumble remaining biscuits over the top and scatter with freeze-dried strawberries. Serve with strawberry puree and extra strawberries.

Zero-waste hack: We love to use citrus zest and juice, but what to do with the rest of the fruit? Boil the citrus shells until tender and blend into a puree, then add to dressings or marinades.

GEORG JENSEN dinner plate, $50. MAISON BALZAC opaque bleuet, $89 for set of four, and azure goblet, $89 for set of four. IITTALA pitcher, $249. RIEDEL mixing tonic set, $90 for set of four.

ruby kombucha spritz Use a neutral-flavoured kombucha so it doesn’t compete with the other flavours. 180ml Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin 100ml Poor Toms Imbroglio Amaro Juice of 2 ruby grapefruit (chop the rest of the fruit) PREP: Juice of 1 orange 10 MINS SERVES: 6-8 (chop the rest of the fruit) 2 tbsp finely grated ginger 750ml chilled kombucha Ruby grapefruit slices and orange slices, to serve

1 Muddle together the gin, imbroglio and chopped citrus in a jug. Add citrus juices and ginger, stir to combine, then add ice cubes. Top up with kombucha and serve with citrus slices.

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SUV with soul

Drawing on its heritage, British icon Aston Martin looks to a future of adventure.

FROM ZERO TO 100 IN 4.5 SECONDS: Aston Martin’s first SUV is a car – and design – lover’s dream. Perhaps unsurprising for the legendary British marque, the DBX marries performance and style with confidence. A bonded aluminium body is carved into a handsome silhouette. Inside the cabin is no different thanks to luxe hand-crafted interiors. Technology is seamlessly integrated, from the practical (razor-sharp displays

by EAT oncore clare smyth A top UK chef takes the reins at Crown Sydney. Set 26 levels above Sydney Harbour, Oncore by Clare Smyth combines seasonality and sustainability with fine-dining flair. The first British female chef to have been awarded three Michelin stars, Smyth is building a legacy. The menu ties her Northern Irish roots to Australian ingredients (potatoes are grown in the Southern Highlands by fourth-generation farmers), and mimics the English sensibility of her original offering, London’s Core. A chef’s table gives diners a seat among the magic. crownsydney.com.au 146

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in the centre console and dash) to the sublime (ambient lighting is available in 64 hues for the indecisive among us, while ample boot space gives room for all of life’s pursuits). For those seeking adventure, it performs just as beautifully off-road – which makes getting to that off-off-off-grid tiny house you’ve been dreaming of the most pleasurable pursuit. The panoramic glass roof and frameless windows also offer uninterrupted views of the scenic route, whether you’re in the driver’s seat or not.

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WORDS ALICE JEFFERY. IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO SELL OR SUPPLY ALCOHOL TO, OR OBTAIN ON BEHALF OF, A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS

The ancient ritual of bathing is on the rise as people seek the solace of sauna culture. Sense of Self is a contemporary space in Collingwood that’s inspired by the onsens (communal bathhouses) of Japan. Inside the converted brick warehouse, you can indulge in a mineral bath, pail shower or cold plunge. While Comma has zen-inducing locations in both Byron Bay and Melbourne, it’s the latter that offers a bathhouse menu. Echoing Scandinavian sentiment by design and practice, do as the Finns do and move between hot and cold plunges for a truly invigorating experience. sos-senseofself.com; commaspaces.com

BRUNSWICK ACES Spades Sapiir and Hearts Sapiir, $49.95 each.

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Sage green has set the tone for a new wave of neutrals. From bathroom tiles to bed linen, it’s hard to turn your head without catching a glimpse of this calming colour. What perhaps started as millennials’ obsession with their house plants, bringing a touch of the outdoors in has become the latest interior trend. The hue is also a symbol of growth. Here’s to turning over a new leaf and welcoming the future into our verdant sanctuaries.

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COTTON HOUSE queen bed quilt cover, $149.95.

Brunswick Aces is shining a light on the booze-free movement. The distillery offers inventive tipples as alternatives to the spirits that traditionally back the bar. Enjoy the Sapiir (a non-alcoholic, gin-inspired aperitif) at home, or visit Australia’s first alcohol-free bar at its inner-Melbourne HQ. brunswickaces.com D AV I D J O N E S . C O M

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Brought to life by Chris Pang, the latest Mr. Jones Style Series is a lesson in staying ahead of the curve. From new takes on suiting to names to know, a new standard of style proves the future is what you make it.

Scan this code or visit davidjones.com/men/new-in for your first look at the digital Mr. Jones.

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back to the future

Old-school motels are back on the map. From vintage breeze blocks to mid-century everything, Australia is experiencing a roadside renaissance – and style-savvy travellers are getting on board.

The Mysa Motel, GOLD COAST, QLD

Saturated in saccharine shades, The Mysa Motel demands a pit stop on any visit to the Sunshine State. A true restoration project, the property features recycled breeze blocks, hardwood salvaged from the original Words ALICE JEFFERY motel and even pool lounge chairs rescued from building sites. With just seven rooms, this intimate stay is complete with thoughtful features and a self-sufficient mindset. Rainwater is collected for the gardens and toilets and solar energy powers almost every socket on site, while a self-service concierge function speaks to the future of hotel check-in/check-out. Selling itself as an oasis with serious aesthetic appeal, you’d be forgiven for thinking its Instagram feed was curated by Slim Aarons himself.

The Sunseeker, BYRON BAY, NSW Inspired by travels near and far, The Sunseeker is Byron Bay’s latest designer darling. Set on Bundjalung Country, this laid-back retro revival is nestled outside the hustle and bustle of the township, making it feel like you’re in a world of your own. With its lightdappled bungalows, palm tree-shaded pool and nostalgic colour palette featuring burnt caramel sofas, honeyed tiles and natural wooden accoutrements, the boutique stay begs you to slow down and embrace the beauty of your surroundings. You’ll find art and collectables that spotlight makers, artists and designers from the area. In further support of local talent, the motel provides the option to order bountiful food hampers as part of your stay – think sourdough crumpets with macadamia and honeycomb butter, Bangalow bacon served with local organic eggs and Bay Grocer ready meals. It leaves few reasons to step off the property, proving that The Sunseeker is not just a stop along the way, but a destination in itself. And with its own line of merchandise, you can take the relaxed holiday vibes home with you. D AV I D J O N E S . C O M

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Riverfront, HOBART, TAS For a heritage Hobart stay, look no further than the Riverfront motel. With uninterrupted views of the Derwent, and Mona (the renowned Museum of Old and New Art) just a short walk away, the waterfront property provides the perfect base for exploring the Tasmanian capital. A colour-blocked exterior gives way to throwback rooms complete with wooden trims and sleek furnishings. The on-site restaurant echoes the accommodation’s 1960s appeal with a wasabi-green paint job, low-slung sideboards framing the room and a timber-clad ceiling. Even the locally focused menu is served with a nostalgic slant, from eggs Benny at breakfast to classic rissoles and a sticky date pudding on the evening offering. Hire one of the motel’s cherry-red cruisers for an easy ride along the bike track into the CBD, or adventure further afield during your stay – Bruny Island, the Huon Valley and Port Arthur are all within easy reach of this north Hobart haunt.

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The Sails Motel & Pool Club, BRUNSWICK HEADS, NSW Soak in the Palm Springs-inspired vibe under the candy-coloured beach umbrellas surrounding the pool at this Brunswick Heads hotspot. Rife with retro appeal, the 22-room 1960s property is fitted with mid-century furnishings without slacking on mod cons. The classic rooms were recently refurbished and now feature air-cleaning systems that operate like traditional air conditioners but strip the air of bacteria and viruses through filtration. Be sure to stop by the downstairs pizza bar, Saint Maries, for a slice served alongside natural wines. Guests can also order in from neighbouring Old Maids burger bar and indulge in the thrill of staying in somewhere outside their own home.

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Located on the outskirts of Cairns, Motel Nomad offers Queenslander charm with throwback flair. Beeline for the inflatable swan in the palm-fringed backyard pool. NUDE LUCY bike shorts, $59.95.

what to pack OROTON bag, $149.

WILD WEST MIMCO hat, $59.95.

Footsteps from the sands of WA’s Scarborough Beach, Indian Ocean Hotel has been brought back to its former glory with Las Vegas-inspired interiors and a live music bill.

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MIMCO sunglasses, $199.

COUNTRY ESCAPE SOL SANA mules, $189.95.

OROTON pyjama shirt, $299, and pants, $499.

MIMCO earrings, $149.

Motor into The Oriana Orange in NSW’s Central West. You’ll find flamingo-pink lounges lining the pool and jewel-toned velvet chairs peppering its aptly named restaurant, The Peacock Room. ¾ D AV I D J O N E S . C O M

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With its hyper-real hues, the ethereal Lake Bumbunga was the perfect place to set our ‘Another Earth’ fashion shoot on p50.

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on clare

From cellar doors to cycling trails and unique accommodation, spend a few days exploring South Australia’s Clare Valley.

ust a two-hour drive from Adelaide, the picturesque Clare Valley makes for the perfect weekender. Remember to leave room in your luggage for cellar door exploits.

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Continue your Clare Valley education with a tasting at the region’s original winery, Sevenhill Cellars. Established by Jesuits in 1851 to produce sacramental wine, today it’s home to award-winning drops that honour the past. After a long lunch at Slate Restaurant at Pikes winery (and a tasting of its world-class riesling), take a trip to Lake Bumbunga. With its bubblegum hues, you’ll be tempted to stay a little longer at the salt lake. Wake up next to the main attraction with a stay at The Pink Lake Tiny House. The eco-friendly cabin is solar-powered and serviced by rainwater. Check in for the ultimate off-the-grid experience to round out your weekend. 

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For keen cyclists, The Riesling Trail is a must. The reincarnation of an old railway line, this 33km stretch between Auburn and Stanley Flat passes by cellar doors, art galleries and historic sites. Start your day at Grosset Wines on the outskirts of Auburn, head to the cellar door of Crabtree in Watervale, then stop at Skillogalee to sample handmade wines with lunch on the verandah. After a long day, rest your head at Trestrail Cottage. Set just outside Sevenhill, the handbuilt cabin offers a sauna, bush shower and plenty of activities that beg you to get back to nature.

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The gateway to the Clare Valley, the historic town of Auburn marks the start of your journey through the lush, rolling vineyards and settlers’ stone cottages. To whet your appetite for the weekend ahead, book dinner at Terroir. Set in an 1860s general store, it focuses on sourcing produce from local growers to help spotlight the best of the valley. While it pays homage to its heritage building, the on-site accommodation has been updated with modern details to ensure a cosy night’s sleep.

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