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EDITORIAL
ED’S LETTER
5 FAB FIVE
INBOX • SHAYNE BURTON AND TANYA BUCHANAN SHARE THEIR FAVOURITE FASHION, ART AND ACCESSORIES, WITH A FOCUS ON COOL OPENINGS IN JAPAN AND NEW LAUNCHES IN THE WORLD OF DESIGNER FURNITURE AND FIZZ.
RIGHT NOW • The newly opened Maison Hermès in London is the brand’s largest European space.
WITH FEELING • Former National Emerging Art Prize finalist Sarana Haeata puts emotion in the frame.
Abstract thoughts • Markings, meditations and constructed worlds.
THE LONG GAME • On a recent visit to Australia, Tom Kundig of Seattle-based practice Olson Kundig talked to Belle about the life and landscapes that have shaped his architectural philosophy.
IN DEEP
BLOCK PATTERN
QUIET VOLUME
PACIFIC STANDARD
CIRCULAR THINKING
ON TOUR Sydney • Belle style editor-at-large Steve Cordony dropped into Daniel Boddam’s Bronte showroom.
DREAM WEAVERS • When interior designer Carla Barton and The Textile Company joined forces for a special project, they created magic.
INFLUENCES • What inspires the people who inspire us
ODYSSEY • Driven by a love of travel, learning and growth, Belinda Fox has become a hugely successful artist whose work hangs in galleries around the world.
Sharpen up • Choose a fashion-forward direction and lock in.
Power play • Have serious fun with looks that mean business.
Bookmaxxing • Immersed in compelling design narratives.
EPULA • The Belle Époque comes to one of Sydney’s most opulent restaurants in the heart of the CBD.
HAUTE H E R I T A G E • A historic house in Perth showcases Ralph Lauren Home.
GLOBAL roaming • Words ELIZA O’HARE Photography LEIF PRENZLAU Styling MARIA PAPANTONIOU
TIME TRAVEL • A Louis Vuitton event in Sydney charted the brand’s latest offerings and legendary history of exquisite craftsmanship in a dreamy series of themed rooms.
OCEANIA VISTA BARCELONA TO ISTANBUL • JUST THREE YEARS OLD, THIS ULTRA-UPMARKET SHIP OFFERS A RELAXED, ADULTS-ONLY TRAVEL EXPERIENCE.
HOMES • Light and colour coalesce in our Sydney properties while Melbourne stuns with a classic beauty.
ROSY OUTLOOK • Atmospheric colour selections and graceful curves reference the distinct pedigree of this reimagined home.
Volume control • Stretched ceiling heights and huge glass windows make a powerful design statement in this multi-level masterpiece.
TAKING SHAPE • Playing catch-up with the architects, the interior designers of this house went all-in with a cohesive blend of contemporary and classic.
GUIDING LIGHT • Justin Bishop brought this Federation-era residence into the present by carefully considering its past.
key Pieces
SECOND NATURE • Refurbished for a boutique property developer, this Victorian residence was in exceptionally capable hands.
On DISPLAY • When Sam and Charlie Baillieu open their Toorak garden later this year, visitors will walk through a living archive of extraordinary design and care.
Bella KITCHENS bath room s & • Visually stunning stonework and sculptural forms are hallmarks of the best designs for 2026.
ENERGY BOOST
FRESH PERSPECTIVE
GOLDEN GLOW
VANTAGE POINT
TICKLED PINK
PRIMARY COLOUR • [ Melbourne ]
DESIGN DESTINATION • More than...