Georgina Safe

From a tiny stall at the Paddington Markets to becoming a global name spanning Australia, New York and London, Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy have built one the country’s most enduring brands – and learned a thing or two along the way.

The things artists think about don’t actually require art speak says the Melbourne artist. In partnership with ACCA, Nguyen tell us about their new large-scale multilingual commission, which includes installations, videos, workshops and events.

Created by two fashion-industry veterans, this digital compendium helps takes the guesswork out of shopping, and strips away the exclusivity and intimidation many associate with the fashion world. Browse with filters like “made in Australia”, “size 18+” and “First Nations designers”, or explore curated edits such as the best flats for winter and timeless trenches.

The Melbourne trio behind the high-end streetwear shop are pushing the boundaries of retail design with a dramatic and futuristic new flagship store in a former CBD day spa.

The Aussie fashion designer doesn’t hold anything back with an ultra-luxurious collection of gowns for modern brides and bridesmaids.

The two limited-edition perfumes, playing on masculine and feminine scents, can be worn together or alone. One conjures the scent of skin in summer – salt and sun-drenched roses. The other is more sultry.

Visit the apothecary-style space for fragrances, soaps, hair care, face and body products, scented candles, and more from the cult beauty brand, which uses natural raw materials grown on the hills around Florence.

The collaborative and immersive exhibition between the fashion designers and acclaimed artist winds through the gallery’s multiple rooms and levels with a 32-metre-long carpet runner, plus new sculptures and Huntley’s largest painting to date.

The multi-disciplinary artist’s radical approach to materiality, colour and pattern has earned her a cult following. Her commission will reference works from feminist icons and literary figures of the 18th century such as Jane Austen, Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley, as well as contemporary female voices that have influenced her work.

Katsalidis brings her jewellery and design collective to the historic Melbourne CBD location, and there’s plenty of precious plunder inside. It’s just like walking into a treasure box.

Pioneering streetwear label Y-3 now has a dedicated Sydney shopfront. Find understated Japanese style in sporty suiting and luxe activewear alongside basics, jackets and footwear.

With no boring black or florals in sight, you’ll always be able to spot your littlie in the swell. And there’s a sustainable edge – once they grow out of it, you can send it back and get up to 50 per cent off one in the next size.