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At the CROSSROADS

When you come to a fork in the road, take it – as the saying goes. Here, six strong women from across the globe reflect on the decisions that changed their lives forever, as part of the Giorgio Armani Crossroads project

LUXURY in real life

Beauty entrepreneur Anna Lahey takes us inside her ultra-glam private world

The Byrne Supremacy

She’s elegance incarnate with impeccable comedic timing, so it’s little wonder Rose Byrne’s career is hitting new heights. She chats to Rachel Sharp about family, feminism and channelling a dazzlingly flawed ’80s guru in her new series, Physical

Remembering Amy

Amy Marking the 10th anniversary of Amy Winehouse’s tragic death, her best friend, Tyler James, has written a memoir that recollects the magic, the music and the mayhem that encapsulated the iconic singer

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BOOK CLUB

Enjoy books full of complexity and compassion

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Joan Didion

She documented the mayhem of the ’60s, survived the unimaginable loss of her husband and daughter and became an icon along the way. Alexandra English looks back on the life of the literary legend

The Night That Changed Me

Acclaimed author Kathryn Heyman’s confronting and compelling new memoir, Fury, is the story of finding courage in a culture that doesn’t see heroism in the shape of a girl. Here, she charts the traumatic event that changed the course of her life and fuelled her determination to challenge a predatory male world

From Italy With Love

Silvia Colloca takes us back to her childhood and to the Italian dishes she adores, just as her mother and nonna made them

Ringlets, Coils And Tightly Wound Waves Are Back In A Big Way

Ringlets, coils and tightly wound waves are back in a big way. Marie Claire beauty director Sally Hunwick takes a look at how natural texture is stealing all the limelight

Sorry, Not Sorry

Anna Sorokin is a modern-day Gatsby who scammed New York’s high society and ended up in jail. Newly released, she tells Laura Pullman why she’s unapologetic and what she’ll do next.

Accidental Killers

What happens after you unintentionally cause a death? Shame, secrecy, sorrow and a severe lack of resources mean those who take a life often feel as though they’ve lost theirs, too.

The Depths Of Delpy

My Zoe is new terrain for Julie Delpy. The writer, director and actor chats to Courtney Thompson about fierce mothers, defying expectations and the future of filmmaking

My Dad, The Sperm Donor” - Inside The Murky World Of Donor Conception

Donated sperm has allowed thousands of families in Australia to have the babies they always dreamt of. But the unregulated origins of the industry, combined with the rise of online sperm swapping and secrecy, means the process is anything but perfect, reports Alexandra Carlton

Why We're All Star Struck

The cosmos is having a serious moment. Writer and total Virgo Alley Pascoe jumps on the astro-train and asks the stars to guide her way

Who Will Save The Planet?

For too long, the climate-crisis discussion has been dominated by stale, pale, male voices. But now, a new chorus is speaking up, demanding change and leading the fight for our future. Alley Pascoe meets the women rallying for climate justice

The Women Who Made Me Camilla Freeman-Topper

The co-founder of Camilla and Marc on those who’ve inspired her to live with strength, substance and style

The Women Who Made Me Claudia Karvan

The esteemed actor celebrates the women who encouraged her to live a creative and curious life

Stop The Blame Game

Creators of the podcast Playing Devil’s Avocado, Claire Isaac and Lisa Sinclair, say it’s time to be unapologetically fierce at work: start with dumping ‘sorry’ from your vocab

ISLA

She went from Summer Bay soap star to Hollywood heavyweight and comedy queen. Isla Fisher chats to Kathryn Madden about humour, her husband and why Australia will always be home

We Need To Talk About... Responsible Fashion

According to this activist, author and podcaster, truly conscious style prioritises both the planet and its people

TOXIC TRUTH

Body-shaming, harassment and relentless cruelty: Alexandra Carlton examines the trauma of being female and famous in the nineties and noughties

TOTAL GARBAGE

Have you ever thought about how much you throw out each week? Calling attention to the crisis of consumption and waste, photographer Gregg Segal explains why he was motivated to document people surrounded by their weekly garbage

Molly Ringwald

As a teen star, she ruled Hollywood in a trio of smart, sassy romantic comedies including Pretty in Pink, which this year celebrates its 35th anniversary. Hannah-Rose Yee looks back on the actor’s lasting impact

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