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FASHION
Lorna Jane has released their new May 2026 campaign, In Her Element. At its core, the campaign is about the reality of modern movement. Made for the woman moving from workout to work call, school drop off to airport lounge, coffee run to Pilates class. Lorna Jane continues to create pieces that can transition you through every part of life, not just the workout.
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MAISON de SABRÉ has launched their new Trio Collection, featuring the world’s most personalisable handbag ever made. The concept is simple: one full-grain leather crossbody bag, three interchangeable carry partners, 720+ ways to wear it.
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SANDRO has released their new Spring/Summer 2026 collection, a breeze of freedom sweeps. Unveiling Summer Vibration: a radiant collection where contrasts take center stage, between strength and lightness, structure and softness, femininity and carefree spirit.
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Maje has released their new High Summer collection. Drifting away to the Thai coast, between hidden beaches and light-filled villas. Flowing linen dresses, playsuits, and floral crochet tops, along with delicately embroidered wide-leg trousers: lightweight fabrics and airy silhouettes come together to create a sundrenched wardrobe.
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Sweaty Betty has released their newest AW26 Collection, and our workout gear just got a major upgrade. From sprint to savasana, spin class to school drop-offs, the range is designed to keep up with you, no matter where you go. The high-performance running gear to studio essentials and elevated everyday pieces, is made to support every stride, stretch, and sprint. Featuring new designs designed to work in line with your movements, as well as colourways that add a little excitement to your workouts, it’s the only workout gear you need this winter for total sports domination.
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VESTIRSI has released their new Vera Bowler Bag, a refined take on the returning east-west bowler silhouette for 2026. Handmade in Italy from premium LWG-certified leather, the collection balances timeless craftsmanship with modern functionality, designed to move seamlessly from work to weekend and travel.
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Melbourne Vixens Star Rudi Ellis has launched a Footwear Collection with Naked Sole. Designed specifically for tall women and women with shoe sizes 10–15, the collection features four kitten heel designs personally created by Ellis, including a bridal heel designed to bring stylish, elevated footwear options to an often-overlooked market.
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Icebreaker has released their new collection, Escape. Taking the guesswork out of packing, keeping luggage light without sacrificing versatility. With a second-skin feel, these are pieces designed to keep you fresh while moving seamlessly from city streets to alpine trails. The 150 Tech Lite T-shirt crafted from 100% Merino Wool sits at the centre of the collection. A reliable travel staple that offers natural breathability, odour resistance and anti-wrinkle qualities, all in a lightweight construction that lets you do more on the move while washing less along the way.
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Alemais has released their new Pre-Fall ’26 collection, a world of tortured romance and disco dreams, is a devotion to self-expression and the spirit of 1977 – when musicians were muses, art was a revolution and the world felt like a daybed for a daydreamer. This season, Alémais embraces freedom in form and feeling. A spirited collision of softness and strength, alive with beautiful rebellion.
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BEAUTY
Oribe has released their new Travel Sized Dry Heat Protectant. The Gold Lust Dry Heat Protection Spray is a revolutionary dry spray providing heat protection from temperatures up to 232°C, while adding softness and a frizz-free finish on all hair types. It instantly conditions and restores damaged and weakened strands, leaving behind a touchable, healthy-looking finish.
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KAYALI and Calm have teamed up for A new Global Dotcom offer. The month-long activation will be available exclusively on KAYALI.com. Throughout May, every online purchase, no minimum spend required, will include a unique code unlocking a 3 month of Calm Premium membership. This gives customers full access to Calm’s library of guided meditations, Sleep Stories, and mindfulness tools, encouraging moments of pause, reflection, and emotional wellbeing.
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Huda Beauty has launched their new fragrance, Easy Bake Intense Eau De Parfum. A floral gourmand fragrance that feels rich and unapologetically intense. It wears all day with an addictive trail. Juicy wild cherry opens the scent, deepening into white florals layered with warm, spiced cinnamon bark and creamy caramel milk, before melting into a rich, addictive vanilla bourbon base.
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MOR Boutique is celebrating 25 years of Marshmallow, their most beloved, nostalgic, and iconic fragrance, and the anniversary collection is truly something special. To mark this milestone, MOR has introduced the brand new Dolce di Marshmallow. Think juicy berries and creamy coconut layered over soft florals, with a warm, lingering base of vanilla, marshmallow, and tonka bean. Playful yet refined, it’s a fragrance that perfectly captures what MOR does best: sweetness with real sophistication.
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Lancôme has released their newest skincare innovation, the Absolue Longevity MD range. Utilising the latest in longevity science and breakthrough formulas, the range is backed by over 20 years of L’Oréal Longevity Integrative Science™ research and developed in partnership with Swiss longevity biotech leader, Timeline.
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Peptides are having their moment this year, and it’s no different in the lash game. After two years, XALI have just dropped their reformulated Lash Serum, proving just how powerful and effective peptides are for growing stronger, longer lashes. Clinically studied to improve length and fullness by up to 40% in as little as 2-4 weeks, it also works to minimise lash fall and shedding from root to tip, so you can keep those gorgeous lashes and more this winter.
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Smashbox have just dropped their newest beauty innovation, and it’s perfect for those who love a quick and easy makeup routine. Introducing, the Smashbox Lit STX Blushlighter, a limited-edition blush and highlighter hybrid tool that delivers pigmented, dewy colour payoff in just one swipe. Featuring four versatile shades, each designed for seamless skin blending, the creamy stick format can go from cheek to lip instantly, minimising clutter in your make-up bag and simplifying your routine one step at a time. With shades ranging from peachy pinks to warm berries, there’s a look for every occasion.
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LIFESTYLE
Saardé has just launched their new winter campaign ‘The Quiet Between’. A campaign grounded in uninterrupted moments, kept to yourself. It’s about making space for the quieter parts of the day. Saarde’s Ceramic Mug Collection invites slower morning coffee, held rather than hurried. Saardé Bath Salts shift the focus from routine to restorative while Saardé’s Enes Quilted Bed Cover is for considered moments in bed or curled into a quiet corner with a book.
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RIEDEL has released heir new Fatto a Mano by RIEDEL collection is set to expand with the introduction of the Fatto a Mano by RIEDEL Tumbler. Each piece is distinguished by a delicately applied, hand-crafted coloured base, ensuring that no two glasses are exactly alike. This individual character reflects the authenticity and mastery that define every RIEDEL piece.
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Maison Balzac has released their first collection of Fine China. The Star collection features a single black star fallen from the sky, a reminder to follow your dreams and to enjoy the smallest things in life. Our Fine China follows the traditional manufacturing process but is free from animal bone ashes, making it vegan and cruelty free.
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Y Series has just launched their new Sunset Red, a vibrant new Shiraz that puts a fresh spin on how red wine is enjoyed. Bright, juicy and effortlessly drinkable, it can be served lightly chilled or enjoyed as it is. Sunset Red is made for nights in, casual entertaining and those spontaneous end‑of‑day moments with friends!
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Le Creuset has launched their latest kitchen staple, the Carbon Steel Wok. The Carbon Steel Wok withstands rapid heat and quick reactions, building flavours in seconds. Its superior heat conduction cooks ingredients evenly, keeping their natural character. Built to last and designed for daily use, the wok settles naturally into the kitchen. It enhances the quiet theatre of home cooking: the first flash of heat, the rise of aromatics and the sound of ingredients moving as one.
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Our favourite sweet treats shop Muffin Break have just announced a partnership with Starlight Children’s Foundation this May, launching a delicious limited-edition muffin in-stores. Filled with delicious jam-filled pieces and topped with creamy icing and gold stars, every dollar sold from each purchase goes directly to Starlight, helping support a good cause whilst treating your tastebuds. Available until May 31st, this is one you’ll want to add to your agenda next time you’re in-store.
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On May 16th, Kerastase Australia will be partnering with the Warrior Woman Foundation to host ‘Walk Beside Her’, a purpose-led fundraiser made to support teenage girls’ mental health, focusing on women from lower socioeconomic communities where access is limited. Featuring speakers Jelena Dokic and Erika Cramer, the talk will share lived experiences and share support networks for young girls. Hosted at Doltone House, Pyrmont, each guest will walk away with a Kerastase gift bag valued at $614.
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Lime Bikes are tapping into Sydney’s iconic Fashion Week with a fleet of custom wrapped bikes set to pop-up near Circular Quay. Made for attendees to access their shows in a stylish, convenient and eco-friendly way, it’s the perfect accessory for your Fashion Week fit. The initiative taps into Lime’s mission to create a shared, electric and carbon free future comes at a time when the fashion world is moving into a shared ethos for an environmentally sustainable future. To kick the initiative off, Lime is offering free 20 minutes rides with the promo code SYDFASHION26.

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