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

Shore thing • Fronting her fifth cover for Vogue Australia, mum, model and beauty mogul Miranda Kerr is photographed in her element on the beach in Malibu.

Party values • Ring in the end of the year with pieces that hit the style notes of the moment. Fresh shapes and hardworking separates in rich textures, fabrics and details dial up the sense of occasion.

Dan Thawley • Writer, consultant and editor Dan Thawley has a voracious eye, fuelled by new ideas and depth of meaning. The Australian-born Paris-based creative shares his influences.

Holy grails • When did we become so obsessed with fashions of seasons’ past? Amid the industry's nostalgic kick, and the booming resale market, a reverence for yesteryear has never been more of-the-moment, and as Jonah Waterhouse discovers, it's taking wearers in bold new directions.

Architect of fortune • Louis Vuitton's travelling resort show alighted this time in Barcelona, with architect Antoni Gaudí's work bringing Nicolas Ghesquière's combination of masterful architecture and form to life.

Magical realism • Supple and made to cradle a generous amount of personal affects, Prada's new Aimée bag is a thoughtful evolution of the house's minimalist codes from the 90s. Pure lines and practical functionality in perfect balance.

Present company • Mastering the art of gift-giving requires thought, flair and a well-trained eye. Four Vogue editors apply all to offer their picks this festive season.

Self-portrait • Carol Jerrems was one of the most consequential Australian photographers in the 1970s, despite her tragically short career. A retrospective at the National Portrait Gallery honours her commanding vision. By Hannah-Rose Yee.

It takes two • For legendary Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar's first English language film, delving into a timely and divisive subject, he tapped two icons of the silver screen: Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore.

Once upon a time • Mikey Madison commands the screen in Anora, a next-gen Pretty Woman and this year's best film. Hannah-Rose Yee meets the rising star in the middle of her very own fairytale.

Winning formula • The recipient of this year's Vogue Codes Future Innovators Award is a married couple whose experience working in high-risk environments sparked a business breakthrough. Angelica Xidias meets the change-making finalists from the fourth cohort of the program.

Shelf obsession • The best of the end-of-year coffee table tomes, all perfect for gift-giving, or keeping for yourself to put on display.

HIGH POINT • MIRANDA KERR IS BACK IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA AND BUSIER THAN EVER, BALANCING FOUR CHILDREN, HER BEAUTY BUSINESS AND A NEW CAMPAIGN. JESSICA MONTAGUE MEETS HER IN LOS ANGELES AS THE MODEL CELEBRATES A FULL-CIRCLE MOMENT.

In our nature • The tactility and rawness of natural fibres and soft textures in neutral shades wipe the slate clean. A sartorial exhale.

Infinity and beyond • At 95, Yayoi Kusama remains one of the most revered, and prolific, international artists. Ahead of a world-exclusive retrospective at National Gallery of Victoria, Hannah-Rose Yee gets a rare invitation to visit her Tokyo studio.

With feeling • For all its rigour in tailoring, Saint Laurent has a romantic streak, offsetting serious leather and sober utility with poetic ruffles and sheers for resort 2025. Dress with emotion.

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