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They married for a life abroad but they never saw their husbands again

Thousands of Indian women have been abandoned by men working overseas, leaving them trapped in their in-laws' homes and often defrauded of dowry money

Matthew Perry

Playing everyone's favourite friend on '90s sitcom Friends, Matthew Perry knew how to make people laugh. But in the wake of his death at age 54, he leaves behind a legacy that extends way beyond comedy, writes Adrienne Tam

The summer of Sydney

The White Lotus and Euphoria star talks to Bree Player about fashion, film, becoming Hollywood's next big rom-com sweetheart and why Australia is her second home

MAKEUP MAESTRO

Beauty founder, photographer and makeup genius François Nars speaks about his new film, which documents his career highlights, inspiration and supermodel muses.

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT POWER SCENT

Burberry Goddess has been flying off shelves since it hit stores, and for good reason: its layers of vanilla make women feel feminine, radiant and confident. Senior perfumer Amandine Clerc-Marie reveals her inspiration and the process behind the new fragrance.

THRIFTY BUSINESS

Buying second-hand has never been cooler. Glynis Traill-Nash takes a look at the motivations behind the booming trend, Gen Z’s influence, the thrift economy” and what it means for the fashion industry

The rise of GREY DIVORCE

Older women are becontimgmore pro. ctive about leaving marriages that no longer work for them, but it’s not always sm6 sailing. Angela Mollard reports on the silver splitters” trend

The elegant life

American actor Jennifer Lawrence tells us about her stylish new role. And it couldn’tbe more timely

Star GAZING

As we celebrate the holidays and look to the shiny new year beyond, you'd best believe we're bejewelled in Swarovski's celestial collection

Why friends are our real soulmates

Love can come and go, but it’s with friends we often form our most enduring relationships. Author Elizabeth Day digs deep – and also explains why not all friends are created equal

Kristin Cavallari

The author, podcaster and former star of The Hills gets candid about the best gift her ex gave her, dating red flags and her childhood hero

Out of the Darkness

After four years of investigation and harrowing testimony, the Disability Royal Commission has released its recommendations to the federal government to improve the lives of people with disabilities and help them gain autonomy. Disability rights advocate Elly Desmarchelier reports

Britney Spears

She emerged as a bright young starlet, then was cruelly mocked for mental health issues and her world unravelled. Now she is reclaiming her life.

The COOL CREW

Step inside the oh-so-chic New York loft of fashion icon and entrepreneur Jenna Lyons

VITAMIN C

The powerhouse ingredient is key to a brighter, radiant complexion. By Francesca Hartley

INSIDE THE TRIAL OF THE BABY KILLER NURSE

The trial is over, the verdicts are in and yet the fundamental question remains unanswered: who is Lucy Letby and why did she commit such heinous crimes? It’s a question I’ve been wrestling with since I started covering the story in 2018, when Letby was first arrested.

HOW THE SUPER RICH SHOP

From invite-only retail spaces to celebrity introductions and ends-of-the-earth concierge services - it's all part of the package when the top 1 per cent go shopping, writes Divya Bala

marie claire - WOMEN of the YEAR 2023

marie claire's annual Women of the Year Awards, presented by Kérastase, celebrate awesome women who have inspired, agitated, championed for change, blazed trails and made our hearts soar. Their tireless work, outrageous talents and passionate convictions have left an indelible mark. Meet our incredible winners

When fashion meets feminism

Keeping true to its empowerment ethos, Max Mara translated the tales of feminist icons onto the runway for its Resort 2024 collection

CRUSH LIST

Fall in love with Chanel's delicate and elegant collection of fine jewellery and watches, writes Samantha Stewart

Sinéad O' CONNOR

The world fell silent upon the death of Sinéad O'Connor. Here, Cameron Adams remembers the Irish vocalist who was fearless both off and on stage

LIP SERVICE

With a formulation update and luxe refillable repackaging, this cult classic is now even better for lips - and the planet.

Gold Rush

For his first foray as Dior's perfume creation director, Francis Kurkdjian goes to the golden heart of a much-loved icon.

STEPHEN SANCHEZ

The American singer-songwriter talks to Harriet Sim about love, Elvis and performing at Sofia Richie's wedding

Women's WORLD

A queer retelling of WW2, While the Men are Away, looks at Australia's hidden heroes

RAIN Spencer

The star of hit TV series The Summer I Turned Pretty describes the steep road to success

PORN is not A FEMINIST ACT

In her quest to end rape culture in Australia, activist Chanel Contos argues that it's anti-feminist to watch porn. In an extract from her new book, Consent Laid Bare, she puts forward her case

MEME QUEENS

Ah, memes. They make us laugh, get us thinking and hold up a mirror to society. But what becomes of the people behind our favourite faces on the internet? Alley Pascoe tracks them down to find out

STAR POWER CHARLIZE THERON

We talk to the Hollywood A-lister about longevity in an industry obsessed with the next big thing, the women who know their own power, and the rewards of being a mother

RUNNING SCARED

Six years after sisters Asra and Amaal Alsehli fled Saudi Arabia for a life of liberty in Australia, they were found dead in their Sydney apartment. With so much to live for, questions are now being asked about what really happened.