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Can this designer reinvent the world’s most controversial fashion house?
Former Valentino visionary Pierpaolo Piccioli is betting on something far more disruptive than viral gimmicks: clothes that people actually want to wear.
Don’t like beer or wine? This could be your drink
Cider drinkers are ready for something new. Your next favourite beverage might be a fruity hybrid.
The latest tricks marketers are using to get you to spend
These days, retailers are throwing everything at the wall – including basketballs – to part you from your money.
Inside One Nation’s plans to turn its popularity into more MPs
Pauline Hanson’s team believes it has what it takes to become a party of government. But can its strong-headed leaders steer the ship without a mutiny?
This Dutch-Kiwi designer will be showcased at the NGV
Sabine Marcelis began her career aiming not to sell anything. She’s now designing for an exhibition that is set to be a blockbuster.
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April 2026 – fashion
Why Pierpaolo Piccioli’s move to Balenciaga is so cool, how Christian Louboutin sells a million shoes a year, inside Pauline Hanson’s heartland and more.
9 stories
March 2026 – innovation
Inside the mind-bending universe of Anthropic’s Claude, how to build an F1-worthy team, the battle to keep Australia’s cash moving and more.
9 stories
Highflyer magazine 2026
When it comes to air travel, Australians are spoilt for choice. Here’s how to make the most of your time in the sky in 2026.
16 stories
February 2026 – arts and culture
Political mastermind plays his next card, inside China’s AI boyfriend business, a controversial exhibition pushes ahead, watches to watch in 2026 and more.
8 stories
Summer 2025 – Watch
On board the most lethal Sydney to Hobart in 26 years, NIMBY v YIMBY in the new housing wars, luxury trekking in Patagonia and more.
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This Month
Meet Christian Louboutin, footwear’s most famous billionaire
He is known for championing the transformative power of heels and sells a million pairs a year. Now he has teamed up with a Gen Z celebrity for his next era.
The watches astute buyers should nab now
Forget the wrist. The best place for this exclusive multimillion-dollar masterpiece is out of sight, as pocket timepieces look set to be 2026’s next big thing.
The Melbourne restaurant our reviewer grew to love
The city’s newest fine diner has room to grow (which is good). Vue de Monde’s Hugh Allen turns over a new leaf in the Fitzroy Gardens with Yiaga.
The mining CEO who mixes Prada with protective gear
As a child, Amanda Lacaze had a wardrobe that was mostly hand-me-downs. Then a purple and blue leather suit got her hooked on made-to-measure fashion.
Why Jannik Sinner says cruises are great for a health workout
The sea air helps with breathing exercises, says the tennis ace, who always travels with Lego. He also reveals how he keeps his edge while he’s on the go.
February
Worried about artificial intelligence? So is Claude
Anthropic’s Daniela Amodei says we need to better understand AI “under the surface” as the race for primacy among frontier labs butts up against safety concerns.
Know your craft: How top airlines rate at the pointy end
Are you a long-haul hedonist or altruist? Do you crave privacy or openness? In the race to refine exclusivity in the sky, the defining factor is you.
The restaurant for a business lunch when you’d rather be on holiday
Giovanni Pilu brings his seafood brand to Circular Quay in Sydney, with pure Italian sizzle. Skip the steak and dive in.
‘Honest, helpful, harmless’: Anthropic’s battle to build a better AI
Artificial intelligence is getting smart enough to code its own updates. Daniela Amodei says it’s also showing signs of what humans would call worry.
The cost of money: Inside the battle between Armaguard and the banks
As physical currency disappears from our wallets, how to save the struggling system for moving cash around Australia has sparked a fiery debate.
Is it better to fly premium economy or choose a budget business seat?
When a trade-off is required, these are the best cheaper options for sleep, entertainment, one-stop and multi-leg flights.
Chenin blanc was once a workhorse. Now it’s refined
Victoria is known for its white wine varieties – but this summer, a new grape is taking table stakes.
Softball or savvy? The rise of ‘cuddly’ political interviews
A stream of next-gen podcasters are achieving what until now has seemed impossible – making politicians likeable.
How Gout Gout travels the world when every split-second counts
Australia’s most promising sprinter is ready for take-off. This is how the 18-year-old stays competition-fit, despite a hectic flying schedule.
The superannuation partner who blows off steam with roller derby
Katie Timms has retired twice from roller derby but after 13 years, she’s still going strong. Her teammates call her the John Farnham of the sport.
10 tips to overtake the competition, from the head of F1’s newest team
How do you build a team that can beat the world’s best? Just ask Jonathan Wheatley, the man bringing Audi to Formula 1.
Why you shouldn’t order steak on a plane – and what to order instead
Every airline has a signature dish. The best reflect not just the carrier but the nation it flies from.
Which airline loyalty program rates highest? We compare 6 of the best
We take a close look at frequent flyer miles programs, from earning points to redeeming them, to find out where the true value lies.
This coal mine is being transformed into a $190m paradise for motor heads
Racing, hospitality and housing are all things Australians enjoy. But combining them into a single entity has not been easy for Tony Palmer.
For just over $5m, you too can have a personal flying machine
US aviation company Cirrus is making a single-engine personal jet with a parachute for safe landings.
