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Australian Psychological Society chief executive Zena Burgess.

How to stop comparing yourself with others

Weighing your life up against peers and strangers can damage your self-esteem. But how do you ditch this potentially corrosive habit?

Juliana Blasi, head of exterior design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

Meet the woman who designs Rolls-Royces

Juliane Blasi is the head of exterior design at Rolls-Royce, and in a fiercely male-dominated sector, is almost certainly the first woman to hold such a role.

Alex Consani walks the runway during the Marc Jacobs 2025 Runway Show at New York Public Library in February 2025.

The best shows from fashion month

From a long-overdue runway show at Calvin Klein to wearable womenswear at Givenchy, the latest collections have given the fashion set plenty to talk about.

Aston Martin’s handsome new SUV is the best of both worlds

The DBX 707 is designed for the performance car aficionado who needs the space of an SUV.

Tandem paragliding in Meribel, France.

How doing it like the 1pc rekindled my love of skiing

Goggles polished, pastries offered and pre-heated boots clipped on for me – at this glam French resort, the joys of alpine jet-setting kick off even before you hit the powder.

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This Month

All-leather Soho sneaker by Coach, with a taxi charm.

A last-chance tote bag and a groovy case for trumpeters

Get those creative juices flowing and awaken the senses with this week’s stirring selection of luxury buys.

This machine can bring out the creative streak you never knew you had

The new Cricut Maker 4 is fun and addictive, and ought to come with a warning to that effect.

Sensei Lanai

This data-driven wellness retreat is a haven for high-flyers

Sensei Lanai is an island resort with an evidence-based approach to wellness that perfectly suits the Silicon Valley set.

New Zealand pops its cork for one of the world’s great wine festivals

All things pinot noir were up for discussion at this three-day celebration of the crowd-pleasing varietal in Christchurch.

This perfume gets aged in an oak barrel like a fine wine

Amouage goes underground in France’s Champagne region for the launch of its three new scents.

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Looking to escape? Here are the week’s hottest getaways

Keep up to date on the latest travel news, from a White Lotus escapade to a peaceful Balinese retreat and a culinary safari in the Top End.

Ristorante Per L’Ora, which is housed in a former Downtown bank.

Hunting for the best pizza and other culinary delights in Los Angeles

A food tour of the City of Angels serves up a cultural mix, from short-order bites to fine-dining feasts.

Drivers make a start after lights out.

The brands splashing cash on the Formula 1 juggernaut

From LVMH heavyweights TAG Heuer and Louis Vuitton to global payment giants American Express and Mastercard, everyone’s eager to align with F1’s burgeoning Australian audience.

Ayo Edebiri, Drew Barrymore and Julia Roberts.

Is this the ultimate boss move for women?

Of course women can wear a tie – although there are certain things to avoid. Follow expert tips and tricks to ensure you get it right.

Lewis Hamilton makes his debut with Ferrari.

Your essential guide to the 2025 Formula 1 season

Everything you need to know about the top contenders, the wildcard outsiders and the young guns battling it out in motorsports’ biggest league.

Forget Polaroid, this camera is charming, quirky and more digital

Fujifilm’s new Instax Wide Evo instant-print camera might not offer the greatest image quality you’ve ever seen, but it makes up for it in every other way.

The palace-fortress of Devigarh, in the Aravali Hills, just a 45-minute drive from Udaipur.

Live like a maharaja and stay in a palace

From tranquil mornings to wild encounters, you can live like royalty in the opulent Devigarh palace near the foothills of India’s Aravalli Range.

Paul Ryan, managing director of financial communication at Sodali & Co.

This MD and confirmed speed freak intends to pedal his way to old age

Sodali & Co’s Paul Ryan lives for the thrill of a fast descent, but it’s time spent cycling with family that he most cherishes.

If your eye is twitching, this is what your body is trying to tell you

Before you jump to grim conclusions, some simple lifestyle tweaks could be the solution to your twitch.

Nicholson Rivery Winery owners Juliet and Ken Eckersley 

Wine pioneer looking for new blood to preserve vineyard tradition

Nicholson River Winery in East Gippsland is renowned for its classic chardonnay – which could become a thing of the past.

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February

An expensive, rare-wool cardigan and an ‘It’ water bottle to buy

From an exhibition to mark International Women’s Day to a line of luxurious homeware and fragrances, see our curation of what to see, visit and shop this week.

The new building (right) follows the curve of the 2003 building; a new sculpture park meandering between.

One couple’s decades-long devotion to Australian art has a new home

The Eva and Marc Besen Centre is a state-of-the-art gallery and storage space where back-of-house and front-of-house are one and the same.

How AI is making moves on the wine industry

Will artificial intelligence change everything we love about our favourite drop?

England’s most quintessential country escape isn’t where you think

Forget the rural idylls of Austen and Brontë – the epic skies, sweeping vistas and seaside charm of North Norfolk are just as worthy of song and story.

The secret to supercharging your health? Upping your fibre intake

Whether you’re trying to lose weight or dodge diabetes, this once-unsung dietary hero is the ultimate nutritional silver bullet.