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DAY TRIP BY LEAN LUI AND JIN DINGJIE

DAY TRIP - A PROJECT WITH CHANEL BY LEAN LUI AND JIN DINGJIE

Sporty takes on classic blazers, intricately crocheted short suits, ruffled silk dresses, delicate lacework, punchy citrus highlights, and the embellished A-line dress to end all dresses, Chanel's Cruise 2024/25 collection gets a fresh take by the bustle of Hong Kong.  

YOU DON’T OWN ME BY BRETT CLARKE AND EMMA KALFUS

YOU DON’T OWN ME BY BRETT CLARKE AND EMMA KALFUS

To mark a decade of elevated staples, Elka Collective has released a 10-piece capsule that embodies its signature take on soft tailoring.

CHANEL IN HONG KONG – CRUISE 2024/2025 COLLECTION SHOW

CHANEL IN HONG KONG – CRUISE 2024/2025 COLLECTION SHOW

From the beaming show lights erected throughout the ninth floor podium of the Hong Kong Design Institute, to the glistening backdrop of Hong Kong’s cityscape, it was hard to imagine a collection in any other context.

THE FIRST TIME BY CLAUDIA SMITH AND KARLA CLARKE

THE FIRST TIME BY CLAUDIA SMITH AND KARLA CLARKE

In 1987, CHANEL created its first watch: the Première. This year the evolution continues with the release of three new icons – the Première Sound Watch, Première Cuff Watch and Première Sautoir-Belt Watch.

YOU USED TO BE SO AMUSED BY ROCKET WEIJERS AND NICHHIA WIPPELL

YOU USED TO BE SO AMUSED BY ROCKET WEIJERS AND NICHHIA WIPPELL

Inspired by the Psychedelic Geometrics of the '60s French of Art Movement, Gherardo Felloni presents Roger Vivier's Fall/Winter '24 Collection.

SUSPICIOUS MINDS BY EDWARD MULVIHILL AND EMMA KALFUS

SUSPICIOUS MINDS BY EDWARD MULVIHILL AND EMMA KALFUS

Celine’s Fall/Winter ’24 collection – an expression of the founding spirit of the house and an homage to the 1960s.

HOW DOES IT FEEL? BY ELLIE COKER, EMMA KALFUS AND KARLA CLARKE

HOW DOES IT FEEL? BY ELLIE COKER, EMMA KALFUS AND KARLA CLARKE

Cartier captured in the new issue of SIDE-NOTE VOLUME PRINT 2

ICONS ONLY BY BLAKE AZAR AND EMMA KALFUS

ICONS ONLY BY BLAKE AZAR AND EMMA KALFUS

In its 57-year history, Ralph Lauren has never gone out of style. These are the pieces that have stood the test of time.

Oh, Alice – Alice Englert covers SIDE-NOTE digital, edition 1

Oh, Alice – Alice Englert covers SIDE-NOTE digital, edition 1

At 29, Alice Englert has already had a decorated screen career – feature film roles, TV series leads, a directorial debut last year with Bad Behaviour starring Jennifer Connelly. Englert discusses her latest role in the Stan Original series, Exposure with SIDE-NOTE's Bianca Farmakis.

ON OTTO BY OTTO, BY BIANKA FARMAKIS

ON OTTO BY OTTO, BY BIANKA FARMAKIS

You do not need to understand the legacy of Barry Otto to understand why the documentary exploring his life is so important. In a heart-breaking depiction of her father’s battle with Alzheimer’s, director Gracie Otto captures the incredible power of creativity to preserving a man’s memory.

KAPA BY GEORGES ANTONI AND NATALIE PETREVSKI

KAPA BY GEORGES ANTONI AND NATALIE PETREVSKI

A body of work that celebrates the diversity, individuality, and enduring allure of adornment. Created by Georges Antoni and Natalie Petrevski, Kapa invites viewers to contemplate the significance and symbolism of headwear beyond its aesthetic appeal.

THE KEY INGREDIENTS – SIDE-NOTE X CHARLES AND KEITH BY ROB TENNENT

THE KEY INGREDIENTS – SIDE-NOTE X CHARLES AND KEITH BY ROB TENNENT

Boasting a vibrant mix of reference points, with influences including the femme fatale super heroines and mecha robots of Japanese Anime, the Charles and Keith fall 2024 collection was the perfect compliment to a smorgasbord of key ingredients from the menu of the SIDE-NOTE x CHARLES AND KEITH SUPPER CLUB.

TROYE BY TROYE – BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE COVER SHOOT

TROYE BY TROYE - BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE COVER SHOOT

Double-denim Balenciaga, leather Gucci and Celine, oversized Prada, skin-baring Ottolinger and Şener Besim. In what has become something of a model tradition, we asked Troye to document the looks, the day and everything in between. Take a look at Troye for SIDE-NOTE by Troye for SIDE-NOTE.

SIDE NOTE VOLUME 1 LAUNCH PARTY

SIDE NOTE VOLUME 1 LAUNCH PARTY

On Wednesday 20th March friends and contributors joined at Odd Culture’s Pleasure Club in Newtown, for the SIDE-NOTE x Belvedere Vodka launch party, to celebrate SIDE-NOTE Volume 1; a 350-page hardcover publication, printed in Australia and covered by Troye Sivan.

PEOPLE OF NOTE: LYNA TY AND MELVIN TANAYA ON SONG FOR THE MUTE

PEOPLE OF NOTE: LYNA TY AND MELVIN TANAYA ON SONG FOR THE MUTE

The Australian label Song for the Mute, founded by Lyna Ty and Melvin Tanaya, weaves narratives of the disenfranchised and down-on-their-luck into their garments. Their influences spring from sound, material, people, and the ethereal cadence of untold stories.

PEOPLE OF NOTE: SEAN VENTURI – ON VENROY BY OLIVER BEGG AND DIVYA VENKATARAMAN

PEOPLE OF NOTE: SEAN VENTURI – ON VENROY BY OLIVER BEGG AND DIVYA VENKATARAMAN

Sean Venturi is the man behind the Australian label Venroy, known for its well-made basics and nonchalant take on vacation-ready luxury. Here, Venturi treads over the brand’s winding journey, how it’s evolved alongside its hometown of Bondi, and just how calculated that easy breezy holiday feeling really is.

SIDE-NOTE X CHARLES AND KEITH SUPPER CLUB

SIDE-NOTE X CHARLES AND KEITH SUPPER CLUB

On Wednesday 15th May, friends and collaborators of SIDE-NOTE and Charles & Keith gathered for an intimate Supper Club at Busby's in Paddington. The off schedule event marked the contribution of designers, models, stylists and creators to another successful Australian Fashion Week.

LOST IN THE MOMENT BY JESS RUBY JAMES AND EMMA KALFUS

LOST IN THE MOMENT BY JESS RUBY JAMES AND EMMA KALFUS

Lost in the Moment featuring Chanel Spring 2024 Makeup, Coco Crush Jewellery Collection, and Chanel Premiere Watch Collection by Jess Ruby James and Emma Kalfus.

WE HAVEN’T MET BEFORE BY ELLEN VIRGONA AND EMMA KALFUS

WE HAVEN’T MET BEFORE BY ELLEN VIRGONA AND EMMA KALFUS

Cartier marks 100 years of its Trinity collection, and a century of celebrating infinite love in WE HAVEN'T MET BEFORE by Ellen Virgona and Emma Kalfus.

SOME THINGS ARE FOR US BY DANIEL GOODE

SOME THINGS ARE FOR US BY DANIEL GOODE

Sabato De Sarno's first collection for Gucci photographed by Daniel Goode.

A BARELY LIT PATH BY PIERRE TOUSSAINT

A BARELY LIT PATH BY PIERRE TOUSSAINT

Chanel's spring/summer 2024 collection, photographed by Pierre Toussaint.

PEOPLE OF NOTE: NICK WARD BY JAKE TERREY

PEOPLE OF NOTE: NICK WARD BY JAKE TERREY

“Nick Ward grew up playing classical piano and recording albums in his bedroom. He’d wait for the weekend to release anything to avoid schoolyard criticism. Now rising to acclaim, he has been labelled a ‘true music-lifer’ and a darling of the emo-pop revival scene.” - Bianca Farmakis