All The Fashion & Beauty News You Need To Know This Winter

As the winter months have us reaching for our wool coats and leather boots, the fashion world is showing no sign of cooling off. Heritage is proving to be a rich source of inspiration this season, with maisons looking to their own archives and decorative arts history for new collections. This has extended beyond the sartorial, with luxury retailers continuing to invest in their physical presence, particularly across the Australian market, bringing these storied motifs along for the ride. From considered design references to fresh boutique openings, here’s what’s making headlines this winter.

Dior Unveils New Médaillon Collection By Jonathan Anderson

Dior has introduced Jonathan Anderson’s new Médaillon collection, drawing its name and inspiration from the house’s iconic Médaillon chair, a piece rooted in Louis XVI style and the refined spirit of 18th-century rococo craftsmanship. The motif has been a hallmark of the Dior Maison since December 1946, when it first appeared as a decorative element inside the brand’s original Paris boutique.

The new range brings this heritage detail into a fresh lineup that includes the Médaillon Flap bag, several wallets, a pouch and a contemporary bucket bag, all designed to blend polish with everyday usability. The Médaillon detailing also extends across footwear, belts, accessories and ready-to-wear, reworked not just as a decorative signature but as a functional touch, showing up in clasps, snap closures, zipper pulls and structural details throughout the pieces.

The Médaillon collection is available in Dior boutiques and online now. 

Tiffany & Co. Opens Two New Stores In Sydney

Tiffany & Co. is expanding its footprint, announcing that two new stores inspired by the New York City flagship will be opening in Sydney this year.

The first, in Chatswood Chase, honours the legacy of Louis Comfort Tiffany and his early 20th-century mosaic work through the design of its façade, which features a kaleidoscopic blue mosaic tiles. Inside, there will be areas dedicated to Love & Celebration (specifically for those seeking an iconic Tiffany engagement ring) and a private salon. Chatswood Chase will also house the Australian debut of the new T Smile bracelet.

As for the new location at Westfield Sydney CBD, the boutique will span 262 square metres of pure luxury, with a hand-gilded gold leaf ceiling and artisan-applied rippler plaster walls, and private salons designed for selecting your next treasure in pure oppulence.