The New York Times Style Magazine: Australia

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The New York Times Style Magazine: Australia

Going Places

SUITE LOVING • Hotels have long been associated with sex — but what is it about temporary stays that get us so hot and bothered?

School of Rocks • The Paris-born institute L’École, School of Jewelry Arts left no stone unturned at its Sydney debut for Van Cleef & Arpels’s Diamond Week.

THE THING

ART FOR ALL • The BMW Group has a long history of collaboration with artists and cultural institutions around the world. The Opera for All event, recently held in Australia for the second time, highlights the company’s commitment to cultural engagement and “bringing joy” to local audiences.

SHORT AND SWEET • In the world of special occasion baked goods, towering tiers are giving way to the once-humble sheet cake.

Leafy spikes and serpentine squiggles give over-the-top jewels an organic edge.

LIVE A LITTLE • Beloved by marketers yet etymologically macabre, the term “bucket list” can be a useful way of clarifying — and cueing up — the biggest moments in our lives.

ABOVE IT ALL • Rio de Janeiro is a city built on top of a jungle. Now, several local firms are creating dwellings that respect the terrain below and around them.

WHAT A PEACH • A style that dates back to the 1930s, pinkish-golden, salmon-coloured watch faces are having a moment.

MAXIMILIAN DAVIS

The House Is Organic • How a handful of wacky, curvaceous 20th-century homes by the Brazilian architect Jorge Zalszupin came to redefine — and rebuke — the country’s Modernist doctrine.

Sparkle • Sequins, paillettes and rhinestones light up shoes and bags.

THE NEW GOLDEN AGE • Yellow gold timepieces are making a comeback.

ANOTHER THING

A LICK OF THE PAST • From Sydney to Brisbane and well beyond, Australian eateries are embracing old-timey favourites. Peach Melba, anyone?

PLAYING PARADOX • Following her award-winning turn as Shiv Roy in “Succession”, Sarah Snook is ready for her next role — or, more specifically, 26 of them — in Sydney Theatre Company’s acclaimed adaptation of “The Picture of Dorian Gray”. She explains how acting is a pursuit of understanding human nature through story.

The Green Prince • Known for its high rollers, Hollywood connections and Grand Prix, Monaco is an unlikely poster child for sustainable living. Yet its head of state, Prince Albert II, says the tiny nation is channelling its remarkable wealth and geography into urgent climate action.

Out There • The current trend for hiking wear, performance sneakers and technical fabrics is about tackling — and protecting ourselves from — the great outdoors.

FIRST OF ITS KIND LAST OF ITS KIND

SET SAIL • The 2024 cruise season features new ships and destinations, green gastronomy and classical singing.

A DEEPER CONNECTION • Around the globe, travellers are looking to go beyond superficial interactions with Indigenous cultures, seeking out more in-depth experiences instead.

CULTURE CAPITAL • Discover the vibrant arts scene and cultural treasures that have seen Hong Kong touted as the new creative hub of Asia.

READING THE ROOM • For years, the contributions of women architects and designers were co-opted, downplayed or sidelined. Now, a new wave of boundary-pushing hotels is making amends — and celebrating past pioneers.

THE SECRET INGREDIENT • From onboard cooking schools to destination-inspired menus, Oceania Cruises’...