This Month
In Paris, they’re asking: is the Olympic balloon our new Eiffel Tower?
In a sometimes controversial opening ceremony, the floating cauldron captured everyone’s imagination. Now France is considering making it a permanent fixture.
- Hans van Leeuwen
Jessie French turns algae into art, and conjures a PVC alternative
The materials researcher found a way to make art – and replace petrochemical-derived plastics – with algae.
- Stephen Todd
The $840 perfume that some say is on the nose, and other exotic luxuries
We’ve reeled in a ring, some square sunnies, sleek swimwear and more in this week’s inspiring selection of goodies.
- Eugenie Kelly
July
Waitlisted headphones, one-off table lamps and other little luxuries
Dyson is moving into the sound space, while we make winter a homely pleasure with some inspired suggestions for you.
- Eugenie Kelly
Meet the man at the helm of design icon Molteni&C
Vincent Van Duysen, the visionary creative director of Italian design powerhouse Molteni&C, opens the door to his personal spaces.
- Stephen Todd
A limited-run Wallabies jersey and seven more premium luxuries
Check out these go-for-gold sneakers, and a stunning statement ring from Tiffany & Co, too, plus more inspired suggestions.
- Eugenie Kelly
This week’s pick of luxuries: haute headphones to fancy fedoras
From sound tech to homewares and high jewellery, we have inspired suggestions for you.
- Eugenie Kelly
Sydney’s new aquatic centre was worth the wait
It’s won the Sulman Medal for public architecture and the hearts of locals with its empathetic design and impressive facilities.
- Stephen Todd
This week’s pick of luxuries: a $17k wrist cuff and a posh dog harness
Who needs a sculpture by a top American artist when you can get a mini version for your wrist? Or another artwork for your walls when your pooch can wear one?
- Eugenie Kelly
June
This week’s pick of luxuries: a beast of a barbecue and canine couture
For cooks who love an open fire to pet lovers, we have inspired suggestions for you.
- Eugenie Kelly
The slick design on show inside Martin Place’s new metro
Designing the station below the city’s “civic heart” was a three-dimensional puzzle, says its architect. Which makes the feeling of calmness inside all the more remarkable.
- Stephen Todd
Wedgwood smashes tradition
Flamboyant designer Charles Jeffrey’s take on the brand’s traditional jasperwear might have upset purists, but a new generation of consumers lapped up the collection.
- Benjamen Judd
A $220 pair of thongs – and seven other luxurious items to consider
From pieces that will make your home pop to fun Euro-summer fashion accessories, we have ways to make you spend.
- Eugenie Kelly
A robe to keep you swimming on cold days plus seven other winter luxuries
This week’s edits of little luxuries also include limited-edition sweaters and surfboards – and a watch dripping in lab-grown diamonds. Enjoy our inspired suggestions for you.
- Eugenie Kelly
The Australian landscape on a bath towel? Move over Missoni
A new homewares brand from two creative powerhouses celebrates this country in a most un-kitsch way.
- Stephen Todd
This week’s edit of little luxuries for eco-conscious consumers
From an app to help you navigate sustainability claims, to a Bottega Veneta bag to treasure for ever, we have inspired suggestions for you.
- Eugenie Kelly
A house for all seasons made entirely of concrete and plywood
This small Melbourne home is low energy, looks lovely and might win a big architecture prize.
- Stephen Todd
May
This week’s edit of lovely little luxuries: cute hats to rare whisky
Add gorgeous designer lighting, glittering jewellery and sublime clothing to the mix, and we have inspired suggestions for everyone.
- Eugenie Kelly
Why you might want to hold on to your ’90s designer furniture
The work of design pioneer Gaetano Pesce is striking a chord with collectors.
- Stephen Todd
This week’s edit of lovely luxuries for travellers at heart
From seasoned adventurers to those just looking for a short break away from home, we have inspired suggestions for you.
- Eugenie Kelly
