NATALIA BOGDANOVA BY MIKE RUIZ
MAYE MUSK BY MIKE RUIZ IN “SPACE ODYSSEY”
Luiza Matyba by Mike Ruiz
Niki Taylor by Mike Ruiz
90th Oscar Nominations
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled nominations for the 90th Oscars this morning, marking the apex of an awards season. The ceremony was broadcasted live from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.
75th Golden Globes Nominations
The Golden Globes announced nominations for their 75th edition this morning at the Beverly Hilton.
Jon Kortajarena by Mike Ruiz
Soul Of A Scent
If it were not for Ernest Beaux, the world may never have experienced the phenomenon called Chanel No.5, nor would you have discovered Ralph Lauren’s ever popular Polo had it not been resurrected from a ‘reject’! We revisit legendary perfumers who make your fragrances everlasting memories.Continue reading
CULTURE CHANEL, Woman Reading
CULTURE Chanel is “a collection of exhibitions”, a project started in 2007 that aims to trace the life of Gabrielle Chanel, through a chosen topic from time to time and hosted each time in different cities.Continue reading
ACMI: Manifesto
What is better than Cate Blanchett? Why, 13 Cate Blanchetts, of course. The actress embodies multiple personas in a new exhibition at ACMI.
Do it outdoors
Golden Globe Nominations Unveiled
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s 73rd annual Golden Globes nominations were announced this morning. Angela Bassett, America Ferrera, Chloë Grace Moretz and Dennis Quaid joined by HFPA President Lorenzo Soria revealed the list of the hopefuls to take the stature on January 10th 2016.
Opening: Andy Warhol | Ai Weiwei
It’s a show that even Lego couldn’t stop. This summer, two great artists— one from the 20th century, one from the 21st, who never officially met—come together in a major exhibition at NGV International.
Brigitte: Paris isn’t burning
Post-Paris attacks, L’Officiel spoke to Aurélie Saada (right) one half of French pop-duo, Brigitte, the other half of which is neighbour and bestie Sylive Hoarau. The sultry performers will bring their retro chic sounds to Australia early next year for So Frenchy So Chic.
Freywille: The Night of the Masters
A humid spring night in Melbourne was the backdrop for a celebration. Rosé, champagne, fresh seafood, a string duo and the star attractions—Monet’s blooming garden in Giverny and Klimt’s golden mosaic-like paintings— reimagined as timeless jewellery.
A toast to the Masters.
Diamond days
Banoffee High
Win: By the sea
There’s a bit of holiday melancholy in By the Sea, the directorial follow up to Jolie Pitt’s Unbroken, which hits cinemas Thursday November 26. L’Officiel is giving away double passes to celebrate the release.
A return to beauty: Oleg Soroko
Oleg Soroko is a 25-year-old Muscovite who wears many hats as an architect, designer and CG artist. His fluid, graceful images from the ‘Latency of dynamics’ series formed the backdrop to the openers in the October edition of L’Officiel Australia.
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Lisa Tomasetti – The Australian Ballet on the International Stage
Lisa Tomasetti is an award winning photographer and visual artist who has been practicing since 1990. Her latest exhibition, opening today, features striking photos of the Australian Ballet on their international tours in Paris, Tokyo and New York.
Grayson Perry inspired Gin Garden at MCA
If there’s anything more British than the fabulous cross-dressing artist, Grayson Perry, it’s gin. From Friday 4 December 2015 – 14th February 2016 the MCA will open its garden gates to Sydney-siders and visitors, inviting them to taste the summer spirit with its first ever pop-up bar.
Win: The Dressmaker
The Australian film starring Kate Winslet, Hugo Weaving and Liam Hemsworth is number one at the box office and L’Officiel couldn’t be prouder. Read more for a chance to win a double pass to this fashionably madcap dramedy.
The November Edition: Karlina Caune by Paul Empson
Adele announces new album
“My last record was a break up record and if I had to label this one I would call it a make up record. I’m making up with myself. making up for lost time. making up for everything I ever did and never did.”
Red carpet: The Dressmaker
Eager fans lined the red carpet to get a glimpse of local talent gone Hollywood—Liam Hemsworth (joined here by brother and fellow actor, Chris). L’Officiel chatted to the stars of The Dressmaker at the Australian premiere.
The October Edition: Josephine Skriver by Philip Gay
Now deep into a verdant spring, the October edition of L’Officiel celebrates beauty—beauty for beauty’s sake (rare pink diamonds, the purity of pearls) and that other kind of beauty… that which comes from a profound place of humanity.
Love me tender
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but when the pink diamond enters the room, all loyalties go out the window. Take a look into the story behind this rare beauty
Daughter: Not to disappear
Daughter, who gave us the skin-tingling cover of Daft Punk‘s ‘Get Lucky‘ in 2013 is back with a new track ‘Doing the Right Thing’ today.
Crimson Peak: in cinemas October 2015
Tom Hiddleston and Australian export Mia Wasikowska pose for photographs at the photo call for Guillermo Del Toro’s upcoming film Crimson Peak held at Le Jardin de Russie on Monday (September 28) in Rome, Italy,
L’Officiel October cover girl: Fully Human
There is a growing chorus demanding recognition that families come in all forms. L’Officiel’s October cover star Josephine Skriver is one such voice—but she’s not bandwagon jumping: this time, it’s personal. Here we share her essay, which first appeared on The Huffington Post…
Discover: artist, Andrada Anghel
Abstract, lyrical, hopeful, apocalypic. In September’s L’Officiel uncover the charged silences in the paintings of Romanian-born Canadian artist, Andrada Anghel.
Beirut takes us to Gibraltar
We can trust Zach Condon, the child faced (now hirsute) genius behind Beirut to transport us somewhere when we have itchy feet. His debut album Gulag Orkestar took us through a rose-tinted Eastern Europe while the follow up, The Flying Club Cup had us waltzing in Parisian cafes. With ‘Gibralter‘, the first track off new album No No No the feeling of Gypsy blues and French chanson has given way to pop laden piano with glimmers of cynicism (and a mountain of trash).
Spring 1883: Sydney 2015
SPRING 1883 Sydney will see galleries from Australia and beyond take over the entire Establishment Hotel in central Sydney from September 9-12. Naturally, this event will cheekily abut the 2015 edition of the Sydney Contemporary art fair which is at Carriageworks from September 12-13.
The September Edition: Jessica Hart by Simon Upton
Spring is a time for renewal and the September edition of L’Officiel Australia embraces the spirit of the season.
Megan Hess for L’Officiel
Australian fashion illustrator Megan Hess works with the likes of Chanel, Dior and Cartier creating chic images with Monty, her bespoke pen. L’Officiel is delighted to share Lace Balloons with you, published in the September issue 2015 and chat to Megan about her wonderful illustrated world, white lace and Prada.
Eloise Rapp for L’Officiel
Open an issue of L’Officiel and you will notice each section is introduced on a background featuring the work of an artist, designer or illustrator. The July/August issue showcased sublime paintings by Sydney-based Eloise Rapp.