Fashion Journal 170 by Furst Media

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FASHION JOURNAL MELBOURNE - SYDNEY - BRISBANE - ADELAIDE - PERTH

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A Step Beyond

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As we dig up our hot water bottles and become even better friends with our doonas, this month we’re looking outwards for inspiration. Zinnia Kumar is our July cover girl. Dispelling the typical model stereotype, she’s a published scientist, Hollywood actress and has a lot to say about racial tokenism in the Australian fashion industry (page 30).

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EDITORIAL INTERNS Eliza Sholly, George Tzintzis, Nikki Escalante, Tara Smith, Zoe Beer

Also embracing individuality is Client Liaison. While best known for their nostalgic brand of pop and left-of-centre fashion sense, the duo is fast making a name for themselves as entrepreneurs. From a limo business to their own fashion line and a skincare collaboration, the Client Liaison empire is steadily growing. On page 24 we catch up with the boys ahead of their Splendour in the Grass appearance. To round things off, we chat with London Grammar (page 12), hang out with our favourite furry friends (page 14), and road test a range of well-known primers to see which are worth the hype (page 42). ON THE COVER Zinnia wears

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06 THE SCOOP News

24 EDITORIAL Smooth Operators

12 MUSIC with London Grammar

30 EDITORIAL Zinnia

16 PET SHOP Lead the Way

42 HAIR & BEAUTY Prep and Prime

22 GOODS A New Leaf

44 HAIR & BEAUTY A Cut Above

CHRISTOPHER KANE METALLIC PATCHWORK SWEATER $1349 FROM DAVID JONES, ZARA TROUSERS $89.95, LOUISE KRAGH RING $140, EWOL TRANSPARENT BOOTS $219 Photographer: Kay Sukumar Full shoot credits on page 30

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The Scoop

Lucy Folk Grab your fishing rod, Lucy Folk’s new campaign, Angler, is taking us out on the high seas. The beautifully-shot images depict a luxe boat trip, featuring a fresh lineup of accessories along the way. Expect new cocktail clutch colourways and eyewear from the drop, plus crochet jewellery in a range of angling-inspired shapes, like squids and sinkers. lucyfolk.com

Brave+True We’ve still got a little more cold weather to endure, but Brave+True already has us looking forward to summer. The label has introduced its next collection, inspired by Cape Cod and The Hamptons during the ’60s. Aptly titled Coast, it fuses nautical elements with loose-fitting silhouettes to offer a relaxed feel. Expect linen shorts, slouchy peplum tees and halter neck dresses to take you beyond the beach. Time to book a holiday. holidaydesign.com.au

Sheridan Sheridan is celebrating its 50th birthday with a limited edition collection in collaboration with iconic Australian artist, Ken Done. Launching August 2, the range transfers Done’s original artworks onto 100 per cent cotton bed sheets, towels and cushions. It’s a throwback to Done’s original collab with Sheridan in the ’80s, which helped bring bold art and colour into the home. Expect prints featuring the artist’s signature works such as Sunday Sailing, Antarctica and Aquarium. sheridan.com.au

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Puma Puma’s new Velvet Rope collection is the winter fitspo we need. Inspiring women to own the moment, the collection fuses tech-heavy training pieces with contemporary sports style. It sees soft velvet and lycra pieces in a palette of olive, black and copper, as well as Puma’s new Fierce Rope VR training shoe. Time to get off the couch. au.puma.com

Isadora Nim

Song for the Mute Song for the Mute has teamed up with Sydney-based streetwear label, Nothing, on a collection for foodies everywhere. Volume One of the ongoing collaboration explores Japanese themes, with a focus on cuisine. The Ramen Club hoodie honours both brands’ immense love of noodles, while other items have taken inspiration from Super Dry and Sake. The Australian-made drop features exclusive Japanese fabrics and stylised cuts, as well as culturally-inspired graphics. It’s available at SSENSE, Lane Crawford, Club21, Harrolds, Song For The Mute and Nothing. songforthemute.com

Tailoring is often associated with menswear, but that’s not Isadora Nim’s speciality. The Melbourne-based tailor offers made-to-measure suits for women, to inject some personality into corporate wardrobes. Pick lapel size, style, buttons, pockets and your choice of wool, cashmere blend or inbuilt stretch fabrication. And to ensure you get the perfect fit, an Isadora Nim stylist will work you through a three-step fitting process. isadoranim.com

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Hot or Not WITH BIANCA O’NEILL

ILLUSTRATION BY TWYLAMAE

Skin and Threads Zoë Foster Blake has teamed up with Skin and Threads for her first clothing collection. Nodding to the late ’80s and early ’90s, Iced ZoZo is the result of the author and beauty guru being given total creative control. So it’s no surprise it steers away from what we’ve come to expect from the Melbourne label. The drop features 17 pieces reflecting Zoë’s individual style. Inspired by Australian icons, her favourite foods and animals, it pulls together vibrant colours and textures. Think retro graphic T-shirts, emblazoned sweaters and printed shirts. The collection is now available online and launches in Skin and Threads boutiques on August 7. skinandthreads.com

Converse Converse has elevated an icon with its new Chuck Taylor All Star Platform. Available as both a low and high top, the sneaker sees the classic All Star silhouette raised an extra inch. It features a vulcanised rubber sole for durability, as well as canvas construction, a rubber toe cap and bumper, and an iconic All Star ankle patch. You can pick up a pair in black or white now for $120. converse.com.au

Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Hilfiger knows what the people want. The designer has brought back the nostalgia yet again with his Spring 17 Tommy Jeans collection. The drop revisits iconic ’90s styles, in a throwback to the brand’s heritage. Showcased by Lucky Blue Smith, Anwar Hadid and Sofia Richie, the old school collection plays with the Tommy logo and signature shades of red, white and blue. Cropped tees, whitewash denim jackets and shorts make up the women’s offering, with Americana-inspired denim essentials for the guys. tommy.com

Nineties Boss Bitch

Tweed, check, houndstooth – any print you could pop on a professor jacket is totally hot right now. Skip the elbow patches and think early ’90s Linda Evangelista. HOT

Incoming Peak TV Season

July means cold weather, red wine... and a shizload of TV to watch instead of, say, talking to actual humans. As the US hits peak viewing season, take your pick from the rich rainbow of incoming flavours: Game of Thrones, Broad City, Life of Kylie, Fear the Walking Dead and a whole heap more will keep you entertained until it's warm again. HOT

Gucci Bags

OK, let’s all get another obsession now shall we? Although it’s not ‘out’ of fashion to rock the Gs atm, maybe pop it in the cupboard for a couple of months before we all die of boredom. MEH

White Boots

I don’t care what anyone says, white boots will never be chic. NOT

Embroidered Jeans

They had a brief moment and if you bought into it, you’re probably already filled with regret. NOT

Tracksuits with Heels

You are not Khloe Kardashian. Or JLo in her On the 6 phase. There is never a time and a place to wear a full adidas triple stripe tracksuit with heels – unless you’re a backup dancer for a hip hop artist. Seriously, people. Pls stahp. NOT

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Hey Now BY TARA SMITH

It’s been four years since we first fell in love with the moody ballads of London Grammar. The band’s debut album, If You Wait, introduced us to Hannah Reid’s soaring vocals, with melancholic harmonies from band mates Dan Rothman and Dot Major. This year, the band has released its follow-up album, Truth is a Beautiful Thing, and announced an Australian tour in September to back it up. Before the trio returns to Australian soil, we had a chat with vocalist Hannah Reid on her band mates, being a woman in the music industry and overcoming stage fright. Truth is a Beautiful Thing is the follow-up to your debut album released in 2013. What have you been up to for the last four years? We’ve been working on our album, really. We’ve been in the studio a lot, we’ve done a couple of things over Christmas, we came to Australia to do a festival. But mainly, we’ve been in the studio.

You’ve just announced an Australian tour this September, how many shows are you doing? All the major cities. We’re going to New Zealand to do a show as well, and we’re doing two nights at the Sydney Opera House, which will be amazing.

pained experience, even just feeling like my voice is being heard in a different kind of way.

Where’s your favourite place to perform? Coming to Australia is always amazing. I remember the first time we did Falls Festival, that was really special. That was the first time we walked out on stage and there were thousands of people. We’d never had that before, so I will always remember that. It was nuts, you’re a good crowd.

Which isn’t how you’d expect a lead vocalist to feel… I think that’s often the case. A lot of the time for women in the industry, it’s fine for them to be these fragile, creative creatures that have a lot of emotion. But when it comes down to the business side of things, or the male-dominated production side of things, it’s a man’s world still. It’s very strange.

How do you go performing in front of a big crowd like that? I get nervous talking to three people at once. Not very well. I’ve had many a nervous breakdown before a show. I also get nervous talking to three people at once. I picked the right job (laughs). I really struggle, I’m very scared a lot of the time, but you just get on with it.

It seems like you have very supportive band mates though. Yes of course, Dan and Dot are amazing.

Have you faced any challenges as a woman in the music industry? I wish I could say that I’ve had a completely easy ride of it…

How do you go on tour together for months at a time without killing each other? It is testing. It’s kind of like being put into a pressure cooker and coming out the other side. You’re this really weird family that’s not related by blood. We definitely see the worst sides of each other. Touring does do that to you. I think we just entertain ourselves with our sense of humour.

In the music industry, there have been times where my voice has felt like it had less of a weight in it than my band mates. It doesn’t happen so much anymore, but that was a very strange thing to experience, and really opened my eyes to what it must be like to be part of a minority or group of people that have been oppressed throughout history. It was really quite a

Your upcoming tour will be promoting your second album, Truth is a Beautiful Thing. How does this album differ from your first? I think in some ways it is really different. Some people have said they don’t think it is but I do… We’ve experimented a bit more. In some ways, it’s less commercial. It’s more atmospheric in the electronic realm. I think our first album was a bit more

trip-poppy. I think there are some bigger vocals on there. I guess everyone will have different opinions. As long as people like it…I hope they like it. Do you have a favourite song on the new album? Or is that like asking you to choose between your children? I think it is like asking me to choose between children, but you do have favourites! I have two: ‘Bones of Ribbon’ and ‘Leave the War With Me’ are probably my favourite songs. As a follow-up to your debut, do you feel an added pressure for this album to do well? We can feel it. But you have to let go of the first album and not worry too much about it, because you’re never going to make that album ever again and it will always be special because it was your first one. Your first album is different. There’s something so special about debut albums. Aside from your Australian tour later this year, what other special stuff do you have coming up? We’re doing loads of European festivals, which we’re really excited about. We’re touring the UK, Europe, and then hopefully we’ll get started on album three. You can catch London Grammar on their Australian tour in September. For tour dates visit londongrammar.com

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Forever Young PHOTOGRAPHER SAM WONG STYLIST CARLOS MANGUBAT HAIR AND MAKEUP KAREN BURTON MODELS KONKER AT SCENE MODELS AND BELLA AT CHADWICK MODELS

It seems fashion’s ’90s revival isn’t slowing down. Converse is getting in on the action and continuing the trend of throwback drops, with the release of the One Star. The iconic style was born in the ’70s and quickly became synonymous with skate culture. It wasn’t until the ’90s however, that it became a street style staple, embraced by fashion innovators, subcultures and athletes alike. Fast forward to 2017, and the One Star is having another major moment. The latest One Star instalment sees the ’90s silhouette delivered in the brand’s original black, red and navy colourways, as well as some pretty pastel additions. Bringing the staple firmly into the 21st century is the addition of an Ortholite sock liner for added comfort, a plush suede outer and a rubber sole for maximum grip. To celebrate the re-release, we grabbed a few of our favourite colourways and chatted to stylist Carlos Mangubat about sneaker do's and don’ts, how to keep your kicks pristine and styling the One Star with tailored wardrobe pieces. First up, when buying a new pair of sneakers, what should we consider? If you’re planning to wear a shoe often, it should be comfortable the moment you start wearing it. You shouldn’t have to wear a sneaker in. I alway look for a comfy insole and padding. Do you have any tips for styling the One Star to work with your existing wardrobe? I’d recommend taking style cues from ’90s movies like Gus Van Sant’s Kids. Keep it simple, and don’t try too hard to make it ‘work’. It’s also always fun to mix up your look with sneakers and make unusual pairings – like combining sneakers with tailoring. So it’s OK to wear sneakers with suiting or tailored pieces? Suiting and sneakers has always been a thing, but this season it really seems to be making an impact. A lot of high-end designers are pairing sneakers with tailoring, especially in the menswear collections for SS18. Just make sure your pant length is altered to the length of your leg or shorter, or you’ll risk looking like a daggy commuter. I personally prefer a 7/8 cropped pant with a sneaker.

Socks or no socks with sneakers? Both! But an invisible sock is better than no socks. I prefer to style sneakers with a nice plain black or white sock. When wearing statement colour sneakers, what should we keep in mind? Keep it simple. Make the shoes the feature of the outfit and wear basic colours to highlight them. What’s the best way to avoid looking too casual when wearing sneakers? To dress up your look, choose a style that’s a plain colour or has an interesting texture (but isn’t too flashy). Suede styles are perfect for this!

Suede shoes are notoriously hard to keep clean. Any tips? Always Scotchgard or waterproof your shoes before wearing them. I know it’s tempting to pop them straight on, but it’s essential if you want to ensure the longevity of the sneaker and keep them looking fresh for longer. Eucalyptus oil is great for cleaning the white/rubber parts of the sole – just rub it on with a cloth or cotton makeup pad. And if they get wet, stuff with newspaper and let them dry out in a warm room. This will help them retain their shape.

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PHOTOGRAPHER HOLLY ENGELHARDT STYLIST BONNIE KAY For many of you, grooming is still a second thought. But fellas, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time you allow a few extra minutes in your morning routine. These no-fuss products will help keep your hair in check and your skin looking top notch. Clockwise from top left APOT.CARE EYE REVIVE TREATMENT $91 FROM MECCA.COM.AU | MARIO BADESCU AFTER SHAVE MOISTURISER $26 FROM MECCA.COM.AU SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR MASTER WAX $47 FROM ADORE BEAUTY | DERMALOGICA SKIN PREP SCRUB $53.50 BLACK LEOPARD NOURISHING LIP BALM $7.95 | EVO WINNERS FACE BALM $27.95 | NATIVE MAN MOISTURISER AND AFTERSHAVE $29.90 DE LORENZO ELEMENTS CLAY MEDIUM HOLD GEL $19.95 | MARIO BADESCU PEPPERMINT SHAVING CREAM $10 FROM MECCA.COM.AU

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Since the release of their debut album Diplomatic Immunity late last year, Client Liaison have been busy building what feels like an empire. From limousines to skincare, these boys have expanded their brand beyond the music industry. We teed up a shoot with Harvey and Monte and while on set chatted personal aesthetics, the fall of the Berlin Wall and Splendour in the Grass. By the looks of it, you guys have been hectic. Give us the lowdown on what’s been happening since your album release. Monte: We’ve done three music videos for the album: ‘World of Our Love’, ‘Wild Life’ and ‘Off White Limousine’. We also have another one coming out for ‘A Foreign Affair’, and we’ll be doing a world tour around Australia, New Zealand and Europe. We’ve also been working on our fashion line. Is the world tour next on your calendar? Monte: Before we head off, we’ll be performing at Splendour in the Grass with a special guest. But no one knows who yet… Nice! I heard that you’re doing a collaboration with Kiehl’s? How did that come about? Harvey: Kiehl’s is a sponsor of Splendour in the Grass. As we’re performing at the event, we were approached by Kiehl’s to create a limited edition Ultra Facial Cream, similar to the collab The Preatures did with the brand last year. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Australian Children’s Music Foundation.

So it seems like you guys are really branching out? Harvey: We’ve also just launched a limousine business – you can book cars by the hour or take one of our tours. Monte: One tour is actually around Collins Street. In the song ‘Off White Limousine’ it says “Collins Street’s a jungle.” So the tour goes through our favourite spots in the city and gives insight into Client Liaison’s history… where our first studio was and our favourite lunch spots. Harvey: We also offer winery tours and a tour around the Great Ocean Road. Fancy! Does the limo play your music? Monte: Yeah, it has our music and our favourite drinks, like Foster's. And how is your fashion line going? Monte: Yes! Great! We’re working on the second collection for our line, which will be coming out soon. It also just became available at Urban Outfitters. When you’re not wearing your own clothing, where do you like to shop? Harvey: I like Incu, that’s nice. Otherwise, I’ve been terribly addicted to Uniqlo. And op shops, of course. Monte: I like country op shops a lot. It’s probably my favourite thing to do, to go on trips and fill up the car from op shop to shop. I also like vintage stores and getting things made in Asia.

So Monte, you wear more vintage and Harvey, you dress in a more contemporary style? Harvey: Yes, somewhat. On stage, we wear relatively the same thing. We are working with more stylists, the goal is to be head-to-toe to the nines every day, but it’s terribly difficult to do that and quite costly. I oscillate between looks. Sometimes I’ll come in looking like a grade six teacher – generically Uniqlo’d out. The next day I’ll come in full ’80s exercise gear. Maybe a day after that I’ll be totally suited up, so I kinda don’t have one single style. When we are on stage, we have our custom Client Liaison costumes we made from the ground up. It’s kind of all over the shop. Monte: Sometimes we’re in ’80s sportswear and a turtleneck. We love the turtleneck. Don’t even get me started on the turtleneck. I’m obsessed with them too. So your style is inspired by the ’80s? Harvey: The ’80s and the early ’90s. Why those eras? Monte: There’s a level of sophistication in those eras. They’re also the eras we grew up in. When I was a teenager, I didn’t connect with contemporary fashion and music, so I looked back and connected to the late ’80s and early ’90s. It was more ambitious in its tone. There was a grandeur to it. It wasn’t like grunge or hip hop – tartan or pretending not to look cool – it was more ‘I’m dressing up for every occasion’. I liked the idea of shoulder pads, mesh or chrome, all these excessively garish things. Harvey: It’s also hard when people speak of decades as sort of bookends, as if it was 1989 and then by 1990, fashion changed. It wasn’t necessarily the case. Monte: That was when the Berlin Wall came down. Harvey: I was in Berlin when the wall came down, actually. But it’s interesting how we frame history and how that informs the imagery we project in our heads. It’s good to be aware that history isn’t always so accurate. Again, we think of the ’80s and ’90s as boisterous and outrageous, but there was also a lot of subtlety there. I think about the popularity of the colours at the time, like terracotta, and how they were evident in interior design and decorating. We would take something like that as another influence in our aesthetic. So nostalgia plays a strong part in your look and sound? Monte: In a way. We shop from our own wardrobe, and we are making music from our own sound. It’s continual. An unfinished idea can stem into something else.

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Who is your style icon? Monte: I would say Prince. Harvey: For me, it was more interiors that influenced me, it wasn’t necessarily [a person]. It was a movement in style. Monte: Esprit. Harvey: Esprit as a company. Not necessarily the person who wore it. Even glassware. The frosted glass you used to get at Pizza Hut all you can eat. The big frosted bevelled glass. It was an influence. We gather influences from everywhere. For your musical inspiration, what do you look to? Monte: We are looking at late ’90s to early ’00s house and dance movement. The really strong singles that were re-appropriating disco in that era – French house, Daft Punk. Dance hits. As we work into the dance world as well, that time period is a huge minefield of inspiration. Harvey: We were talking about how we are re-appropriating certain movements of re-appropriation itself. It’s kind of gone to the next level. As Monte mentioned, in the mid 2000s, there was a lot of old house music remixing old disco classics. So now we’re referencing the 2000s, which referenced the ’70s.

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Monte: We also wrote some songs recently that were very ’80s inspired, but people in the ’80s were inspired by the ’50s. So we are almost trying to see the chain throughout re-interpretation of re-interpretation but with a contemporary sound. Harvey: Exactly. We were working with one reference last week in Byron. Animations from the ’80s and ’90s mixed with video – like Space Jam. Monte: Or Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Do you mean as a visual reference? Monte: Any reference could inform the whole feeling of a new song. Harvey: It’s interesting, we will reference hand-drawn animation mixed with real life cinema as an inspiration, from a certain pocket of time. We could take our inspiration from a lovely breakfast we ate that morning. Monte: Or the old man dance. When he’s a bit too old but still dancing. Harvey: So we would do that dance to try and evoke something or produce lyrics from that. What informs us is multi-sensory. So you could make a song about the Carlton Dance from Fresh Prince of Bel Air? Harvey: Yes, you could. Monte: It’s a feeling you can tap into. Catch Client Liaison at Splendour in the Grass and on their A Foreign Affair tour. Tickets are available now. clientliaison.com

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Please meet this month’s cover girl, Zinnia Kumar. She’s been featured in the pages of Vogue Italia, Harper’s Bazaar and campaigns for local labels including Alice McCall and Asilio the Label. But she’s got more going on than just modelling. Zinnia is a published scientist in the fields of human evolutionary biology and ecology and is currently undertaking her PhD at the University of Oxford. And with a recent role in a feature film under her belt, she can add actress to the list too. Now based in the UK, we caught up with Zinnia on a recent trip home to Australia to hear her thoughts on the local fashion industry, wearing fur, overcoming social anxiety and racial tokenism. Hey Zinnia, what are you up to at the moment? Hustling. You’re currently living in London, so we were lucky to catch you! Do you come home often? I come home every year during the English summer for a brief period. I guess that’s kind of how I’ve accidentally avoided summer for two years. So how come you decided to move abroad? The research opportunities are phenomenal. Scientists get paid more and there are more prejudice-free opportunities for minority women, without hitting Australia’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) glass ceiling. It doesn’t help that the Australian Government cuts funding into STEM each year. A lot of people who I went to uni with have also left Australia to follow international opportunities in the UK and US. We read that from an early age you loved science. How did this interest develop? I was always that kid in class daydreaming, looking out the window at the birds and bees. Inspired by my addiction to David Attenborough’s documentaries, I told my teacher when I was in grade one that I wanted to be a scientist. All I wanted to do was save endangered animals, stop pollution and watch humans all day. Tell us a bit about how you got into modelling. I was scouted a couple of years ago by a London-based casting director who told me to go into the agencies in Sydney. I kid you not, I was blankly rejected by every single agency in Australia not once, not twice but three times. My ethnic background is Indian and because of that, at the time, I was literally told by agents and agencies (in their exact words): ‘You’re not the right ethnicity’, ‘your look doesn’t do well here’ and ‘we only take Anglos’. Disheartened, I just forgot modelling in Australia and went to London to become the ultimate mad scientist. Funnily enough, I got scouted again by my current manager. Within a few weeks of being in London, I had met, spoken to and worked for Vivienne Westwood which was a surreal experience. Today, I’m the only fullIndian signed Australian model working internationally.

The moral of the story, as with anything you want to do in life, is keep trying. Opinions are just opinions and not based on truth or fact, you create your path and your own truth.

I’ve made a point in my life to always do what I love and try to give back with what I do. Because of that, my work relaxes me and it never feels like a chore, so I don’t mind working on weekends.

Since finishing school, you’ve received a Bachelor of Advanced Science, published two research papers, moved to London and are undertaking a PhD at Oxford. Not to mention your modelling and acting work. How do you balance your time? I used to have rubbish time management. In fact, I actually had my pay docked at my first job because I’d never be on time. I’d spend all night playing gory video games and sleep during the day. Then one day I decided I was tired of being a slob and I picked up two books: one called The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and another called Think and Grow Rich. They changed the way I thought about myself and my life. After that, I turned my life around with discipline. I never played video games again, stopped watching TV and deleted all my social media accounts. I suddenly had so much more time in the world to do all the adventurous and ambitious things I’d always wanted to do.

You recently posted about turning down a modelling job because the styling included chinchilla, lynx and cheetah furs. Do you find your beliefs about the environment and animals change the way you approach your work in fashion? Before becoming a model, I was a field conservation ecologist working in the Australian Outback. If a person who conserves endangered animals wears them, what hope do these animals have? THIS PAGE IRO SILVER RUFFLE TOP $859, JANE JU TOPAZ RING WITH BLUE TOPAZ $480, BULGARI DIVAS DREAM RING IN 18KT WHITE GOLD WITH FULL PAVE DIAMONDS POA OPPOSITE PAGE TOPSHOP LACE UP BODYSUIT $49.95, TOPSHOP JAMIE PANT $80, ZOO EMPORIUM PVC BOOTS $180

I believe integrity and morality come before personal gain. I was aware what a big opportunity I was turning down by not shooting Fendi’s 90th anniversary Haute Fourrure collection. I just couldn’t live with myself knowing I helped promote and advocate the sale of critically endangered animals. Can you imagine looking back in 10 years’ time and thinking ‘oh hey, I helped make these guys go extinct’. I have a serious problem with non-vintage endangered furs and will not wear them. I just don’t understand why design directors and fabric suppliers can’t use alternatives. Luckily, endangered fur shoots don’t happen often. There’s actually a law against it, but of course, political loopholes exist. I always make a point to ask before every shoot. I make it my responsibility to be aware. However, for every shoot I turn down, there’s an endless supply of girls that will take my place, which unfortunately doesn’t stop the demand and the poaching. In 10 years, it’s believed the critically endangered and the absolutely adorable chinchilla will be completely extinct in the wild from fur poaching. It’s something that makes me quite sad. What would you most like to change about the fashion industry? Growing up, I was told incessantly at school and on TV that I lived in a ‘multicultural country’. But nowhere in the media, politics or academia (except occasionally on SBS) did I see any examples of people that even looked remotely like me. I never saw any ethnic girls win Australia’s Next Top Model, [they were] always the token sidekick for brands to appear diverse. Ethnic people only did stereotypical roles on TV and when I saw Cathy Freeman run the Olympics of 2000, I thought she was the most beautiful, inspirational woman on Earth. The world is a much more globally diverse and multicultural place than it was in the ’80s. However, I think some brands and sectors seriously lack diversity. I don’t think it’s good enough to put a ‘token ethnic girl’ here and there to make your brand or your TV show appear diverse. People can see straight through tokenism. What’s important to remember when talking about diversity, is that one or two examples of diversity is not equivalent to an entire diverse market. It’s simply just one or two examples. I’ve spoken to different agencies in London and Paris and they all say the same thing: we don’t send our ethnic or black girls to Australia because ‘no one wants them’ and ‘they just don’t work’. So unfortunately, today’s Australian agencies are still majority Anglo. What I find most puzzling is why there are so few Aboriginal models signed by major agencies in Australia. Also, how is it possible that in 56+ years and 650+ covers, Australian Vogue has only featured two Aboriginal people on its cover (Elaine George in September 1993 and Samantha Harris June 2010)? Why do we continue to turn a blind eye? Considering you’re a model, people might be surprised to know you once struggled with social anxiety. How did you overcome this? Growing up, I was always the one to have non-human nicknames like Gollum and Chewbacca. I always wore oversized black shirts and track pants, with the same hairstyle: a low ponytail. I

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was quite shy and I suffered from social anxiety, which I was embarrassed about and tried desperately to cover up. My social anxiety around males was so bad that at 20, I’d never had a conversation with a guy, never been kissed, never been asked out on a date. Growing up, I was the strangest kind of tomboy, one that couldn’t even talk to boys. I had my first conversation [with a boy] on a field trip in my third year of uni. I had group work with an assigned male partner. After three hours of the same dialogue in my head ‘you have to say something, you have to say something’ eventually through the nerves, I uttered a single sentence. Immediately, I was amazed. It was that easy? How on earth had it taken me two decades to reach this point? After that, I started to think positively and challenge my comfort zone. I forced myself to talk to one

random person every day on the four-hour train ride to uni and back, to get over my social anxiety. I started slowly coming out of my shell and eventually experimenting with clothes. It was quite strange for me at first, I wasn’t used to attention. For the first time in my life, I was hearing the words ‘pretty’ and ‘Zinnia’ used in the same sentence. I didn’t understand how I could go from being labelled ‘ugly’ to ‘pretty’ simply by how I dressed and did my hair. I went from not being aware of what I looked like to constantly being judged by the external. This paradox bothered me for a long time, until I realised that if we were all blind, naked and our heads were shaved, what matters? The only person we would be is the person in our minds and our flesh. We don’t have to be anyone or anything, every label is an illusion just as long as you’re true to yourself. You don’t need to live life pleasing everyone or maintaining facades.

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I don’t mind spending my weekends with messy hair and wearing a tomato onesie because the people that love me know me for who I am. Any advice for young people struggling with their identity? One of the most wonderful lessons I was ever taught is that we must never compare ourselves to other people. In this age of social media, the best parts of people’s fantasy lives are portrayed on social media and the internet. The best body angles, the best selfies. Everyone else always seems to have it together. Concoctions of perfection is all we see. To bring back your joy, celebrate others’ hard work, never compare, be yourself, work hard, and always remember that hierarchy and fear are illusions. No one is above anyone else, everyone is equal. The only difference between you and the Queen is a label, we’re all human and all valuable. Describe an average day in your life. What is average? Every day is so different to the last. Usually I wake up, try to drink a litre of water, do some resistance

training, say hi to my chickens, check my emails, go to uni, work or castings, or whatever else I have planned for that day. However, without fail, I always write in my journal as it helps give me perspective. What else should we know about you? I’m also an actress and I just got my first feature film role in the Warner Bros. DC Films Hollywood flick, Wonder Woman. Amazing. What was it like working on such a massive film? Being involved in such a major production was a great experience. The teams involved were huge! Meeting director Patty Jenkins was exciting and of course, Gal Gadot. I played an Amazon Warrior and was part of the entourage in the village with Queen Hippolyta. You’ve had two published papers on Negative Frequency Dependence that revolve around hair (colour and beards). As a result of your work, you’ve been dubbed a ‘beauty expert’. What has science taught you about beauty? There’s no single formula for beauty, the only thing consistent in human attractiveness trends is that it’s inconsistent. It’s a social trend that varies with

media exposure, culture, time, space, opinion, context and circumstance. The only kind of beauty that is consistent throughout time, culture and circumstance is inner beauty – from inner confidence to complete self-acceptance. Do you think you’ll continue to have careers in both fashion and science, or do you see yourself eventually picking one as your core focus? I think they both go together quite well. There is never a need to choose and you just make your own way, a new way that no one has ever thought of before. How many pages long is your resume? Last time I checked it was about five pages long. Where will you be in five years? Politics? UN? Academia? Hermit? Actress? Chicken Whisperer? It’s impossible for me to say exactly where I will be. But that’s the best part. W

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D ESI G N ER PRO FILES

01 Kinnon

If you work hard and travel frequently, it’s time you became acquainted with Kinnon. The brand crafts leather accessories that go beyond standard designs and colour palettes. Expect a range spanning overnight bags, work bags, folios, travel wallets and more in colours like tan, gold, dove grey and chocolate. All products are made in Melbourne from high quality, top-grain napa leather, with practicality top of mind. Think overnight bags that not only comply with airline carry-on requirements, but come complete with side compartments that can hold multiple pairs of shoes. Work or play, Kinnon has the ultimate accessory to get you from A to B. kinnon.com.au

02 Nikki Williams

Nikki Williams believes we all deserve to own a designer handbag, but she knows the price tag isn’t always accessible. Her eponymous accessories label delivers a range of high-quality bags which won’t leave your wallet feeling light. Having grown up an avid horse rider, Nikki’s designs are inspired by the braided leather used in saddles and bridles. Handcrafted in limited runs, the range features butter-soft napa leather and luxe suede construction for a premium finish. nikkiwilliams.com

03 Willow Bay

When it comes to your day-to-day, small handbags are about as practical as fake pockets on clothing. What we really need is a bag that fits all our stuff. Willow Bay offers a range of neoprene tote bags that are large, lightweight, affordable and chic. Being neoprene, they’re totally waterproof too, which means you can hand wash them when they’re looking a little worse for wear. Each bag comes with a dust bag and its own matching purse to keep your cards in check. The only trouble you’ll face is choosing a colour. willowbayaustralia.com

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SUNSTUDIOS MELBOURNE I SYDNEY

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Funky Socs

Billy Bones Club

Fun socks can be the easiest way to inject some personality into your look. And a pair from Funky Socs will do just that. The New Zealandbased brand offers a range of boldly patterned pairs to add a little colour to your day. You’ll also find argyle prints in muted tones for those times you’re feeling a little more serious. Despite the pleasing price, each pair of cotton-blend socks is made to be comfortable and go the distance. Shipping is free too (worldwide), so we suggest using that as an excuse to re-stock your drawer. funkysocs.com

Up your beanie game with high quality headwear, courtesy of Melbourne label Billy Bones Club. Born out of frustration over the lack of basic head gear, the club came together to produce a small run of unisex beanies, caps and hats. The label’s signature ‘Bones’ logo has since become a badge of cool across Melbourne streetwear. Showcasing micro-stitch knit hats, fisherman beanies and six-panel skull caps, the Billy Bones collection is casual, practical and timeless. Prices start at $29.95, so we’ll just be over here purchasing every colour. billybonesclub.com

McIntyre

Zenism

McIntyre was founded with the intention of introducing wool to a new generation. Drawing inspiration from family lineage and old-world craftsmanship, the label has reinvigorated the classic woollen jumper. McIntyre’s designs are made in Melbourne, using 100 per cent Australian wool. On the sustainability side of things, wool is both a biodegradable and renewable resource. McIntyre’s pieces are also breathable, as well as static, odour and wrinkle resistant. You can shop your own McIntyre jumper online, at The Iconic and at The Waiting Room in Sydney and Melbourne. mcintyreapparel.com.au

There’s a lot of talk about sustainable and ethical practice in womenswear at the moment. Zenism wants to make sure that menswear keeps up, too. Launched earlier this year, the label delivers a range of tees for those in search of an ethical alternative to their basics. With a mindful approach to production, Zenism works with artisans and small businesses across the Pacific, to provide them with with economic and educational opportunities. The entire range is made from sustainable bamboo fabric, also known for its breathable properties. zenism.com.au

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Trimly Leather care plays a pretty big role when it comes to the longevity of dress shoes, so Trimly’s got your back. Or should we say, soles. The Australian brand offers quality shoe trees, designed to keep your most-loved leather shoes in their original shape. Crafted from American red cedar wood, each shoe tree is of premium quality, complete with a lifetime guarantee. The brand’s range also extends to various shoe care products. Think cleaning kits, brushes and polish to ensure your leather loves always look as good as new. trimly.com.au

MR HARDYS Whether you’re clean-shaven or sporting a Victorian-era beard, MR HARDYS brings world-class grooming to your doorstep. Founded by two Melbourne creatives in 2014, the online store carries everything from razors, oils, aftershaves, skin and beard care and more. It has a great range of super manly products, like body soaps made from charcoal and black clay, as well as beard soaps. The store has also streamlined purchases straight to your pocket, by launching its own app, which you can download right now. With 150+ grooming products from leading brands such as Hunter Lab, FIT Skincare, Triumph & Disaster and Baxter of California, you’re in good hands here. mrhardys.com

HAIR & BE AUT Y

Prep and Prime Starting with the right base is key to any makeup routine. To help you on your way, we’ve tried and tested primers that hydrate, colour correct and nourish.

Product Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Calming Skin Primer From Napoleon Perdis Price $45 As someone who suffers from a bit of redness, this greenbased primer worked like a gem. The lightweight formula absorbed almost instantly, kept my foundation in place and didn’t dry out during the day. Rating Product Time to Prime Face Primer From Sportsgirl Price $12.95 For a cheaper option, this product shapes up very well. With good staying power and a luminous base, the downside is it’s a little greasy. But beware, the glowing look comes from a super shimmery base. If glitter isn’t your thing, steer clear or pair with a very matte foundation. Rating Product Dermalogica Skinperfect Primer From dermalogica.com Price $73.95 This primer feels like actual silk on your skin, and the silky smooth feel stays with you well after you put your foundation on. More like a tinted moisturiser with priming powers, it could easily be worn on its own. With extra goodies including SPF30 and anti-ageing properties, this one ticks all the boxes. Rating

Product Stila One Step Prime From mecca.com.au Price $52 Having already built a cult following for its One Step Correct formula, I had high expectations. Thankfully it didn’t disappoint. The primer is thin and quick-drying, and despite the nourishing formula, actually helps curb that end-of-day oil build-up. This is perfect for anyone who wants a no-fuss makeup base. Rating Product Laura Mercier Radiance Foundation Primer From David Jones Price $50 This primer has a slightly pearlescent tint, helping to minimise imperfections and the appearance of pores. It also creates a radiant glow that’s not excessively shiny. I used this alongside Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser, and it worked a treat at keeping my makeup in place all day. Rating Product Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Radiance Boosting Primer From Napoleon Perdis Price $55 This primer glided across my skin like butter and left the surface feeling silky smooth. Its luminous quality gave my skin a soft glow, which was still visible after applying foundation. As it’s lightweight, it's perfect for quick, everyday makeup and is super easy to apply. Rating

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Napoleon Says… We don’t need to tell you primer is important, but do you actually know what it's doing for your skin? We went straight to the king of primer himself, Napoleon Perdis, to find out what all the fuss is about.

Davroe Haircare that’s Australian made, natural and vegan is Davroe’s specialty. Made from pure plant and flower extracts, the brand’s products are designed to be suitable for all hair types and are without sulphates and parabens. Helping protect our hair from winter dryness, Davroe has introduced a leave-in treatment to protect and seal the hair cuticle. Ends Repair Leave-In Treatment is packed full of good stuff, like rice and wheat proteins, to strengthen and smooth your hair, simultaneously locking in moisture and colour. It helps to protect from UV rays too, meaning it’s perfect for year-round use. davroe.com

Lipstick Queen Cult label, Lipstick Queen, is releasing a new line of nude lipsticks and we’re certain they’ll go to the top of your makeup wish list. The Nothin’ But The Nudes collection includes three pigmented shades – pinky nude, peach nude and beige nude. Enriched with natural oils, waxes and Vitamin E, the formula offers a smooth, hydrating application and vinyl-like finish. You can pick up the collection from August 29. mecca.com.au

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Primer is… a must to achieve complexion perfection. It’s important because… priming your skin can help to keep your look on longer and ensures your makeup glides on easily and looks fresh all day. It works by... acting as a bridge between your skincare and makeup, to help correct and enhance the skin. A good primer will… hydrate skin, absorb excess oil, keep makeup on for longer and is suitable for all skin types. You’ll get the best results when… you apply after skincare and before makeup application. Apply with… a brush, as you’ll get a smoother result and use less product. Avoid… formulas which aren’t suited to your skin type. You’ll spend… $35 to $59 on a Napoleon Perdis primer. Not to prime… is a crime! napoleonperdis.com

While many of us adjust our skincare routines in winter to help our skin weather the weather, our lips are often neglected. This month, Napoleon Perdis is bringing us a new lip oil to give our lips the TLC they deserve. The Double Duty Infusion Oil features a blend of nourishing and emollient-rich natural oils sourced from around the world. Among the ingredients is Tzabaki, which is extracted and purified from the exotic Camellia Japonica. It’s native to a small Japanese island and is a natural ingredient favoured by Geishas. The non-stick formula can be worn alone or over your favourite lippy or lip pencil. We’re awarding bonus points as it’s waterproof too. napoleonperdis.com

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Hair Cartel The Beach House, Shop 6/178 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach NSW

Since launching just two-and-a-half years ago, Hair Cartel has quickly become a favourite of locals and tourists alike. Known as much for its hair styling as its giant pink neon sign, this Bondi-based salon offers everything from haircuts to cosmetic teeth whitening. Inside, you’ll find a minimal, Scandi-inspired space offering a relaxed feel, reflective of its coastal location. A little bird tells us Hair Cartel will be opening up a second shop in 2018, too. Need to know: Hair Cartel’s priority is to care for the integrity and health of your hair. Each client is given a thorough consultation by one of the salon’s highly educated and knowledgeable stylists prior to any service commencing. They will assess the condition of your hair and scalp to provide tailored recommendations on how to treat it before, during and after the salon visit. A finalist in this year’s Australian Hair Fashion Awards, Hair Cartel is part of the Sustainable Salons Australia Group. This means it recycles up to 95 per cent of salon waste and is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving zero waste and implementing sustainable practices. The initiative also sees hair offcuts donated to wig-making services and proceeds from recyclable materials, like foil and colour tubes, donated to charity. Speciality: This salon is all about colour. An official L’Oréal Preferred Blonde Salon, Hair Cartel is known for its balayage and micro foiling techniques. You’ll also find a braid bar, with hair stylists specialising in all types of braiding. You’ll love: The relaxed and friendly culture. Enjoy a glass of rosé during your service and an extra long scalp massage at the basin. Oh and did we mention they are open until 9pm three nights a week? haircartel.com.au

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Kings Domain Barber Shop 154 Greville Street, Prahran VIC Need to know: Launched by three-time Australian Hairdresser of the Year, Joey Scandizzo, Kings Domain combines the look and feel of an English gentlemen’s club and an American hunters’ cabin. Speciality: Taking a modern approach to traditional barbershop techniques. Staff training is a priority to make sure the team’s hot towel shaves, tapered clips, beard trims and haircuts are top notch. You’ll love: The curated selection of grooming products from ELEVEN Australia, Baxter of California and Taylor of Old Bond Street. kingsdomain.com.au

Belinda Hughes Skin Clinic

HELMET Hair Co.

Level 1, 71 Davis Avenue, South Yarra VIC

1267 Sandgate Road, Nundah QLD

Need to know: The clinic only stocks natural and organic professional skincare and all treatments are customised to suit a client’s needs on the day. Speciality: Using natural and professional solutions to achieve healthy skin. The best available organic skincare is used by the team, to help heal all skin types and leave you looking (and feeling) radiant. You’ll love: The signature massages and five-star day spa feel. The team uses a combination of European massage techniques and lymphatic drainage to promote muscle tone and clear skin. belindahughes.com.au

Need to know: HELMET Hair Co. delivers the latest cuts, colours and styles for Nundah locals at a price that won’t break the bank. The salon is the creation of Craig Smith, seven-time Australian Hairdresser of the Year finalist and director of the multi-award winning Fruition Hair Salon. Styling products available at HELMET Hair Co. include ELEVEN Australia and KEVIN.MURPHY. Speciality: Cool hair. Cool people. Cool space. You’ll love: The laid-back vibe, the price point and the salon design. The interior mixes motorcycle chic and industrial glamour, with a big dose of quirky attitude. helmethairco.com

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WELLMANIA

WELL, THIS IS GROWING UP

CHEFS EAT TOASTIES TOO

Brigid Delaney

Megan Street

Darren Purchese

Finally, a word on wellness that doesn’t succumb to the tired binary of a sunrise-loving yogi or eye-rolling sceptic. Brigid Delaney’s new novel is a breath of fresh air. Wellmania chronicles the writer’s search to be Clean, Lean and Serene – three pillars of wellness that, for Delaney, seem available only to the rich and beautiful. And it’s great. Delaney is funny and unashamedly honest, capturing the nuance of emotion we all feel when trying to be more ‘well’. She tries everything from detoxing to fasting to meditation to retreats. She falters, she fails, she quits, she battles and she really, really tries. It’s all at once endearing and comforting to know you’re not the only one who has no idea what they’re doing.

At 24 years old, Megan Street is well aware of the struggles many teenage girls face. Those that are often trivialised by adults who recognise ‘this too shall pass’ but in those teen years, can be life-changing. Street knows this all too well, having lost her best friend to suicide a few years back. Now, she’s helping young women who may be experiencing similar hardships. Well, This is Growing up is a guide to all the difficult stuff we face in our formative years. It covers everything from oscillating friendships, backstabbing, bullying, kindness, social media, heartbreak and sex, through the lens of someone who’s been there… and come out the other side. It’s an important release and, perhaps, an even more important gift for someone you know.

I salivated when I learnt Darren Purchese was releasing a cookbook I could actually use. (Usually, I just flip through the pictures for 20 minutes before ordering takeaway.) I pledged to expand my Coles tasty cheese repertoire to welcome gruyère and Monterey Jack. Perhaps I’d even buy a loaf of sourdough! I was ready. That was, until I realised Darren has mostly opted out of two-bread-andcheese varietals. Instead, Chefs eat Toasties too welcomes a series of curve balls: toasted hazelnut croissants, pork belly bánh mì and somewhat strangely, lamington pain perdu. Fortunately, there are recipes suited to my skill level (including an amazing dark chocolate, sea salt and olive oil toastie) but mostly it’s pretty pictures and UberEATS for me. Still, I give it five stars.

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FLEET FOXES

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Grateful

Crack-Up

Fake Sugar

Sure, he’s a hit machine, but a fat bunch of hits does not an album make. On Grateful, Khaled assembles the A-team of collaborators: a shortlist comprising of Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, Rick Ross, Nas, Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj and many, MANY more. This should be the biggest album of all time… but it’s not. For a record Khaled himself declared would win a Grammy, it’s got more holes than a Sean Spicer press conference. In between the hits (‘I’m The One’, ‘On Everything’), there are plenty of ‘filler’ misses (almost everything after track 10). I’d be surprised if he gets that Grammy he’s so sure of.

Nearly 10 years after releasing their festivalfavourite self-titled album, Fleet Foxes are back with Crack-Up. And although there was an album sometime in 2011, it was their debut that caught my attention. Its lush soundscape was a welcome and elaborate addition to an oversaturated ‘indie’ market at the time. So how do they sound nowadays? Although I wouldn’t call Crack-Up progressive, there’s a certain charm about this album when placed among today’s electronicdriven market. It reminds you that, sometimes, a nine-minute epic featuring a string quartet can be accessible, too. And the elaborate, old idea that a band with instruments can achieve a level of enlightenment that a synth just can’t. Ever.

Considering Ditto’s pedigree – her long career with Gossip, a Gaultier collab, a role in Tom Ford’s film – you’d expect this to be an all-out glam rock album. And good god, yes, it is. From the opening song, ‘Fire’, we go on a journey through blues rock, ’60s sparkle-pop, country and French-y ’80s synth. Sure, there are a few low moments but songs like ‘Oo La La’ and ‘Oh My God’ are exactly what I want from Ditto right now. She explores the highs and lows of love with some of her best, bittersweet vocal moments. Though some might find the genre jarring, Fake Sugar sure keeps it interesting.

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