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Annie Brown
Annie Brown is a Sydney-based fashion and lifestyle journalist. Her work has appeared in the Australian Financial Review, The Sydney Morning Herald, Vogue, Elle and more.
Annie Brown is a Sydney-based fashion and lifestyle journalist. Her work has appeared in the Australian Financial Review, The Sydney Morning Herald, Vogue, Elle and more.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts, the University of Melbourne. Postgraduate diploma in journalism, Deakin UniversityAreas of Expertise:
Annie Brown is a fashion, jewellery, luxury and watch journalist with more than 13 years experience writing for top-tier publications around the world. She is currently the style editor of The Australian newspaper and its monthly glossy magazine, Wish. Her expertise includes covering the watch and jewellery industry, and reporting from international watch fairs. Annie has contributed to titles such as The Australian Financial Review, The Guardian and Elle Singapore. Her previous staff roles have included lifestyle editor at The Sydney Morning Herald and head of brand at Vogue Australia.Languages Spoken:
English
Jewellers Daniel Beecken and Zena K’dor talk trends, as today’s kids and tweens move on from Taylor Swift’s home-made friendship bracelets.
The loafer’s punk-to-preppy versatility makes the shoe a hit among celebs from Cary Grant to ‘It’ girls like Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner.
A new book by jewellery editor Carol Woolton explores how accessible jewels changed both tastes and how women adorned themselves.
Audrey Hepburn’s Burberry trench look in Breakfast at Tiffany’s is iconic, while Gwyneth Paltrow’s Royal Tenenbaums faux fur remains relevant.
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Also on our list: tell-alls by DvF’s husband Barry Diller, Balthazar restaurant founder Keith McNally, and Hollywood insider Griffin Dunne.
Anne Hathaway debuted the showstopping 123-carat sapphire Bulgari Polychroma Cosmic Vault necklace, while Emilia Clarke turned heads in Chaumet’s Wild Rose necklace, with its 8.23-carat yellow diamond.
A 100-carat flawless diamond sold for US$22 million at Sotheby’s, while the Marie-Thérèse pink diamond and Estrela de Fura Mozambique ruby fetched US$14m at Christie’s and US$34.8m, respectively.
Australian designer Toni Matičevski thinks pink is the way to go, while Ashish Gupta brings rainbow glitter, sequins and a large dose of fun to his designs.
Swift wears pieces from Steven Battelle, Ben-Amun and For Future Reference, while Rosh Mahtani of Alighieri and Beth Hutchens of FoundRae also make coin designs.
Designers and stylists are embracing the freedom of asymmetry, both in runway looks and everyday style, encouraging women to create their own unique ear stacks.
When Shawn Mendes matched his Patek Philippe to his khaki trunks, he showed that the rubber watch strap, once considered merely utilitarian, can be luxe too.
The ‘boom boom’ fashion trend saw glittering new Rolex and Patek Philippe releases, while Cartier returned to its famous panther, and Chanel evoked Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel’s love of braid.
Florence Pugh and Anya Taylor-Joy wore hooded dresses for Dune: Part Two red carpets, recalling Grace Jones’ Alaïa wardrobe in the Bond classic A View to a Kill.
Today’s designers are flipping the script on greats like sculptor Alexander Calder and artists Man Ray, Salvador Dalí and Pablo Picasso, who all dabbled in jewellery design.
Cartier was one of the first luxury houses to introduce its signature style to the world of watchmaking, and recently Tiffany & Co. signalled an intention to shift more of its focus to horology.
Found on city-centre Russell Street, the hotel and its aesthetics eschew the blandness of corporate accommodation for something warmer and more retro – and quintessentially Melbourne.
Blend vintage charm with modern fashion by wearing one of these tiny timepieces from marque brands – as the likes of Hailey Bieber, Paul Mescal, Jonathan Bailey and Emma Chamberlain are.
Both Margot Robbie and Sienna Miller were spotted wearing polka dots to Wimbledon last year, while luxury brands from Valentino to Chloé and Dolce & Gabbana are also dotty over the spring/summer trend.
Ski, spa then shop for Chanel’s Coco Neige collection or exclusive Baguettes from Fendi, Moncler accessories or Moonboots.
Michelle Yeoh knows how to dress up or down in Bottega Veneta while Gaëlle Drevet’s leather looks for cool girl label The Frankie Shop have been worn by the likes of Hailey Bieber and Gigi Hadid.
British brand Jaeger introduced coats made of camel hair in 1919, when wool was hard to come and today it is a wardrobe staple, which Max Mara creative director Ian Griffiths refreshes every season.
Highlighting their unique styles and influences, the book lays bare their starkly contrasting personas and yet similarly enduring impact.
While not everyone is a fan of pairing different types of metals on their watches and jewellery, it allows the wearer to be more versatile in expression and attire.
Miu Miu, Fendi and Simone Rocha have sheer socks and leg warmers, while Versace and Balenciaga have coloured tights recalling the 60s heyday of Twiggy and Mary Quant.
A well-tailored suit in a perfect pastel shade adds sharp sophistication to your every step – check out styles by Alexander McQueen, Erdem and more.
Designers like Schiaparelli, Saint Laurent, By Pariah and Rachel Boston are all lending an ear to 80s opulence.
He became the first Australian designer to win the Andam prize in June, chosen by a panel including Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault and Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello.
Carmela Soprano and Fran Fine in The Nanny are two famous on-screen fans, while Nicolas Ghesquière’s Louis Vuitton leads the pack of brands getting into the look.
The designer introduces us to her hometown of the Bay of Islands, and makes her pitch for sustainable products like biodegradable merino wool from her native New Zealand.
