All The Latest In Fashion & Beauty

As the waning Autumn sun gives way to chills, reminding us that Winter is just around the corner, the month of May arrives with a flurry of fashion and beauty headlines.

From exciting collaborations, viral campaigns and otherworldly exhibitions, there’s so much to explore and look forward to. From Christian Dior’s Designer of Dreams exhibition, which lands in South Korea, to Christian Louboutin’s vivid collaboration with artist Otis Carey, it’s hard to believe we haven’t even wrapped up week one of this month.

Ahead, we round up everything to have on your radar across fashion and beauty in May.

Loewe debuts new Sydney flagship boutique

A new chapter begins for LOEWE with the opening of its Sydney flagship! Nestled within Westfield’s third-floor luxury enclave, spanning 245 square metres, the CASA LOEWE-inspired boutique channels the poetic intimacy of a collector’s salon.

Undulating glazed tiles in warm blue tones and a lattice façade play with light like ocean waves, echoing the depths of the surrounding Pacific. Inside, art meets craft—Noguchi’s ethereal sculpture, Rietveld’s angular seating, and textile artist John Allen’s bucolic rugs converse with Hylton Nel’s ceramics and Andrés Arna’s haunting LOEWE Craft Prize piece. Here, customers can shop for a range of women’s ready-to-wear, shoes, and accessories, as well as the most extensive collection of menswear by the Spanish House in the country. A destination of pure, sensory delight where shopping becomes a journey in itself.

The Sheet Society lands in Bondi Junction

Sydneysiders, rejoice! Cult-favourite bedding label Sheet Society has arrived in Sydney, unveiling its first Sydney store in none other than Westfield Bondi Junction. A concrete-clad dream softened by signature pastels and butter-soft linens, the space is a highly satisfying textile playground.

Step inside and discover Room Service, a boutique concept that offers personalised styling—ideal for the indecisive. From 1:1 appointments to swatches and the iconic Bed Builder tool, it’s a tactile celebration of comfort, colour, and clever design, taking the guesswork out of the decision-making.

Shop the collection here.

Tommy Girl is back for Spring 2025

Tommy Hilfiger rewrites the rules once more with the Spring 2025 Tommy Girl collection—a spirited revival of a cultural icon, co-created with fashion visionary Aleali May. Within the collection, varsity jackets meet frayed denim minis, rhinestone ringer dresses sparkle with refreshed Y2K nostalgia, and salt-washed California blues embody polished ease.

Shot by Clara Balzary, the campaign stars Jang Won-Young and a new generation of style shapers, all embodying the unapologetic, fearless pulse of Tommy Girl—reborn, recharged, and utterly herself. With streetwear attitude and preppy DNA, the capsule continues the brand’s cultural relevance, bridging eras with bold femininity and a West Coast flair.

Shop the collection here.

Celine opens new Bondi store

Like its ready-to-wear, Celine’s newly opened Westfield Bondi Junction boutique brings Parisian precision to Sydney with an effortless edge. Spanning over 210m², the space embodies the Maison’s global design ethos: sculptural, sophisticated, and sensorial.

Grand Antique French marble meets Arabescato, travertine, and oak in a space where clothes, Haute Parfumerie, and leather goods are showcased with architectural elegance. Artworks by Australian talents Elizabeth Newman and Augusta Vinall Richardson echo the store’s refined, contemporary vision while paying homage to its setting.

Discover more here.

Merit set to launch new weightless SPF

Get ready for Merit’s latest launch, The Uniform.

Launching on May 22, it’s SPF—but not as you know it. Two years in the making, this mineral formulation delivers sheer, buildable coverage with SPF 45 protection and a skin-like finish that leaves zero white cast, thanks to ultra-fine zinc oxide and pioneering pigment dispersion technology.

Available in 15 adaptable shades, it’s silky, weightless, and silicone-free—proof that sun protection can be clean and comfortable. Having already won us over with a range of effortless and efficient products—all in travel-friendly and chic packaging—we urge you to mark your calendars for this release from Merit, because The Uniform is set to become a key player in your beauty arsenal.

Discover more here. 

Coach opens up the Tabby Shop Pop-Up

Bringing its New York sensibility to Sydney, Coach celebrates self-expression with its Tabby Pop-Up Shop in Paddington. Spotlighting the Spring 2025 collection, beloved classics and bold new takes on the iconic Tabby—including the Twisted and Chain iterations—in hues from chalk to moonlight will be available to shop and customise.

An ode to expressive luxury and the art of self-styling, the immersive space is now open to the public until June 1 from 11 am to 6 pm, with plenty of in-store activations to enjoy.

Book your appointment here.

Giorgio Armani brings its couture to Milan 

Giorgio Armani opens the doors to two decades of sartorial splendour with GIORGIO ARMANI PRIVÉ 2005–2025, a landmark exhibition at Armani/Silos in Milan.

Curated by the designer himself, this is the first time the house’s Haute Couture creations—usually only available to view in Paris—will be on full display in Italy. With 150 breathtaking gowns, the showcase traces a legacy of elegance, invention and hand-crafted artistry. A rare glimpse into the Maison’s most refined vision, the exhibition runs from 21 May through to the end of the year.

Book your ticket here.

Jimmy Choo reissues eight archival icons

In a glorious nod to its 30th anniversary, Jimmy Choo delves into the archive with a capsule edit that pays tribute to the brand’s essence with re-editions of eight iconic silhouettes. Spanning from the late ’90s to the early 2000s, these designs—The Strappy, The Boot, The Slide and more—celebrate the footwear titan’s feminine codes, glamorous contradictions and cultural resonance.

The collection, curated by creative director Sandra Choi with designer Conner Ives and journalist Alexander Fury, redefines nostalgia, proving that great design is timeless, transformative, and always relevant. Each pair, whether feathered, chained or animal-printed, is a love letter to Jimmy Choo’s legacy—provocative and poised all at once.

Shop the collection here.

Roger Vivier celebrates new Sydney boutique

Step into a Parisian reverie at Roger Vivier’s new Sydney boutique in Westfield, where the High Summer 2025 collection, Un Été à Paris, is on display against a bucolic European fit-out. From May 7–26, a reimagined vista of the Petit Palais and fields of papier-mâché sunflowers set the stage for raffia slingbacks, jewel-handled wicker bags, and striped summer totes. Blending opulence with lightness, the boutique’s whimsical décor captures the French Maison’s signature joie de vivre—elegant, escapist, and entirely timeless.

Discover more here.

Dior unveils ‘Designer of Dreams’ exhibition in Seoul

In a dazzling celebration of haute couture heritage, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams has landed in Seoul for the first time, taking residence at the striking Dongdaemun Design Plaza from 19 April to 13 July 2025. Following its globe-trotting success from Paris to Tokyo, this Seoul edition—curated by Florence Müller with scenography by Shohei Shigematsu—offers an exquisite reimagining of the House’s rich legacy.

Tracing Dior’s evolution from the iconic 1947 ‘New Look’ to today’s artistic directors, the exhibition immerses visitors in a world of florals, fantasy, and flawless craftsmanship, echoing the enduring poetry and precision of the Dior universe.

Discover more here.

Tiffany & CO. launches Blue Book collection 

Tiffany & Co.’s Blue Book 2025: Sea of Wonder launched with an extraordinary deep dive into the mysteries, movement and majesty of the ocean. Unveiled in New York, this season’s high jewellery offering—designed by Chief Artistic Officer Nathalie Verdeille—draws inspiration from Jean Schlumberger’s legendary fascination with marine life.

The collection unfolds in mesmerising chapters, each evoking a different oceanic realm: from the lush greens of Zambian emeralds in the Ocean Flora series to the intricate, diamond-encrusted geometry of Sea Turtle designs. Standout moments include a pendant that transforms into a brooch, rubies set like celestial echoes in the Starfish suite, and the sculptural drama of the Wave necklace, anchored by over 17 carats of blue tourmalines. With exquisite craftsmanship, rare stones and poetic storytelling, Sea of Wonder reimagines Schlumberger’s archival magic for a modern era.

Discover more here.

Christian Louboutin collaborates with Australian artist Otis Carey

For Autumn/Winter 2025, Christian Louboutin embarks on a richly expressive collaboration with artist and professional surfer Otis Carey, whose work poignantly fuses Indigenous Australian heritage with a painterly love of the sea. The partnership brings a visceral energy to the brand’s ‘Miss Z’ line—mules, pumps and boots are adorned with swirling, ocean-inspired prints, each screen-printed onto canvas and coated for durability.

From hand-set crystal embellishments to laser-cut leather waves, the collection, which drops on May 15, is a masterclass in artistic storytelling. Carey’s bold palette and reverence for nature meet Louboutin’s couture-level craftsmanship, resulting in accessories and footwear that feel both deeply grounded and endlessly imaginative.

Shop the collection here.

Uni launches new body oil

Since its launch, Uni has quickly become a cult-favourite of the beauty world, winning us over with its Earth-friendly ethos, efficacious ingredients, intoxicating scents and, of course, chic packaging—because let’s be real, in 2025, presentation goes a long way.

After coming in hot with the Body serum, Body wash and Hand wash, the brand has now released its latest innovation: the Golden Microalgae Body Oil.

As the name would suggest, this luxe formula utilises Golden Microalgae, a seaweed technology which improves skin elasticity over time with regular use. Designed to boast a lightweight feel, this multi-oil blend contains Kalahari Melon Oil, Australian Kakadu Plum Oil, and Upcycled Passionfruit Oil to deeply hydrate the skin and provide a radiant glow that lasts. Take it from us, this is one product you’re going to want to bathe in—and just in time for winter!

Shop the release here.

Haus Labs launches Down Under in Sephora

If you’ve also been dying to get your hands on Lady Gaga’s lauded makeup brand, Haus Labs, then we’ve got good news! Exclusive to Sephora, the vegan and cruelty-free range is officially available to shop in Australia from this month. From the viral Triclone Skin Tech Foundation to the Glassy Blush Balms and PhD Hybrid Lip Glaze, prepare to have your whole kit replaced by the brand’s expansive range of dynamic products.

Shop Haus Labs here. 

Harris Tapper launches Pre-Fall 2025

A study in poised melancholy, Harris Tapper’s Pre-Fall 2025 collection draws on Edward Hopper’s quiet cinematic isolation and the refined glamour of mid-century evening wear. In this drop, available from May 1, velvet-flocked mesh, delicate lace, and raw-edged satin lend a ghostly romance, evoking beauty on the cusp of decay.

Grounded in rich winter fabrics, the New Zealand-based brand’s latest offering speaks in quiet volumes: elegant, introspective, and resolute but with movement, too, as silhouettes are softened for comfort and ease.

Shop the collection here.

Zero Meaning launches with Bondi Beach flagship

Launching with a flagship in the heart of Bondi Beach, allow us to introduce you to Zero Meaning.

Born from the philosophy of ‘less is more’, Zero Meaning offers high-quality, genderless wardrobe basics that are as wearable and functional as they are pleasing on the eye. Debuting with 15 ready-to-wear garments, each piece from its inaugural Collection 1 drop is carefully constructed with quality, sustainably milled fabrics and a refined design aesthetic, providing elevated and lasting essentials that are made to stand the test of time and trends.

In tandem with the brand’s debut, founder and creative director Oliver Little opened the doors of Zero Meaning’s flagship boutique, a bespoke environment designed by AKIN Aterlier that offers an immersive introduction to the brand at 4 Jacques Ave, Bondi Beach.

Discover more here.