Tabla de contenidos para April 2019 en Harper's Bazaar Australia

WHILE preparing to send this issue to print, Chanel announced the sad news that Karl Lagerfeld, their creative director, had died at the age of 85 in Paris. His passing brought one of the longest fashion journeys, one that began more than half a century ago, to an end. By the time you read this, much will have been discussed and written about this colossus of the fashion world: from his creative spirit, vision and genius, to his formidable humour and friendships. Aside from Lagerfeld’s extraordinary talent and encyclopedic knowledge of literature and art, this mastermind was also a showman: an endlessly quotable straight talker with a wicked wit. His daring and irreverent approach, coupled with a formidable work ethic, saw him design collections not only for Chanel (for 37…

FASHION REFRESH Navigate trans-seasonal dressing with BAZAAR’s guide to the trends, colours and accessories to wear now. BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER From inspiring celebrity routines to the newest fads in fitness, we ensure your workouts stay fresh and fierce. LITTLE WHITE BOOK Hit BAZAAR’s Bride section for approved venues, stationery designers, honeymoon destinations and more. CHOP AND CHANGE Our beauty gurus break down the colours, cuts and accessories to covet for your best hair yet. THE BEAUTY DEBRIEF Tools, tricks, treatments — every hi-tech beauty update and buzzy makeup release, decoded. SET TO JET Got a European escape on the horizon? BAZAAR has your wardrobe and beauty carry-ons sorted in our Travel section. ARE YOU FOLLOWING US ON INSTAGRAM? Gain insider access to the fashion industry, the red carpet and the…

The corporate landscape is undergoing a slow but definite shift as some of the most powerful and successful men in business, politics and media fall from grace, leaving room for women to step into the top jobs. But too often, these women are left to do damage control, and it’s setting them up for failure as well. This may be something we’ve recognised anecdotally, but now there’s a name for it: The Glass Cliff. It’s a theory that was first posited by British professors Michelle K. Ryan and Alexander Haslam, which suggests that women who have been climbing their way to the top are often appointed head honcho when the company — or country — is in dire straits. In other words, they make their way to the top, only…

The first piece we launched was our Jem Skull Slipper and it was a global hit almost instantly,” says Jasmine Yarbrough, one half of Australian footwear label Mara & Mine. “Cara Delevingne, Chanel Iman, Kendall Jenner and Margot Robbie were all early adopters of the style.” This was 2013, and the brand has since become an internationally recognised go-to for everyday-footwear with a twist. “We initially established the brand as a flat-shoe collection, but we felt including lower heel heights were a way to naturally evolve the casual and effortless attitude of the collection,” says Tamie Ingham, the other half of the operation. “The kitten heel felt like a good start, and the response was instantaneous.” Ingham and Yarbrough say the inclusion of the kitten heel helped garner the attention…

WEAR “It’s all about accessorising — show off your best feature and then style it up with amazing chandelier earrings, OTT necklaces and bracelets and really high shoes.” – Thora “I like my dresses to be a little too short, with thin high heels and a statement earring.” – Jeanette SERVE “Welcome punch, followed by a rotation of margaritas, cosmopolitans and, finally, espresso martinis — to make sure everyone is up all night long.” – Thora “Champagne! Everybody loves champagne.” – Jeanette PLAY “Destiny’s Child, Cardi B and Jennifer Lopez.” – Thora “Sean Paul, Beyoncé and Drake.” – Jeanette…

MY DAD’S QUEEN NEFERTITI PENDANT He had it made in the ’70s. It’s my favourite piece of jewellery. It’s not mine technically, but maybe one day he’ll pass it on to me. COLLABORATING WITH TOMMY HILFIGER When I was first presented with the opportunity, I was told that Tommy Hilfiger himself wanted to talk to me about it. He was on the phone, explaining how he wanted me to be as creative as I wanted. He told me how I would be able to truly have creative control from concept to clothing, down to the font on the packaging. I was in heaven when I showed up with my inspiration boards and a million ideas, and I was allowed to just go for it, with all the support in the…

THE UNLIKELY LOVE AFFAIR that blossomed between Jane Birkin, the beautiful 21-year-old British ingénue, and Serge Gainsbourg, the controversial 40-year-old French musician, actor and director, lasted little more than a decade, yet it remains legendary. Together, they had a daughter (actor and singer Charlotte Gainsbourg), starred in several films and released the notorious song “Je T’aime … Moi Non Plus”. Birkin and Gainsbourg’s relationship has been so romanticised in the nearly 40 years since it ended that it’s easy to forget it was also plagued with scandal. Laced with suggestively heavy breathing and full of explicit sexual references, “Je T’aime … Moi Non Plus” reached number one in Europe but was banned by the BBC and the Vatican. They fought publicly and passionately: Birkin once threw herself into the Seine…

Makeup & fragrance “I always have at least three lipsticks and a tiny, mini mascara in my bag.” FULL GLAM: “I don’t really wear makeup during the day, but I love having fun with big looks when I have a makeup artist. I just think, if you have the opportunity to be on a red carpet and work with such talented people, why not be really extra? I have fun and go crazy with it.” LIP SERVICE: “I love lipsticks and my go-to is Charlotte Tilbury’s Bond Girl — it’s such a sexy, easy colour that works whether I’ve been blonde, ginger or brunette. Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink in Pioneer is also a favourite because it doesn’t come off, even when I’ve been swimming or to the snow wearing…

IT WASN’T A TEXT, an email or an Instagram message, but a handwritten letter from Hermès’s director of olfactory creation, Christine Nagel, that caught the attention of the Garden of Eden’s gatekeeper. Nagel had been dreaming about creating a fragrance inspired by an Italian garden. “I’ve been left completely free by Hermès to do whatever I wanted,” she says. “The only thing I discussed with Pierre [-Alexis Dumas, Hermès’s artistic director] was that it was quite time we did something to do with a garden. I wanted to try to reproduce an Italian garden because I am half Italian.” It was during her research that Nagel discovered the perfect muse: Eden, Venice’s largest private garden, which has been closed to the public for almost 20 years. “Everyone was saying the…

DURING a family holiday when Geraldine Viswanathan was 15 years old, she corralled her parents and younger sister — who’d done the long-haul flight (13-plus hours) from suburban Newcastle to Los Angeles — into standing among the masses who’d turned out for a premiere of Bridesmaids. Her goal? The autographs of her idols: Kristen Wiig and Rose Byrne. Last year, Blockers, the movie in which Viswanathan played a breakout role (and her first-ever Hollywood film) had its premiere at the very same theatre she and her family had once lingered outside. While landing on the other side of that velvet rope may make for a sweet coincidence, the now 23-year-old’s standing in Hollywood is due in no part to blind luck. “It was definitely my ever-since-forever,” she tells me with…

DIANA WATSON Artist and mother “Never let a chance go by… youth is not eternal.” “Living near the water inspires such possibility.”These are the kinds of lovely words that linger in your mind after you visit Watson, one of Australia’s most talented painters. The 73-year-old mother of three is full of wonderful reflections on life and she’s the kind of woman with whom you could happily talk for hours on end. After visiting Watson’s charming Kirribilli apartment, on the edge of Sydney Harbour, filled with her spectacular oil-on-canvas paintings, your curiosity may lead you to wonder how it all began. Given her great success over the past decade — her painting Bed of Roses found its way to Hollywood, appearing on the set of Collateral Beauty (starring Kate Winslet, Helen…

When it comes to fragrance trends, rose-based scents are in full bloom year-round. GIVENCHY Live Irrésistible Rosy Crush, $154 (75ml), takes classic rose and makes it fierce, with pink pepper and goji berries adding spice against a patchouli-based chypre accord. The end note is a vivid floral bouquet that lingers long after the first spritz. The cooler, drier climes of autumn call for a moisturising lipstick to protect a parched pout. ESTÉE LAUDER Pure Color Desire Rouge Excess Lipstick, $60, has a highly pigmented formula infused with an advanced moisture complex and time-release technology to keep lips smooth and flake-free. Long, lush lashes don’t just happen overnight, unless you have a secret weapon. MARC JACOBS Velvet Primer, $39, boasts a peptide-packed conditioning formula that can be applied as a pre-mascara…

Sabah Having watched her ascent to international success, BAZAAR seized the opportunity for the Sudanese-Australian model to be photographed by Darren McDonald. Powerful beige was the theme of the shoot (page 84), which was perfectly suited to Sabah’s personal style. “I’m more into the minimal, as less is more,” she says. “Just because it’s not colourful or wild doesn’t mean it’s not appealing.” Watch behind-the-scenes moments from this fashion story online at harpersbazaar.com.au. Best prep for a shoot… “I exfoliate, foam wash and deeply moisturise my face so my skin is smooth and clear before arriving on set.” On identity and diversity… “I was born in Sudan and I still speak my native tongue fluently. I’m happy to finally see a strong shift towards diversity within the Australian fashion industry.”…

MY STYLE MY LOOK has always been pretty minimalistic, but with an edge. It’s eclectic; I don’t like to stick to one particular era or style as I get bored. I always appreciate femininity, simplicity, sophistication, a cool twist and a bit of glamour. Miuccia Prada is my favourite designer. She always manages to reinvent herself, and her creations will go down in fashion history. I am very excited about Daniel Lee at Bottega , Vauthier, who is one of my best friends and collaborators, and the creator of the most glamorous dresses and tailored suits. I like Glenn Martens at Y/Project. I love my girls from Attico. I LOVE JEWELLERY, Buccellati and Cartier are my favourites because they are timeless, sophisticated and iconic. I also love Repossi. The Hermès…

My father always told me, “I’m your fall guy.” He’d taken a karmic hit big enough for the both of us and I’d assumed — counted on it, in fact — that it meant I’d skate through life unscathed. It wasn’t that I thought his pronouncement would get me through without heartbreak or the other upsets and disappointments that come upon a person. I knew I’d have my share of those disasters. But I did believe, on the strength of my father’s say so, that nothing would physically hurt me. My father’s life changed when he was 20. After recovering from a severe flu-like illness, he woke up one morning and tried to reach for the glass of water on his nightstand. But nothing moved. Not his arms, not his…

TAMIE: “The ruching [on this Bottega Veneta shoe] is a really interesting detail on a classic shoe. Our Azeline kitten heel is minimal, chic and very ’90s.” JASMINE: “Our Inez sandal goes with basically everything in my summer wardrobe. And I love the mismatched heels of these Jacquemus shoes — they make such a statement.”…

VICTORIANA Nightdress silhouettes in soft, feminine prints (or realised in lace and tulle) were an S/S 2019 fixture. Simple accessories in black, white or red keep the look grounded. MONOCHROME MAGIC Head-to-toe block colour in violet, crimson or cobalt proved a refreshing antidote to the lukewarm weather. Commit to memory: monochrome makes you look immediately put-together. NEON ANIMALS Zesty pops of neon — courtesy of bold accessories and skivvies — breathed new life into neutral-heavy ensembles. MIX MASTERING Stripes and florals; leopard print and tartan; animal print and text — this season displayed the full power of opposing forces. BUCKET LOAD Bucket hats (or bucket-hat-adjacent headwear) were the sleeper hit of the season, proving sensible beach attire is transferable to everyday life — especially when it’s by Dior. GIDDY-UP There…

50 SHADES OF BEIGE The S/S 2019 shows proved that taupe is anything but boring. By GRACE O’NEILL HISTORICALLY, beige has been considered an insult: a pseudonym for boring, unoriginal, bland. But the S/S 2019 shows gave beige a new lease on life. Suddenly, it is dynamic, powerful, versatile. Now, we want to dress in beige. Or, more specifically, we want to dress in the new, full spectrum of beige: ecrus and sands, khakis and rusts, blush pinks and earthy taupes. We want them all, layered on top of one another, punctured with equally beige accessories. Riccardo Tisci’s awaited Burberry debut was realised in a heavily beige palette: the classic trench, of course, but also VC pencil skirts, bubble-hemmed day-dresses and sharp three-piece suits. Christian Dior made beige elegant and…

Australia may come alive during summer, but the cooler months have their merits, too — you could do worse than sipping pinot noir while rugged up in cashmere. It’s also the ideal time to redress your beauty balance after those hot beach days that may have left your complexion a little worse for wear. These products and treatments will restore summer-struck skin to its best. Start fresh “Women and men come to see me after summer as their skin is congested from all the sunblock and they have new sun damage, which means more pigmentation and some scarring,” says Kaye Scott, co-founder of Sydney’s The Clinic. Her first order of business is a pro-grade exfoliation using a mild alpha hydroxy acid peel to boost clarity. She then follows up with…

When it comes to fragrance trends, rose-based scents are in full bloom year-round. GIVENCHY Live Irrésistible Rosy Crush, $154 (75ml), takes classic rose and makes it fierce, with pink pepper and goji berries adding spice against a patchouli-based chypre accord. The end note is a vivid floral bouquet that lingers long after the first spritz. The cooler, drier climes of autumn call for a moisturising lipstick to protect a parched pout. ESTÉE LAUDER Pure Color Desire Rouge Excess Lipstick, $60, has a highly pigmented formula infused with an advanced moisture complex and time-release technology to keep lips smooth and flake-free. Long, lush lashes don’t just happen overnight, unless you have a secret weapon. MARC JACOBS Velvet Primer, $39, boasts a peptide-packed conditioning formula that can be applied as a pre-mascara…

JANET KING Viswanathan’s first major TV role was as a headstrong young legal researcher in the local ABC TV series with Marta Dusseldorp and Huw Higginson (pictured). BLOCKERS Her debut US film, alongside Kathryn Newton (centre) and Gideon Adlon, created a critical buzz for being a sex-positive female teen comedy, and she nabbed a ‘breakout star’ tag. MIRACLE WORKERS Viswanathan is currently appearing in this workplace comedy series as an angel alongside Daniel Radcliffe, with Steve Buscemi as God. (Streaming now on Stan.) HALA Veering away from her inclination towards comedy, Viswanathan played the titular lead in this indie film, which had its premiere at Sundance this year, as a skateboarding Muslim teen trying to reconcile the two sides of her identity.…

ZOOM ZOOM Elegant design, exceptional craftsmanship and a choice of turbo engine: the new Mazda CX-5 really is a cut above. Add Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to sync with your smartphone, and you’re ready for your next adventure. mazda.com.au. NEXT, ZEN The latest in Tommy Hilfiger’s series of iconic collaborators is Zendaya. The new TommyxZendaya capsule collection brings the actor’s unique style to fans around the world, while celebrating the brand’s spirit of breaking conventions and supporting diversity.$600, au.tommy.com. FIRST RESORT Secluded in the heart of the Whitsundays, Daydream Island Resort will reopen in April with signature dining concepts, relaxed bars and waterfront suites, as well as the iconic Living Reef. daydreamisland.com. SEAL WITH A KISS Anton’s Initial Icon collection is for those not afraid of public displays of…

“The idea that you should be like everybody else genuinely breaks my heart.” — CLAIRE FOY actor and Aries ARIES (March 21–April 20) This month, when it comes to finances and the people you value most, some soul-searching is required. The second of two full moons in a row in your relationship zone suggests it may be time to make a firm decision, relationship-wise. If you’re solo, you may need to either seriously raise your dating game or wholeheartedly embrace your single status. With Mercury in your sign, you’re in a do-it-first-ask-questions-later mindset, but unless you genuinely have all the answers, be sure to get trustworthy advice on romantic and career options. TAURUS (April 21–May 21) A new moon in your sign brings the personal revolution you’ve been…

UNDENIABLY SEXY, model Ashley Graham’s style is a celebration of glamour with a capital G. Lace detailing, waist-cinching silhouettes and sheer eveningwear are regulars in her wheelhouse, with her favoured designers including Christian Siriano, Michael Kors and our own Maticevski. Beauty-wise, she favours fresh-looking skin, mixing Revlon’s PhotoReady foundation (she wears shades 260 and 270 at once) with Weleda Skin Food for a fresh, dewy feel. Graham is partial to a red lip, her favourite being the Never Enough Lip Worship cherry-red lip kit she designed in collaboration with Revlon in 2018. Her mantra is ‘always put-together’. “My mom was always dressed to the nines, darling. She always had her hair and makeup on and was very well-dressed. She taught me to do the same.” GET ASHLEY’S BEAUTY LOOK with…

KARL IS DEAD’. The shock of the stark headlines that announced Karl Lagerfeld’s passing on the morning of February 19 were like a bludgeon to the head. He had died in Paris at the age of 85, serving to prove his mortality, which some of fashion’s more mischievous gossips had started to question. “I don’t care what happens when I have gone,” he once told me in an interview, acutely aware of the vacuum that would be left with his death. “I am only interested in my work.” Lagerfeld was fashion’s most prolific — and arguably most powerful — designer, creating 10 collections per year for Chanel, as well as Fendi’s womenswear and the ranges for his eponymous line. He was a brilliant illustrator with a hand capable of drafting…

5:45AM I wake up in my home in Houston, Texas. My favourite thing ever is when it’s raining. The first thing I do is drink Teeccino chicory coffee with almond creamer. It’s completely caffeine- and acid-free. 6:30AM After dry-brushing my body, I shower. Once a week I use my [Drunk Elephant] Babyfacial exfoliating mask and also do a scalp treatment. Afterwards, I apply my skincare. I’m partial to my own brand, of course. I use A-Passioni Retinol Cream, C-Firma Day Serum, and Lala Retro Whipped Cream mixed with D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops. I top it all off with my SPF30, followed by my body lotion. 7:30AM Every day I have a smoothie of kale or spinach with frozen berries, peaches, ground flaxseeds, coconut oil, protein powder and alkaline water, plus…

Until recently, the path to creating a well-respected fashion brand was narrow and, in the main, inflexible. Earn a spot at a prestigious design school, cut your teeth at an established fashion house and then, and only then, start your own label: the non-negotiable steps to success. In 2019, however, the rulebook is being rewritten. Some of the most compelling fashion brands on the market aren’t the brainchildren of design students but of influencers who are turning their highly curated personal brands into highly coveted fashion lines. This shift was initially met with heavy doses of cynicism and scepticism from the industry, until brands like Attico (the Italian label helmed by street style stars turned designers Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini) launched, proving bloggers could flawlessly marry design chops and…

WHAT POPS into your head when I say blazer? I posited this question to a handful of friends and colleagues as a sort of amateur-grade social experiment for this article. I was testing out a theory: that our attitude towards blazers is a Rorschach test for our style sensibilities. Some saw Kardashian-Jenner-esque, tightly tailored Balmain blazers that offered ample cleavage and an hourglass silhouette; others thought of the uniform dressing of CBD-dwelling bankers; there were emphatic cries of “Julie Pelipas!”, referring to the impeccably chic Ukrainian fashion director, who is known for wearing the oversized, boxy kind. There were those who conjured Karlie Kloss at the 2017 Met Gala in her thigh-skimming blazer dress; Helmut Newton’s 1975 photographs of models in Yves Saint Laurent Le Smoking jackets; Julia Roberts, in…

Bespoke dermal skincare and compounding is the latest in personalisation. UNIVERSKIN: A medical practitioner compounds this premium skincare line at the time of purchase for ultra-potency. With the possibility of more than 1159 formulations in 57 possible concentrations, there is sure to be a regimen for every skin concern. PREVAGE: Elizabeth Arden Prevage Progressive Renewal Treatment, $205. Four fresh (and progressively more active) weekly formulations — think of this as a month-long complexion boot camp.…

THE BREEZY, undone tresses on the recent runways have inspired women to take a low-maintenance approach to their own hair-care routine, especially when it comes to their colour. “They want less fussy colour that doesn’t seem like it’s from the salon,” says Lena Ott, a colourist and the owner of Suite Caroline in New York. But preserving even these subtle shades still requires TLC. “You should take care of your hair just like you would an expensive sweater,” says colourist Tracey Cunningham, who owns Mèche Salon in Los Angeles. She recommends gentle, colour-safe products such as Redken Color Extend Magnetics Sulfate-Free Shampoo ($28) and Conditioner ($28) [3] to protect and extend her clients’ colour. Read on for more advice from the pros on how to get and maintain an autumn…

Under any other circumstances, Melanie would be excited, but right now all she feels is nerves. She is on a plane to Melbourne, a trip she has always wanted to make but had never been able to afford. She clutches a small teddy bear one of her friends has given her as a good-luck charm. Her mother sits next to her; mother and daughter each as nervous as the other. Melanie and her mum are on a flight from Townsville because the 18-year-old requires a medical service she can only get in Melbourne. A week ago, Melanie received some shocking news: she was 22 weeks pregnant. She had been feeling unwell but thought it was because she was under a lot of stress with her final year of school. She…

Family affair For ANNA SOLOMON, keeping things en famille has meant enviable access to some of our best local creative talent. By ELLE MCCLURE A world away from the decorum of a seven-course dining menu at Aria on Sydney Harbour, Anna Solomon cut her teeth in the Channel 10 newsroom as assistant chief-of-staff — until it nearly broke her. “It was a very intense place to work,” she says, and after a particularly harrowing week, her boyfriend at the time found her shut in the wardrobe, crying. “I knew I had to reconsider, and I’d always wanted to work with Dad.” Working with Dad in this case meant stepping into an illustrious family hospitality business, Solotel, founded by Anna’s third-generation publican father, Bruce, in 1986; Anna’s brother, Elliot, is a…

Sometime after the cocktail of cold-smoked Tasmanian gin but before the appetiser of pickled walnuts and wallaby, I was escorted from my table at the restaurant Faro up glowing blue steps and into a giant smooth orb that sat like a spaceship at the centre of a soaring steel and glass dining room over the River Derwent. Faro is a museum restaurant, but it’s unlike any I’ve seen. For one thing, art is not just seen before or after you eat: it is central to the experience. Anchoring the new wing of the wonderful and wonderfully weird Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), 11 kilometres upriver from downtown Hobart, Faro is reached via a tunnel of shimmering light made by the American artist James Turrell. The orb is another…

HE HOME of Alison Kubler and Michael Zavros T is technically just 25 minutes from the increasingly lively Brisbane CBD, but as you exit the inner suburbs and begin to wind your way through scribbly gums, horse-filled pastures and agricultural acreage, city cares melt away and country air fills your lungs in a way that belies its locale. “We are in a koala corridor, which means we are zoned semi-rural,” Kubler says. “We’re in what is described as a bayside suburb but our place is nowhere near the water, so we always tell people to head toward the bay then make a detour into the bush.” It’s a detour worth taking. Nestled on eight acres and undetectable from the road is casa Kubler-Zavros, a Spanish-style pink-stucco hacienda with plenty of…