THE CONVERSATION: EDYLL ISMAIL BY ROB TENNENT AND BIANCA FARMAKIS
Somali-Australian actor Edyll Ismail sits down with Charlee Fraser, Australia’s most prominent First Nations model and with a growing on-screen presence of her own, to reflect on identity, creative resilience and the winding journey towards self-expression.
COLLECTED WORKS BY MIA RANKIN AND KARLA CLARKE
Informed by ancient artefacts, the pieces from Pandora's Talisman Collection become modern heirlooms: expressions of resilience and purpose.
WE CAN BE HEROES BY KARLA CLARKE AND NICHHIA WIPPELL
Forget quiet luxury – this season is a game of contrasts. From bright neons and soft knits to faux fur and capris, fashion plays with texture and tailoring to deliver the most memorable heroes yet. Meet this season’s biggest trends, enjoying their moment in the spotlight.
THIS MODERN LOVE BY ELLIE LOUISE COKER AND NICHHIA WIPPELL
For those who seek authenticity and individuality, Paspaley Pearls have become a vessel for self-expression.
CONNER IVES BY JACK SNELL AND DIVYA BALA
From his London atelier, the New York native reinterprets classic Americana, and configures his work through a deeply philosophical perspective to fashion.
KNWLS BY ROB TENNENT AND DIVYA BALA
With a distinct take on femininity and Y2K aesthetic that has garnered them a cult following, designers Charlotte Knowles and Alexandre Arsenault are redefining sensuality for the new generation.
WELCOME TO OUR NIGHTMARE, WE THINK YOU’RE GONNA LIKE IT BY DEAN PODMORE AND BIANCA FARMAKIS
They’re pranksters of darkness and Hollywood’s latest horror fixation. But behind Danny and Michael Philippou’s unbridled roots and feverish love for cinema, the twin auteurs from Adelaide have crafted works that pulse with adrenalin. Here, they detail their restraint-free approach to redefining terror and the unparalleled sincerity that sparked an improbable rise to box office royalty.
SOPHIE WEARS CHANEL BY JOE BRENNAN AND KARLA CLARKE
It's like it says in the headline. This is Sophie, wearing the Chanel Fall/Winter '25 collection, which paid tribute to the house's enduring signatures, from bows, ribbons and pearls to tweed and its signature two-tone palette.
DRESS CODE BY SLY MORIKAWA AND KARLA CLARKE
Sleek, assured and utilitarian; Uniqlo’s acclaimed Uniqlo : C collection is made up of wardrobe staples versatile enough to carry anyone through the work week, no matter if you're commuting, studying or merely getting from A to B.
WORN BY SLY MORIKAWA
The clothes we wear are an extension of ourselves. But the best pieces don't overpower – instead, they invite interpretation. Therein lies the quiet strength of Uniqlo : C. From acclaimed British designer Claire Waight Keller, the new Spring/Summer collection reflects the spirit of versatility and elevated ease Uniqlo is famous for. Under Waight Keller’s discerning stewardship, pieces garner cult following precisely because they're deeply considered and crafted with purpose. And who would want to dress any other way?
JACOTÉNE IS OUR DIGITAL COVER TALENT, BY MIA RANKIN AND ELLA TAVERNER
For most of us, discovering our passion is a winding journey, shaped by trial, error, and a series of apprehensive next steps. But for Chelsea Jacotine – who performs under the stage name Jacoténe – it has always felt instinctive. Like the subtle tug of an invisible string, music has been tethered to her for as long as she can remember. It ebbed and swelled in the rooms she grew up in, carried by the soulful voices of Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys and Lauryn Hill.
100 LIPS BY EDDIE NEW
One casting call. 20 CHANEL Rouge Coco shades. Stained, sharply intensified, overdrawn, glossed, bitten. A 10-second-per-lip application.
SHALOM BRUNE-FRANKLIN IS OUR DIGITAL COVER TALENT, BY MICHAEL BRUNT AND BIANCA FARMAKIS
Speaking to Shalom Brune-Franklin feels like reconnecting with someone you’ve known forever. It’s a quality she carries not only in conversation but also in her performances, which are marked by striking vulnerability and authenticity. Her ability to weave together complex roles, spanning from sci-fi to dark dramedies, makes her a captivating presence.
PACK LIGHT BY ELLIE COKER AND GEMMA DE MARIA
Introducing the CELINE Camille 16 Soft Bag, defined by its soft sheen and sharp structure. A classic silhouette that reflects the brand’s minimalist spirit and less-is-more approach to accessorising. Available in a range of timeless colourways, the Camille’s versatility knows no bounds, moving effortlessly from day to night. She’s the ultimate companion for the girl on the go, making a quiet case for travelling light.
NO BIG DEAL – ACNE STUDIOS’ JONNY JOHANSSON ON NOVEL EXPRESSION
Johansson’s brazen approach is perhaps what has kept the buzz around his brand so consistently since 1996, when a 27-year-old Johansson and three colleagues, restless and creatively charged, formed Acne Studios. A creative collective, a playground for its acronym today, ‘Ambition to Create Novel Expression’, the vision was for a label that transcended every part of art and culture.
THE FLAME WILL FIND IT’S OWN WAY BY – OTTOLINGER’S CHRISTA BÖSCH & COSIMA GADIENT BY LOTTE THOR
There’s a universe of otherworldly sources that fuel Ottolinger’s creativity. From urban imagery to mythical undertones, theirs is a space in which disparate elements find communion.
SHE’S GOT IT BY BLAKE AZAR AND KARLA CLARKE
The introduction of Pandora’s hallmark charm bracelets in 2000 ignited a period of intergenerational (and collectable) gift giving. While the sentimentality remains the same, Pandora’s Moments collection has been given new life with a 2025 lens - unveiled here to show our deeper commitment to expression of self and our obsession with finding (and creating) new.
UNLIKE ANY OTHER BY ELLIE COKER AND KARLA CLARKE
Paspaley’s Lavalier collection honours the natural beauty of Australian South Sea pearls by wrapping the
iridescent, shiny orbs in a delicate mesh net and suspending them from earrings or a necklace.
INTO THE WILD BY JOE BRENNAN AND EMMA KALFUS
From practicing kung-fu in China, to expanding his studies in Oregon, Brodie Townsend’s shape-shifting passions thrust him into acting. Without an indie credit to his name, the Perth boy was attending acting classes and washing dishes in a Chinese restaurant when he landed the role of Ant in the 2021 reboot of Heartbreak High. This sparked a succession of other roles and a stream of fashion campaigns. Here, the he loans his look to Haider Ackermann’s first collection for Canada Goose.
READ MY LIPS BY JAMIE HEATH AND KARLA CLARKE
The Chanel makeup creation studio and Cometes Collective have collaborated to reinvigorate Chanel’s most iconic lipstick: Rouge Coco. The 20-shade collection, launched in March 2025, is created in semi-tones with a distinct smoothness, a language unique to Chanel Beauty.
