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The Italian Way (Penguin Random House) will be published in June 2025.
Co-author of new coffee table book, The Italian Way. There are endless reasons to love Italy. This beautiful country has us hooked on morning espressos and afternoon spritzes, bowls of pasta and slices - oh, so many slices - of pizza.
Visiting Rome for five days means you don’t have to frantically hop from one attraction to the next. You can find pockets of what Italians call “il dolce di fare niente”—the sweetness of doing nothing.
The Roman amphitheater is even better after dark.
Sámi singers, schnitzels and lovikka gloves. Step inside the winter wonderland that was Lykke Glommen and Brahim Batarse's 'Jämtländsk Sagoskog' civil ceremony
Ischia, off the coast of Naples, offers the authentic Italian Mediterranean holiday you've been dreaming of.
Rooftop bars, fringe theater, hot springs, and (yes) lots of flowers.
Wearing a sheer design by Beckmans alum Julia Weström. Ros married Emil Beer in a dreamy Stockholm summer wedding with all the feels.
Can a day-long itinerary squeeze in some time for strolling around a piazza or two, taking a break from the midday sun at a gelato stand, and sipping an aperitivo as the sun sets over those famous seven hills?
A 2.5 hour ferry ride from Naples, taking a dip in Ischia’s terme is well-worth the detour on your summer holiday in the Med.
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and it’s impossible to see even the highlights in that much time. But bump it up to three days and you’ll be able to tick plenty of the top sights off your bucket list and take in a couple of lesser-known spots, too.
When a former cross-country skiing Olympic champion and her beau - a former medal-winning rower - tie the knot, it's only fitting that their wedding day...
The second largest island in the Mediterranean, Sardinia often gets compared to its more famous sibling, Sicily. But when you put them side by side, Sardinia often comes out on top.
YouTubers like Jeffree Star and Tana Mongeau are the influencers who keep getting cancelled but never staying cancelled. Here's the difference.
Ever since a little HBO Max show called The White Lotus filmed its second season in Sicily, beach lovers have been clamouring to claim their patch of sand (or pebbles) and who can blame them?
In the game of love and marriage you jump in and figure out the rest, right? Here are four Vogue Scandinavia favourites on how they spent the first year of wedded bliss
From historic markets and island hopping, to saintly sweets and ruin exploration, Sicily packs a punch when it comes to keeping tourists busy and in complete awe.
"Seeing my husband standing at the end of the aisle in our favourite place, smiling and crying at the same time, was a magical moment and memory I will remember forever:" Norwegian content creator, Rikke Krefting, on her island wedding
A food tour of Rome with a celebrity twist
From cosy B&Bs with priceless sea views to glamping in the Sicilian countryside and everything in between, these are our picks for the best hotels in Sicily.
Alex Sinickas from Milkdrop wants to create a nipple encyclopaedia, in a bid to better create a range of breast pumps to suit more women and their breasts.
From the delectable cannoli to the questionable boiled spleen sandwich, if there’s one city that tickles every tastebud, it’s Palermo.
Returning to the Italian Riviera, where the couple were first engaged, Aasen and Tommy Chiabra celebrated their nuptials across two glorious days.
If Rome had a personality, it would be the unassuming but delicious maritozzo: a brioche-like bun split in half and filled with an over
Home is where the heart is: a glimpse inside Michaela Wissén's family estate, the backdrop to her magical nuptials
From geometric wedding cakes to more intimate 'bubble' weddings, here's what to look out for this coming wedding season
Underpainting - contouring and highlighting under your foundation - and cloud skin, a 'no make-up' make-up look, are some of the rising TikTok beauty trends you can look forward to trying this summer.
Several women report taking CBD gummies, or medicinal marijuana, as a way to wind down after a hard day. But is medicinal cannabis safe? We asked a doctor.
A case of Munchausen by Proxy: Lacey Spears, a mum from Alabama was guilty of murdering her son by feeding him high levels of salt through his feeding tube.
From the Palais de Tokyo in Paris to a baroque Danish estate, the stylish and intimate wedding of Marco van Rijt and Sune Palner
"For me, the most important part of my wedding dress was the crown made from silver and gold. I wanted to wear one as a statement of respect and love.."
"I remember every detail. I remember the shock... I remember when the fire came out of the end of it."
Dark narratives with an equally dark atmosphere to match, flawed and realistic protagonists - what's not to love about Nordic Noir?
The knee has bent, the question has been popped, the tears and excitement flow. Now it's time to get down to the nitty gritty: planning the big day
Ten of Asia's most colourful personalities on where they go for the most authentic experiences
Just in time for Valentine's Day, four Vogue Scandinavia favourites look back on their most romantic encounters
Ceval, Søren Le Schmidt, Sebastian Andersen, Clara de la Cour and Josephine Bredsted tell us what they are coveting this year
The proposal might have been "perfectly imperfect" but for this stylish couple, their destination wedding in the tropics was nothing short of perfection.
Swedish model and musician Jennifer Åkerman on her New York wedding to British actor Tom Payne - and writing the script to happily ever after
No one wants to live in a cookie-cutter apartment. With some expert guidance, adding your own touch is easy. Here's how...
Living in a small space doesn't automatically mean no pets. Here are seven ideas to make living with pets in an apartment work.
"We were introduced in London by our best man, Alexander Danielsson, who I had met in Paris during an internship with Sotheby's," says Flora Vesterberg, art historian, Vogue Scandinavia contributor, and granddaughter of HRH Princess Alexandra, The Hon. Lady Ogilvy.
Often a secondary thought on the way to Bali, Jakarta is becoming a destination in its own right. From the charming Jakarta Old Town to traditional theatre and culture, there’s plenty on offer for visitors.
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No longer just a functional space, the kitchen is one of the most occupied rooms where cups of tea and aspiring MasterChef contestants are made.
'Tis the season to grab your glögg and relax on the sofa for some yuletide viewing. From Fanny and Alexander to Elves, these are our festive favourites to keep you occupied.
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As Father's Day approaches this Sunday, model Malaika Holmén, content creator Camilla Lorentzen and more share the nuggets they've garnered from their father
Who doesn't want to walk into an apartment with the aroma of oranges, lemons, and peaches? Growing fruit indoors isn't impossible, but like most gardening pursuits, it requires patience.
Having earned his fashion chops working under Christopher Bailey at Burberry, Bryan Conway knows how to make a fashion house buzz.
There's nothing more life reaffirming than unpacking your winter wardrobe and joyously rediscovering that cashmere sweater you're so glad you bought, those wool trousers that fall so perfectly and that scarf that just magically ties your outfit together
We spoke to the award-winning musician ahead of his Singapore performances
There's no one set of rules when it comes to gardening in Australia thanks to our varied climate, but a winter garden is possible no matter where you live - be it a cool or snowy climate or tropical area.
Fashion darlings and the force behind sustainable brand Envelope 1976, designer Celine Aagaard and co-founder Pia Nordskaug, have unveiled their first retail offering in Oslo hotspot Oslobukta, near the Munch Museum.
Ryokans, or traditional Japanese-style inns, are known for their distinctive cultural hospitality experience. We’ve rounded up five of the best to add to your bucket list.
At the intersection of art, music, design, photography, and video sits Danish designer, Henrik Vibskov.
Matthias Lavesson has had plenty of 'pinch me' moments in his career. Creating statement headpieces for Lady Gaga and HRH Princess Sofia (among others) may be a world away from his childhood in Osby, a small village in the north of Skåne, Sweden, but to find out who we are today, we must go back to the start.
Fashion darling Søren Le Schmidt loves a collaboration: the 33-year-old designer teamed up with Danish brands Pilgrim in 2020, and ET AL in 2021, and he's also flexed his design muscle outside of the fashion world, creating a necklace with jewellery designer, Jane Kønig, and a perfume with Ecooking.
It's widely accepted that some of the most stressful life events include changing jobs, moving homes or countries in the midst of a pandemic... and getting married.
For her gown, the bride worked with Finnish designer Anni Ruuth to create a fairytale wedding dress that could be worn again and again and again
Meeting your future spouse at a wedding... it's almost too good to be true, right? But in between the swiping, the set ups and the blind dates, there are those who do meet 'the one' in the most serendipitous of settings.
"I knelt down and proposed once again, properly, just to be sure she'd still be mine:" The Vikings: Valhalla star and her partner Marcel Engdahl on their quintessentially Swedish nuptials
Signed, sealed and delivered, with a chance of thunder and rain - the Norwegian content creators give us a glimpse into their stunning beachside ceremony
"We both wanted to get married feeling comfortable and our best selves, not dressed up as something we are not:" Stockholm style meets Parisian flair in Camilla Åstrand's wedding to Christopher Bastin
Following a four-part wedding diary series, *Vogue...
This stylish couple hit all the right notes at their relaxed Saltsjö-Boo wedding. Situated at the bride's childhood home, this nostalgia-filled day couldn't...
The Danish stylist and creative director teams up with iconic watchmaker Audemars Piguet on a film that explores the freedom fashion brings In collaboration with Audemars Piguet Pernille Teisbæk was always destined to live a life in fashion. Some of her first memories of style were curating outfits and experimenting on her sewing machine from the age of 10.
Enduring in both design and quality, Decadent Copenhagen is a proud Danish label built to last In collaboration with Decadent In terms of legacy, having a mother with great taste in handbags is certainly a style coup. Well, it was for Karina Mundt Holst, founder and creative director of Decadent Copenhagen.
The singer and actress wed in the Italian countryside in a four-day celebration If The Voice and Dancing with the Stars fell in love and got married, the wedding just might resemble the real-life fairytale Tuscan nuptials of Danish musician Freja Kirk and Danish-American actress Sus Wilkins.
Amalie Othilia Brandi Mikkelsen describes meeting her now-husband and Malie co-founder as a typical meet-cute moment, a serendipitous instance that is better suited to a Hollywood rom-com, not a classroom. "I had my final presentation and during these exam times there was not much sleep, and I accidentally skipped a slide in my presentation," says the co-creator of Delhi-based fashion label, Malie.
A sheer wedding dress and the proposal that almost wasn't - the LeGue founder and her beau prove that unconventional can be more than charming
Who knew that sharing a two-person chair lift could mark the start of a beautiful union? Well, it does sound perfect, and this was certainly the case for freelance creative director, Perri Rothenberg and founder of Stockholm-based business owner, Robert Moldén.
Norwegian-Spanish ballerina Candela Lasanta Ebbesen married Michael Johansson, director of photography, in a Cadiz setting fit for the stage The most memorable ballets have the most heart-wrenching love story running through them - think Swan Lake, Giselle, Coppélia.
This bride hit all the right notes with her chic and modern wedding
Iranian American journalist Tara Kangarlou, and Swedish partner, Joel Mossberg, melded Scandinavian and Persian traditions in her exquisite wedding at the British museum. Go behind-the-scenes on their special day here...
This farm-chic garden wedding was as natural as the couple's connection
As of December 7, Scientist most brilliant female minds will come together to spearhead change - and you can join too In collaboration with the Fondation L'Oréal and UNESCO
NONSENSE OR NOT, surely everyone has sneaked a peek at their horoscope at some stage.
ONE BEAUTY rule to live by is to use all-natural products on your skin.
A TYPICAL greasy hangover breakfast is the usual approach to a hangover. But you may want to rethink this.
AS THE NEW YEAR rolls in, along with it comes a plethora of trends and buzzwords, and in the spa world it's no different.
FROM ACNE TO menstrual cramps, many conditions traditionally associated with teenagers continue into adulthood.
WORK HARD, PLAY HARD is the motto many Hong Kong professionals live by. But is it all it's cracked up to be?
IF YOU HAD a makeup artist on hand each morning, applying cosmetics would be easy. But unless you live in the pampered world of celebrities, it's something you have to do yourself - and the results are there for everyone to see.
FOUR MAKE UP artists reveal their essentials when it comes to cosmetic bags.
WHETHER YOU'RE a boundary-pushing 20-year-old, a career-driven thirty-something, a financially secure 40-year-old, or fit, fabulous and 50, each decade of life brings different health conditions and problems.
HOW YOU START THE morning will ultimately determine the tone for the day. Not everyone can be a chirpy morning person, but hitting the snooze button and chugging coffee isn't the answer
Post DURING THE NIGHT, the body works to restore the stressful effects of the day, giving the skin ample time to revitalise and repair itself. Whether you've had enough sleep or too little, it will be on display for all to see the next morning.
ACCORDING TO the Hong Kong Tourism Commission, fortune-tellers on Temple Street charge about $100-$800, depending on your needs, and supposedly, the more you pay, the more accurate their calculations.
SAYING goodbye to mum and dad and hello to a new, independent you? Moving out of home for the first time requires planning — and now is the time to get started.
BELIEVE it or not, exams weren't invented to make your life hell for a few weeks every year. We're not completely convinced either, but there are some ways you can lessen the pain. Here are five effective ways to get through the exam period (plus tips from students) whether you're in year 10 or sitting your last exam ever.
Post THERE'S NO DOUBT a new hairstyle can boost your spirits. Compliments from friends flow like champagne and your confidence soars. But what do you do when a trip to the hair salon has the opposite effect?
INHERITING BROWN EYES, freckles and a penchant for designer footwear is one thing, but smothering your spots with toothpaste at your mother's insistence may not be such a good idea.
THERE are many things to tick off your university to do list and we're guessing 'paying for university' isn't at the top. We agree; it's a headache just thinking about it. But whether you decide to pay your bill now or later, it's important to understand all the costs involved.
MEET the A-list animal lovers came to the rescue for their fur babies.
YOUR teenager might be the one doing the VCE but, as a parent, you’re along for the ride. Here are some top tips for families before, during and after the VCE.
WHEN you're applying for a spot at university, there are several hurdles you'll need to jump over before being assigned a student number and shopping for a new backpack. If you're a budding acting or music student, you'll need to audition; if you're pre-med, the hurdles are all the more difficult.
Eager students heading into Year 11 and 12 next year can get a head start on their studies through VCE summer school programs.
IS TAFE really university’s poorer, less educated cousin? From earning less to being taught by substandard teachers, we debunk five myths surrounding TAFE education in Victoria.
WHEN you're juggling lectures and tutorials, essay writing and group assignments, it's hard to stop and smell the roses (or student discount card) and realise how great being a student actually is. Here are 10 little reminders why you should embrace your student life.
Men aren't immune to the quest for the perfect complexion
MELBOURNE comes up trumps on student city list.
DOCTORS and magistrates might make more money but good luck getting a job. These are Victoria’s hottest employment sectors.
THE top universities in Asia have been named, but what does this mean for Australia?
EVER wondered why you always feel better after some quality hang-time with your fur baby? Well, science says owning a dog is good for your health. Here’s why.
AS THE old saying goes, choose a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life. Until Puppy Snuggler becomes a paid gig for life, I'll be heading to the office every day. But all's not lost; there are some real-deal, paid positions that come pretty close - Chocolate Taster, Panda Nanny, Netflix Tagger.
UNIVERSITY is a whole new world, but get your first year right and it will set you up for an experience to remember. Here are 10 things every first year student should know. 1. Feeling homesick is normal Moving away from family and friends to live and study in a new city can come as a shock, and perhaps a bigger one than expected.
FROM the crazy (professional mourner), to the cool (dog surf instructor), today's job market extends well beyond traditional roles and into the downright unusual. Here are 10 of the most unusual jobs on the planet: 1.
The new labs are equipped with computerised mannequins that have blinking eyes, breathing chests, bleeding arteries, and grumbling bowels. They can reproduce all the conditions of a real patient including a tricky delivery, a heart attack, or bleeding from a life-threatening injury.
SIMPLE SKINCARE IS a thing of the past. Nowadays, our skin gets just as stressed as we do. Red cheeks, greasy or parched skin and pimples are often the bane of women faced with the pressures of modern life.
WHEN it comes to study, the number of law, medicine, and business courses definitately outweigh the more unusual courses - brewing, surf science, how to survive the zombie apocalypse - think of the awesome reading list alone! Here are seven of the most unusual courses and their Melbourne equilivents. 1.
Think your dream job will pay you a handsome salary? These are the most cashed-up careers for men and women in Australia.
IT WAS the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the age of wisdom and, for uni students the world over, it was the age of rocking up to class late. Dickens' really knew how the modern day university student would operate but being tardy isn't something to strive for.
DON’T believe everything you hear about university — there’s the good, the bad, the ugly and everything in between. Explore the top five university myths and make up your own mind.
ATTENDING an open day gives students the opportunity to try universities on for size. Do you like the look of the campus, is it close to public transport, are the lecturers approachable and friendly, where can the nearest latte be found?
DOCTOR, lawyer, puppysitter — the time has come to decide what you want to be. A Melbourne careers expert provides her top tips on how to choose the right course for you.
DO you have champagne tastes on a cheap beer budget? Or no beer budget at all? Here are 26 ways to save money when you’re a student in Melbourne.
Joe McGrath has been custodian of the Melbourne Cup for the past 14 years and adores what he describes as a privileged role
VCE parent? Here are the answers to the questions you don’t want to ask your kids (and everything in between).
WHEN it comes to global university rankings, Australian institutions have a lot to be proud of according to the Times Higher Education (THE). The 2018 rankings published last month list 35 Australian universities among the world's best, with eight Aussie universities in the world top 200.
FROM private rentals and student residences to homestays and share houses, there are plenty of accommodation options to suit Melbourne students.