Moto jackets, martinis and movies: Everything the FJ team loved in August

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Just like that, spring is finally on our doorstep. From afar, it feels like the months are flying by at an alarming rate. But when we stop to reflect, August has been full in its own right. Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) took over for most of the month and we also touched down in […]

The best Australian brands making sexual wellness essentials

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Let’s be real, in today’s fast-paced world we could all do with a little more pleasure. Solo or partnered intimacy can go a long way for your mental and physical health – orgasms are known to lower your cortisol (aka stress) levels, stimulate your skin’s collagen and can even naturally relieve pain.  For more sex […]

Where you should live based on your birth chart

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Whether you’re a believer or not, people have been looking to the stars and planets for centuries for guidance. Often, it’s less about using astrology as a literal instruction book and more as a jumping-off point for introspection. Whether it’s a monthly horoscope or major planetary cycles, there are different ways to engage with the […]

Witches, thrillers and dystopias: The best film releases coming later this year

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It’s only September and 2026 has already treated us to an unbeatable lineup of film releases. To refresh your memory, the year started with the release of Emerald Fennell’s much-anticipated Wuthering Heights, Charli XCX’s The Moment and, of course, The Devil Wears Prada sequel. Then came Marty Supreme and Timothée Chalamet’s never-ending press circuit (including […]

How I Got Here: From Mecca to Isamaya Ffrench, with Makenzie Anderson

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Welcome to How I Got Here, where we talk to people who are killing it in their respective fields about how they landed their awe-inspiring jobs, exploring the peaks and pits, the failures and the wins, and most importantly, the knowledge, advice and practical tips they’ve gleaned on the journey. Like many of us with […]

Guests ate bedazzled cake and poutine at this boisterous Melbourne wedding

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Here at Fashion Journal, we make no secret of our love of weddings. We’re suckers for a bit of romance and have a soft spot for weddings that do things differently, whether it’s a Las Vegas elopement, a tropical getaway or a Town Hall celebration. Danielle Howe and Shaughan Pattison’s meeting was serendipitous. As a […]

A writer’s guide to Biarritz, the French answer to Byron Bay

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Should you be on the hunt for somewhere slightly left of field for your next European jaunt, may I point you in the direction of Biarritz. Looking out onto sheets of blue with rip-roaring waves, green shrubbery and rugged cliff-scapes exudes a strangely comforting sense of home for any Australian. However, divert your eyes to […]