The New York Times Style Magazine: Australia

T Australia is intellectually arresting, visually unique and culturally relevant. From news coverage to long-form journalism, T Australia reports on the most relevant stories in men’s and women’s fashion, architecture, design, culture, travel, art, food, wine, wellness, lifestyle, entertainment and beauty.

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Hitting Refresh

T FACES Australia • These four entrepreneurs are championing a renewed vision for the beauty industry: one that is more thoughtful, more sustainable and, ultimately, about having — and doing — less.

NOTE PERFECT • Original fragrances and indulgent skincare for the dad who has enough socks.

THE MAGIC NUMBER • In a crowded and fast-evolving market, BMW’s newest sedan is an alluring update on the benchmark-setting 3 Series design.

Leaving Tracks • The first Aboriginal dancer to be appointed artistic director of a non-First Nations dance company, Daniel Riley takes his cues from some powerful role models.

ON THE MOVE • Where we live is often intricately connected to our life story, writes author Lance Richardson, who reflects on the different places — and selves — he has inhabited.

TOWER OF POWER • Why croquembouche, a French pastry popularised in the early 19th century, is suddenly back on the banquet table.

PARTNERS IN WINE • In a bid to reach a younger generation of wine aficionados, Penfolds has found an unlikely ally in Nigo — the Japanese streetwear designer known for his camo prints and hip-hop collaborations.

JOY RIDE • In Arlington, Virginia , a gallery owner has made her home and garage into a celebration of art and community.

NOT YOUR GRANDFATHER’S SCOTCH • In a climate of pragmatism and collaboration, whisky producers are challenging the old assumption that drinking well means sipping single malts.

PROFILE IN STYLE MARCO DE VINCENZO

A NEW FACE • Both honouring and departing from the tradition of Japanese Noh mask making, women are expanding its possibilities.

A SANCTUARY • In his compact Greenwich Village apartment, an interior designer combines objects of his own design and flea market finds to create an escape from the city below.

IN THE CUT • Artful draping, roomy tailoring and offbeat pairings define a loose and liberated approach to urban dressing.

The Pictures Not Taken • In a cold, remote stretch of Canada, where hazards include polar bears and frozen eyelashes, a photographer finds herself at the mercy of nature — the cloudy skies and falling snow a true test of endurance.

The Artists Depicting the Power and Strangeness of Breasts • New generations of women painters are challenging centuries of art history with their nuanced, empathetic renderings of bare-chested bodies.

LOOK SHARP • High-contrast accessories — whether neckties with stilettos or boots with pearls — give classic shapes edgy appeal.

Dust to Dust • Life — and death — in one of the driest places on earth.

FIRST OF ITS KIND LAST OF ITS KIND

THE MIDAS TOUCH

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THE THING

DIFFERENT STROKES • The best art-world collaborations involve an element of risk, as is the case when Hublot — the daredevil of the Swiss watch world — gives creative control to the likes of Takashi Murakami and Richard Orlinski.

ACTION HERO • From James Bond films to deep-diving missions, the Omega Seamaster has become synonymous with a spirit of adventure — and style.

LOTS OF LOVE • Jewellers and designers say clients now prefer heart-shape gems to traditional round stones.

ANOTHER THING

WATCH THIS SPACE • A few brands concede that they use chatbots to generate social media posts and mood boards, but for the most part their use remains “in the...