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A weekly round up of fashion, lifestyle and beauty news to keep you in the know
FASHION
Australian swim brand Sea Level has revealed its first collaboration with British style icon India Hicks! Inspired by island living and the effortless elegance of British design, Sea Level’s new collection celebrates the style of designer India Hicks, a tastemaker whose vision encompasses everything from fashion, and entertaining to interiors and design. Of course, Hicks is an authority when it comes to swimwear too – the designer, mother of five, and former model lives on Harbour Island in the Bahamas but travels globally in her role as a humanitarian.
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Lee Mathews has introduced their Spring Summer 2025 campaign, shot in Coledale, NSW — a coastal town near where D.H. Lawrence penned his novel Kangaroo — by photographer Derek Henderson. The campaign is infused with a sense of place and literary nostalgia and captures the gentle interplay of light and fabric against the dramatic natural backdrop.
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BONDS have coupled up with LVLY on an exclusive gift bundle to celebrate love’s gestures in all its forms. This collaboration is the perfect pairing of two Aussie businesses, offering a playful and cheeky take on Valentine’s Day traditions, making the small moments matter. The ‘Hey there Lover’ bundle features a limited-edition BONDS Valentine’s Day print, adorned on LVLY’s iconic Flower Jar and comes with a cheeky $20 off voucher to shop BONDS new Valentine’s collection of women’s underwear, sleepwear and must-have baby items, because let’s face it – who doesn’t want to choose their own gift, especially when they’re intimate. The collection will be dropping 27th January.
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Tommy Hilfiger has released their new Spring 25 Denim Campaign featuring award-winning actor Damson Idris and supermodel Abby Champion. Showcasing a confident, bold and vibrant denim mood board, the campaign presents a range of effortless denim to embrace the energy of Spring. The collection reimagines the brand’s signature denim — from slim to straight and modern to classic — with fresh washes, refined cuts, and enduring style. The assortment is loyal to the classics which have endured over the years, refreshing them with innovative shapes and stylish proportions.
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Saint Valentine has released their newest Heart Connection collection! This dreamy collection features four delicate pieces adorned with heart-shaped white topaz, perfect for Valentine’s Day gifting. Highlights include the brand’s debut flatback studs for effortless ear stacking and pinky-sized rings (size 3) for a dainty touch of love.
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The Giving Movement has just launched in Australia! Featuring a range of products across the board like, Tops & Tanks, Sweatpants & Pants, Sports Bras, Leggings, Shorts, Sweatshirts & Hoodies, Accessories and more. They also believe in the power of giving back to the community that inspires us, with every purchase The Giving Movement raises $4 in support of child welfare and humanitarian aid.
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BEAUTY
Sulwhasoo celebrates Lunar New Year 2025, the Year of the Snake with a stunning limited edition of their cult First Care Activating Serum. The limited edition First Care Activating Serum VI in a new glimmering design inspired by the transforming beauty of the snake. Creatively portraying the shedding nature of the snake the FCAS bottle meets gold and beige snakeskin accents is contrasted with negative space for emphasis. The folding carton is also coated in snakeskin pattern, but in gold and red to celebrate Lunar New Year.
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LIFESTYLE
Mr Charlie’s has launched 25 new burger toppings for 2025, the new toppings are designed to give burger lovers the chance to get creative with their next plant-based meal. For the adventurous, there’s the option to top your burger with Vegemite, adding that savoury, salty hit, or perhaps opt for a sweet twist with a slice of vegan Lamington. If you’re after something crunchy, Toobs will give your burger the perfect pop of texture.
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Cafe Freda’s has announced their new home – Dave Abram and Carla Uriarte are going back to where it all began in Chippendale and taking over the Lil Sis side bar space at The Abercrombie. Bar Freda’s will open in April, bringing back the signature energy and creativity that made the original Freda’s a beloved institution. In addition, the formidable duo will be taking on the programming of The Abercrombie’s nightclub, with regular Club Freda’s nights in the works.
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