The phygital VIA varsity jacket by Louis Vuitton. Image: Supplied If Louis Vuitton ever needed to make a statement, this Varsity jacket might be the exclamation point. Dropping from the catwalk into an ultra-exclusive digital world, the jacket isn’t just for show—it’s a passport into the secretive, velvet-roped VIA community. For anyone who owns one of the sought-after Treasure Trunk NFTs, Pharrell Williams has designed something that’s as much a fashion statement as it is an investment. The limited-edition jacket, which originally dazzled on the 2024 Men’s Fall-Winter runway, is a marr ..read more

The face of a man who is about to make a friend’s party all about him. Image: Instagram @davidbeckham Risky business indeed to show up the birthday girl at her own party, especially if it’s Posh Spice. But if there’s one thing that Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London proved, it’s this: you never know who’s going to steal the spotlight. You’d think a Spice Girls reunion would take top billing, but apparently not if Tom Cruise is on the guest list. Cruise, who’s known for doing his own stunts in action flicks, decided to take those skills to the dance floor at the exclusive members-o ..read more

The prestigious Gold Dinner will return in on May 1 with an ambitious aim. Below, read how the exclusive event is changing the lives of sick children around New South Wales. A night of gilded revelries may sound like a typical Wednesday night for Sydney’s upper echelon. But on May 1, that description will become fully realised with the return of the fabled Gold Dinner—a fundraising gala revered as “Australia’s signature charity event”. Orchestrated by the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation, the premiere soiree will gather the country’s glitzy, glamorous and (most importantly) generous to r ..read more

R.M. Williams are too good not to share. Image: Supplied The promise of a great boot, well-made, locally made too, that can last a lifetime is too good not to share, it seems. And one of the best, R.M. Williams, has just announced that an expansion to their iconic footwear with a new production line at their Adelaide workshop dedicated solely to women’s boots. This savvy expansion is a two-pronged approach by owner Tattarang, firstly to boot up the local craft and skills while putting them in a position to meet the soaring demand from its fashion-forward female fans which currently sits at 15 ..read more

Image courtesy of TOD’S Venice may not usually be a stop of the usual fashion month circuit, but it’s become a hot ticket for being home to one of the most prestigious cultural events of the year: the Venice Biennale. Encompassing a range of art forms, including visual arts, architecture, cinema, dance, music, and theatre, the festival showcases a melting pot of talent, all masters of their craft. This year, as part of an enduring commitment to its Italian roots, TOD’s has partnered with Italia Pavilion at the Biennale Arte 2024 for the installation of “Due qui / To Hear,” featuring curator Lu ..read more

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 17: The Olympic uniforms reveal is here. Australian athlete Mariafe Artacho del Solar poses during the Australian 2024 Paris Olympic Games Official Uniform Launch at Clovelly Surf Club on April 17, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images) Together with the Australian Olympic Committee, storied Australian brand Sportscraft revealed its 2024 Australian Olympic Team uniforms on April 17. It is the 10th time the 110-year-old brand has designed the outfits, and this year sees our iconic pine green and gold colourway splashed against modern linen su ..read more

Taylor Swift’s eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, is a retrospective on past relationships and a definitive break-up album. As she says, “All’s fair in love and poetry”. Credit: Instagram/@taylorswift On April 19, Taylor Swift unleashed a definitive break-up album in the form of her eleventh studio record, The Tortured Poets Department. Like her previous narrative-driven works, Swift threads a tale of heartbreak and introspection, with the songstress casting herself as ‘The Chairman’ of the titular fictional bureau. As expected, the album is littered with cryptic lyrics and ..read more

How far are you willing to go to get the shredded abs of a superhero? Jake Gyllenhaal might just have set the bar—rather, the punch—for extreme workouts. In a recent Instagram escapade, Gyllenhaal, preparing for his role as a UFC fighter in the movie Road House willingly took 40 quick-fire punches to the stomach. Because that’s what you do apparently to the torso of a cheese grater. While he seemed to take it in stride, joking about the rather visceral aftermath, the clip certainly raises eyebrows and, perhaps, concerns. At best the internet, and TikTok and Instagram, are an exaggeration. At w ..read more

In the world of flavours, umami stands as a mystic, the enigmatic fifth taste that defies the simplicity of sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. This elusive allure is the soul of Johnnie Walker Blue Label Elusive Umami, a whisky that whispers the secrets of depth and complexity. Enter the Deep Whisky Sour, a cocktail that marries the timeless with the profound. Imagine the classic Whisky Sour, a dance of bright lemon against velvety syrup, a blend of contrasts. Now, infuse it with the deep notes of Elusive Umami. It transforms the familiar into an odyssey, each sip a journey into unexplored depth ..read more

Milano Centrale Station for Moncler’s “An Inivitation To Dream” exhibition. Credit: Supplied “Of all modes of transport, the train is perhaps the best aid to thought,” British author, Alain de Botton, wrote in his essay collection The Art of Travel. His musings on the peculiarities and particulars of travelling reframe migration through transitory spaces as gateways to the imagination.  Moncler has long understood the power these ephemeral environments have in fuelling expeditions. In a liminal space designed to carry you away, the cacophony of coming and going offers a glimpse at what’s ..read more