Much like her music — which can’t easily be contained into a single genre — Eilish’s style defies easy classification. Where the pop world once expected female stars to flaunt their bodies in skin-tight, glitzy outfits, she’s become a master at flipping these traditional expectations on their head. Rather than giving in to hyper-sexualised standards, she exudes confidence and power in loose-fitting, oversized styles. She’s also undergone quite the transformation in recent years, both in music and fashion. When she first catapulted to fame with the haunting tones of Ocean Eyes, Eilish was a lavender-haired 14-year-old. In the years since, she’s blossomed into a self-assured woman before our eyes, whether she’s belting Happier Than Ever on stage to thousands in baggy pants, an oversized jersey, and sneakers, or walking the red carpet in Willy Chavarria. She’s even added perfumer to her repertoire, with a line of fragrances that recently grew by one. Titled ‘Your Turn’, Eilish’s latest scent is proof that her influence is alive and well, with the deliciously woody concoction met with huge success when it debuted in February.

Eilish has been quite vocal about her changing style — as well as the criticism she’s faced for experimenting with her look, and eschewing trends. Back in 2023, she took to Instagram, writing, “I spent the first 5 years of my career getting absolutely OBLITERATED by you fools for being boyish and dressing how I did & constantly being told I’d be hotter if I acted like a woman. And now when I feel comfortable enough to wear anything remotely feminine or form fitting, I CHANGED and I’m a sellout.”

Critics or not, if her current Hit Me Hard And Soft tour is anything to go by, it seems Eilish has well and truly hit her stride, both musically and in fashion. The stadium tour sees her perform with the kind of stage presence typically honed by someone much older. Her sense of style is also clearly catching on. You need only look out to the hundreds of thousands of fans pouring into her venues — each one in a version of Eilish’s signature baggy shorts, jersey, and head scarf combination (and a spritz of ‘Your Turn’ for good measure)— to see her influence in full effect.

Below, we’re honouring Eilish’s unparalleled personal style, with the singer’s most iconic fashion moments to date.

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“There was an immediate sense of dialogue,” Felloni says of first entering the building. “Between the light filtering down the grand staircase, the quiet presence of its architecture, and the imagination of what could unfold here.” What became clear almost instantly was that this would not simply be a place to work. “It could become a living narrative, a place where creativity, heritage, and emotion coexist.”

The hôtel particulier’s rare balance of intimacy and grandeur shaped that vision. Felloni saw the possibility for everything that defines the Maison to exist together – the studio, the salons, the archive, and the exchanges between disciplines that animate the brand. “What felt possible,” he reflects, “was a home where ideas could grow freely yet remain deeply rooted.”

Place, too, plays a defining role. Located in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, a neighbourhood historically shaped by literary salons, artists, editors, poets, and designers, Maison Vivier marks a return to a part of Paris intimately tied to the founder himself. Roger Vivier once lived nearby; the Left Bank formed part of his daily landscape. “Returning here is not just symbolic,” Felloni says. “It is almost biographical.”

The building’s cultural layers helped him imagine Maison Vivier as a space for exchange, imagination, and joie de vivre. “Parisian culture thrives on conversation,” he explains. “Between disciplines, eras, and personalities. Maison Vivier should represent exactly that – grace and wit, where craftsmanship becomes emotion, and where the legacy of one of Paris’s most visionary designers continues to inspire contemporary culture.”

Your studio, the archives, and the salons now exist together. How does this proximity to Roger Vivier’s original creations influence your creative process?

“Being so close to the archive changes the rhythm of creation. Some days I open a box and find something simple: a detail, a line, a shape that suddenly sparks a direction. It reminds me how ideas often begin quietly, almost casually, before they reveal their full meaning.

“This proximity also makes me feel the immediacy of Vivier’s own process. He worked with extraordinary spontaneity. If he noticed a small object – a thorn, a curve, a piece of metal – he could transform it instantly into the starting point for a new heel. That directness, that ability to turn an encounter into invention, is something I feel very strongly here.

“With the salons and the archive just steps from the studio, the dialogue becomes constant. Past and present respond to each other in real time. It encourages a way of designing that is more fluid and intuitive, but always anchored in precision, craft, and Parisian grace.”

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Maison Vivier also opens a new chapter for how the Maison shares its heritage. Why was this important to you?

“One of the most meaningful aspects of this new chapter is the idea of giving back. For the first time, the archive can be visited by appointment by students, researchers, and young designers who want to study the pieces closely – the construction of a heel, the balance of a silhouette, the way a buckle changes the entire attitude of a shoe.

“Allowing access to these treasures means letting Vivier’s legacy continue to evolve through new hands, new eyes, and new interpretations. In this way, Maison Vivier is not only a sanctuary for heritage; it becomes a platform for transmission, where history actively fuels the future.”

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The inauguration took place during Paris Fashion Week. How did you want guests to experience the space for the first time?

“I wanted guests to feel as though they were stepping inside the Maison’s inner world – a world where craftsmanship is intimate, where ideas move through rooms, and where history is tangible yet never heavy.

“The journey begins with the grand staircase, then flows into the salons, the garden, and finally the studio. It’s like entering the Maison’s creative anatomy. Even my office, with its soft pinks and greens, the Chinese Art Deco rug, the archive boxes, is part of that experience. It’s a place where collections begin as raw thoughts, colours, and intuitions.”

Spring Summer 2026 is entirely dedicated to the Belle Vivier. Why did this feel like the right moment?

“SS26 marks the 60th anniversary of the Belle Vivier, created in 1965 for Yves Saint Laurent’s Mondrian collection and immortalised by Catherine Deneuve in Belle de Jour. This model is not just a shoe; it is a cultural icon and a symbol of architectural flair and Parisian elegance.

“With the opening of Maison Vivier, it felt natural to dedicate a full collection to this emblem. We explored unexpected materials, new metal treatments for the buckles, and extensions into bags and accessories, celebrating continuity while opening new perspectives.”

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Looking ahead, how do you hope Maison Vivier will influence the future of Parisian luxury?

“Maison Vivier is meant as a cultural gesture – an invitation to revisit what luxury means today. Not only exceptional craftsmanship, but a connection to memory, imagination, and dialogue.

“By opening the archive, creating salons for exhibitions and conversations, and giving space to interdisciplinary collaboration, we want to contribute something back to Paris. I hope Maison Vivier shows that luxury can be intimate, intellectual, joyful – rooted in heritage yet open to experimentation.”

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From experimental knitwear scene to refined leather ateliers, these are the Spanish fashion brands shaping wardrobes across the globe. Whether you’re drawn to sculptural silhouettes, playful colour, or impeccably made accessories, these labels deserve a place on your radar (and in your shopping cart).

1. Loewe

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Well, obviously. Founded in Madrid in 1846 and now under the creative direction of Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the house holds its own amongst heavyweight brands from France and Italy, proving its cultural relevance with every new season collection. From the cult Puzzle bag to art-driven runway shows, Loewe continues to redefine luxury through an intelligent mix of whimsy and impeccable execution.

2. Paloma Wool

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Based in Barcelona, Paloma Wool has earned a cult following across the world, becoming synonymous with thoughtful, slow fashion. Founded by Paloma Lanna, the brand blends art, sustainability, and wearable design — think soft knits, muted tones, and cleverly cut-out silhouettes that transcend seasons and trends.

3. Gimaguas

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Gimaguas (which translates to “twins”) is effortless cool personified. Also Barcelona-based, the label draws inspiration from travel, vintage references, and the Mediterranean lifestyle. With relaxed tailoring, crochet details, and soft linens, Gimaguas pieces feel made for long summers and spontaneous plans. Beyond clothes, they’ve also become particularly well-loved for their leather accessories.

4. La Veste

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Founded by Spanish stylist Blanca Miró and designer María de la Orden, La Veste is an exercise in joyful maximalism. The Spanish label (which is named after the French word for blazer) is known for its bold colour palettes, eclectic prints, rich textures, and vintage European-inspired aesthetic. If you need more to love, each piece is responsibly handmade in Spain.

5. Hereu

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Hereu brings together Spanish tradition and modern design. The Barcelona-based accessories brand works closely with family-run artisans across Spain, specialising in leather shoes and bags that prioritise form and function. Clean lines and subtle detailing make Hereu pieces timeless rather than trend-driven.

6. Bimba y Lola

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Founded in Galicia, Bimba y Lola sits at the intersection of art and fashion. We’re fans of the brand’s bold graphics, playful accessories, and statement-making designs — and so is the rest of the world, with Bimba y Lola cultivating a global following while maintaining a distinctly Spanish identity. It’s fashion that doesn’t take itself too seriously, and that’s precisely the appeal.

7. Sita Murt

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Specialising in knitwear, Sita Murt has been a mainstay of Spanish fashion since the 1920s. Today, the brand is known for its elevated everyday pieces — fluid dresses, soft tailoring, and of course, premium knits that prioritise a balance between comfort and sophistication. It’s effortless dressing done well.

8. Cortana

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Founded by Rosa Esteva, Cortana is all about femininity, fluidity, and conscious creation. Produced largely in Mallorca, Cortana favours natural fibres and hand-dyed fabrics. Each silhouette is both feminine and timeless — designed to be worn and cherished for years rather than a single season. There’s also a bridal arm of the brand, for betrothed customers.

9. Desigual

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Few brands embody Barcelona’s sartorial spirit quite like Desigual. Known for its fearless use of colour, print, and texture, the label has built its identity around individuality and optimism. Each pieces celebrates dressing as a form of self-expression.

10. Adolfo Domínguez

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With decades of design history behind it, Adolfo Domínguez remains a touchstone for effortless dressing, both in Spain and the rest of the world. Its focus on simplicity, quality materials, and relaxed structure reflects a timeless approach to Spanish fashion. Leather goods and accessories are another major focus here.

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This year’s Boxing Day sales naturally include some of the biggest names in Australia retail. But also, this year, there are a few new names on the list – the cult brands, the luxury brands and the local brands that we know and love. To help you find the sales at the stores and brands you actually want to know about, we’re wrapping up our best deals and discounts at the Boxing Day sales. Curated by our team of editors, we’ve created a list of the Boxing Day sales you can shop online.

The best Boxing Day 2025 sales to shop

Although Black Friday is growing in popularity and prevalence in Australia, Boxing Day – which, is celebrated the day after Christmas on 26 December – is our most celebrated sale event. A time where brands and stores would clear out excess Christmas stock to make way for the pieces and collections coming in the new year. And after all the rush of Christmas and showering your nearest and dearest with gifts, treating yourself (while perhaps not financially wise, depending on how much you’ve spent on loved ones) is only natural! We always recommend shopping to find forever pieces, or items you don’t normally find on sale, instead of participating in over consumption of poorly made items, but the choice is yours!

If you’re looking to take a more targeted approach to your sales shopping, you’ll be happy to know that we have dedicated guides to our favourite sales. Fashion shoppers will want to take a look at our round-up of the best Boxing Day fashion sales. For home and decor, we have a list of the RUSSH-approved best homewares Boxing Day sales. We also have a guide to the best deals in beauty this Boxing Day which includes some of the most covetable names in skincare and wellness.

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Of course, your outfit depends on your plans. Are you committed to roughing it at a festival or have you scheduled a laid back afternoon with your closest pals? Is quiet drinks on a rooftop your thing? Or maybe you plan to purge the past year by sweating it out on the dance floor. In any case, if you’re in need of inspiration around what to wear on New Year’s Eve, below the RUSSH editors share the outfits they’re planning to wear while ringing in the New Year.

Cassandra Dimitroff

Features and Production Editor

NYE is the one time of year I swap out my basics for something FUN. I’ve yet to pick an exact outfit, but I’m eyeing off this Fronce Ruched Top from Dyspnea (how fun with a cute pair of jeans?),Wynn Hamlyn’s Pansy Button Mini Dress – a chic alternative to traditional NYE sparkles that still have a bold texture and shine.

My heart has also been won over by Hand Over’s sheer sequin Leandro skirts (I will also be reusing for Mardi Gras in Feb). Alternatively, Mode Mischief’s Lum.

Elyssa Kostopoulos

Content Director & Watch Editor

I shamefully don’t have New Year’s Eve plans yet, which means that my outfit options are well and truly open. And while I don’t have a destination, I do have plenty of possible looks. Starting off strong, I found this new, gorgeous silk set from Christopher Esber, and it’s screaming party to me. I adore the lattice detail on the back of the top, and the draping in the skirt is a dream for dancing. To accessorise, I would pair the look with a fun flat, like these gorgeous Tom Ford satin mules, and in a dream world, this iconic CHANEL evening bag from 2014-2015. Try and tell me this isn’t the perfect outfit. 

And while I hope I find plans worthy of such an outfit, the reality is that more than likely, I’ll be sitting by the pool surrounded by my favourite people watching the sun go down. Thankfully, I am prepared for that too. In that case, you will probably find me in something easy like this playful Faithfull Mini Dress, paired with the most comfortable Tkees sandals and these gorgeous Dinosaur Design resin earrings that I can wear comfortably until we enter the new year.

Stacey Gaskin

Consumer Revenue Manager

I’m excited for some (you guessed it) sparkle. I like to get dressed up for New Years, even if I don’t have a massive night planned.

I’d love to wear this Everly High Neck Cowl Mini Dress – chestnut, styled similar to the campaign imagery, with the La Lune Bias Cut Pant – espresso. I also love the low neckline on the Averio Dress from CAMILLA AND MARC.Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk Luxury palette is a must, along with some Arms Of Eve jewellery. This Olivia Gold Cuff Bracelet and the Dragon Gold Chain Bracelet are in my cart.For a day-to-night NYE party, FAITHFULL’s Ale Midi Dress in Olive is a fabulous choice. Styled with these mocha St Agni Petit Belt Detail Wedge and Jan Logan 9ct yellow gold green amethyst & green agate rona earrings – a dream.

Emily Algar

Beauty Editor

My NYE will be spent at the iconic La Poste pub in Cortina, Italy. No summer dresses or sandals here. But I do think I’ll wear my favourite A.Golde Jeans (this pair – I live in them and have them in two washes) with my classic black boots from The Row (here’s a really similar option from Tony Bianco). I just had a sole put on them so I don’t slip over in the snow.

I’ll probably layer a black turtle neck (hot tip, the Uniqlo thermals are super fine so great for layering) with a fun jacket. This one from Arket is beautiful and at such a great price. To break up all the black I need some jewelry – I love these drop earrings from Heaven Mayhem. I’d probably add this matching cuff worn outside the sleeve of my jacket for good measure.

I would go to extreme lengths to own this Nour Hammour coat to keep me warm as I walk back to my hotel, but I don’t think it’s going to happen. Onto the 2026 vision board it goes…

Sophia Serafin

Implementation Manager

I’m not sure where I’ll be this New Years… but here are two dream scenarios – and the outfits to match:

Jaime Carmody

Digital Marketing Specialist 

For New Years Eve this year, I’m on the hunt for just the right hint of sparkle. I love this Ganni fur bag or this Paco Rabanne shoulder bag for a bit of metallic glamour. I’m also loving these Studio Amelia heels in pink for a pop of colour and these Bec + Bridge heels in burgundy. I’m really drawn to this flirty little La-lu Label tank, this sleek Little Yarn 2 piece set as well as these jeans from Cos at the moment.

I’ve been eyeing off this gorgeous mini dress from Par Moi for something a little playful. And to finish the look, I’ll be swiping on Merits signature lip in a bold red for the night, sorry in advance to my new years kiss. I also have these silver hoops from Saint Valentine wish listed for an extra touch of glam.

Mia Steiber 

Digital Strategy Director & Associate Publisher

My New Year’s Eves are generally spent by the beach or the pool, so in all honesty, the last two years my outfit has simply been a swimsuit with some linen pants over the top. This year will likely be the same. I have a strapless one-piece that doubles as a bodysuit when needed, it’s from Elce Swim and while they don’t sell it anymore, this Bond-eye piece is nearly identical. For over the top I want these St. Agni pants, they’re so light-weight and breezey. These Tony Bianco flip flops will be the perfect sandal to match.

Beauty will be minimal, I’ll probably just add a blush and bronze when I get out of the water. Since I lost my favourite jelly blush, I’ve been substituting with the Dior Lip Glow in Strawberry and honestly, it kind of works as the perfect sheer, cream blush. I’ve also been loving the Haleau Beauty bronze highlighter. I use it all over, as a highlighter, eyeshadow and even on my collarbones.

As my little touch of bling, I have my Natalie Marie Jewellery tennis bracelet and my beloved Stella McCartney Falabella bag that I bought on my recent trip to Japan.

Kirsty Thatcher

Digital Editor

My New Year’s plans are still up in the air (aren’t they always?) but I know they will involve sunshine and champagne, one way or another. This Bondi Born dress is so perfect for summer — it would double as a great Christmas Day look, too. 

During the day, I’m planning on parking myself at the beach, preferably in this buttermilk bikini by Faithfull. I also love this wrap dress by Soleil Soleil as the perfect throw-on for nipping away for some lunch.

For something a little more party-esque, this cherry red top and skirt combo by Hansen and Gretel currently lives rent free in my head. I love that it’s the same colour as this Roro Apertivo Spritz, which is my new favourite drink (and no doubt what I’ll be sipping at midnight). It would be cute with these heels from Tony Bianco, but if I’m being realistic, I’ll probably be running around in my Havianas.

Last but not least, no NYE look is complete without jewellery. I’m eyeing up these vintage-inspired earrings by Heaven Mayhem.

Alys Hale

Music Editor and Creative Producer

The best new years I’ve ever had are those I do not plan, however, that doesn’t mean I can’t at least plan some outfits. Potential scenarios include a ridiculous houseparty that inevitably one of my friends’ themes, in that case I’d love this sparkly vision from Self Portrait, however, I don’t do bare legs so I’ll be getting some Wolford Velvet de Luxe tights.

I’d also throw on a knee high boot with a sensible heel for all night dancing, these Chloe Phoenix boots. They would be wonderful as they would become a wardrobe staple for the rest of the year. Alternatively, have you ever really seen a sexier look at a party than a woman in a tuxedo? I would love to do the Christoper Esber contrast tuxedo with nothing underneath and statement earrings, like these, from my favourite Serpent and the Swan.

Samantha Corry

Social Media Coordinator and Assistant to Editor in Chief

For New Years I will actually be at Lost Paradise the music festival, where this will actually be my first time camping at a festival. And I haven’t actually thought about what I will be wearing. Considering the location, most likely in denim shorts, I liked these from Venroy and these Hunter boots (Classic for a festival) and this Realisation Par Cheetah singlet. And to top off a straw hat.

I will of course be taking my ride or die Uniqlo mini half bag. I will be sweating a lot I can imagine, so I will be purchasing a bottle of Krylolan setting spray. I heard it’s like hairspray for your makeup.

If you’re needing something to celebrate the holiday season in a little earlier, check out our edit of Christmas Day outfits, from luxury pyjamas for present opening to fluid silhouettes for lunch, and party dresses for the evening.

Whichever way your mood swings, we’re wishing you a happy and safe holiday season to you and yours. With love, RUSSH.

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On the terrace above, Max Mara’s Creative Director for over three decades, Ian Griffiths, is looking every inch the cool-hunting Englishman in his summer suit on the eve of presenting his Resort 2026 show. “Naples is all fire and spirit,” he says looking out on the horizon to a motionless and patient Mount Vesuvius. “People live here every day as if it were their last — and you can feel that energy in the air. There are historical reasons for it, of course — earthquakes, plagues, eruptions — but what’s beautiful is the way people keep rebuilding. That desire to start over is what Naples is about. You feel it everywhere.”

Somewhat of a regular visitor in the lead up to this show they’ve “been working up towards for a long time”, Griffiths first stayed in Naples during the pandemic when Max Mara staged their Resort show on the island of Ischia. “In the height of the pandemic, the hotels were closed, so we had to stay here instead. I fell in love with the city. We swore that one day we’d come back and do a show properly — and here we are,” he smiles. “There’s something about Naples — the energy, the colour, the sound. It’s a city of resilience. And I wanted to celebrate that.”

“In the height of the pandemic, the hotels were closed, so we had to stay here instead. I fell in love with the city. We swore that one day we’d come back and do a show properly — and here we are.”

La Reggia di Caserta just North of Naples – the largest Palace erected in Europe in the 18th century and now the most significant former Royal residence in the world at over 47,000 square meters, commonly referred to as ‘a kind of swan song to baroque’ – is the chosen setting for the collection Griffiths has named Venere Vesuviana. With Gwyneth Paltrow and Sharon Stone flying in to witness the moment, Griffiths admits he was not afraid to do something majestic.

“The setting is the most beautiful I could think of,” he says casually. “But I had a decision to make: do I work with the setting, or do I work in contrast to it? To work with it would have meant elaborate ball gowns — and that’s not Max Mara. So, I took the opposite path. The woman walking down those marble stairs will do so with complete nonchalance. She’ll be dressed elegantly, informally. Her setting doesn’t overpower her. She’s not intimidated because she’s confident. I’m using the setting as a foil rather than camouflage.”

In that spirit, the collection when it unfolds is strikingly contemporary. “You will see some very pronounced silhouettes,” Griffiths promised. “You can’t think about the fifties without big skirts — they go hand in hand. There are feminine necklines, decolleté, slightly off the shoulder looks. It’s an un-fussy femininity, a woman who’s getting on with her life, achieving what she wants, stopping at nothing.”

It was a confidence that came across in the casting, with models of the moment such as Achol Ayor, Angelina Kendall, Anna Robinson, Ella McCutcheon, Ida Heiner, Awar Odhiang, and Lennon Sorrenti moving through the marble halls with the composure of women who know their power. They wore a palette drawn from the city’s natural poetry: ash and stone, chalk, sand, terracotta, smoke, sky blue, volcanic black. “There’s a sensual pragmatism to it,” he says. “The colours are grounded — not sweet or nostalgic — but full of life, like Naples itself.”

While the collection was anything but retrospective, the looks carry the echo of cinema in their attitude, hardly surprising as Griffiths spent months at home in Reggio Emilia watching the films by directors Vittorio De Sica or Giuseppe De Santis that immortalised southern Italy.

“I spent night after night watching and re-watching them. The strength that comes through — the naturalness of these women. “They didn’t have hair and makeup departments in those days”, he points out. “Very often they did their own hair and makeup, sometimes even found their own clothes. They created their own image, and they were so strong,” he says.

“Italian fashion has always been about the woman, after the war, the women were the stars. They were working, rebuilding. They needed clothes that allowed them to live. That’s the heritage I work with — clothes that give a woman the freedom to move through her life with ease and grace.”

“The woman walking down those marble stairs will do so with complete nonchalance. She’ll be dressed elegantly, informally. Her setting doesn’t overpower her. She’s not intimidated because she’s confident. I’m using the setting as a foil rather than camouflage.” 

Especially Sophia Loren, who is synonymous with the Neapolitan capital. “She’s not seen so much publicly now, but her spirit is everywhere. For me, that spirit sums up the time of the Italian Renaissance following the war — the moment Max Mara was born. We’re talking about 1951. Those women were the ones who carried Italian style around the world. People talk about Italian fashion, but not French fashion as a collective idea — and that’s because in Italy, fashion wasn’t dominated by designers until the 1970s. It was shaped by brands like Max Mara — brands that simply gave women the clothes they needed to make themselves look and feel good. That’s why Italian fashion was such a success. It was elegant, easy, often with a slightly sporty edge, and it allowed women to be the frame for themselves.”

Griffiths found himself endlessly inspired by Loren’s on-screen wardrobe. “I watched Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, where she’s supposed to be pregnant, wearing a sack-like dress, and she looks fantastic. And then at a certain point, she’s cooking dinner for the kids. And this sequin jacket appears, and you never find out where it came from, why she’s wearing it. This black sequin jacket, and it’s this mysterious sense of Bella Figura: whatever your circumstance, you find a way of beg, stealing or borrowing something that makes you look and feel good, because you know that you can be successful when you feel right.”

That philosophy drives the composition of this collection: clothes that enhance rather than impose. Lightweight tailoring made fluid by construction, trousers that replace rigidity with grace and shorts designed for motion. “A woman’s life involves much more than the office,” Griffiths says.

“When I first joined Max Mara in 1987, it was the beginning of the first phase of power dressing. Huge shoulders, big coats, always a skirt suit because women couldn’t wear trousers at work. That generation discovered they could break into the hierarchy by dressing a certain way. But since then, women have demanded more variety — more freedom. My work has been about diversification. Still clothes in which you’re taken seriously, but with options.”

“Whatever your circumstance, you find a way of beg, stealing or borrowing something that makes you look and feel good, because you know that you can be successful when you feel right.”

His work is also often a study in dualities: heritage and reinvention, the practical and the poetic. As he describes: “On the face of it, there’s the woman of Reggia Emilia, this matronly family matriarch you know, holding her family together. Respectability is everything. The family turning out, looking immaculate and dressed every Sunday. And with the woman of the South, there’s this kind of climate of, on the one hand, kind of repression, almost, but on the other hand of sexual availability. It’s in complete contrast to the North. The North looks kind of almost puritanical. But if you scratch the surface, it’s all about Bella Figura, about looking your best.”

The accessories within the collection are a further metaphor of renewal, rebuilding and the quiet power of beginning again. “We brought back the Whitney Bag,” Griffiths says of the piece first designed in collaboration with architect Renzo Piano. “We’ve created four new designs, including an oversized work tote and smaller evening pieces. They have that same architectural geometry but with softness now — it’s about refinement, not rigidity.” Likewise, the collaboration with Marinella – a Naples born maker of silk accessories and iconic for their ties – is a fusion of friendship and tradition. “Maurizio Marinella is a friend of the Maramotti family (owners of Max Mara),” Griffiths explains. “I was aware of his work and wanted to explore the dandy aspect of Naples style — that masculine elegance. So, we made an appointment, spent the day together, and went into his archive. We found fabrics designed in 1951 and incorporated them into the collection. It was perfect — 1951, the year Max Mara was founded.”

Gesturing towards his tailored jacket, he points out. “He introduced me to Vincenzo Cuomo, a local tailor who made this suit I’m wearing. From him, I learned how Neapolitan tailors make jackets lighter — they remove some of the interfacing, some of the interlining. The result is something that moves with the body. They make tailoring that breathes. You never stop learning. There’s always something new.”

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Part of their appeal is practicality. Longer denim means less adjusting, more movement, and a wearable ease that works in real heat. In a summer where getting dressed can feel like a chore, they offer a little more breathing room, literally and sartorially. Pair yours with a baby tee or strappy singlet to offset the proportions, or really lean into the oversized-ness of it all with a baggy shirt or football jersey. The options are, quite literally, endless.

They’re also just as equipped to carry you across a sandy beach as they are through the city. Make like the RUSSH team and throw yours over a bikini with some Havianas for the surf-to-cafe dash, or dress them up with a kitten heel and a strappy top for a long lunch this festive season.

But don’t just let us tell you. See for yourself, and shop the long line denim short styles we’re loving, below.

COS Longline Denim Shorts

Assembly Label Loose Fit Long Denim Shorts

Elka Collective Odin Shorts

WARDROBE.NYC Low Rise Short

Friends With Frank Felicity Denim Shorts

Camilla and Marc Jude Denim Short

Agolde 90’s Mid Rise Loose Short

SLVRLAKE Mica Shorts

SIR Stella Long Line Short

VRG GRL Willa Denim Shorts

AJE Flynn Longline Denim Shorts

Need more summer wardrobe inspiration? If it’s denim shorts you’re after, we’ve rounded up denim shorts in every silhouette to love this summer. We’ve also curated a list of brands we love for warm-weather dressing (and all year long, if we’re honest), plus the workwear essentials we can’t live without in summer.

We’ve also got you covered when it comes to accessories, from the chicest sandals, to basket bags worthy of the beach and beyond.

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The RUSSH editors have rounded up everything you need for a sun-soaked season done right. Without further ado, we’ll see you out there.

Cassandra Dimitroff

Features and Production Editor

First and foremost – a good book. Right now I’m trying to track down a copy of the brand-new memoir from Cameron Crowe: The Uncool.

If you ask me, my Palorosa bag is the ultimate beach bag (it’s made of woven plastic so it’s great for all-terrain and wet swimmers). Aesop’s Protective Lip Balm SPF30 is a must. As is Outside Beauty’s SPF 50+ Lip to Cheek.

For swimwear, I’m living in my LIDO swimsuit – the softest and most comfortable suit I’ve ever worn. And I’m very into a throw-on dress – like this Foemina Lindy Dress in White Poplin for ultimate post-swim comfort.

Elyssa Kostopoulos

Content Director & Watch Editor

Having spent a few European summers learning the lore of the beach essential from my cousins in Corinthos, Greece, I think I have finally narrowed the list down. The art – at least as far as I’ve realised – is a really good one of everything. An example, why are you hoarding your beach towels from a decade ago when you could look after one really beautiful piece? Let me continue.

In my beach essentials, you will always find:

Kirsty Thatcher

Digital Editor

I don’t remember how I used to spend a summer’s weekend before I moved to Sydney, and basically had the beach at my doorstep. First rule of thumb for a beach day, you need a great bag. This Mimmi Terra basket is water-resistant, durable, and very chic. I’m also a big fan of the brand MUUN – in particular this leather-trimmed straw tote (which is currently on sale).

Inside my bag, I’ll always have my Kindle and Airpods, ready for some R&R. Sun protection is obviously a necessity – I love the Ultra Violette Supreme Screen for my face, as well as the Hand and Body version (which smells amazing). This hat by Arms of Eve is great, as are basically all of Faithfull’s button up shirts – I love to throw them on over a bikini. Speaking of which, this one by SIR is currently sitting in my shopping cart.

Lastly, sustenance is a must for a beach day. Corn chips and a Coke Zero are my go-tos.

Sophia Serafin

Implementation Manager

I’m at the beach every moment I can – Bronte, McKenzie’s Bay, Clovelly, Neilson Park – and I’m usually running out the door with a muddled-collection of the below fail-safes:

To wear: A Cleonie lilac one-piece, and a shirt like this over the top. Easy-wearing sunglasses and a cap allow me to people-watch in peace. On the feet, Haviana’s or Suicoke’s are my go-to’s.

For the skin: La Prairie Caviar Mist to keep cool and this SPF50+ for protection.

In my dream beach bag: a drink bottle with ice-cold water, a comfy towel in-case I’m sitting on concrete or rocks, and my kindle for reading. 

To eat: If close by, I’ll stop at Iggy’s for a croissant, or pick up a well-earned burger from Out of The Blue after a tiresome day by the beach. 

Mia Steiber

Digital Strategy Director

I have a well curated selection of beach essentials. I live by the ocean so I’m at the beach a lot, and I feel like I have my beach bag down to a fine art. I do have a fair few bikinis but I usually gravitate towards a black one piece as it’s so easy to layer. I love the Bond-Eye Mara suit but I’ve also been looking at this Gooseberry one.

Then, a pair of denim cut offs is essential. I love the Agolde ones, the Rollas ones are excellent too. Choose a basket bag you’re happy to get sandy. I bought mine from my local Harris Farm but this Revolve one is almost the exact same (I have a sneaking suspicion it is in fact the exact same). It’s sturdy and chic.

My Kindle Colorsoft is rarely outside of arms reach these days – I’m currently reading Brimstone. It’s waterproof so I love taking it to the beach. I always have the largest size of the Ultra Violette body sunscreen in my beach bag.

Finally, a few pieces to help cover up when the sun is too much. I love the Baina beach towels, they’re so soft. A hat is essential, I’m eyeing this Casa Del Sol one at the moment. Then, I’m kind of obsessed with the Pete Pareo oversized tees – they really are the perfect post swim cover up.

Magdalene Shapter

Designer & Producer

I’m a covert beach girl. I may be sheet-pale and only wear black, but equally, I like the feeling of sand between my toes and my hair always looks better after a saltwater rinse. In Sydney, a beach trip is ever imminent, so my bag (either my Palorosa tote or Pan After Plaid bag) is permanently packed and ready.

Sunscreen is my non-negotiable. Lately I’ve been alternating between Fuca and Mother SPF for body, and Emma Lewisham Sunceutical SPF 50 for my face.

My current beach reading rotation includes Mark Ronson’s memoir Night People, a book of poems by Alice Oswald titled Dart and the latest RUSSH issue, obviously.

My Gentle Monster Kiko’s are a constant, but I’ve recently introduced the DMY Valentina sunglasses into my eyewear mix too. If the wind picks up, I throw on my Flore Flore Iman Longsleeve top, which looks so great styled back with pieces from Santangelo.

My ultimate beach essential is the Acca Kappa hairbrush. After a detangle, I keep my locks tamed and tidy with the Mosquito Tapia hair comb.

Jaime Carmody

Digital Marketing Specialist 

My beach essentials are pretty curated this Summer, everything in it has earned its rightful place. I’m a big fan of triangle bikinis and this Matteau set fits the brief perfectly. Kye Intimates is my favourite beach wear. I honestly live in these pants and tanks, both a perfect mix of comfort and chic.

My worn in Dragon Diffusion bag is the perfect size for hauling all the little things I convince myself are essential. Inside, you’ll find Aesop facial spray and hand cream, plus a bottle of San Pellegrino (IFKYK). My Gentle Monster sunglasses live inside the pocket alongside my Mecca sunscreen and Summer Fridays lip balm.

Other essentials, My Saloon Store hairbrush, a comfy pair of thongs, Baina pool towel, Airpods and naturally a good book. Lately I’ve really been enjoying poetry at the beach. At the moment I’m reading Female Embodiment by Aliza Grace.

Aleks Beare

Brand Art Director

I swim pool laps regularly, but my favourite way of swimming is in the sea, wholly underwater. The complete immersion and sensory experience of being in the moment is relaxing and revitalising at the same time. This Gentle Habits snorkel and mask could take me to mermaid status.

While I’m not a fan of sand per se, I love the beach, and the sound of the waves is probably my favourite sound. Being able to minimise sand getting into everything is a win for me and this beach chair elevates the beach game too, as does this Zimmermann fringed beach bag.

My go to swimwear label is Matteau, and I’m loving the new bamboo pattern on this Matteau bikini top and briefs, and this dress is perfect for covering up if the sun gets too much or you need to duck into the shops on the way home via Charcoal Charlies.

And my absolute beach essentials are sunglasses, like these Loewe shades, and a good sunscreen. Happy days. 

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This anniversary edition feels particularly poignant, not only for its milestone, but for the plurality of voices it gathers. Ten artists – stretching from Paris to Seoul, Lagos to Beijing – unite under a single object, each layering their own truth onto its timeless silhouette. Among them is Ju Ting, the Beijing-based artist whose practice dissolves the boundary between painting and sculpture. Known for her layered surfaces – sliced, carved, and revealed like geological strata – she brings to Dior a language of depth, tactility, and motion.

“Through Dior’s history, I saw how a fashion brand can preserve its heritage while continuing to push boundaries,” she says. “Just as my artistic style is constantly evolving, I admire that the Lady Dior handbag is art in motion.”

For Lady Dior Art #10, Ju Ting turned to her Amber series, a body of work born from reflections on the uncertainties of life. “The Amber series was inspired by the way amber forms – encased chance and sealed by time – where accident and inevitability quietly converge,” she explains. “Even after the long, forgetful drift of time, it still casts a light that stirs the soul”.

Her reinterpretation of the Lady Dior captures that paradox of permanence and fragility, clarity and opacity, unity and dissonance. The medium handbag is defined by sweeping linear patterns layered with 3D-printed relief, echoing the crystallised tones of amber. The mini version, by contrast, shimmers with countless irregular glass tubes, each hand-stitched to refract light into prisms that dance across its surface. Both pieces, she notes, were conceived with “a deliberate dissonance – the clash of polished industrial hardware against the softness of leather – something I often explore in my practice”.

“They spoke French, I spoke Chinese, and yet they fully grasped what I meant. It reminded me that the language of art knows no borders”.

If the Lady Dior is a vessel of history, it is also a canvas for connection. Ju Ting recalls her first conversations with Dior’s artisans as a revelation. “Despite never having seen my work in person, they came prepared with over thirty material proposals. Their preparation was nothing short of stunning – so precise, so considered,” she says. “They spoke French, I spoke Chinese, and yet they fully grasped what I meant. It reminded me that the language of art knows no borders”.

That sense of togetherness mirrors the very premise of Dior Lady Art. Ten artists, ten perspectives, one object of desire. Each bag is singular, yet together they form a constellation – different, dazzling interpretations bound by the enduring codes of the House. For Ju Ting, this resonance is deeply personal.

“My creative work has always been shaped by personal growth, intertwined with shifts in society and the changing roles of women,” she reflects. “This collaboration brings those reflections back to a form originally created for women – the Lady Dior handbag – bringing everything a meaningful full circle”.

Looking at her designs, one can feel the quiet kinetic energy she so often channels in her work. Layers swell and recede, surfaces refract and glimmer, movement is caught mid-breath. In her hands, the Lady Dior is both static and alive: a crystallisation of past and present, yet always in motion. Like amber itself, it captures unity through fragments, gathering time, memory, and light into something eternal.

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Enter the weekender duffle; the under appreciated hero of travel bags. It fits neatly in the back of your car and seems to magically hold everything you need for that week-long trip up the coast. Truly, it is a local-holiday essential.

If you’re in the market for a new weekender bag, one that will make your mini breaks feel all the more luxurious, we’ve curated a covetable selection. These are the bags that fit everything you need while also looking effortlessly chic slung over your shoulder. Scroll through them below, and happy holidays.

July Carry All Split Weekender

Bellroy Classic Getaway Bag

Oroton Voyager Weekender

Gucci Medium Duffle Bag

Yu Mei Wellington Weekender

R.M. Williams Farrier Commuter

Dylan Kain Tour Duffle

Louenhide Alexis Stripe Weekender

Kinnon Oxley Overnight Bag

Antler Icon Weekender Bag

Nordace Siena Matteus Weekender

Le Tanneur Emile 24 Travel Bag

Monos Metro Weekender

Looking for more bags? We know you are. While you’re here, you might also like our guide to minimalist handbags or perhaps our list of best indie bags.

Or if its more travel and transport you need, we have a guide to the handbags that make the best carry on personal item. Or you might like our guide to the “second bag”, the unsung hero that carries your lunch and laptop so your main bag can stay clutter-free.

If you prefer to dive into some key trends, perhaps the boho bag renaissance is for you. We found 18 of the chicest boho bags to conjure y2k street style. We also have a selection of bags that are just as memorable as the Chloe Paddington.

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