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Ralph Lauren lands in Byron Bay

Lincoln Younes. Image: courtesy of Ralph Lauren
Bryn Chapman Parish. Image: courtesy of Ralph Lauren

An evening spent under a full moon in the hills of Byron is never ill spent, but this week it was made even more magical courtesy of Ralph Lauren.

The American brand took over nearby luxury farm stay Sun Runch in the Coopers Shoot area to launch the new Fall/Holiday 2025 collection. Guests, who were decked out in a combination of the new season and archival Ralph Lauren, were greeted with custom gimlets served with eucalyptus leaves and glasses of Veuve Clicquot before making our way to an outdoor feast, inspired by Argentinian flavours, under the stars.

James Majoos. Image: courtesy of Ralph Lauren
Daniel Webber. Image: courtesy of Ralph Lauren

The choice of location was a perfect mirror of the new Ralph Lauren campaign, which has been inspired by America’s mid-west and mountain regions. A rustic, lived-in aesthetic built upon quality fabrications made for durability with elevated craftsmanship has been a recurring thread that weaves through most of Ralph Lauren’s work and vision. A world of denim, shearling, thick woollen blazers and suiting made for a ruggedly handsome crowd peppered with his collegiate preppy sensibilities. 

Especially fun was the styling twists that each guest applied to make the brand their own: a hand-knitted cashmere cardigan was worn in lieu of a tuxedo jacket. A black anorak was paired with velvet pants and bow-tie. Ties were tucked into shirts, double-breasted looks paired with denim (practically a trademark RL combination). 

While there was plenty of famous faces in attendance – actors Lincoln Younes and Daniel Webber, model Montana Cox – the real stars of the evening were the two horses hitched up nearby. Suffice to say they were on the receiving end of many a good head scratch. – Benjamen Judd

Tommy wishes you a “Hilfiger Holiday”

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Image: courtesy of Tommy Hilfiger

‘Tis nearly the season. It’s the start of November, and fashion brands are already gearing up for their busiest time of year, whipping up festive campaigns to imagine their wares in. Despite the opposite seasons down here in Australia, the folks at American label Tommy Hilfiger have pulled out a vibrant and colourful campaign showcasing their cult-favourite cableknit jumpers, scarves, button-down shirts, and jeans. In scenes of playing football in the snow or just unpacking gifts from the car, the saturation of the knitwear gives it a nostalgic feel for the holiday season. – Tyler Dane Wingco

Image: courtesy of Tommy Hilfiger

Bottega Veneta asks, “What Are Dreams?”, and answers with Jacob Elordi

Jacob Elordi is on a generational run, ticking off being a muse for every director and photographer that matters. For Bottega Veneta, the Australian actor is the subject in a short film titled What Are Dreams?, lensed by Duane Michals. In the photographer’s home in New York, Elordi plays with floating feathers and ponders deep thoughts at a convex mirror. Shot in black and white, there’s a likened Surrealist feel to it as the poetic dialogue explores dreams and the subconscious. – Tyler Dane Wingco

Tasteful: BUTT Magazine arrives in Bottega Veneta stores

Image: courtesy of Bottega Veneta
Omar Apollo. Image: courtesy of Bottega Veneta

Beloved Dutch magazine, BUTT, is back with a 120-page issue filled with a fashion nerd’s must-reads: dirty talk with the reclusive Martin Margiela and Jean Paul Gaultier, photography by the iconic Nan Goldin, an interview with Omar Apollo (or “Tall Papi” . . . IYKYK), and more queer NSFW features and photo studies. On the back page, Italian house Bottega Veneta was a key sponsor, placing their new campaign featuring a suggestively trussed Intrecciato glove. – Tyler Dane Wingco

BUTT no. 37 is now available at stores worldwide and to order online.

Song For The Mute opens up their first Melbourne flagship

Image: Jack Lovel

Sydney label Song for the Mute has unveiled its second permanent flagship, located at QV Melbourne. It marks a new chapter in the brand’s immersive approach to retail and world-building. Designed in collaboration with Foolscap Studio, the 91-square-metre space embodies the label’s ethos of storytelling, imperfection and human tactility through an architectural language that feels both engineered and emotive.

Inspired by the mechanics of a record player, the interior unfolds in a circular choreography of curved walls, tiered seating and subtle thresholds that guide visitors through layers of texture and tone. A walnut timber-veneered volume anchors the room, serving as both display and resting point, punctuated by circular apertures that create sightlines and intriguing takes on the traditional retail model.

Material contrasts define the space: béton brut concrete, brushed aluminium, and porcelain flooring play against warm timber and wool, echoing the tension between craft and industry that underpins the brand’s approach to clothing. Foolscap Studio’s Adele Winteridge describes the concept as “a setting for life… inviting connection and reflecting Song for the Mute’s commitment to intimacy and emotional depth,” while senior designer Edouard Fenet notes that the design “invites people in… to explore and express themselves.”

The result is a store that feels at once monolithic and meditative, a tactile, cinematic expansion of Song for the Mute’s ever-evolving world.

Song for the Mute Flagship Store 002
Shop R01-057, QV Melbourne
Cnr Lonsdale & Swanston Streets, Melbourne VIC 3000

Lamborghini and Orlebar Brown’s new resort collection will make you swim faster

Image: courtesy of Orlebar Brown
Image: courtesy of Orlebar Brown

The synergy between Lamborghini and Orlebar Brown just reached new levels of machismo. In a new collection between the car-maker and lifestyle brand, their iconic swim shorts and terry cloth sets are reimagined in neon colours for getting out of your yellow sports car and diving straight into the waves at Miami Beach. If you’re thinking about upgrading your swim shorts this season, look no further – you’ll swim faster. Trust us. – Tyler Dane Wingco

Shop the collection here.

Heading away? Consider Rimowa’s Never Still Soft collection

Image: courtesy of Rimowa
Image: courtesy of Rimowa

Rimowa might be known for their slick and tough aluminium luggages, but their Never Still collection shouldn’t be slept on. Spanning backpacks, briefcases, and duffle bags, the range’s material is made with grained leather for a lighter construction while still retaining its luxurious feel. Designed in clean shapes with similar rivets to that of their hardy suitcases, these are pieces that’ll take you from the boardroom to the airport bar, and maybe even the tennis court in between. – Tyler Dane Wingco

Shop the Never Still collection here.

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