The New York Times Style Magazine: Australia

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The New York Times Style Magazine: Australia

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FIT FOR PURPOSE • From coast to coast, independent homegrown designers are taking Australian menswear beyond the realm of boots and board shorts.

CHAMPION, CHALLENGER • Two vintage Champagnes — a feted wine from a storied producer and a savvy selection from a fast-emerging brand — go head to head.

fun charms • Whimsical adornments add youthful spirit and a playful touch to even the most serious bags this season.

The After Party • The Parisian event planner Jean-Pascal Lévy-Trumet spent three decades creating fantasies for other people. Then he decided to build his own.

Rough Draft • Capturing one incredible piece in the middle of its creation. This month: A PLATINUM BRACELET INSPIRED BY A BIRD WING.

CONTAINING MULTITUDES • Bottega Veneta’s impeccably crafted woven leather and suede bags accommodate expansive lives.

A Perpetual Patronage • At the National Gallery of Victoria, the Swiss watchmaker Rolex is deepening its commitment to the world of visual arts by numerous — and occasionally unprecedented — means.

the shape of things • A mostly monochrome palette ensures that the season’s bold textures and silhouettes get all the attention.

THE ACCIDENTAL ICON • He came to cheffing out of necessity, and in the process Rick Stein became one of the food world’s most influential figures. T Australia asks him about the people, produce and values that have shaped his career.

THE THING

IN SPARKLING FORM • The founder of the House of Arras, Ed Carr, reflects on 30 years spent crafting sparkling wines that are the toast of their industry.

WASTE NOT WANT NOT • A wave of Australian startups are tackling the climate crisis by re-examining what we’ve written off.

A LITTLE ROMANCE • Period drama-inspired flourishes meet modern daywear for a fresh look that’s truly timeless.

THE MIGHTY LAMINGTON • The old-school treat is a favourite of the food-and-beverage set. Here, some noteworthy iterations.

ANOTHER THING

Telling Tales • With its whimsical Treasure Island collection, the jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels continues its tradition of riffing on classic literature with precious gems.

THE SUITE LIFE THIS ISSUE: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth • Welcome to T Australia’s answer to the hotel review. Our editorial team is travelling far and wide to get granular on the latest and greatest hotels, resorts and extravagant stays. From the pillow menu to the in-room dining to the art in the lobby, we leave no stone unturned.

Jackie, Oh! • The most powerful woman in Australian radio, a recovered addict with a story to tell and a figure of public fascination, Jackie “O” Henderson wields serious influence. But she’s most interested in redefining and evolving herself.

The New Grand Tour • The tradition of a formative cultural trip through Europe’s famous galleries and ruins is getting an update via new geographies, futuristic architecture and fresh female voices.

The Age of Renewal • Can we learn to accept — and even celebrate — our skin as it ages?

FIRST OF ITS KIND, LAST OF ITS KIND

POETRY OF TIME • Van Cleef & Arpels