I’ve always been intrigued by a fringe, but hesitant to commit. The appeal is obvious; the permanence less so. A haircut you can’t quietly grow out without entering an awkward, forehead-dominating phase.

Enter: the long, lived-in fringe, a style that feels less like a declaration and more like a suggestion, and one I’ve already seen everywhere in 2026.

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Miley Cyrus debuted hers at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Ariana Grande followed at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards. Daisy Edgar-Jones is currently wearing a soft, sweeping version on set of her upcoming heist film Here Comes The Flood. Consider this less coincidence, more quiet consensus.

Long, lived-in and deliberately undone, this fringe is effortless, feathered and quietly transformative.

The length and density can be customised to suit most face shapes, and it works just as beautifully on fine hair as it does on thicker textures. In other words, it’s forgiving, flattering and refreshingly low-commitment – the holy trinity of modern hair decisions.

Tempted? Here’s what you need to know.

What Is The Long, Lived-In Fringe?

The extra-long fringe may be enjoying a moment, but it is hardly a novelty. In truth, it is one of fashion’s most reliable sleights of hand: a way to recalibrate your look without committing to a full aesthetic overhaul. For decades, it has been quietly favoured by those seeking a considered shake-up rather than a dramatic reinvention. Subtle, yes, but never accidental.

So what defines a long, lived-in fringe? Think of it as a modern offshoot of the butterfly fringe, designed to frame the face without feeling overly considered. It is not boxy or immaculate, never so precise that it looks styled within an inch of its life.

Ideally, it is cut to fall in soft, delicate sections, skimming the forehead and cheekbones rather than forming sharp lines or rigid structure. The emphasis is on texture, movement and air.

The result is framing rather than covering, movement rather than structure, and a finish that feels deliberately undone.

What Face Shape Suits A Long-Lived In Fringe?

The appeal of this style is in its flexibility, with density and length tailored to suit almost every face shape.

It softens the forehead on heart-shaped faces, creates balance on longer face shapes, and introduces movement where it’s needed most. Better still, it works across hair types, sitting just as naturally on fine strands as it does on thicker textures.

How To Style A Long-Lived In Fringe At Home

Styling should be minimal. A quick round-brush blowdry or even air-drying with a touch of texture spray is often all this fringe will need.

For a more separated finish, prep the hair with something lightweight, like Living Proof’s Restore Perfecting Spray before building texture with Living Proof’s Full Dry Volume + Texture Spray to give definition and hold without stiffness.

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When Does People We Meet On Vacation Movie Come Out?

In Australia, People We Meet On Vacation is expected to drop on Netflix on January 9, 2026.

As with many of Netflix’s series, it’s expected that all episodes will drop at 12 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) which translates to 6pm AEDT in NSW and VIC, 5pm AEST in QLD and 3pm AWST for those in WA. See the full time conversion for Australian states below.

Netflix first confirmed the summer release of the film via their social media accounts with a teaser featuring the voices of our two lead actors.

Scored over a calming beachy backdrop, Bader’s Poppy is heard asking “Where does Alex Nilsen stand on travel? Love or hate?”

“I mean, I’ve never really travelled anywhere. But this morning I saw this beautiful sunrise over this place that I’d never been before and I wouldn’t have if everything had gone according to plan. So love. I’m thinking love,” Blyth’s Alex responds.

What Is People We Meet On Vacation About?

Based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Emily Henry, People We Meet On Vacation traces the long-standing friendship between Polly and Alex.

Meeting during their college years at the University of Chicago, the two friends strike up an unlikely friendship despite their polar opposite personalities: Alex being the rule-following routine focus to Poppy’s free-spirited spontaneity. But you know what they say about opposites..

As a way to maintain their friendship after graduation, the friends hatch a plan to reunite each year at a holiday destination neither have been to before. Spurred on by Poppy’s insatiable wanderlust and travel blogger aspirations, Alex agrees, and so a decade of summers spent coming back together for a week, begins.

However, after an incident on one such trip, a communication breakdown threatens to unravel the dynamic they’ve worked so hard to create (or repress). Years of silence follow, until Poppy convinces Alex to meet her for one last jaunt in Croatia.

In case it’s not obvious, what ensues is a friends-to-lovers trope that ticks all the boxes, and then some, for rom-com lovers of all ages.

Who Is In The Film Adaption?

Announced earlier this year, Tom Bylth (The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes) is set to star as Alex Nielsen, while Emily Bader (star of the best show to ever get cancelled – My Lady Jane) will play co-lead Poppy Wright.

But the stacked cast list doesn’t end there. Joining the two leads is a roll call of notable names such as Sarah Catherine Hook (fresh off The White Lotus boat), Emily In Paris heartthrob Lucien Laviscount, Succession’s Alan Ruck and Jameela Jamil – just to name a few.

While the rest of the role allocations are still being kept under wraps, here’s where the cast announcements stand so far.

• Tom Blyth as Alex
• Emily Bader as Poppy
• Sarah Catherine-Hook
• Jameela Jamil
• Lucien Laviscount
• Lukas Gage
• Alan Ruck
• Molly Shannon
• Tommy Do
• Alice Lee
• Miles Heizer

“I watched their chemistry read four times in 12 hours and I loved it more every single time,” Emily Henry told Tudum of Blyth and Bader’s casting. “The very first time I was laughing out loud, and I got so emotional by the end.”

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The New Year may be behind us, but the urge to reset remains strong. With fresh collections and cultural moments beginning to roll in, January always carries a quiet sense of anticipation.

In the weeks ahead, Melbourne will play host to the Australian Open, bringing with it a wave of tennis-inspired fashion, while global Houses and heritage brands begin to set the tone for the year.

Luxury labels are revisiting their archives, contemporary names are pushing creative boundaries, and the result is a landscape that feels equal parts nostalgic and forward-facing.

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From Chanel Beauty’s moody Rouge Noir revival to Fendi’s playful reimagining of the Peekaboo and Van Cleef & Arpels’ cultural collaborations, the month is delivering heritage, innovation and artistry in equal measure.

From retail to the runway, these are the must-know launches shaping January.

Chanel Revives Rouge Noir With A New Makeup Collection

Chanel Beauty revisits one of its most iconic shades with the launch of the Rouge Noir Makeup Collection, created by Ammy Drammeh of Chanel’s Comètes Collective. Rich, sultry and unmistakably Chanel, the collection moves beyond the nail polish that made the shade famous, spanning eyes, lips and cheeks in a palette of deep garnet, magenta, purplish pink and rich brown tones.

Rouge Noir’s origin story is pure fashion folklore. The shade was conceived overnight on the eve of the Autumn-Winter 1994/95 runway show by Dominique Moncourtois, Heidi Morawetz and Karl Lagerfeld, inspired by the dark lining of the house’s iconic 2.55 handbag. What emerged was a near-black red that felt radical at the time, redefining what “classic” beauty could look like.

Launched as a nail colour in 1995, Rouge Noir was initially dismissed as a passing trend. Three decades on, its return proves otherwise. The Rouge Noir Makeup Collection is available now at Chanel.com.

A Peek Inside Fendi’s Most Playful Bag Yet

FENDI is giving its iconic Peekaboo bag a playful new twist for Spring/Summer 2026, and it all began on the Milan runway in September, where models carried their bags slightly ajar, letting colour, sparkle and surprise spill out.

Designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi and first launched in 2008, the Peekaboo has always been about hidden beauty, a wink wrapped in leather. This season, the secret is proudly on display. Clean, minimal exteriors open to reveal jewel-like interiors adorned with paillettes, beads, studs and crystals, all handcrafted by FENDI’s artisans.

From shimmering sequins and floral mosaics to crystal motifs and a pink mink version requiring over 200 hours of work, each bag feels like a small reveal party. The collection is available for pre-order now and lands in boutiques on February 5.

Van Cleef & Arpels Brings Dance Reflections To Sydney Festival

Van Cleef & Arpels’ Dance Reflections program is deepening its commitment to Australia this January with a new collaboration at the Sydney Festival. Following its support of DanceX with The Australian Ballet in 2025, the initiative will present two acclaimed international works: Alessandro Sciarroni’s Save the Last Dance for Me and Eun-Me Ahn’s Post-Orientalist Express.

Sciarroni’s piece revives the near-forgotten Italian folk dance polka chinata, while Ahn delivers a vibrant, high-energy exploration of contemporary Asian identity. Performed across venues including Sydney Town Hall and the Roslyn Packer Theatre, the works bring global choreographic voices to Australian stages as part of the Festival’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

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Since the very first peptide lip treatment hit shelves complete with matching phone case holder, Australians have been asking when Hailey Bieber’s cult brand Rhode Beauty will launch here. 

Now, we finally have our answer with Mecca and Rhode confirming the brand will finally be available to shop here as of February.

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The social media platform addressed concerns via its safety account, but did not deny unconsensual sexualised content exists had been created by Grok.

“We take action against illegal content on X, including Child Sexual Abuse Material, by removing it, permanently suspending accounts, and working with local governments and law enforcement as necessary,” the post reads.

Technology-facilitated violence against women and girls has been rising at an alarming rate, with the intervention of AI, UN Women expects rates to increase dramatically.

Recent studies show “38 percent of women have personal experiences of online violence, and 85 percent of women online have witnessed digital violence against others.

Further studies show  90 to 95 percent of all online deepfakes are non-consensual pornographic images, with around 90 percent depicting women. In fact, “many deepfake tools are not even designed to work on images of a man’s body”, UN Women reveals.

Platforms hosting these tools must be held to a higher standard, particularly when they enable the creation and circulation of non-consensual sexual content in real time.

“The technology is moving far faster than the protections,” UN Women has warned adding that “Less than half of countries have laws that prosecute online abuse.”

For victims like Mollie, the damage is already done. Even when images are flagged or acknowledged as violating consent, they can be impossible to completely erase or get back — compounding the harm long after the initial act.

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Nearly six years after the death of Olympic snowboarder Alex “Chumpy” Pullin, differing views have emerged between members of his family and his partner regarding the charity established in his name.

Pullin died in July 2020 after a spearfishing accident on Queensland’s Gold Coast. In 2022, his partner Ellidy Pullin launched the Chumpy Pullin Foundation, initially focused on supporting youth sport.

His father Chris Pullin spoke out on January 7 about a bitter family rift that has left him estranged from his granddaughter.

What Concerns Did Chumpy Pullin’s Parents Raise?

In May 2024, Pullin’s parents, Chris and Sally Pullin, wrote to the foundation’s board expressing concern about what they described as a change in the organisation’s direction. In the email, they questioned a shift away from youth sport and towards mental health initiatives.

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“Of course heading down the mental health path would not be upholding Chumpy’s ideals,” the email stated. “You cannot use his name to make the foundation popular and then manipulate that momentum to your own ends. If that happens, we would not allow you to use his name, or his image.

“I hope you can understand that Chumpy was a wonderful mentor and inspiration for people around him; it wasn’t mental health. I hope you can fulfil the original promise made to us at the inception of the foundation, a legacy in Chumpy’s name to live by his example.”

Chris Pullin has said the email did not receive a response. He has also stated that following the correspondence, communication between himself, his wife and Ellidy ceased. Ellidy has not publicly commented on those claims.

The circumstances are closely linked to the family’s ongoing connection through Minnie Alex Pullin, who was born in October 2021 after Ellidy conceived their daughter via posthumous IVF. Because the couple were not married at the time of his death, Pullin’s parents were required to give consent for the procedure, which they did.

What Happened After Sally Pullin’s Death?

Sally Pullin died in April 2025 after being diagnosed with central nervous system lymphoma. Following her death, Ellidy shared a tribute on Instagram reflecting on their relationship.

“To remember this beautiful woman is to picture that warm, beaming smile and hear her cheeky giggle,” Ellidy wrote.

“I’ll forever cherish her special family lasagne recipe, and when she’d grab her ukulele of an afternoon and sing Chumpy’s song Four Babies over and over. We’d never get tired of that joyful voice. I love you, Sal…I know he’s holding you forever tight.”

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Chris Pullin later told the Daily Mail he was upset by the post, saying: “Half of those photos weren’t even hers to post. She was acting like Sal’s daughter-in-law, but they weren’t married.”

Why Did The Chumpy Pullin Foundation Close?

The Chumpy Pullin Foundation ceased operations in December 2024. In its closing statement, the organisation said remaining funds would be directed towards youth mental health initiatives and outlined a range of programs it had supported, including scholarships, camps, workshops and junior sporting events.

Chris Pullin has said he was concerned the foundation’s focus on mental health could lead to confusion about the circumstances of his son’s death. Pullin drowned after suffering a shallow water blackout while spearfishing.

The Pullins were involved in early fundraising efforts for the foundation, contributing family photographs and personal items for auction. Chris has said he and Sally supported initial plans to create accommodation near Jindabyne to assist young athletes training in the Snowy Mountains, but that those plans did not proceed.

He has also said he is uncertain about the whereabouts of some of his son’s personal belongings following the sale of the Gold Coast home Ellidy shared with Pullin.

“Where all his stuff went I have no idea,” he said. “I’m quite sad about that.”

What Has Ellidy Said About The Rift?

Since Chris spoke out, Ellidy has turned her focus firmly to her daughter, Minnie, sharing a series of gushing posts that highlight their close bond. One especially touching clip shows Minnie telling her mum she is her hero before pulling her in for a hug.

In another Instagram Story, Ellidy wrote over a video of the pair, “You, my little girl, are the greatest gift in the world and I will protect you at all costs.”

Ellidy has recently spoken publicly about entering a new relationship and about moving forward after loss. She has previously stated that she was not closely involved in the foundation’s day-to-day operations.

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Following the Stranger Things season five finale, rumours of a secret, unreleased final episode have taken hold online, with fans convinced the ending they were given may have been little more than a decoy.

Perceived plot holes, narrative inconsistencies and, most notably, Eleven’s bleak and ambiguous fate have all fuelled a growing theory: what if the “final” episode we watched was never meant to be the real ending at all?

Instead, many viewers now believe the finale released on Netflix was a calculated misdirect, with the true conclusion still being held back.

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The speculation gained further momentum when users noticed something curious on Netflix itself. Typing the phrase “fake ending” into the platform’s search bar returns Stranger Things as the top result. The coincidence has sent fans into overdrive, with many questioning whether Netflix is quietly playing along.

As the theory spread under the viral Conformity Gate banner, the show’s official social media accounts made a subtle but noticeable update. Their bios were changed to read: “ALL EPISODES OF STRANGER THINGS ARE NOW PLAYING.”

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Australia’s presence in Disney’s live-action renaissance continues to grow.

Fresh off her breakout turn in True Spirit, Teagan Croft has been announced as the new Rapunzel in Walt Disney Pictures’ upcoming live-action Tangled, marking a major milestone in the 21-year-old actor’s rapidly accelerating career.

Who Is Teagan Croft?

Croft’s path into acting began early. At just nine years old, she took to the stage as Scout Finch in a theatrical adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, a performance that quickly drew industry attention.

By 2016, she had secured the title role in the feature film The Osiris Child and a recurring role as Bella Loneragan on Home and Away, signalling the start of a career moving quickly beyond local screens.

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Her international breakthrough came with DC’s Titans, where she starred as Raven from 2018 to 2023. The emotionally complex, half-demon superhero became a fan favourite, with Croft’s performance praised for its balance of vulnerability and intensity. The role cemented her status as one of Australia’s most promising young exports.

More recently, she fronted Netflix’s True Spirit, portraying Australian sailor Jessica Watson in the film adaptation of Watson’s solo circumnavigation. Despite the film’s success, Croft has remained strikingly grounded, previously telling marie claire she was balancing auditions with her first year of university.

Born in Sydney, Croft is the niece of Australian actresses Penny and Jessica McNamee, making her part of one of the country’s quietly influential acting dynasties.

What Do We Currently Know About Disney’s Live-Action Tangled?

Croft will step into the role of Rapunzel, the luminous, long-locked heroine originally voiced by Mandy Moore in Disney’s 2010 animated classic.

She stars opposite Milo Manheim, best known for Disney Channel’s Zombies franchise, who has been cast as charming runaway thief Flynn Rider.

Directing duties fall to Michael Gracey, a filmmaker fluent in spectacle and sentiment in equal measure. With The Greatest Showman and Better Man to his name, Gracey brings a distinctly cinematic, music-forward sensibility to the project, signalling a reimagining that leans into both visual grandeur and emotional payoff.

The screenplay comes from Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, with longtime Disney collaborator Kristin Burr producing, ensuring the film is anchored by hands well-versed in balancing nostalgia with reinvention.

Gracey had previously hinted at conversations around the project in late 2024, telling IF in December 2024 that while nothing was locked in, it would be “incredible” to bring Tangled to life. “There are a number of projects that I’m super excited about,” he said. “With those, you don’t know whether you’re one draft away from being able to jump in and make it or six drafts, so you have to wait and see.”

Tangled joins a growing slate of Disney live-action adaptations, following The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Snow White, Lilo & Stitch and the upcoming Moana.

Is Teagan Croft Also A Singer?

She certainly is. Stepping into Rapunzel’s tower comes with serious musical expectations, and while Croft is best known for her screen work, music has long sat at the centre of her creative orbit. Speaking previously to RUSSH, she reflected, “Music is as close as I’ll get to religion. There’s this universal feeling that music has, like a universal emotive code that we all can inherently crack.”

She has also spoken candidly about music’s grounding role in her everyday life. Telling marie claire australia that her go-to method for calming her nerves is soundtracked, “There’s this ’90s song I play by A Tribe Called Quest that reminds me to relax. It goes, ‘Relax yourself, girl, please settle down.’” Consider it her personal mantra, and now, perhaps, Rapunzel’s too.

And if early signs are anything to go by, Croft’s turn as Rapunzel may be the role that finally shifts her from rising star to household name.

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“Morning,” greets Marisa in a crisp white button-down and polka dot tie. On a taupe velvet armchair, Myhal’la strokes her large grey cat, Natalia. “She’s a big, lazy baby,” she quips. Beside her, Kit and Max exchange the usual pleasantries.

The group, who make up the cast of the hit series Industry, are eager to discuss the long-awaited return of the show’s fourth season.

The high-stakes series, which returns to HBO on January 11, follows a group of ambitious young bankers navigating the cutthroat world of London’s elite investment scene. It’s a razor-sharp portrait of ambition, power, and the personal cost of success, set in the pressure-cooker of a London trading floor.

The series starts with a group of graduates as they navigate the chaotic, cortisol-raising energy of the global investment bank, Pierpoint.

Here we meet Yasmin Kara-Hanani (Marisa Abela), the polished yet quietly ruthless daughter of a media magnate and Harper Stern (Myhal’la), a fiercely ambitious American outsider with no family money or safety net, who weaponised her intelligence and deception to survive Pierpoint at any cost.

As the series unfolds, its lens gradually widens beyond Pierpoint’s fluorescent-lit walls, peeling back the characters’ professional personas to reveal the messier realities of their lives outside the bank. Here we see how family, class, trauma and desire shape who they are.

By the end of season three, Pierpoint has been sold off, leaving the characters unmoored, and we watch Yasmin marry Sir Henry Muck (Kit Harington), a troubled yet wealthy aristocratic financier and political power broker. By choosing status and security over freedom, the union leaves her emotionally isolated and further entangled in elite power structures.

Meanwhile, Harper ends season three by joining forces with a billionaire power broker and his shadowy hedge fund world, abandoning sentiment entirely as she steps into a colder, more ruthless tier of financial power.

“Every season, there’s an evolution. We gradually take the audience to this place once they understand who these women are and why they make the choices that they make,” says Marisa.

The brilliance of Industry lies in how it pulls back the veil, exposing finance not just as an engine of wealth, but as a powerful political force shaping the world beyond the trading floor.

It reveals how extreme wealth doesn’t just move markets, but shapes elections, steers public narratives, and quietly dictates who holds power.

“[Before doing Industry] I didn’t know how much people in finance control politics, how much money influences politics, how much money influences the media and how much the media influences politics,” says Myhal’la. “Girl, those one percenters are all scissoring each other. As a regular person, it’s pretty intense.”

For Harper and Yasmin, the pressure of working side by side initially forges their bond, with Marisa and Myha’la drawing on their own working friendship to shape the tension, rhythm and shorthand of the on-screen relationship.

“The fact that we work in the same industry means we have so much of a shared language and an understanding of each other’s lives,” says Marisa.

“Myhal’la is a brilliant actress, and I feel incredibly lucky to work with her. I see a lot of myself and her ambition, and I see a lot of myself in the way that she moves through her career. I’m incredibly proud of her as an actress, but we are great friends. How we met and why we know each other has everything to do with our relationship.”

A new addition to the season is Max Minghella, who you might recognise from his role as Nick Blaine in The Handmaid’s Tale. Max joins the cast as Whitney Halberstram, the CFO and founder of payment processing company Tender.

Max admits he initially had some trepidation about joining the established cast, mainly due to the dense financial jargon in the series.

“Luckily, I had a lot of emotional support from Mr Kit Harrington. He was unbelievable on this journey of Industry, both off-screen and on,” says Max.

“He held my hand through something that I felt quite intimidated by. Over the course of a season, I went from finding it overwhelming to completely rewarding and addictive. I became addicted to how hard it was.”

In fact, the pair share many scenes this season, with Whitney’s story centring on his complex, multi-layered relationship with Henry.

“It’s a really complicated relationship. It starts with Henry and Whitney needing something from the other; on a shallow level, there are business opportunities for each of them,” says Max.

“But he also admires Henry’s sense of self. It comes from privilege; these are things he lacks and admires. On the flip side, there is a confidence to Whitney that I think is appealing to Henry.”

“[It’s funny] I  grew up being very envious of privately educated or public school boys in the UK. Now I’ve developed empathy and understanding,” adds Kit.

Season four of Industry is streaming on HBO on January 11.

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She journals obsessively. There’s a dream journal. A feelings journal. A daily record of what she’s done and how she felt. She has notebooks dating back to high school, filled with fragments: crushes, anger, half-formed thoughts. “It’s like a scrapbook of my life,” she says. Stillness, for Fraser, is not emptiness. It’s where creativity lives. “When the thinking part of your brain is busy – washing dishes, driving – your subconscious comes through,” she explains. “That’s where the magic is.” 

This attentiveness to the inner world has reshaped her work, too. After more than a decade in fashion, Fraser turned her focus toward acting. In 2023, she landed roles in two major films: Warner Bros.’ Furiosa and Sony’s romantic comedy Anyone But You. For Furiosa, she trained relentlessly – combat, riding, physical conditioning, acting – throwing herself into preparation with characteristic intensity. “If I’m in, I’m 110 per cent in,” she says. “I love being challenged. I love learning new skills.”  

She doesn’t romanticise the process. “I didn’t pace myself,” she admits. “I just threw myself into it.” But she also recognises that modelling had prepared her for this moment: the vulnerability of being watched, the ability to take direction, the stamina required to move constantly, the discipline of showing up. “I came into acting with lived experience,” she says. “That’s a privilege.” 
Her latest project, Stake Out, sees Fraser starring alongside Brenton Thwaites and Danny Huston in a taut, psychological horror-thriller. 

As she’s grown older, Fraser has become more selective. There was a deliberate “yes year” in her early twenties – a personal experiment in saying yes to everything. Then came a phase of almost total refusal. Now, she’s found equilibrium. “If it’s not a fuck yes, it’s a no,” she says, plainly. “Your time and your energy are resources.”
 
That discernment extends beyond work. Fraser describes herself as introverted, though not rigidly so. She can be magnetic and social – but it takes intention. Solitude, she says, is where she resets. “I’m very independent. I’m used to being alone. I love my solo escapes.” 

Her relationship with time has recently taken on a new, tangible form. As an ambassador for Omega, Fraser wears a watch daily – something she never imagined she would do. Specifically, an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 30mm. “The last time I can remember wearing a watch was around the age of four when my grandparents began teaching me about ‘time’,” she says. “At that age, I felt confused and imprisoned by the concept. Avoidant, uninterested, and unnecessary. Why did I need to know how to ‘tell time’? My adolescence was meant for creativity, adventure, and learning.” 

Now, she says, the feeling is entirely different. “With everything that has evolved in the world since – technology and social media specifically – putting on a watch now after all these years feels like freedom. Without having to look at a screen or spot a digital clock, a mere peak at my Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 30mm to mark the day has returned much more of my youth and presence than I ever deeply considered over wearing a timepiece.” 

She pauses, then adds: “I’m far less distracted, more accomplished, and feel a sense of reclamation. There’s more space for mindfulness, imagination, invention and venture. I feel a step closer to nature and connection – not just with the world, but people too.” 

It’s a striking inversion: a watch, long associated with pressure and productivity, becoming a tool for presence. “From someone who’s always felt ‘out of time’,” she says, “to someone who now has ‘nothing but time’.” 

The future isn’t something she’s trying to outrun. There are films coming. A video game. Creative experiments she can’t yet name. But more than anything, she’s interested in spending time well – with people who value her, in work that feels aligned, in moments that allow her to feel deeply. “Even crying,” she says. “I love crying. It means I care.” Time, after all, is no longer something she’s chasing. “Time is my life,” she says again. “So what I’m excited to spend my life doing is becoming clearer.” 

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While details about Briney’s character and the female lead haven’t been revealed yet, the tone and creative team suggest a festive, laugh-filled romp through seasonal chaos that will once again have us head over heels from Chris Briney at Christmas. We can only hope there are many wet-haired and festive cable-knit clad moments involved.

Given both The Summer I Turned Pretty and Clashing Through The Snow are being produced under the banned of Amazon’s MGM Studios, fans can optimistically assume the anticipated post-finale TSITP film timeline is being accounted for.

In December of 2025, creator Jenny Han shared an update on the long-awaited movie adaptation, revealing that while she’s made significant progress on the script, it won’t be arriving as soon as many fans had hoped.

“I just wrote it,” Han said during TheWrap’s 2025 Power Women Summit, “we haven’t filmed anything yet.”

Initially fans speculated a Christmas 2025 release may be on the cards, given how significant the holiday is to the series plotlines. However, Han quickly shut this down to avoid any disappointment.

“I know everyone was hoping it would come out this Christmas,” she explained, “but unfortunately, that’s not happening. It’s not possible.”

Call us hopeful, but that could mean Christmas 2026 is a possibility. A Chris Briney festive double feature is now officially top of our wish-lists. 

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Like a good shirt, percale sheets land somewhere between effort and ease. They’re breathable and light, with that cool-to-the-touch feel that’s more reminiscent of hotel bedding than anything you’d expect to actually own. And while linen has had a well-documented run—washed, rumpled, romantic—it might be time for a shift. Percale isn’t new, but it feels ready for its renaissance.

The Best Percale Sheets, According To marie claire:

• Best Design: Bonny
• Best Colours: Bed Threads
• Best Essentials: In Bed
• Best For Luxe Basics: Sheridan
• Best For Bundles: Brooklinen

So, what is percale, really? Technically, it’s a type of weave—one-over, one-under—that gives the fabric its smooth finish and signature crispness. Not shiny or silky, but matte and tailored, in the best possible way. It delivers big on that freshly laundered feeling—clean, cool, and perfectly crisp.

Thankfully, when it comes to percale, you don’t need to fixate on thread count. Higher numbers aren’t always better.

What actually matters is the quality of the cotton. Long-staple varieties—like Egyptian or Pima—create stronger, smoother yarns that wear in, not out. They soften over time without losing the structure that made you fall in love with them in the first place.

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Ahead, a roundup of the best percale sheets to bring that crisp, hotel-bed feeling home. No room key required.

Bonny

Best For: Easy bed making

Bonny’s bedding is all about solving the little sleep annoyances you didn’t know you could fix—starting with their game-changing Sheet Belt, a stretchy band that keeps your sheets neatly bundled and your linen cupboard chaos-free. But the real star? Their fitted sheet, boldly billed as “the best ever made.”

Crafted from 200 thread count GOTS-certified organic long-staple cotton, it’s crisp, breathable, and built to last. Innovative corner pulls with labels make bed-making so effortless you’ll actually look forward to it. Add in deep-fitting doona covers with corner ties that banish midnight bunching, and pillowcases with extra-deep envelope slips.

Sizes: Single through to Extra Deep King. Standard, king and European pillowcases | Colours: Blueberry, bonny clay, bright white, butter yellow, cloud white, holiday blue, pink salt, raspberry. | Material: 200 thread count GOTS-certified 100% organic cotton percale. | Key Features: Bundles and separates available. Labelled corner pulls, included sheet belt, doona corner ties and extra-deep envelop pillowcases.

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Bed Threads

Best For: Trending colourways

Bed Threads’ organic cotton percale is the crisp white shirt of the bedding world—structured, breathable, and always in style. Woven from GOTS-certified organic cotton, these sheets deliver that hotel-suite smoothness without the guilt, thanks to zero harmful chemicals and a commitment to sustainability.

The percale weave brings a clean, matte finish and just the right amount of softness from night one, while its durability means it holds up to real life—frequent washes, hot nights, and everything in between.

Sizes: Single through to super king. Standard, king and euro pillowcases | Colours: Berry, butterscotch, vanilla, crisp white, apple, mass, aegean, espresso. | Material: GOTS certified 200 thread count organic cotton. | Key Features: Sheet marker for no-fuss bed making. OEKO-TEX certified.

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In Bed

Best For: Bedding essentials

In Bed’s percale bedding is a quiet kind of luxury—the kind rooted in care, craft, and considered choices. Made in Europe from GOTS-certified organic long-staple cotton, their 300 thread count percale is everything you want in a sheet: crisp, breathable, and reminiscent of a hotel stay you wished never ended.

As a 100% female-owned, independently run brand, they bring intention to every thread—working only with fully traceable, natural materials that are gentle on both skin and environment.

Sizes: Single through to king. Standard, king and euro pillowcases | Colours: Blue stripe, milk, pure white, cloud, valla blue and marshmallow. | Material: GOTS-certified organic, long-staple, 300 thread count cotton percale. | Key Features: Light, breathable and crisp— reminiscent of your favourite hotel sheets. 2-year guarantee.

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Sheridan

Best For: Luxurious basics

An iconic household name, Sheridan has been making beds in Australia for over 50 years. With an endless assortment of classic and on-trend colours, prints, and patterns, you’re sure to find something to suit your space.

But, if you’re in the market for a seriously luxurious upgrade—like the kind you’d find at a five-star hotel—you can’t go past the brand’s iconic, recently re-imagined cotton collection.

Sizes: Cot through to super king. standard, king and european pillowcases. | Colours: Various colours, prints and patterns available. Materials: Cotton, Belgian flax linen, cotton twill, cotton sateen, cotton chambray, TENCEL Lyocell fibre & cotton blend, cotton percale. | Key Features: Designed in Australia. Sheets available in a multi-depth fit design.

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Brooklinen

Best For: Bedding bundles

Brooklinen’s Classic Percale sheets are talked about often online—and with good reason. Cool, crisp, and refreshingly unfussy, they’ve earned their cult status by delivering exactly what hot sleepers crave: that clean, just-laundered feel that lasts night after night.

Think of them as the bedding equivalent of your favourite button-down shirt—breathable, matte, and effortlessly put-together. These are percale sheets that don’t overpromise.

Sizes: Single through to cali king. Standard and king. | Colours: Available in over 30 colourways and prints. | Material: 100% long-staple OEKO-TEX certified 270 thread count cotton. | Key Features: No sweat bed-making with “Long” and “Short” side tags on fitted sheets. Made in India.

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Rebecca Udall

Best For: Heritage styling

Rebecca Udall’s percale bedding is what happens when heritage craftsmanship meets obsessive attention to detail. Woven in Portugal and Italy by family-owned mills, these sheets are made from extra-long staple Supima cotton—a fibre known for its softness, strength, and breathability.

The 600 thread count percale weave brings that crisp, cool finish beloved by hot sleepers, while delicate touches like ladderstitch embroidery and scalloped edges elevate them far beyond the everyday.

Sizes: Single through to king. Standard, king and european pillowcases. | Colours: Various colours and prints available. | Material: 600 thread count 100% extra long staple Italian woven cotton. | Key Features: Hand embroidered. Made from super smooth but crisp percale.

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TEKLA

Best For: Fashion-forward designs

Tekla’s percale bedding isn’t just about how it feels (though yes, it feels great); it’s about how it’s made—and why that matters. Crafted from 100% organic cotton, Tekla’s sheets are the product of a supply chain that’s unusually transparent.

No synthetic chemicals, no shortcuts—just long-staple cotton grown in healthy soil and woven with care. The result is a crisp, cool percale that feels minimalist in the best way, bringing just the right amount of fashion-forward design into the bedroom.

Sizes: Single through to king. Standard, king and european pillowcases. Universal sizes also available. | Colours: Various colours available in both solids and stripes. | Material: 200 thread count GOTS certified 100% organic cotton. | Key Features: Corner slits and ties for easily attaching a duvet. Made in Portugal.

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Adairs

Best For: The whole family

If you’re after percale that does exactly what it promises—clean, crisp, effortless—Adairs’ Fresh range is the quiet overachiever you’ve been sleeping on.

Woven from pure cotton in a percale finish, these sheets are smooth against the skin, but with just enough crunch to remind you they’re freshly laundered. They stay crisp, stay cool, and most importantly, make your bed feel like somewhere you want to be.

Sizes: Single through to split king. Standard, king and euroean pillowcases | Colours: White, lotus, stem, cloud grey, sand, coal, natural, pink, fresh green. | Material: 100% cotton OEKO-TEX certified 300 thread count percale weave. | Key Features: Easy care finish. Wide elastic on fitted sheet for a snug fit. 20cm pillowcase closure and invisible zip closure on european pillowcases.

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SUTRAM

Best For: Colour play

The textile house co-founded by Rukaiya Daud and Kate Fowler has quietly carved out a place at the top of the bedding food chain, blending great design with the kind of colour sensibility usually reserved for galleries.

Their 300 thread count percale—GOTS and Fairtrade certified, no less—is woven from long-staple organic cotton sourced from over 15,000 small-scale farmers across India. It’s cool, crisp, and matte in that impossibly elegant way, like slipping between the sheets of a boutique hotel you never want to leave.

Sizes: Cot through to king. Standard, king and european pillowcases | Colours: Various mono, bicolour and contrast edge colourways.| Material: 300 thread count, 100% organic, GOTS and fairtrade certified cotton percale. | Key Features: Ethically made from 100% organic GOTS and Fairtrade certified cotton sourced from a collective of 15,000 small farmers from the Maharashtra region of India.

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I usually fall into the latter category. After all, who says you can’t start improving your life on a random Wednesday in April?

The Best Activewear Brands, According To marie claire:

• Best For Pilates: lululemon
• Best For Running: Nike
• Best For Weights: GymShark
• Best For Athleisure: Sporty & Rich

I’ve long been a regular at Pilates, but it was only midway through last year that I started adding running into my routine. And while there are no strict resolutions in sight, I am consciously trying to be more consistent and make small changes so my body feels good—both now and in the long term.

Regardless of how you choose to move, what matters most is that you are moving. And what better to pair with a workout than high-quality gym gear (aside from a post-workout coffee, obviously)?

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Whether you ‘re fully committed to reaching your New Year goals or simply motivated to keep a good thing going, these are the activewear brands we’re reaching for time and time again. High-quality, performance-enhancing and undeniably chic—what more could you want to start the year strong?

P.E Nation

Launched in 2016 by Pip Edwards and Claire Greaves, P.E Nation is an Australian activewear brand that is fashion-first. With retro-inspired designs and bold colours, it seamlessly blends sport and street style. Crafted with premium fabrications, P.E Nation is your go-to if you love leisurewear that will take you from a boxing class to brunch.

P.E NATION
Foundation Muscle Tank

$69 P.E NATION

P.E NATION
Rugby Long Sleeve Tee

$149 P.E NATION

P.E NATION
Wander 3″ Bike Short

$79 P.E NATION

P.E NATION
Advantage Sports Bra

$79 P.E NATION

Boody

Australian-born and sustainability-focused, Boody is redefining everyday basics with comfort at its core. Crafted primarily from organically grown bamboo, the brand’s understated designs are soft, breathable and designed to move with you. From undergarments and base layers to movement-ready staples, Boody is a brand that does it all.

BOODY
Racerback Bralette

$29.95 boody

BOODY
Base Layer Crew Neck T-Shirt

$42.95 boody

BOODY
High Waist Flare Pants

$79.95 boody

BOODY
Advantage Sports Bra

$41.95 boody

New Balance

If you’re a fan of the Australian Open, you’ll know that New Balance have spent the last three years as the tournament’s Official Performance Apparel and Footwear provider. And let’s be honest—if it’s good enough for elite athletes, it’s good enough to be in our daily activewear rotation. Beyond the brand’s classic performance staples, the 2026 AO collection delivers a fresh hit of summer energy, seamlessly blending form and function.

NEW BALANCE
Tournament Novelty Top

$90 NEW BALANCE

NEW BALANCE
Harmony High Rise Short 6″

$70 NEW BALANCE

NEW BALANCE
Flexibility Graphic T-Shirt

$60 NEW BALANCE

NEW BALANCE
Sport Legacy Woven Jacket

$200 NEW BALANCE

Adanola

Focusing on designs that seamlessly fit into your lifestyle, Adanola creates high-quality activewear essentials for everyone. Whether you’re running a marathon or just running errands, the brand has you covered. With celebrity ambassadors like Kendall Jenner, it’s easy to see why Adanola has become such a popular pick.

ADANOLA
Ultimate Double Strap Bra

$80 adanola

ADANOLA
Impact Seamless Crop Shorts

$110 adanola

ADANOLA
Impact Seamless Leggings

$125 adanola

ADANOLA
Ultimate Long Sleeve Top

$95 adanola

Sporty & Rich

Inspired by vintage sportswear, Sporty & Rich never set out to be a brand that offered apparel. However, since its inception in 2015, collections of luxury athleisure have graced us. Perfect for those who want to work out without looking like they’re about to workout, the brand has all your country club attire sorted.

SPORTY & RICH
Vendome Pique Polo Dress

$329 david jones

SPORTY & RICH
Baby Rib Tank

$139 david jones

SPORTY & RICH
Nexus Rib Tank

$369 david jones

SPORTY & RICH
Veritas Soft Disco Printed Shorts

$200 net-a-porter

lululemon

Synonymous with premium activewear, lululemon has grown from a yoga-focused brand into a global favourite for high-performance, feel-good wardrobe staples. Founded in Canada in the late ’90s, the label is best known for its buttery-soft fabrics, flattering fits and pieces that transition effortlessly from workout to everyday life.

LULULEMON
Court Rival Track Jacket

$169 LULULEMON

LULULEMON
Contour-Seam Cropped Tank Top

$89 LULULEMON

LULULEMON
Wunder Train No Line High-Rise Tight

$139 LULULEMON

LULULEMON
Wunder Train Mesh-Back Bra

$79 LULULEMON

Lorna Jane

Founded in Australia in 1989, Lorna Jane has long been a pioneer in women’s activewear, championing pieces that are equal parts functional and flattering. Designed to move with you, the brand is known for its supportive fits, sweat-ready fabrications and confidence-boosting silhouettes. Whether you’re powering through a HIIT class or heading out for a post-work walk, Lorna Jane delivers feel-good activewear that is designed for an active life.

LORNA JANE
Beaumont T-Shirt

$80 lorna jane

LORNA JANE
Sweetheart Gingham Seamless Sports Bra

$90 lorna jane

LORNA JANE
Set Point 12cm Bike Shorts

$95 lorna jane

LORNA JANE
Liberty Flared Leggings

$145 lorna jane

GymShark

If you’re a regular in a HIIT class or just love lifting weights, GymShark will need no introduction. Founded in the UK in 2012, the brand has built a reputation for creating functional, comfortable activewear that suits every body and every workout. From high-performance leggings to versatile tops, GymShark designs make it easy to move with confidence.

GYMSHARK
Alpha High Support Sports Bra

$70 GYMSHARK

GYMSHARK
Whitney Shorts

$70 GYMSHARK

GYMSHARK
Tight Fit Crew Neck Tee

$50 GYMSHARK

GYMSHARK
Soft Sculpt Flared Leggings

$90 GYMSHARK

Aje Athletica

Aje launched their activewear line, Aje Athletica, in 2021—and it’s exactly what we’d expect from the iconic Australian label. Sleek, on-trend and effortlessly versatile, the collection is made up of pieces that can take you straight from a workout to brunch without missing a beat.

AJE ATHLETICA
Swift Longline Logo Tank

$99 AJE ATHLETICA

AJE ATHLETICA
Logotape Full Length Legging 203

$119 AJE ATHLETICA

AJE ATHLETICA
Layered Sports Bra

$99 AJE ATHLETICA

AJE ATHLETICA
Hooded Running Jacket 716

$199 AJE ATHLETICA

Nike

Naturally a front-runner in the activewear game, Nike treat every person like an athlete. With inspiration and innovation at the core of the brand, it’s clear that Nike are redefining what it means to move your body. The apparel features fashion-forward colourways, flattering cuts and thoughtful details so everyone can perform to their greatest potential.

NIKE
Nike Swoosh Medium-Support

$50 NIKE

NIKE
Loose UV Woven Full-Zip Jacket

$130 NIKE

NIKE
Dri-FIT Running Tank Top

$65 NIKE

NIKE
Dri-FIT ADV Mid-Rise Brief-Lined Shorts

$90 NIKE

Adidas

Another brand that’s been in the business of activewear for a long time, adidas are known for shoes, streetwear and almost every kind of sports accessory around. Whether you’re just starting on your wellness journey or a seasoned gym goer, there’s something for everyone.

ADIDAS
Powerreact Training Hyperglam Bra

$50 ADIDAS

ADIDAS
Terrex Multi 8-Inch Tight Shorts

$80 ADIDAS

ADIDAS
Climacool Animal Training Graphic T-Shirt

$50 ADIDAS

ADIDAS
Optimé Essentials Stash Pocket Leggings

$60 ADIDAS

Nagnata

Founded in Australia, Nagnata sits at the intersection of performance and design, creating activewear that is both elevated and functional. Created with premium natural fibres, the retro vibes and bold colour palettes allow you to move seamlessly from the Pilates studio to a coffee shop for the best matcha in town.

NAGNATA
Splice All-In Wool Suit

$345 david jones

NAGNATA
Highlighter Tee 3.0

$160 david jones

NAGNATA
Scoop Wool Crop

$225 david jones

NAGNATA
Micro Wool Mini Short

$210 david jones

Nimble Activewear

Australian-born label Nimble Activewear is designed to provide all-day comfort. The brand is known to create thoughtfully designed pieces that can be worn to the gym or the local cafe, offering staple leisurewear that is focused on fit, comfort and timeless designs—ideal for those who love an elevated yet effortless approach to active life.

NIMBLE ACTIVEWEAR
In Tempo No Bounce C-D Bra

$109 NIMBLE ACTIVEWEAR

NIMBLE ACTIVEWEAR
In Motion Cropped Pocket Flare Pant

$139 NIMBLE ACTIVEWEAR

NIMBLE ACTIVEWEAR
Ribbed Cardio 2-1 Tank

$99 NIMBLE ACTIVEWEAR

NIMBLE ACTIVEWEAR
In Pace Short 14cm

$119 NIMBLE ACTIVEWEAR

Aim’n

Founded in 2013 by two friends who wanted colourful, inspiring and functional workout gear, Aim’n has grown into a global favourite known for its bold prints, thoughtful silhouettes and performance-ready fabrics that flatter every body.

AIM’N
Shape Seamless Cross Back Bra

$59 AIM’N

AIM’N
Black Ribbed Seamless Tights 7/8

$89 AIM’N

AIM’N
Soft Basic Singlet

$45 AIM’N

AIM’N
Ribbed Seamless Midi Biker Shorts

$59 AIM’N

Reebok

A true heritage player in the activewear world, Reebok needs little introduction. Decades after first defining performance footwear and fitness apparel, the brand continues to deliver gear built to go hard—with durability and function at its core.

REEBOK
Eliza Yoga Strappy Bra

$55 REEBOK

REEBOK
Harmony Tee

$40 REEBOK

REEBOK
Hooded Windbreaker

$120 REEBOK

REEBOK
2 in 1 Run Speed Short

$70 REEBOK

The Upside

Born in Australia out of a desire for stylish, versatile activewear that works as hard as you do, The Upside brings effortless cool to the everyday. Known for body-sculpting tights, sleek crop tops and versatile layers with an understated chic aesthetic, The Upside blends form and function in pieces that feel as good as they look.

THE UPSIDE
Form Seamless Anita Bra

$79.99 THE UPSIDE

THE UPSIDE
Kirsty Rib Rank Top

$99.99 THE UPSIDE

THE UPSIDE
Riley Knit Dress

$189.99 THE UPSIDE

THE UPSIDE
Maison 25in Midi Pant

$139.99 THE UPSIDE

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This is where The Outnet really excels. It’s one of the few platforms offering significant discounts on designer pieces year-round. For the uninitiated, The Outnet is part of the YOOX Group and the sister site to Net-A-Porter. It receives authentic, previous-season stock from over 350 designer brands such as Toteme, Khaite, Zimmerman and Tory Burch, often at discounts of up to 70 per cent off the original retail price.

What To Shop At The Outnet, According To marie claire:

• Best Under $250: Remain Birger Christensen Two-Tone Twill Mini Dress
• Best Under $500: Another Tomorrow Striped Cotton-Poplin Shirt
• Best Under $1000: KHAITE Sasmo Cotton-Blend Satin And Organza Top

There’s a lot of product on The Outnet, so while I do love a good scroll, there are a few shopping strategies I swear by. I always start by searching by brand or designer to tailor to what I actually wear. Filter by size early to avoid disappointment, as availability can be limited, and don’t underestimate the value of shopping off-season — buying winter tailoring in summer or statement dresses well ahead of event season is often where the best discounts are hiding.

If you’re after something specific or tracking a particular brand, saving items to your wishlist and setting up alerts for new drops is well worth doing. As a bonus, the site delivers the same seamless shopping experience we’ve come to expect from the Net-A-Porter group — while not quite as luxurious, delivery is reliable, the checkout process is smooth, and returns are straightforward.

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Needless to say, any visit to The Outnet that begins as a quick browse rarely ends that way. More often than not, it turns into a cart filled with wardrobe staples and considered investment pieces — proof that the smartest shopping doesn’t always happen at full price. Keep scrolling to shop our current picks from the site below.

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Best Under $250

LISA MARIE FERNANDEZ
Checked Seersucker Bikini

$837$252 THE outnet

TIBI
Wool-Blend Cardigan

$742$223 THE outnet

REMAIN BIRGER CHRISTENSEN
Two-tone twill mini dress

$356$107 THE outnet

KHAITE
Thaiane Knitted Halterneck Top

$1,388$209 THE outnet

TORY BURCH
Eddie Leather Ballet Flats

$498$254 THE outnet

SIMKHAI
Polina Striped Cotton Shirt Dress

$667$234 THE outnet

Best Under $500

BY MALENE BIRGER
Bae Logo-Print Cosmetics Case

$558$229 THE outnet

BEARE PARK
Lillian Pleated Wool Maxi Skirt

$986$296 THE outnet

ANOTHER TOMORROW
Striped Cotton-Poplin Shirt

$606$279 THE outnet

ESSE STUDIOS
Atlas Halterneck Midi Wrap Dress

$1,036$425 THE outnet

FRAME
The Sailor Polka-Dot Silk-Crepe Blouse

$777$319 THE outnet

PROENZA SCHOULER
Twisted Open-Back Crepe Midi Dress

$2,257$452 THE outnet

TOTEME
Cotton-Canvas Jacket

$1,002$461 THE outnet

BY MALENE BIRGER
Stephania Frayed Woven Jacket

$1,135$420 THE outnet

Best Under $1000

KHAITE
Sasmo Cotton-Blend Satin And Organza Top

$1,952$898 THE outnet

TOTEME
The Slim Leather And Suede Knee Boots

$1,474$679 THE outnet

TIBI
Gathered Satin Maxi Dress

$2,072$518 THE outnet

JIL SANDER
Cotton-Poplin Shirt Dress

$2,251$833 THE outnet

OSCAR DE LA RENTA
Bow-Embellished Shorts

$2,779$973 THE outnet

ZIMMERMAN
Lace-Paneled Cotton Midi Dress

$1,783$910 THE outnet

Looking to save money on designer fashion? Check out our coupon codes for The Outnet, Net-A-Porter and more.

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With a growing list of screen credits and a rapidly rising profile, Odessa A’zion is fast establishing herself as one of Hollywood’s most compelling young talents. At just 25, the actor has already delivered notable performances in Marty Supreme and I Love LA, earning attention for her grounded, contemporary presence on screen.

A’zion’s career has been steadily building for several years, with earlier roles in series including Fam and Ghosts, as well as film appearances such as Am I Okay? opposite Dakota Johnson.

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Raised in a creative household as the daughter of actor Pamela Adlon and producer Felix O. Adlon, she has been immersed in the industry from a young age, developing a clear sense of confidence and presence. A brief cameo in the Jaden Smith dating canon in 2017 also introduced her to public curiosity, well before her career gained momentum.

Alongside her growing body of work, A’zion is also gaining recognition for her considered approach to fashion. Rather than relying solely on established designers, she has shown a willingness to take an active role in shaping her red-carpet image. A penchant for black and oversized tailoring, paired with her now-famous curls (which have their own discourse), has quickly become her signature.

At the New York premiere of Marty Supreme in December, A’zion wore a custom 1920s-inspired black gown that she co-designed with L’Atelier 7474 and Maison Privée in Los Angeles. The look was one of the most talked-about of the evening, reinforcing her view of fashion as an extension of personal expression.

As her career continues to gain momentum, A’zion is proving to be a talent worth watching, both for her performances and her growing presence on the red carpet circuit.

Below, we take a closer look at Odessa A’zion’s most memorable looks to date.

Our Favourite Odessa A’zion Style Moments

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The service, led by Father Richard Leonard, honoured the 61-year-old as a NSW Police detective and a much-loved figure in the rugby community. In his opening address, Father Leonard described Meagher’s death as “tragic and criminal”. “Peter’s life was taken suddenly, violently and far too soon,” he said. “It feels wrong, because it is wrong, and today the church does not pretend otherwise.”

In his eulogy, Peter’s brother, journalist David Meagher, made a powerful statement calling for further gun reform in Australia.

“What happened in Bondi on December 14 was undoubtedly an attack on Jewish people, that is not in dispute,” he said.

“Speaking about the Bondi attack, I heard a very famous Australian say over the weekend, ‘This is not a gun problem, this is an anti-Semitism problem.’ Neither myself nor any other member of our family have any desire to wade into the controversy that has arisen in the wake of the Bondi attack. We are here for Peter and to celebrate the life he lived. 

“But when I heard this, I thought, ‘Why can’t it be two things at once?’ Just as we must ask why those killers did what they did, we must also ask how they were able to do it.”

Two days after the anti-Semitic attack in Bondi, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was “ready for the fight” to tighten gun laws in Australia, even as the Nationals and gun groups pushed back on his proposed gun reforms. The NSW Government also announced on December 19 that it would be introducing the “toughest gun laws in a generation”, limiting the number of guns one person can own from 10 to four.

“The killer on December 14 had six legally acquired high-powered guns, which were used to kill 15 people, including my brother,” David continued. “Under new laws, he would be allowed to have four guns.

“What can you do with six guns that you can’t do with four?

“Gun reform alone will not solve hatred or extremism, but an anti-Semite without a gun is just a hate-filled person; an anti-Semite with a gun is a killer.”

He continued: “All Australians should be able to attend a religious celebration or go to the beach, or walk the streets on New Year’s Eve or Mardi Gras without the fear of being shot. Unfortunately, for my family, we no longer have the luxury of being able to say, ‘That will never happen to us.’ 

“My brother was a police officer for more than 30 years. He carried a gun every day of his working life and he never drew it once. He was a cop and even he didn’t need a gun.

“My biggest fear now about Peter is that in the years to come, when people think about him, he will be remembered mostly for the way he died. So I ask you, when you think about Peter, it would be great if you could think about the life he lived, which was a full and rewarding one.

“But if you do think about how his life ended, perhaps reflect on what can be done to prevent it from happening to someone else.”

If you need support, don’t hesitate to reach out to:

• Lifeline: call 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14 or chat online
• Beyond Blue: call 1300 22 4636
• 1800RESPECT: call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or chat online
• If you need immediate assistant, please call 000

This story originally appeared on ELLE.com.au

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Having already surpassed an eye-watering $133 million globally, Lionsgate have now enthusiastically greenlit a sequel to the film.

The film is expected to follow McFadden’s second book in the trilogy, The Housemaid’s Secret, with Sydney Sweeney reprising her role, per Variety.

“It’s been thrilling to see audiences around the world fall in love with The Housemaid and the incredible work of our talented cast and crew,” director Paul Feig said in a statement.

“We’re lucky that Freida McFadden has already extended Millie’s journey on the page, and that we get to work with [screenwriter] Rebecca Sonnenshine and Lionsgate to bring this next story to audiences.”

What Is The Housemaid’s Secret About?

Once again centred on Millie Calloway, the story follows her attempt to rebuild her life — an effort complicated by the lingering shadow of her past.

Drawn into a new role within another affluent household, Millie finds herself navigating a familiar landscape of wealth, control and concealed truths.

As psychological tension mounts, McFadden revisits her central themes of power, perception and vulnerability, proving that escape is rarely as simple as walking away.

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On January 1, Ashley Tisdale rang in the new year by publishing an essay via The Cut detailing her decision to leave a “toxic” mum group. Titled Breaking Up With My Toxic Mom Group.

If you haven’t yet read it, consider this the brief version. Ashley Tisdale, former Disney star and now a mother of two with husband Christopher French, has published a candid essay reflecting on her decision to step away from a mum group that no longer felt supportive and had begun to feel quietly exclusionary.

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In it, she peels back the polished image of celebrity motherhood to reveal something familiar: being left out. Not in an overt or confrontational way, but in the subtle, emotionally bruising way many women recognise instantly.

A glance at Tisdale’s Instagram suggests this is no ordinary playdate circle. The group is widely believed to include Hilary Duff, Mandy Moore and Meghan Trainor, who have all been pictured together on multiple occasions, including a mums’ weekend away in August 2022, which Trainor captioned, “I have mom friends and I love them.”

Hillary Duff’s husband, Matthew Koma, has since chimed into the discourse, all but proving his famous wife is who Ashley is talking about.

Naturally, this all adds a layer of intrigue. Even at the highest levels of fame, it seems, social dynamics remain surprisingly universal.

In the essay, Tisdale explains that she was seeking connection in the early months of motherhood, gravitating towards women in the same stage of life. She writes:

“I needed to talk to someone else who related to what I was going through: the mood swings, the late nights, saying goodbye to who I used to be and getting to know my daughter and the new person I was becoming. So I felt lucky when my friend brought together a group of new moms that she knew.”

At first, it felt like exactly what she needed. “By the time we started getting together for playdates and got the group chat going, I was certain that I’d found my village,” she writes. “But over time, I began to wonder whether that was really true.”

The shift was gradual. Invitations stopped. Plans happened without her. She recalls being left out of a gathering organised while she was there, adding, “I still don’t get why I wasn’t at the girl hang that they all planned at my daughter’s birthday.” Eventually, the pattern became clear. “This group had a pattern of leaving someone out. And that someone had become me.”

Ashley continued, “All of a sudden, I was in high school again, feeling totally lost as to what I was doing ‘wrong’ to be left out.”

While Tisdale never named names, readers were quick to speculate. Fans noticed that she unfollowed Duff and Moore on Instagram around the same time. Tisdale and her representatives have since claimed that the essay refers to a different group of friends entirely, though many remain unconvinced.

Adding fuel to the speculation, Hilary Duff’s husband, Grammy-winning musician Matthew Koma, shared a mock cover of The Cut with his face photoshopped over Ashley’s, a pointed nod to the essay she had written.

Koma captioned the Instagram story, “When you’re the most self obsessed tone deaf person on Earth, other mums tend to shift focus to their actual toddlers.”

For now, it appears the mum-group fallout is far from over.

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Do you know what’s nasty? Feathered Saint Laurent heels with a Pucci outfit. At least, that is the verdict delivered by 20-year-old Alabama Barker, daughter of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and stepdaughter of Kourtney Kardashian.

Pop-punk by lineage and Kardashian by marriage, she occupies a cultural position where luxury is less aspiration than inheritance.

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Over Christmas, Barker uploaded a nine-minute haul video that unfolded as a study in insouciant excess. A Birkin from Kourtney, reportedly worth more than $30,000. A Balenciaga City bag from Kendall Jenner, just under $5,000. Fuzzy Hermès slides from matriarch Kris. Enough Chrome Hearts and Cartier to to rival a boutique counter.

Internet accountants quickly crunched the numbers for the entire haul and arrived somewhere north of $300,000.

The gifts were classified as either “nasty” or “tea”, which is the kind of compressed language only youth can sustain. But the moment that travelled was not the gifts themselves. It was the reference. Unboxing a pair of Saint Laurent heels, Barker remarked, “Nasty. With a Pucci outfit? Nasty,” and moved on to unboxing her next gift.

By the next morning, her comment section had become a forum for genuine inquiry. Comments included “What is poochie?” and “I don’t get it, what is a Pucci outfit?” Somewhere in Florence, an archivist quietly wept.

Those with even a passing familiarity with the house quickly joined in, posting their own videos, holding up everything from jelly slides and sneakers to their own feathered heels and declaring that yes, these too would be nasty with a Pucci outfit.

For the uninitiated: Emilio Pucci, an Italian aristocrat, founded his namesake house in 1947. It became synonymous with kaleidoscopic prints in the 1960s and 70s, worn by women who moved effortlessly between yachts, villas and cocktail hours. Pucci was expressive, confident, and unmistakable. It was colour with conviction.

Its cultural high point predates TikTok. Marilyn Monroe wore it off-duty. Jackie Kennedy wore it on Capri. Sophia Loren and Elizabeth Taylor wore it as second skin. Crepe caftans, jersey sets and chiffon sheaths in electric hues became signatures of a jet-set glamour that felt both relaxed and, dare it be said, nasty.

By the early 2000s, Pucci had found a new audience. Lindsay Lohan in a mini dress. Jennifer Lopez treating Pucci less as a label and more as a lifestyle commitment. The house slipped in and out of fashion’s focus, as heritage brands often do.

More recently, it re-emerged on Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid and Sofia Richie Grainge, a brief, colourful interruption to quiet luxury’s ongoing reign.

Which brings us back to Alabama Barker, our unlikely oracle. In 2026, Pucci is not about nostalgia or novelty. It is about self-awareness, theatrical confidence, and a clear-eyed understanding of what might be nasty.

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The Australian Open’s Grand Slam tournament—which is one of four held across the year including Wimbledon, The French and The US Open—sees the world’s best tennis stars compete down under.

It’s not just die-hard fans that descend on Melbourne Park, with the sporting event attracting both the celeb and style set to its sought-after seats. In 2022, a lucky few spectators even caught a glimpse of our boyfriend, Paul Mescal.

Akin to the Formula One or Spring Racing Carnival, the Australian Open has become an event in of itself, with an array of restaurants and VIP marquees set up on site.

What Is The Dress Code For The Australian Open?

As is with any special event, the Australian Open tennis requires a special outfit, and even comes with a particular dress code: No thongs, ripped jeans, sports shorts or singlets are permitted.

Then, there’s the matter of bag restrictions as dictated by both Rod Laver Arena and the Australian Open—these will dramatically influence your accessory of choice. For spectators, handbags must be able to fit under your seat, or only be as big as an A4 piece of paper.

What To Wear To The Australian Open Tennis

Sport-luxe is a given when deciding what to don as a spectator and bonus points are always given to those who keep within the tennis theme.

There’s also the matter of the weather and climate to factor in when deciding what to wear to the sporting event, particularly given it’s mid-summer.

Think: bright whites, workout sets, tennis skirts and dresses, white sneakers, tank tops and hats. Crisp cottons, lightweight linens and loose-fitting, flowy styles are also on point. 

Whether you’re heading to Wimbledon, the Australian Open or another glamorous tennis event, scroll on for the best tennis-inspired pieces to shop right now.

FAITHFULL THE BRAND
Pedrera Mini Dress Orozco Stripe Mustard

$200 at Faithfull The Brand

VRG GRL
Marci Stripe Top

$119 at VRG GRL

ANCOSTI
Open Back Tank & Skirt Set

$175 at Ancosti

RALPH LAUREN
Australian Open Classic Fit Shirt

$239 AT RALPH LAUREN

RALPH LAUREN
Australian Open Drawstring Short

$179 AT rALPH LAUREN

SHONA JOY
Yasmine Belted Pant

$240 at Shona Joy

MIU MIU X NEW BALANCE
Suede And Mesh Sneaker

$1880 at miu miu

PRADA
Mini Crochet Tote Bag

$4,100 at farfetch

LOS SUNDAYS
The Tequila & Tennis Country Club Dad Cap

$57.57 at revolve

VEHLA
Dixie Sunglasses

$250 at Vehla

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With a little foresight, however, 2026 offers a smarter alternative. By planning your leave strategically and anchoring it to weekends and public holidays, it’s possible to stretch your standard allowance far beyond its limits. In some cases, you can even double your time off without touching unpaid leave.

The secret isn’t taking more leave. It’s taking it more intentionally. When annual leave is booked to bridge public holidays and weekends, short absences expand into long, uninterrupted breaks that allow you to properly switch off.

With careful planning, and ideally a small buffer carried over from last year, those 20 to 30 days of annual leave can translate into close to 60 days away from the office, spread across five generous breaks throughout the year.

At a time when burnout has become almost universal and the boundary between work and life continues to blur, extended rest isn’t indulgent. It’s essential. Ambition thrives on energy, not exhaustion.

So if you’re scanning the calendar and weighing up when to submit those leave requests, consider this your go-to guide for booking time off in 2026.

The Best Dates To Take Annual Leave In 2026

An Overview

Break	Dates Off	Public Holidays Used	Annual Leave Required	Total Days Off
Australia Day	Jan 24 – Feb 1	Jan 26 (Australia Day)	Jan 27–30 (4 days)	9 days
Easter	Mar 28 – Apr 12	Apr 3 (Good Friday), Apr 6 (Easter Monday)	Mar 30–Apr 2 & Apr 7–10 (8 days)	16 days
King’s Birthday (All states except QLD & WA)	Jun 6 – Jun 14	Jun 8 (King’s Birthday)	Jun 9–12 (4 days)	9 days
Labour Day / King’s Birthday (ACT, NSW, SA, QLD)	Oct 4 – Oct 11	Oct 5 (Labour Day / King’s Birthday)	Oct 6–9 (4 days)	9 days
Christmas & New Year	Dec 19 – Jan 3	Dec 25 (Christmas Day), Dec 28 (Boxing Day), Jan 1 (New Year’s Day)	Dec 21–24 & Dec 29–31 (7 days)	16 days

Scroll on for a complete breakdown of each holiday.

Australia Day (January 26)

Date	Type
January 24–25	Weekend
January 26	Public holiday
January 27–30	Annual leave
January 31 – February 1	Weekend

Result: Take 4 days of annual leave and enjoy 9 days off from January 24 to February 1.

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Easter

Date	Type
March 28–29	Weekend
March 30 – April 2	Annual leave
April 3	Public holiday (Good Friday)
April 4–5	Weekend
April 6	Public holiday (Easter Monday)
April 7–10	Annual leave
April 11–12	Weekend

Result: Take 8 days of annual leave and enjoy 16 days off from March 28 to April 12.

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King’s Birthday (All States Except QLD & WA)

Date	Type
June 6–7	Weekend
June 8	Public holiday (King’s Birthday)
June 9–12	Annual leave
June 13–14	Weekend

Result: Take 4 days of annual leave and enjoy 9 days off from June 6 to June 14.

Western Australia:
King’s Birthday falls on September 28. Take annual leave from September 29 to October 2 to enjoy 9 days off between September 26 and October 4.

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Labour Day / King’s Birthday (ACT, NSW, SA & QLD)

Date	Type
October 3–4	Weekend
October 5	Public holiday (Labour Day or King’s Birthday)
October 6–9	Annual leave
October 10–11	Weekend

Result: Take 4 days of annual leave and enjoy 9 days off from October 4 to October 11.

Western Australia:
Labour Day falls on March 2. Take annual leave from March 3 to March 6 to enjoy 9 days off between February 28 and March 8.

Victoria:
Labour Day falls on March 9. The same strategy delivers 9 days off from March 7 to March 15.

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Christmas & New Year

Date	Type
December 19–20	Weekend
December 21–24	Annual leave
December 25	Public holiday (Christmas Day)
December 26–27	Weekend
December 28	Public holiday (Boxing Day)
December 29–31	Annual leave
January 1	Public holiday (New Year’s Day)
January 2–3	Weekend

Result: Take 7 days of annual leave and enjoy 16 days off from December 19 to January 3.

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She then went on: ““Imagine if we had a huge budget and a bunch of love and support and … I would love to readapt. Yeah, sure. I’ll do the remake. I’m doing it. I’m committed.”

Thanks to his recent press tour for Die, My Love with Jennifer Lawrence, we know Robert Pattinson would be on board, too.

During Vanity Fair’s lie detector test with Lawrence, she asked: “If they were gonna direct a new Twilight, would you do it?”

He replied without flinching: “Oh yeah, for sure.”While the Twilight fandom may not be as rabid as its 2010s peak, the Twihard fanbase is as dedicated as ever. The infamous renaissance of 2020 – spurred on but COVID locked downs giving many time to revisit all things nostalgic and the release of all five films on streaming platforms – proved that.

In fact, a Twilight remake could birth a whole new generation of fans, with many too young to feel the full effect of the phenomenon still wholly aware of its cultural significance.

On reddit one going as far as to ask: “What was the twilight craze actually like? I’m too young to remember.”

The query spurred many fond memories of the era, with one user responding: “There was never just “a” midnight showing. At my local theaters there were so many people they would literally have 6+ showings all starting at 12, 12:01, 12:02, etc”

Another adding: “It was insane, I had a girl offer me $200 to take my place in a crowd just to see Robert Pattinson make an appearance at a mall. And I DIDN’T ACCEPT THE OFFER.”

If you thought Team Jeremiah V Team Conrad was fiery last year, you clearly don’t recall the OGs, Team Edward V Team Jacob. If you ask us, with the return of appointment television and teen romance dominating television, there’s no better time to reignite the debate.

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Stranger Things season five delivered a finale befitting the cultural juggernaut it became— or so it seemed. Across eight episodes, the final chapter unfolded in three volumes, premiering on November 26 and December 25, 2025, before closing with a New Year’s Eve finale on December 31.

With years of unanswered questions to address and the fate of Hawkins, and the world, resting on the defeat of its antagonist, Vecna, the task was undeniably ambitious.

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Still, the Duffer Brothers largely rose to the occasion, weaving together long-running storylines and emotional arcs into an ending that felt considered, cohesive and, for many viewers, deeply satisfying.

For others, however, it wasn’t quite enough. A growing fan theory circulating online, dubbed “Conformity Gate,” claims the finale audiences watched wasn’t the true ending at all. Some fans are convinced that another episode is still to come, with speculation suggesting there will be a surprise release tomorrow on January 7.

So, is a surprise episode nine on the way? Here’s what’s fuelling the theory.

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While the post confirms Emily is staying put in Paris (for now), no further details on the cast or potential plot lines have been revealed.

Some fans have expressed concerns and theories that the show’s original love interest, Gabriel, won’t be returning for season six. In season five, Emily and the hot chef part ways as he leaves to work on a yacht as a private chef.

“I’m excited for the future, wherever it brings me,” Gabriel told Emily in the season finale. “And I think you should be too.”

The storyline comes after Lucas Bravo, who portrays the character, expressed his frustrations over Gabriel’s storyline, at one point calling him mashed avocado. 

“In Season 1, there was a lot of me in him,” Bravo told IndieWire, “But as they made him kind of unaware of his surroundings, of the dynamic, always victimising and always being completely lost in translation and oblivious to anything that is happening around him and being manipulated by everyone, it kind of became not fun for me to shoot or to see a character I love so much and brought me so much, being slowly turned into guacamole. I really grew apart from him.”

Emily In Paris Season 5 Recap

So while the door remains open between Gabriel and Emily – the chef having invited her abroad to Greece via postcard – it may be up to Bravo on whether he returns.

Agence Grâteau’s Roman expansion starts on shaky ground, including a disastrous meeting with Fendi and an exceedingly difficult client in Antonia Muratori. Unfortunately for the agency, it’s a downhill slide from there, ultimately leading the team back to their Parisian base and Emily to end her romance with Marcello. Emily’s friendship with Mindy also becomes strained when she learns her bestie has been sleeping with her ex, Alfie in secret.

By the finale, it’s Mindy who finds herself in the season’s most scandalous love triangle. The singer has rekindled her romance with Nico after he left the family business to prove his love for her before proposing, all the while Alfie confesses his growing feelings for her.

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These days, you can find watches for women in every style, though a few are emerging as key trends for 2026. They’re vintage-inspired, borrowed from the boys, jewellery cues, statement makers and, the always popular, classic investments.

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Below, we’re explaining why each watch trend is popular now, alongside the models we feel exemplify it best. From vintage-inspired, to jewellery-look and statement makers, these are the styles we’re predicting will be wrapped around every fashion editor’s wrist in 2026.

Read: 10 Watches You’ll Want To Keep On Your Wrist Forever

Vintage-Inspired

There are several reasons why vintage and vintage-inspired watches are trending today: They feature timeless designs, carry a sense of nostalgia, and, in the case of second-hand pieces, are eco-conscious — less damaging to our planet. They’re a clear shift away from the oversized, ‘bigger is better’ styles of recent years, in line with the quiet luxury aesthetic.

HEAVEN MAYHEM
The Icon Watch

$478 heaven Mayhem

CASIO
Vintage A168WG-9W

$179 the iconic

CENDRE
Bridgette Watch

$239 david jones

CENDRE
Mila Watch

$248.92 revolve

Borrowed From The Boys

This year, the boundary between men’s and women’s watches is thinner than ever, with genderless timepieces more and more common. For women, wearing men’s watches can also play into the ‘power dressing’ ethos, strategic use of fashion to communicate authority and confidence. Victoria Beckham and Jennifer Aniston both regularly wear men’s-style watches.

DANIEL WELLINGTON
Iconic Chronograph Link Onyx G

$529 daniel wellington

PHILLIP PLEIN
Hyper Shock 44MM

$495$195 the iconic

MICHAEL KORS
Lexington Silver Chronograph Watch

$1079 the iconic

TAG HEUER
Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph

$3600 tag heuer

Jewellery Cues

Brands are increasingly designing watches with bands as important, or sometimes even more important, than the dial. The Cartier Baignoire and the Bvlgari Serpenti were designed to be worn as cuffs or bangles. Watches with covers over the dial are also becoming popular, and understandably so. In an era of constant digital notifications, they’re discreet.

LOVISA
Gold Molten Vintage Round Watch Cuff

$54.99 the iconic

ROSEFIELD
Studio Edition 6 Bangle Oval Watch Gold

$295 david jones

ROBERTO CAVALLI
Snake Stainless Steel Gold

$555 david jones

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Orb Button 25mm Gold Strap Watch

$749 THE ICONIC

Statement Makers

A ‘statement watch’ doesn’t necessarily mean it’s big, it can also simply have visual impact, catching the eye through artistry. They might feature unconventional silhouettes, vivid dial colours or bands or untraditional materials. In some cases, they’re wearable art, reflecting the wearer’s unique narrative.

BREDA
Jane Revival Watch

$330.20 revolve

DANIEL WELLINGTON
Bound Crocodile Champagne Sunray Gold

$319 daniel wellington

TED BAKER
Lileey Black Dial Gold Bracelet Watch

$320 david jones

MOVADO
Museum Bangle

$1455 movado

Classic Investments

Investment watches are timepieces you’re hoping to have for years. Because of that, you won’t want their style to be too trendy, so it will date; instead, opt for timeless designs, no pun intended. Look for real leather, stainless steel or yellow gold. You also want the watch to go as well with a white tee as it would with a suit.

EMPORIO ARMANI
Two-Hand Brown Leather Watch

$349 emporio armani

ROSEFIELD
Mini Oval Silver-Tone Woven Mesh Watch

$229.95 the iconic

FOSSIL
Gilmore Brown Analogue Watch

$289 the iconic

TISSOT
PRC 100 Solar 34MM Watch

$915 david jones

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Dry January? Let’s just say that hasn’t worked out. No takeaway? So far so good. Committing to working out and going to Pilates more often? Now, that’s one resolution that’s already feeling very doable.

The Best Pilates Pieces, According To marie claire:

• Best Top: ADANOLA Ultimate Short Sleeve Top, $85
• Best Pant: LULULEMON Groove Nulu Super-High-Ride Flared Pant, $139
• Best Socks: YOURREFORMER Crew Grip Socks, $18.95
• Best Coverup: P.E NATION Courtside V-Neck Sweat, $149

Whether you’re new to the workout or a frequent flyer at your local Pilates studio, there’s no denying that we all need a little extra nudge of motivation on certain days. Enter: the stylish pieces that make showing up feel worth it. Because let’s be honest — was it actually a cute outfit if no one saw it?

I’m personally taking inspiration from the LA crowd after seeing what they’re wearing to work out. Kendall Jenner has been wearing a lot of chic Adanola sets lately, while Alix Earle was spotted wearing Crop Shop Boutique (or CSB) throughout her stint on Dancing With The Stars in the US.

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Whether you’re committing to Pilates for the first time or sticking with a routine you already love in 2026, these are the best (and most stylish) Pilates outfits to inspire your next move.

The Best Sports Bras And Tops For Pilates

Pilates tends to be low-impact, but that certainly doesn’t mean low-sweat, so keep that in mind when looking for a new outfit. For tops, a sports bra or slightly fitted shirt will usually work best. This will allow you to move freely, while also giving the instructor an unobstructed view of your body to ensure you’re performing each exercise correctly.

ALO
All Day Short Sleeve

$78 alo

CSB
Form Athena Tank

$99 csb

ADANOLA
Ultimate Short Sleeve Top

$85 adanola

LORNA JANE
Liberty Active Tank

$75 lorna jane

The Best Bottoms For Pilates

When it comes to bottoms, leggings or shorts both work perfectly. Just keep in mind that in a reformer class, your legs may be in the air (feet in straps is the best part of class, let’s be honest), so fitted shorts are key. I’m also personally thrilled that flared pants are having a moment, but if you prefer something more streamlined, a classic pair of leggings is fine—take your pick!

LULULEMON
Groove Nulu Super-High-Ride Flared Pant

$139 lululemon

STYLERUNNER
Adaption Full Length Tight

$89.99 stylerunner

LEELO ACTIVE
Sculpt Bike Shorts

$69.95 the iconic

P.E NATION
Avant 5″ Inch Bike Short

$89 p.e nation

The Best Socks For Pilates

Whether you’re heading to a Pilates class or simply prefer not to go barefoot, a good pair of grippy socks is a must-have. Brands like Alo Yoga, Move Active, and Lululemon offer socks designed with performance grips on the soles, ensuring you stay steady and supported throughout your workout—all while keeping your feet comfy and cool.

YOURREFORMER
Crew Grip Socks

$18.95 yourreformer

ELITE ELEVEN
EE Crew Pilates Grip Socks

$20 elite eleven

MOVEACTIVE
Classic Low Rise Grip Socks

$22.95 THE ICONIC

ALO
Women’s Pivot Barre Sock

$54 alo

The Best Sweatshirts & Coverups For Pilates

For a post-Pilates matcha or while heading to class, layer up with a cozy zip-up or cardigan. Go for a relaxed, chic vibe with an oversized sweater or boxy quarter zip, or embrace a softer, more feminine look with a ballet wrap or a ribbed-knit cardigan. The perfect mix of comfort and style for any workout routine.

ALL FENIX
Pilates Series Hoodie

$98 the iconic

ALL FOR MIMI
Brown Zip Jacket

$109 all for mimi

ADANOLA
Stripe Oversized Henley Sweatshirt

$155 adanola

P.E NATION
Courtside V-Neck Sweat

$149 p.e nation

The Best Accessories For Pilates

If we’re being honest, no Pilates outfit is complete without the right accessories. A water bottle, chic tote and towel instantly say, “I take Pilates very seriously.” Or maybe it just means you’re prepared and one step ahead. Either way, it’s an easy way to level up both your outfit and your motivation.

STANLEY
The Quencher Protour Flip Straw 1.2L

$85 stylerunner

LULULEMON
The (Small) Towel

$25 lululemon

ALLFENIX
Everyday Pilates Bag

$149 the iconic

YOURREFORMER
Yoga Mat

$89 yourreformer

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Chief Collagen Protein Powder 

If there’s a buzzword in health right now, it would have to be protein. And for good reason. Protein plays a vital role in supporting overall health at every life stage, helping to maintain muscle mass, support metabolism and keep you feeling fuller for longer. Emerging research suggests that getting enough high-quality protein becomes especially important in perimenopause and menopause – during which women need twice as much protein. This is 

because declining oestrogen can be linked with loss of muscle and bone strength, changes in body composition and more pronounced swings in energy and appetite. 

Choosing a ‘clean’ collagen-rich protein powder, such as Chief Collagen Protein Powder, is one simple way to top up daily protein intake while also providing key amino acids that help to support skin, joints and connective tissues from the inside out. And there’s no better time to try it. Chief Nutrition is offering Marie Claire readers a further 20 per cent off the first month of a new subscription when they use the code MC20 at checkout*. 

My Way Up Collagen Restore 

As evidenced by numerous studies¹, collagen and elastin fibres naturally decline with age. But all hope for supporting your body’s natural collagen levels is not lost. Adding an easy-to-take collagen peptide supplement to your routine can help maintain collagen production. 

My Way Up’s Collagen Restore has been formulated from Australian-sourced, evidence-based pure collagen peptides, along with organic bamboo silica and zinc glycinate to support connective tissue structure. Each scoop also contains clinically studied prebiotic Bimuno GOS, which helps to support gut health and microbiome balance. It’s a simple way to give your body a daily nutritional boost. The formula is tasteless, odourless and heat-stable, allowing you to mix it into your morning tea or coffee as part of your daily wellness routine. 

Retreat Yourself

Not that you need permission to pamper, but an excuse is always welcome. And what better excuse than gifting yourself the Summer Pamper and Relax Retreat Box. It’s not just products in a box; it’s all the tools and inspiration you need for a spa-like staycation in the comfort of your home (or holiday house) — and the perfect way to reset and emerge as a more relaxed version of yourself for the new year. 

Retreat Yourself has mastered the art of turning self-care into a ritual. Each seasonal box is thoughtfully curated to recreate the feeling of a luxury wellness retreat, without the hefty price tag. Inside, you’ll find over $300 worth of full-sized products from Australian and New Zealand-owned brands, from nourishing bath oils and body scrubs to uplifting mists, candles and essential oils, all designed to help you slow down and truly switch off. 

What sets this box apart is the guided experience. Alongside the products, there’s a beautifully designed Retreat Guide, ritual instructions, curated playlists and access to the Retreat Yourself Wellness Hub, transforming unboxing into a meaningful pause from everyday life. Shop now at retreatyourself.com and use code MARIECLAIRE20 for 20 per cent off. 

Hemp Skin Australia 

New year, new skincare ritual but make it sustainable this time. Enter Hemp Skin Australia, the local brand proving that clean beauty doesn’t have to choose between performance and planet. 

The hero product? Their Nightly Oil. It’s formulated with cold-infused Australian Certified Organic hemp seed oil, blue lotus to calm those late-night doom-scroll sessions showing on your face, and sea buckthorn oil plus olive squalane that deliver on the hydration promises. Think of it as your skin’s emotional support oil – gentle enough for sensitive, reactive complexions but powerful enough that you’ll see results. 

Here’s where it gets good: One drop. Warm it between your palms, take a moment to breathe, then press it into your face and neck. It’s skincare that doubles as self-care. With Hemp Skin, while you’re glowing up, you’re also giving back to the planet because every order supports verified carbon-removal projects. Ready to start your new ritual? Hemp Skin is offering free shipping on first orders with code NEWYEAR26. 

Serene Body Health 

Serene Body Health has quietly built a cult following for doing fragrance differently. Their 100 per cent natural scents aren’t just about smelling good, they’re designed to support wellbeing, adapting to your unique body chemistry to create something genuinely personal. The brand offers three formats: oil-based blends, grain alcohol infusions, and their standout magnesium-based formulations. It’s this last category that’s worth paying attention to. 

The product everyone’s talking about? Their scented magnesium body oils combine pure Tibetan plateau magnesium with hydrating plant oils and essential oils across three fragrances. The result? everything your body needs after a long day (or week, or month). 

What sets Serene Body Health apart is their neuroscience-backed approach to self-care. They even have an in-house neuroscience student offering regular insights to customers, bridging the gap between wellness trends and actual science. Sign up to their mailing list and use code SERENE20 FOR 20% off your first order. 

Brought to you in collaboration with Chief Collagen Protein Powder, My Way Up Collagen Restore, Retreat Yourself, Hemp Skin Australia and Serene Body Health.

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• Sportscraft launched its early Boxing Day Sale Tuesday, December 17, with 50% off select items.
• One of the best deals we’ve found is the Rosa Straight Leg Pant, currently $49, down from $149.99.
• Use this as your shopping cheat-sheet to get ahead of the sales rush (and beat everyone else to checkout).

Straight-leg linen pants are some of the most versatile pieces you can own. You can wear them with a bedazzled, skin-baring top for a night out. With a blazer for work. Or with a boxy, oversized tee for weekend errands or brunch.

While many trousers come at a steep price, I found a pair that’s currently on sale for a mere $49, down from $149.99, in Sportscraft’s Early Boxing Day Sale. The Rosa Straight Leg Pant come in indigo, lilac and light khaki and features an elasticated waistband, pleat detailing and relaxed fit. The iconic Australian brand’s Boxing Day sale started on Tuesday, December 16 and runs until January 13, with discounts varying throughout the period.

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Despite the discounts varying throughout the sale period, we recommend you buy whatever you have your eye on right away to avoid missing out. Scroll down to see our edit of favourite pieces in the sale, including those pants, several blazers and a stunning work wrap dress.

Read: Proof That Last-Minute Christmas Gifts Can Still Impress

Our editors handpick everything we recommend. We may receive revenue for sharing this content or when you shop through our links. Read more here.

Under $100

SPORTSCRAFT
Rosa Straight Linen Pant

$149.99$49 SPORTSCAFT

SPORTSCRAFT
Sylvie Draped Jersey Top

$99.99$49 SPORTSCAFT

SPORTSCRAFT
Priya Pinstripe Short

$149.99$99 SPORTSCAFT

SPORTSCRAFT
Josie Tape Yarn Vest

$169.99$99 SPORTSCAFT

Under $200

SPORTSCRAFT
Aster Midi Dress

$249.99$129 SPORTSCAFT

SPORTSCRAFT
Clara Wide Leg Pant

$199.99$119 SPORTSCAFT

SPORTSCRAFT
Garden Scatter Liberty Pant

$249.99$129 SPORTSCAFT

SPORTSCRAFT
Elka Pointelle Cardigan

$199.99$119 SPORTSCAFT

Under $300

SPORTSCRAFT
Saint Textured Single Breasted Blazer

$369.99$229 SPORTSCAFT

SPORTSCRAFT
Valerie Relaxed Blazer

$369.99$229 SPORTSCAFT

SPORTSCRAFT
Tatiana Mohair Long Cardigan

$349.99$229 SPORTSCAFT

SPORTSCRAFT
Gemma Leather Mini Skirt

$399.99AT SPORTSCAFT

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Yes, our bathroom cabinets are still lined with serums and sheet masks – and dermatologists remain our most trusted skincare authorities. But increasingly, the pursuit of beauty is happening from the inside out.

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Consumers are pushing ingestible beauty into the cultural zeitgeist, making it one of the world’s fastest-growing beauty categories – and giving new weight to the idea that you are what you eat.

Why Ingestibles Are Booming

The category refers broadly to powders, liquids, capsule, and tablets containing ingredients such as collagen, vitamins, and minerals – products positioned to support common concerns when taken consistently, and designed to align with a more holistic, long-term approach to health.

Several cultural forces are fuelling the surge: growing interest in gut health, a stronger link between mental and physical wellbeing, and the expanding influence of celebrity-led wellness culture – from the earliest days of Goop to more recent additions like Kourtney Kardashian’s Lemme supplements and Elle McPherson’s WelleCo.

Globally, estimates place the ingestible beauty market between $5.1 billion and $13 billion, with projections reaching up to $14.4 billion by 2027. By comparison, Australia’s topical skincare market is expected to reach $5.8 billion by the same year, which highlights how significant the ingestible space has become.

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While the movement is global, the Asia-Pacific region is experiencing the fastest acceleration. According to Mordor Intelligence, shifting consumer priorities and the rapid adoption of health-focused routines are driving exponential demand – a trend that has created powerful momentum for Australian ingestible beauty brands, including Vida Glow.

Launched in 2014 by founder Anna Lahey and her husband, Kieran, Vida Glow was born from Anna’s discovery of collagen products in Japan during her early twenties. After struggling to find similar options in Australia, she set out to create an ingestible routine that felt simple, accessible, and compatible with everyday life.

“When I launched Vida Glow, the idea of beauty from within was still very new – especially in Western markets,” Anna tells marie claire. “I saw a gap between the way people were approaching wellness and the way they were addressing their skin concerns. Conversations were growing around nutrition, gut health and self-care – all signs that the beauty consumer was evolving.”

The Vida Glow Effect: How One Brand Changed the Category

More than a decade on, Vida Glow is now one of the world’s leading ingestible beauty brands. Its marine collagen range has become a global bestseller, with a product purchased every four seconds. Australia’s particular enthusiasm for the category – supported by strong local brands and a culture of wellness-led routines – has accelerated its rise.

For many consumers, Vida Glow played a role in shifting ingestible beauty from a specialised supplement regime to an approachable beauty ritual. By offering straightforward formats like powders and sachets designed to fit seamlessly into daily habits, the brand helped normalise a category that once sat outside mainstream routines.

“Daily rituals give consumers a moment of ownership over their wellbeing,” Anna shares. “It’s not just about looking good, it’s about feeling empowered through small, consistent actions. These routines become anchors in a busy life. When you integrate ingestible beauty into that ritual, it becomes a long-term investment in yourself.”

Another key driver of the category’s growth is consumer demand for high-quality, well-researched products.

“Women are more educated than ever about their skin and there’s been a mindset shift to being proactive rather than reactive,” says Anna. “They’re thinking about maintaining their skin’s longevity. As people become more informed, they’re now holding brands to a higher standard.”

“The feedback that moves me most is when women say Vida Glow has given them confidence. I’ve heard from women who’ve struggled with post-partum hair loss, people with stubborn acne, or customers preparing for their wedding… That emotional impact is what drives me.”

As beauty continues to converge with wellness, ingestibles now sit at the centre of a cultural shift: a move toward ritual, long-term consistency, and routines designed to support both aesthetic and holistic outcomes. For a category that began quietly on the fringes, ingestible beauty has become one of the defining movements of the decade – and Australia is helping lead the way

How To Shop Injestible Beauty Without The Hype

• Start with your GP or specialist. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication, or managing a health condition, always check in with a doctor or qualified health professional before adding supplements.
• Look for transparent labelling. Seek out brands that clearly list their ingredients, source (for example, marine vs bovine collagen), and recommended daily intake.
• Focus on quality, not volume. More isn’t always better. Pay attention to dosage, sourcing and any quality or safety testing rather than simple chasing the longest ingredient list.
• Treat it as one part of a routine. Ingestibles are designed to complement – not replace – things like diet, SPF, good sleep, stress management, and evidence-based skincare.
• Be realistic about time frames. Most products are positioned around consistent, longer-term use. Think slow, ritualised habit rather than overnight transformation.

marie claire’s Vida Glow Picks:

We explored the Vida Glow range, created for real people who want simple, easy-to-use beauty essentials that fit into busy, everyday routines. Since 2014, Vida Glow has focused on ingestible beauty solutions, including its popular Natural Marine Collagen range, offering products designed to support a consistent beauty routine that works as hard as you do.

Always remember to consult your healthcare professional to determine the best solution for your individual needs, especially if you have underlying health concerns. And always read the label and follow the directions for use.

VIDA GLOW
Natural Marine Collagen Sachets – Blueberry

$70 vida glow

VIDA GLOW
Liquid Collagen Skin + Energy

$75 vida glow

VIDA GLOW
Pro Collagen+

$99 vida glow

VIDA GLOW
Natural Marine Collagen Powder

$140 vida glow

Remember to always read the label and follow the directions for use.

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If 2025 was about learning the lesson, 2026 is about applying it. The year arrives with a clear directive: reclaim your power and begin again, but this time with intention.

While many of the year’s planetary movements echo themes first introduced in 2025, the difference now is perspective. We’re no longer experimenting blindly. Experience becomes a tool, allowing us to make sharper decisions and move forward with confidence rather than impulse.

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Astrologically, the year is dense with activity. Three Mercury retrogrades will interrupt the usual flow of travel, communication and technology, creating moments where progress slows and reflection becomes necessary.

Rather than pushing ahead, these periods reward pause, revision and emotional clarity. Planning major trips or launches outside the retrograde windows may help minimise friction.

Even as the pace slows during retrogrades, the year is punctuated by four eclipses, each marking a moment of closure or initiation: an annular solar eclipse, a total lunar eclipse, a total solar eclipse and a partial lunar eclipse.

Much of 2026’s deeper transformation unfolds quietly through the outer planets. Neptune and Saturn both enter Aries early in the year, blending idealism with accountability.

Uranus re-enters Gemini on April 25, reshaping how we communicate, while Jupiter’s move into Leo on June 30 brings a surge of creative confidence. For those born between 1996 and 1999, this also marks the beginning of a Saturn Return, signalling a defining period of growth.

Every Astrological Event Coming In 2026

Eclipses

Four eclipses shape the year: an annular solar eclipse in Aquarius on February 17, a total lunar eclipse in Virgo on March 3, a total solar eclipse in Leo on August 12, and a partial lunar eclipse in Pisces on August 28.

The February, March and August eclipse seasons are especially catalytic, triggering endings, revelations and decisive new chapters across all zodiac signs.

Supermoons

Three of the year’s full moons will qualify as supermoons: the Wolf Moon on January 3, the Beaver Moon on November 24 and the Cold Moon on December 24.

Full Moons

2026 is shaping up to be an especially rich year for moon gazers, delivering 13 full moons instead of the customary 12.

From the dramatic Wolf Supermoon that lit up the sky on January 3 to the largest supermoon in nearly two decades closing out the year, the lunar calendar is anything but ordinary. A rare Blue Moon in May adds to the intrigue, making 2026 a standout year for lunar activity.

• January 3: Full Moon in Cancer
• February 1: Full Moon in Leo
• March 3: Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo
• April 1: Full Moon in Libra
• May 1: Full Moon in Scorpio
• May 31: Full Blue Moon in Sagittarius
• June 29: Full Moon in Capricorn
• July 29: Full Moon in Aquarius
• August 28: Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces
• September 26: Full Moon in Aries
• October 26: Full Moon in Taurus
• November 24: Full Moon in Gemini
• December 23: Full Moon in Cancer

Aurora Displays

Australia was treated to multiple aurora displays throughout 2025, as the visibility of the Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) aligned with the Sun’s 11-year solar cycle. That cycle is currently in a phase of heightened activity, which peaked around late 2024 to 2025 and drove the surge in sightings.

In 2026, Aurora Australis displays across Australia are expected to remain strong, though they will gradually become less frequent as solar activity begins its slow decline from this peak. Tasmania continues to offer the most reliable viewing conditions, while significant geomagnetic storms may occasionally extend visibility into other southern states.

Planetary Alignment

February 28 ushers in a striking six-planet alignment, often referred to as a “planet parade,” across the evening sky. Shortly after sunset, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will trace an arc overhead, though some — namely Venus, Jupiter and Saturn — will be far easier to spot than others, with sightings of Uranus and Neptune requiring a telescope or binoculars.

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