The legendary Italian designer built a luxury empire that stretched from his fashion lines to interior design, restaurants and hotels.

Billionaire fashion icon Giorgio Armani dies at 91

Giorgio Armani, the iconic fashion designer who had redefined luxury fashion since the late 1970s, died on September 4 at age 91. The reason for his death was not disclosed in a company press statement, but Armani had missed the Milan and Paris fashion weeks in June and July due to unspecified health issues and […]

25 perfect gift ideas this Father’s Day

From premium whiskies and refined fragrances to statement timepieces and everything inbetween, we’ve picked out selection of timeless classics tailored to suit every kind of dad. Four Pillars Bloody Pinot Noir Gin: $84 Crafted in the Yarra Valley and steeped in Rare Dry Gin, Four Pillars’ Bloody Pinot Noir Gin elegantly blends wine-making finesse with […]

Chanel's new Market Street boutique. Image: Supplied

Inside Chanel’s takeover of a Sydney landmark

The luxury fashion house has opened its most expansive Australian boutique in Sydney’s CBD, taking over the iconic corner of Market and Castlereagh Street. It is the brand’s largest Australian store and the first here to include a standalone Watches & Fine Jewellery space with its own entrance. The boutique sits inside the former David […]

Jane Birkin’s Original Hermès Birkin Goes To Auction

Jane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin goes to auction

From Jane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin going to auction at Sotheby’s to Brunello Cucinelli’s sun-drenched summer collection and millinery moves ahead of Royal Ascot, here’s what’s happening in fashion. Brunello Cucinelli Presents A Capsule Collection for High Summer 2025 Entitled, ‘The Summer That Never Left’ Brunello Cucinelli’s summer line embraces sun-soaked days and timeless elegance. […]

NGV’s immersion into Japanese culture continues with ‘Kimono’

On the heels of the Yayoi Kusuma exhibition closing, Australia’s most popular gallery opens a new celebration of Japanese culture, showcasing the iconic Japanese silk garment. The word kimono, translated as ‘thing to wear,’ has been used since the mid-20th century, according to the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV.) The iconic Japanese garment itself, however, […]

What to know about this year’s Met Gala

The Met Gala, an arts fundraiser more commonly known to fans as an extravagant, star-studded night for fashion, will honour fashion pioneered by Black men throughout history on Monday, with celebrities including A$AP Rocky and Colman Domingo set to host. Key Facts What Is This Year’s Met Gala Theme? The Met has defined this year’s […]

Inside Van Cleef & Arpels’ rare public exhibition in Sydney

Following a world tour spanning China and the UK, Van Cleef & Arpels has landed in Sydney with a rare public showcase – featuring a working gold zip necklace, a floating ruby flower, and more than a century of craftsmanship. Van Cleef & Arpels has always taken a measured approach to growth. Founded in Paris […]