Vogue Australia

Vogue Australia epitomises the finest in fashion, design and journalism. It enlightens, entertains and inspires by focusing on its position as the authoritative voice in Australian fashion. Vogue Australia combines a modern mix of glamour, style and intelligence presenting the ultimate in fashion, beauty, health, and the arts.

Vogue Australia

Editor’s letter

Contributors

Defining factors • With uncertainty abounding, defined silhouettes and distinct new shapes were the most compelling propositions in a spring/summer ’24 season that brimmed with counterpoints and multitudes. Loud and quiet, the daring and the everyday, real or exaggerated: these are the new style directives.

Mode change • A new season heralds a new set of style directives and an opportunity to reset: a mindset and a wardrobe. Fresh ideas to change tack.

En pointe • Ballet flats hold their sway, as proven by Dior’s ribboned examples channelling darkly powerful femininity and a ballerina’s supple movements.

Inseparable • Cartier’s storied Trinity has lived through a changing world. Marking its 100th birthday this year, the ultimate collector’s piece gets a milestone update.

Julie Pelipas • Ukrainian creative force Julie Pelipas has applied her own brand of minimalist, refined aesthetics to her sustainably focused label Bettter.

Great expectations • Across fields of fashion, wellness, art, literature and film, these nine local creatives have a big year ahead.

In the beginning... • Over nearly four decades, Prada's strength has manifested in various forms, adapting to changing aesthetics and societal shifts. From minimalism to maximalism, from analog to digital, the house has navigated the evolving landscape while remaining true to its distinct DNA, and, as a new exhibition shows, vitally relevant.

Woven together • Every facet of artist Nikau Hindin’s practice of aute bark weaving is informed by preserving Māori culture, as Ella O’Keeffe discovers ahead of a collaborative installation at the Biennale of Sydney.

True self • In anticipation of the release of his ambitious debut film Lunacy, director Daniel Askill examines the role of authenticity in his work.

Local project • From adolescent friendships to imagined stories of suffragettes and tales of modern romance, discover nine thrilling new reads, all by Australian authors.

Roll up • A group of Australian Cirque du Soleil performers and backstage crew didn’t just dream of running away with the circus, they actually did it. Kaila Matthews travels to Seoul in advance of the Australian premiere of their breathtaking new show to find out more.

Road show • Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has seen Formula One evolve from closed-door sport to worldwide phenomenon. Mahalia Chang meets him as he gears up for this month’s Australian Grand Prix.

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FULL VOLUME • The overflowing XL handbag, an antidote to poised and put-together accessorising, took centre stage this season. Here, Emily Ratajkowski models commodious totes that brim with the spoils of a well-lived life.

HORIZON CALL • For her latest film, Abbey Lee wears a corset, rides a horse and more than holds her own opposite Kevin Costner, all while battling a private pain, as she tells Hannah-Rose Yee.

Evening standard • Night-time dressing has long been shorthand for glamour, but this season embellished lingerie, sequinned blouses and insouciant silhouettes showed a more realistic elegance, without compromising on thrill.

Strength in numbers • There have never been more female designers - or more questions about why they sometimes still need to fight for their place in fashion. Vogue celebrates a global cast of women whose work and influence speak for themselves.

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