EDITOR’S LETTER
This December feels quite different from those we’ve experienced recently, in that we’re feeling both hopeful and optimistic about being able to freely enjoy the upcoming party season. As I write this, we’ve just wrapped up Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out in both Sydney and Melbourne, and I cannot begin to describe just how amazingly energetic and buzzing the crowds were at our events. The desire to get out, celebrate en masse with friends and, really, just have a good time, is palpable.
Fittingly then, this month’s issue provides all the inspiration for a long overdue party season. The good news is after-dark and soiree dressing is all about opulence (see page 40).
More is more, whether that means features, volume, platform shoes or jewellery. As you make your stylish re-entry into the party season, we equip you with expert tips to get you back in the groove (see page 54), bold beauty looks for high impact (page 82) and the season’s best accessory finds that range from subtle sparkle to unmissable shine (page 150).
Our gorgeous homegrown cover star Elizabeth Debicki – who is unmissable as Diana, Princess of Wales in seasons five and six of The Crown – also channels a certain insouciant glamour in an array of laid-back party pieces that are not only cool but wearable.
Here at Vogue we’re eagerly awaiting one of our favourite evenings of summer – the annual Gala at the National Gallery of Victoria. This year the Gala celebrates the opening of Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse, Australia’s firstever retrospective that pays homage to the late British fashion designer. Open to the public from December 11, it features the largest collection of McQueen in the southern hemisphere juxtaposed with artworks, objects, sculptures and photographs that speak to the designer’s key collections. Not to be missed, you can get a preview from page 134, with several iconic looks shot exclusively for Vogue.
Come January, attention will shift north for The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival and Raceday. This annual event will light up our summer calendars, thanks in large part to horse enthusiast and Magic Millions co-owner Katie Page-Harvey, whose vision to turn the Gold Coast Yearling Sale into a festive family event that combines a world-class raceday and red-carpet events, has very much become a reality.
Front row at this year’s carnival will be showjumping enthusiast and actor Elsa Pataky who has come on board as ambassador for the Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo and Showjumping event, the details of which you can explore in a special equestrian booklet on page 97.
No matter where you are in the country, there is so much to look forward to and so many amazing events to dress up for. We hope your festive party season is full of happiness, good health wonderful get-togethers.