The New York Times Style Magazine: Australia

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ON THE SCENT • The Italian house of Santa Maria Novella has been making aromatic elixirs since before the Renaissance, but it has taken until now — and the chance rediscovery of a botanical curiosity — for this “800-year-old startup” to launch its first range of eaux de parfum.

Above All Else • After a revelatory encounter with Taylor Swift, T Australia’s columnist proposes a rubric for cultural excellence.

A VERY GUCCI CHRISTMAS • Bring back the fun in this season of giving, with Gucci’s iconic leather goods, Link to Love fine jewellery and Décor collections all presented with a touch of whimsy.

SOME LIKE IT HOT • An elevated spicy margarita is primed to be the drink of the summer.

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FRESH FACE • The Swiss watchmaker Zenith keeps up the momentum with a twist on a classic sport model and an agile pivot to a younger market.

A Gentle Touch • New bags and shoes get comfortable in shearling, plush and faux fur.

EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE • For centuries a cheap but elegant method of reusing offcuts, terrazzo is evolving into bold new forms.

Changing the Tune • The latest in T Australia’s T Suite panel series explored the relationship between culture, community and positive action.

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS • T Australia’s ultimate gift edit spans beauty-counter indulgences and colourful travel essentials, the new smart glasses and the softest shoes.

QUEEN LATIFAH • A woman had never been a hip-hop star, an actress and producer and the face of mainstream America all at once. Then she came along and made it look almost easy.

MIUCCIA PRADA • The designer reimagined fashion’s relationship to art — and forever transformed what the world considers beautiful.

ANNETTE BENING • Throughout her four-decade career, the actress has become known for playing difficult women. But it’s the difficulty of the roles themselves that really interests her.

CUTTING CLASS • Collegiate staples — cardigans, crisp button-downs and pinstripe suits — take a rebellious turn when paired with vintage jewellery and tough tank tops.

LAND OF THE LIONS • On safari in Africa, modern luxuries abound. But make no mistake: the Serengeti is still the domain of lions. Encounters with these beasts are common — and captivating.

A SPACE TO MAKE THINGS • Two artists share a home in the Swedish countryside that enables their art — and reflects it, too.

Speak Softly • In a wild meadow by the sea, Julianne Moore and Bart Freundlich’s Montauk house uses just a few materials to say many things.

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