ICON
387 FOLLOWERS
In these times of great technological and digital revolution, we find ourselves in a sort of cultural disorientation. Whilst we do our best to be more informed, every day we are overwhelmed by a quantity of information far greater than years before, and
ICON
1d ago
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
ICON
1d ago
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
ICON
1d ago
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
ICON
1d ago
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
ICON
4d ago
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
ICON
4d ago
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
ICON
4d ago
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
ICON
5d ago
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 20: Leonardo DiCaprio, Director Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro attend the “Killers Of The Flower Moon” red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 20, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)
There’s no business like show business. And there’s no place in the world where the film industry shines more brightly than the seaside town of Cannes on the French Riviera. For a week in May, the annual glitzy film festival coats the Côte d’Azur in a wash of glamour. The red carpet flanking the beachy Boulevard de la Crois ..read more
ICON
6d ago
Image: Dior
Dior’s latest offering in footwear, the B9S sneakers, is a masterclass in blending the legacy of haute couture with the laid-back essence of streetwear, a signature move by Kim Jones since he took the helm as creative director for Dior Men. These sneakers are not just another high-fashion staple; they are a canvas showcasing the perfect fusion of Dior’s timeless elegance with the raw energy of skate culture.
This limited series of sneakers comes alive in six vibrant iterations, each telling a story of meticulous craftsmanship and modern aesthetic. Inspired by the motifs from Kim Jo ..read more
ICON
6d ago
It’s always the quiet achievers, or those that started out as niche exercises in television, that end up being the most impactful. Cases in point, Succession. The OA. The Bear. Severance. And you can now add Baby Reindeer on Netflix to that list too.
It all begins in a pub, too. Perhaps that familiar setting is what makes what comes next become so unsettling.
When Donny Dunn, a portrayal by Richard Gadd, a struggling comedian, serves a disheveled woman named Martha a complimentary cup of tea, he inadvertently sets the stage for a chilling saga of obsession and mental unraveling.
Martha, playe ..read more