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Set the scene • In Australia for Vogue Forces of Fashion at the Sydney Opera House, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stepped into the spotlight for the latest issue of Vogue Australia.
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ONE NIGHT ONLY • Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wears Armani Prive Phoebe Tonkin wears Balenciaga and Paspaley.
STARS ALIGNED • The first Vogue Summer Ball drew a constellation of creatives, friends and collaborators from all over the world to the Sydney Opera House for a night to remember.
24-hour style • Wardrobe heroes for the modern working woman carry all the energy of the spring/summer ’26 season but keep a realist’s versatility. Introducing the pieces for all hours.
Golden age • Chanel’s new chapter sees Matthieu Blazy give house classics a lightness and irreverence. Here, the 2.55 bag is crushed, as if loved over a lifetime - emblematic of his shining optimism.
All in the details • The spring/summer ’26 shows offered ideas for accessorising with abundance, in rich finishes and textures that brought personal style to the fore.
INSIDE LOOK • As Fendi enters a new era, its classics endure, even as they get a seasonal injection of very collectable new foils.
Miguel Castro Freitas • Mugler’s new creative lead doesn’t shy away from a major legacy. Instead, the Portuguese-born talent applies his design chops to an electric alchemy. Here is what drives him creatively.
DRESS CIRCLE THE NEW ERA OF INVESTMENT JEWELS • Jean Schlumberger by TIFFANY & CO. Butterfly High Jewellery 18k-gold and platinum necklace set with aquamarines, blue tourmalines and diamonds, P.O. A.
SIGNATURE MOVES • Nothing signals individuality better than a distinctive jewellery wardrobe. Stack gilded bangles with an elegant timepiece, and mix delicate strands with bold collars. The key is to go your own way.
The alchemists • The new wave of homegrown jewellers isn’t bound by convention, instead finding inspiration and materials in unlikely, deeply personal places.
SPIKE DEMAND • Cartier’s latest update of its most experimental signature proves the jeweller has always had a flair for the unusual.
Giovanna Engelbert • The designer and former editor is currently the global creative director of Swarovski, overseeing the company’s further expansion into fashion. Here, she shares her inspirations.
Strong hold • Jewellery that reads like armour is having a moment, speaking to a desire to exude strength.
Objects of desire • When renowned jewellery pieces become watches, how does their purpose change?
A CHARMED LIFE • Personal talismans come in many forms, so swap delicate trinkets for heavy-hitting watches, statement rings and bracelets in precious metals.
Devil in the details • As costume designer for The Devil Wears Prada 2, Molly Rogers was tasked with modernising the legacy of one of fashion’s most beloved films.
STAGE RIGHT • At only 25, Margaret Thanos has become one of the most in-demand theatre directors in the country. Hannah-Rose Yee catches her between rehearsals as she prepares to make her Sydney Theatre Company debut.
CLICK AND COLLECT • Reshaping how people discover art, digital gallery Sunday Salon is making the space a whole lot more egalitarian, and supporting new creative talent along the way, writes Cushla Chauhan.
FEMININE MYSTIQUE • After seven edifying years, Swedish pop icon Robyn is back with a...