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SALLY BRANKA This wasn't the first time New York-based make-up artist Sally Branka worked with Vogue Australia, but it was her first time shooting with Margaret Qualley. “I was working with longtime collaborators and friends, which in turn brings an amazing energy,” Branka says of the experience. “Something about the shorthand of language and taste, plus Margaret's energy and a puppy – needless to say there were good vibes on set.” While the creative brief called for a natural yet elevated beauty look, Branka confesses she would one day love to give Qualley a great red lip. “I remember thinking I would love to draw a perfect red mouth, as she has a beautiful lip shape, mixed with her amazing brows – classic 40s,” she says. HEATHER ROBBINS Tasked with…

As Margaret Qualley continues to define herself as one to watch, it was a coup to capture the 30-year-old star for the cover of Vogue Australia. The Substance actor, who has four more films in post-production, looked every bit the It girl as she was photographed by Josh Olins on location in SoHo. Faced with the challenge of New York City's short-lived winter sunlight, Olins worked in collaboration with Sydney-born, New York-based stylist Katelyn Gray to deliver images that showcased the luminous Qualley. “We wanted to capture Margaret as herself, and highlight her natural beauty,” Gray explains. “Josh and I loved the idea of these old 90s-style casting pictures, and so each look had to feel a little different and capture this 'girl on the go in New York' vibe.”…

Scan the QR code to shop Vogue's edit of swimwear. One and only Days that bleed into nights are filled with one-pieces worth the investment: sleek and strapless or richly detailed, the right choice is one elevated enough to handle dual modes of dune-side to drinks. Tie one on When the sun is high and the temperature up, instinctual dressing takes over, like wrapping and knotting an elegant pareo as a skirt or top, or layering over a dress. Throw in a beach bag and go. Net positive Opt for a carry-all that oozes summer insouciance in polished revamps of the netted bag. Leather details, beads and mesh raise these above a standard grab-and-go. Major shift Hot weather isn't just for free-flowing forms. Structured shifts take their place as the…

Every summer, on an annual family pilgrimage, three hours up the coast, I would be allowed to pick one swimsuit for the holiday. It was a careful decision; a suit that would see me through (regretfully) sunburnt days wading in lakes, seeking refuge from the glaring heat in the hissing surf, and inevitably getting smeared with melting iceblocks and ice-cold milkshakes. All in the cocoon of the beach town far away from real life. That swimsuit was the one thing in my wardrobe, when I'd accidentally stumble upon it in winter, that would evoke the most nostalgic of pauses. As the years went on, it evolved. That special piece became a black crochet dress, scrimped and saved for and bought in Indonesia from a lady selling young coconuts in the…

Although it's hard to imagine otherwise, there was once a time when Louis Vuitton wasn't the global fashion behemoth we know today. From the 1850s until the final years of the 20th century, the house was known primarily for its luggage and canvas travel bags, covered with a recognisable monogram and revered by an elite few. That was until Marc Jacobs, a 34-year-old design prodigy from New York, became creative director in 1997 and infused the house with a reverence for global art and innovation. It was Jacobs who made Vuitton a canvas for collaboration – a novel concept at the time, but now readily embraced by the label's lineage of creative directors from Kim Jones to Virgil Abloh, Pharrell Williams to Nicolas Ghesquière, and seen across fashion at large.…

When it comes to travel, David Prior knows best. Just ask Gwyneth Paltrow, who recently sang the editor-turned-travel-expert's praises on Instagram. “She posted, 'David Prior always knows,' and that was rewarding,” he says. “Not because I needed an ego boost, but because I know she knows the hard work that has gone into creating Prior,” he says. Paltrow is just one well-known person Prior, founder of the boutique travel agency of the same name, works with (others require discretion). A former career as an editor saw the Brisbane native start his agency six years ago, offering set or customised itineraries designed so the well-to-do and curious could explore far-flung destinations. Prior Travel is now a go-to for those looking to visit less obvious stops, from Spanish enclaves to islands off…

When Moncler approached Edward Enninful to design a collection for its fashion project, Moncler Genius, the former British Vogue editor rose to the challenge. The brand's collaborative initiative aims to ignite fresh ideas and push boundaries by inviting a changing roster of creatives to design their own capsule collections as neighbourhoods within the brand's imagined metropolis of creativity. Enninful joined a line-up of nine other creatives including A$AP Rocky, Willow Smith, Rick Owens, Jil Sander, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Donald Glover, Lulu Li, Mercedes-Benz by Nigo and Palm Angels designer Francesco Ragazzi. For the Moncler Genius event held in Shanghai last October, dubbed the City of Genius, each artist brought their concepts to life in 10 unique ways, with stand-alone fashion shows for each. The mission: to embrace Shanghai's culture, innovation and…

She married French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1796, but Empress Joséphine's legacy is one of style and a deep love of nature. Her passion was gardening and she spent most of her time outdoors at her home, the Château de Malmaison, located just outside Paris. This love inspired her enviable jewellery collection, with the pear motif being a particular favourite. Heralded for popularising a reimagined version of the classic tiara, which had fallen out of style at the time, Joséphine and Marie-Etienne Nitot, founder of French jewellery Chaumet, set aflame French fashion in Napoleon's court, turning the tiara shape into a regal essential. Today, that spirit lives on in Chaumet's Joséphine collection, modernised throughout the centuries into a series of wearable pieces that go beyond tiaras. “She was unexpected, and…

Marion Abraham Life is a circle, meaning we often find ourselves right back where we began. So it was for the painter Marion Abraham, who recently moved home to the same hill in Tasmania upon which she grew up, where all you can see is mountains, sky, animals and trees. “And my sister, who lives across the paddock from me,” says Abraham. “To my complete surprise I love living back here. The backdrop, she says, provides ample inspiration for her brooding and visceral oil paintings. “Every contradiction I see around me fuels the contradictions I try to navigate in my work. A mixture of destruction, hope, beauty, renewal and resistance.” Originally a potter, Abraham received her Fine Arts degree from RMIT and is now represented by Sullivan + Strumpf. Her…