The Sydney Morning Herald logo

The October 23 Edition

In this special Europe edit, singer and Hermès bag muse Jane Birkin opens up about family, ageing and her new album. Plus, we round up the best European cruises for a 2023 holiday.

13 stories

Danish women are redefining Euro style with comfort front of mind

The French have been fashion frontrunners for centuries when it comes to expressing personal style, but a relative newcomer has arrived from distant Denmark.

  • Damien Woolnough

‘I take my hat off to them’: Jane Birkin on plastic surgery, orgasms and Je T’Aime

In 1969, Jane Birkin whispered her way through a song considered so suggestive it was banned by the Vatican. Fifty years later she is still performing it on stage.

  • Susannah Butter
A panoramic aerial view of the historic town of Dubrovnik,

Yes, a European cruise should be on your 2023 holiday wishlist

Cruising is back and Europe has more options than any other continent with every port providing a wealth of attractions and experiences.

  • Brian Johnston
Advertisement

After a fabulous European holiday, I’m no longer hostile to hostels

One of the more positive aspect to “grey hostelling” is that older travellers are so much more interesting than younger ones.

  • Kathy Lette
Dior dress, POA, and lace shorts, $2300. Roger Vivier boots, $3590.

How to dress like a French woman? Just add black

Make like a Parisian girl and pair sheer, chic dresses, jackets and shorts with chunky boots.

Bulgari creative director Lucia Silvestri on why one bracelet is never enough

“I started with one, then two, and now three is much better; maybe I will stop at seven, or 10.”

  • Georgie Gordon
Beyond the fragrant garden is a terrace offering panoramic views. The
large table, by Santa & Cole, is designed to resemble an open kitchen.

Inside a luxurious Italian villa that pays tribute to the sea

The first thing you notice is the garden – each step offers panoramic views: on one side, the countryside, on the other, the water.

  • Sonia Cocozza
Blonde woman standing in front of the bathroom mirror in the morning.

Holidays and injuries wreaked havoc on my skin. Here’s how I fixed it

The aim? Re-texture my skin. The treatment? A highly concentrated retinol mask.

  • Stephanie Darling
Advertisement

Escape to Greece with these island-inspired homewares

Revel in the delight of blue and white.

  • Georgie Gordon

Book that holiday, it’s good for your health

Travelling isn’t just about lapping up the wonders of the world. It can also be therapeutic.

  • Evelyn Lewin

Your weekly horoscope: October 23-30

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned Astrologer Hedy Damari.

  • Hedy Damari
Salmon and dill rillettes.

Adam Liaw's salmon and dill rillettes

There’s nothing better than great flavours packed together, then spread on a good baguette.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s Swedish wholemeal pancakes.
EASY

Adam Liaw's Swedish pancakes

Stack them, roll them or fold them and serve with lots of whipped cream.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Adam Liaw

Other editions

The March 22 Edition

In our autumn fashion special, we chat with model and entrepreneur Miranda Kerr about her latest design project, and her wonderful blended family.

  • 12 stories

The March 15 Edition

In our cover story this week, musician Amy Shark talks about fame and film, as she prepares to star opposite Russell Crowe in her first movie role.

  • 13 stories