Autumn Winter Trends and Fashion Highlights
As we settle into autumn, Paris Fashion Week has brought the fashion world to a crescendo. Attention is now turning to the autumn winter trends that are setting the tone for the months ahead. Beyond the ready-to-wear collections, street style and celebrity sightings have provided sartorial inspiration that many were quietly craving.
Jonathan Anderson’s second outing for Dior has taken us into a whimsical dreamscape, complete with lily pads, cascading ruffles, and subtle nods to fashion history. His AW26 collection is a study in refraction, blending creativity with a touch of nostalgia.
The month has also been marked by red carpet moments. The Actor Awards, previously known as the SAG Awards, took place on 2 March, bringing together Hollywood’s finest to celebrate the evening’s top honours. Later this month, the Oscars will once again draw the industry back to the red carpet, offering a chance to see haute couture and statement styles.
As Australia’s summer begins its retreat, the pace of fashion, beauty, and culture shows no signs of slowing. Amid the constant churn of headlines, it can be challenging to keep up with the latest developments. Fortunately, we have gathered the most notable fashion news, both local and international, so you don’t miss a thing.
Bvlgari Names Jake Gyllenhaal Its New Global Brand Ambassador
Bvlgari has tapped Jake Gyllenhaal as its new global brand ambassador, marking the first time the Roman house has appointed a man to the role. Announced in Rome, the partnership brings together the storied jeweller and an actor celebrated for his thoughtful, shape-shifting career.
A BAFTA winner and Academy Award nominee, Gyllenhaal has spent more than three decades building a body of work defined by creative risk and emotional depth. “Jake represents a contemporary form of excellence rooted in integrity, empathy and authenticity,” said Bvlgari deputy CEO Laura Burdese. Gyllenhaal said he has long admired the maison’s ability to blend beauty, craftsmanship and meaning.
Dior Presents Diorly
At Dior, even everyday accessories arrive with intention. Jonathan Anderson’s Diorly bag introduces a softer, more relaxed approach to the house’s codes. Crafted in supple leather or suede and finished with cannage stitching, the silhouette carries a subtle vintage ease. Available in medium and large sizes, it has now arrived online and in boutiques and is ready to find its place on your arm.
Trudon Introduces Figuerie: A Refined Interpretation Of Fig
Trudon’s Figuerie marks the House’s first interpretation of fig, reimagined as a vegetal, woody fragrance rooted in 17th-century France. For his debut as Creative Director, Hugo Ferroux drew from Versailles’ Royal Figuerie, where Louis XIV’s prized fruit was cultivated year-round.
The scent captures a delicate interplay of light and shadow, opening with fresh white fig before deepening into patchouli, damp earth and soft sandalwood. Developed with perfumer Émilie Bouge, it evokes a winter garden stirring to life in early spring. Housed in Trudon’s signature celadon glass, the collection spans candles, diffusers and a room spray, now available online.
Witchery Enlists St. Agni For Its 2026 White Shirt Campaign
Witchery has announced Byron Bay–born label St. Agni as the designer behind its 2026 White Shirt Campaign, continuing the brand’s long-standing partnership with the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.
Launching April 7, the collection features three new silhouettes designed by founders Lara and Matt Fells, including a longline wrap shirt, button-back wrap shirt and, for the first time, a halter style. Since launching in 2008, the initiative has raised almost $18 million for ovarian cancer research, with Witchery donating 100 per cent of gross proceeds from every shirt sold. Funds support vital projects focused on prevention, earlier detection and improved treatments for one of the most lethal cancers affecting women.
Margot Robbie’s Rendezvous With Chanel
Earlier this month, celebrity makeup artist Pati Dubroff used Chanel lipstick to create Margot Robbie’s soft, romantic beauty look for the Paris premiere of Wuthering Heights, tapping colour onto the lips for a diffused bordeaux stain. The moment serves as a fitting prelude to Chanel’s new Rouge Allure Velvet Limited Edition collection, which reimagines the house’s iconic velvet formula in fresh shades and collectible packaging, available online and in-stores now.
Max Mara’s Classic Trench, Seen Through Five Creative Lenses
For Spring/Summer 2026, Weekend Max Mara turns to the trench coat as both icon and canvas, inviting five artists to reinterpret its familiar form, now available in Australia as the cooler months begin. Curated by Francesco Bonami, the project brings together Victoria Kosheleva, Paola Pivi, Tschabalala Self, Tai Shani and Shafei Xia, each offering a distinct visual language shaped by their own practice.
The results feel like wearable works, where motifs, textures and symbolism carry personal meaning. Shot by Petra Collins, the accompanying imagery leans into this sensibility, framing the coats not simply as fashion, but as objects that sit somewhere between wardrobe and artwork.
Longchamp’s Beach Club Takeover
This March, Longchamp brings a touch of the Parisian seaside to Sydney, transforming the Nielsen Beach Club at Shark Beach, Vaucluse into La Plage Longchamp, the brand’s first-ever Australian summer takeover. Open from March 3 to 12, the immersive beach club invites visitors to relax by the water, enjoy light bites and take part in creative experiences, from meditation sessions to sunset mixology.
The activation also showcases Longchamp’s Summer 2026 Catch the Parisian Wave collection, featuring raffia textures, surf-inspired designs and sun-washed hues. A highlight is the Maison’s first-ever surfboard, created in collaboration with French workshop Shapers Club, blending retro lines with coastal charm.
Event Details:
La Plage Longchamp: Event Details
Opening Dates:
March 3 – March 12
Public Experiences (registration required):
La Pliage Filet & Scarf Styling
Breathwork & Meditation
Watercolour Workshop
Sunset Mixology Workshop
Live Sunset Performance
Opening Hours:
Open daily: 10am – 4pm
Aleph Beauty Launches In Australia
Aleph Beauty is a New Zealand–founded clean beauty brand created by makeup artist Emma Peters. Rooted in the idea that less can do more, the brand offers a refined range of multi-use, mixable formulas designed to adapt to different skin tones, textures and daily needs.
The products are vegan, cruelty-free and free from ingredients like microplastics, silicones and synthetic fillers, instead blending plant-based ingredients and skincare actives such as Totarol, peptides and hyaluronic acid. Sustainability is also central to the brand, from refillable packaging to its B Corp certification. As Aleph Beauty launches in Australia, it brings a thoughtful, skin-first approach to makeup that feels modern, effortless and easy to wear.
The New Generation Of Wine That’s Lighter, Fresher And Better For The Planet
Tread Softly wines were served at marie claire’s International Women’s Day lunch on March 6. In an era where conscious consumption is reshaping everything from fashion to food, wine is beginning to follow suit. Enter Tread Softly, a new generation of wines designed for drinkers who want great flavour without the heaviness – or the environmental footprint.
Crafted from classic grape varieties grown in regions that allow them to flourish naturally, Tread Softly wines are picked earlier at optimal ripeness. The result? Wines that are balanced, vibrant and naturally lighter in alcohol, without compromising on taste. Fresh, expressive and easy to drink, they reflect a shift away from the high-alcohol, full-bodied styles that dominated wine culture for decades. But the appeal isn’t just in the glass. Tread Softly has also built sustainability into every part of its production. The brand uses modern vineyard and water management techniques to reduce environmental impact and bottles its wines in lightweight glass to lower transport emissions.
Most notably, the company plants an Australian native tree for every six bottles sold through its partnership with Carbon Neutral. Since launching the initiative, the brand has planted hundreds of thousands of trees — part of its ongoing effort to reduce its carbon footprint and restore native landscapes.
The message is simple: wine can still be delicious, expressive and joyful – while treading a little more lightly on the planet.
Go to fourthwavewine.com.au
Georg Jensen Unveils Sculptural New Jewellery For Spring-Summer 2026
Danish design house Georg Jensen is ushering in the new season with a refined series of jewellery releases that expand three of its most recognisable collections – Offspring, Mercy and Reflect – all crafted in collaboration with longtime designer Jacqueline Rabun.
Rabun, who has worked with the house for more than two decades, revisits the brand’s signature sculptural aesthetic with pieces that feel both timeless and versatile. Among the highlights are new Offspring earrings, which reinterpret the collection’s iconic egg motif – a symbol of human connection – through a customisable design featuring detachable drops in graduating sizes that can be layered or worn individually.
The Reflect collection also expands with a slim, elongated necklace featuring the line’s organic links. Designed as a sautoir, it can be tied or wrapped in multiple ways, offering a flexible approach to styling. Meanwhile, the Mercy collection introduces a new pendant that translates the soft, sculptural curves of its rings into a pendant suspended from a simple cord.
Captured in Paris by photographers Deo Suveera and Pamela Dimitrov, the campaign presents the pieces as part of everyday life – reinforcing Georg Jensen’s philosophy of jewellery that is both sculptural and effortlessly wearable.
Go to georgjensen.com/en-au
Olay’s Latest Lightweight Moisturiser Is A Summer Staple
Olay Super SPF 50 Fluid Moisturiser 50ml, $34.99
For those looking to simplify their morning routine without compromising on results, Olay Super SPF50 delivers five skincare benefits in one ultralight formula. Designed to firm, brighten, hydrate, protect and prime, the multitasking moisturiser works as both sunscreen and makeup primer, helping shield skin from premature ageing caused by sun exposure. The lightweight texture absorbs quickly with an invisible finish – no white cast, stickiness or pilling under makeup. Powered by ingredients including niacinamide, collagen peptide, trehalose and glycerin, the formula is clinically proven to improve firmness, translucency and hydration in just one week, making it an effortless daily essential for healthier, protected skin.
Go to chemistwarehouse.com.au
Provincial Home Living Unveils Timeless New Pieces For Effortless Interiors
Australian interiors brand Provincial Home Living’s collection of homewares are designed to bring warmth, texture and timeless style to everyday spaces. Among our favourites is a striking rice paper wall artwork, where delicate moulded layers create a sculptural three-dimensional effect, framed in rich dark timber. The range also includes the Lafayette Chair, a lightweight aluminium design with a woven seat that brings relaxed café-style elegance to dining areas or sunrooms. The relaxed Sorrento sofa adds comfort to the collection, featuring oversized cushions, feather-wrapped foam padding and removable cotton covers designed for effortless living. Completing the offering is the handwoven Indra rattan mirror and plush feather-filled cushions – pieces that add natural charm and understated elegance to modern homes.
Go to provincialhomeliving.com.au
Why Cellular Health Is the New Frontier in Wellness Supplements
A new generation of supplements is focusing on health at a cellular level, with a range organised into three pillars: Cellular Nutrition, Healthy Longevity and Cellular Beauty. Leading the line-up is Cellular Metabolism, formulated with berberine to support healthy blood glucose, lipids and body composition. Cellular Joint Mobility combines UC-II collagen and rhodiola to enhance joint function and reduce mild pain, while Cellular Cognition, featuring Lutegen®, supports memory and learning. Cellular Energy uses nicotinamide to help relieve fatigue and boost cellular energy production. Completing the range, the Cellular Beauty products support hair growth and skin hydration, promoting beauty from within.
The Swisse Nutra range – including Cellular Energy, Cognition, Metabolism, Joint Mobility, Hair Growth, and Skin Hydration – is available exclusively at Chemist Warehouse. Follow @swissenutra on Instagram and @swisseau on TikTok, or explore the full range at swisse.com.au/nutra. Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Flo & Frankie Is Making Elevated Everyday Style Look Easy
Flo & Frankie is a fashion destination bringing together leading local and international brands in one carefully curated space. Known for its elevated everyday aesthetic, the label focuses on versatile pieces designed to become lasting wardrobe staples. From statement shirts to softly draped dresses, each collection blends contemporary trends with timeless design. Sustainability is also central to the brand’s ethos, with initiatives including tree planting for every order and eco-friendly packaging. Founder Chrissy Conyngham says the mission is simple: to create clothing that empowers women and celebrates confidence, while building a business that supports community, creativity and positive change.
Go to floandfrankie.com.au
