Welcome to the House of Dior: from the New Look to Miranda Kerr’s wedding dress

Seven decades of voluminous tulle – and a hat costing more than a small car –come together in a celebration of haute couture that’s also a coup for the NGV

Why the ‘best cities to live in’ list rewards the safe and the clean

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s report on the world’s most liveable cities is a go-to overview of desirable cycle lanes and botanic gardens, but where’s all the fun?

Chanel at Marais Melbourne. The ephemeral boutique

If you are Chanel, the pop-up shops are transformed in ephemeral boutiques. The CHANEL Paris Cosmopolite 2016/17 Métiers d’art Ready-to-Wear collection is showcased at the MARAIS boutique in Melbourne, Australia from June 15th to July 9th 2017. This pop up installation is inspired by the Ritz Paris hotel, the legendary five-star hotel on Place Vendôme … Read more

Shangri-La sets a new benchmark for five-star luxury in Melbourne

Shangri-La luxury hospitality chain will be an iconic part of Melbourne’s skyline for decades to come. When it is completed in 2022, the newly announced five-star Shangri-La Hotel, Melbourne will feature an estimated 500 guest rooms with three levels of amenities for guests to enjoy, including a sky lobby, restaurants, spa, fitness centre, pool and … Read more

Millionaire tells millennials: if you want a house, stop buying avocado toast

Australian real estate mogul Tim Gurner advised young people to solve their housing woes by putting their ‘$22 a pop’ toast toward a deposit instead

The great divide: what will $1m buy you in Australia’s property market?

From inner-city apartments to suburban cottages or a few acres in the rainforest, the answer depends on where you’re buying