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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
The September Issue is a true account of working at Vogue, while Kingdom of Dreams and The Eye Has to Travel feature the larger-than-life personalities driving the industry.
Starring Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt, the film’s commentary on the fashion world – and Chanel costuming galore – remain as relevant as ever.
Dainty yet highly decorated pieces from brands like Chanel, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Chopard, Bulgari and Audemars Piguet redefine opulence and steal the spotlight.
They may have originated in the early 20th century, but today the bag is trending again, on and off the runway.
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Gigi Hadid’s Guest in Residence has both short- and long-sleeved polos, while Miuccia Prada’s takes have ranged from subversive to buttoned-up.
Thanks to Dior’s Anderson, the historical garment is making a comeback, with styles from Napoleonic hussar jackets to more modern takes.
We check into the Mondrian Gold Coast, the first venture in Australia by the boutique brand, established by legendary hotelier and Studio 54 co-founder Ian Schrager.
Jane Birkin’s insouciance with her namesake Hermès bag started it all, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were often seen with bashed-about Birkins in the 2000s.
From the Dior, Chanel and Loewe SS26 runways to the wardrobes of Meghan Markle and Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan, the preppy-style tied sweater trend is taking over.
From Chanel to Ralph Lauren, maximalism is back as fashionistas don extra necklaces, armfuls of bracelets and rings on every finger.
Matthieu Blazy set up a collab with shirtmakers Charvet for his debut at Chanel, while Celine, Miu Miu and Valentino all also showed the versatility of the humble piece.
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.
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.
