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The trends you need to know that are ruling culture, style and beyond

Julia Fox • The actor, author and all-around risk taker is ready for her next role

Fragrance is suddenly that girl • Perfume is peaking, and we couldn’t be more pleased

Olivia’s coming • Get ready to experience the catharsis that comes with sing-screaming Vampire, Bad Idea Right? and Get Him Back!

the playlist • Live music you won’t want to miss

Out with the new, in with the old • What’s behind the retro tech renaissance?

This is Griff’s full-circle moment • Heartache offset by a body-tingling sense of euphoria – this is the mood that defines Griff’s debut album and world tour, Vertigo

True story • Add these new non-fiction page turners to your shelf

Beauty according to ... Ellidy Pullin • Podcaster, influencer and COVERGIRL ambassador Ellidy knows the way to glow. Here, she shares the secrets behind her effortless beauty approach …

In your best ‘skinterest’ • From essential actives, the latest breakthrough treatments and ‘skinnovations’, to the biggest lip balm in the world right now, here’s what’s in for skin this season

Blowing up • The bombshell blow-dry has been trending for some time and, if our feeds are to be believed, This ’90s-era hairstyle is going nowhere. From full bounce to a more flexible finish, consider Cosmo’s edit of blow-dry tools to be your shortcut to Sabrina Carpenter-level locks

Soft launch • There’s nothing like getting back together with an old flame – especially when you’re returning to a familiar love that’s been levelled up, in all the right ways

Night vision • Last year, it was Barbie. This year? It’s Charli XCX’s Brat. Whether it’s style or makeup, the trend cycle is often informed by the biggest cultural moments – and in 2024, the exaggerated yet relaxed ‘365 PARTYGIRL’ reigns supreme

Drops of wisdom: Dr Shammi Theesan • Known for her transformative approach to skin health, we asked the dermatologist and founder of Melbourne’s chic ODE Dermatology to share her secrets to glowing skin

Will vintage fashion soon suck? • The reality of fast fashion ruining collectable icons of the future

Will vintage fashion soon SUCK? • Stitched up: has fast fashion ruined the vintage of the future?

‘I haven’t worn a dress since I finished high school’ • G Flip, the Aussie non-binary musician and spouse to Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Stause, is touring the world with their DRUMMER album. Between sound checks, they riffed with Cosmo on all things androgynous style, from their wedding-day suit to gender-bending Halloween costumes

Eye of the Tiger • How Onitsuka Tiger’s most iconic sneaker went from the Mexico Olympics to the world

HOT MESS • Indie sleaze is slowly returning, but can a fashion and cultural movement defined by its lack of curation truly find legs in the social media age?

Pedal to the metal • One ring is not enough. More is more this season so stack your pieces—and mix metals (no, that’s not a style sin) for dramatic effect and maximum bling.

In the bag • They say size doesn’t matter but when it comes to the space in your handbag, there’s no denying bigger is better. While micro-minis had their moment, recent seasons have seen oversized options return.

Lacey, oh lacey • A little lace never hurt no body. With lingerie sets this pretty, you won’t want to...