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Marie Claire Australia

FASHION FIRST

TRENDING NOW • Take your sartorial style inspiration from the biggest runway trends of the season

NEWSFEED • WOMEN LIVING FEARLESSLY AROUND THE GLOBE

Pills On DEMAND

INSPIRING CHANGE

STRENGTH in NUMBERS

FIVE DECADES of PHOTO MAGIC

Breaking the SPEED BARRIER

TINY DANCERS en pointe

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AUSTRALIA DAY • The lawyer, activist and Wiradjuri and Wailwan woman explains why January 26 could be a day of healing

AUSTRALIANS ON FILM • Lights! Camera! Leeches! The stories behind some of Australia’s favourite films are as dramatic as the movies themselves. As the latest exhibition from the National Film and Sound Archive opens its doors, we celebrate our most iconic screen productions and the people who create the magic

GONE GIRL • Tennis player Peng Shuai is the latest high-profile case embroiled in China’s ongoing campaign of censorship. But what does the saga tell us about Beijng’s grip on power?

THE FUTURE IS FLUID • Bold, boundary-breaking, binary-busting looks are currently taking the spotlight. But degendered fashion is more than just a fad, promoting inclusivity and tackling toxic masculinity one dress at a time, writes Kathryn Madden

THE BIG ISSUE • Systemic fat-phobia in medicine has led to poor healthcare for maligned and maltreated overweight women for decades. Now, they are fighting back for their right to quality treatment.

THE CREATION OF Kristen • A child star who experienced the intense glare of fame as a teen, Kristen Stewart knew exactly what to draw on in her portrayal of Princess Diana. No wonder, then, that the film is set to earn the actress her first Oscar nomination.

INSIDE HER DARK WEB • Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial has captivated the world, but the question remains: how did the wealthy daughter of a publishing tycoon wind up allegedly trafficking minors for Jeffrey Epstein? Vassi Chamberlain reports

AUSTRALIAN STORY • While refugees may often be afforded better opportunites in Australia, our country is all the richer for their immense contribution. Women from three refugee families share their experiences with Dilvin Yasa

PERIOD POWER • Once a taboo topic, women are now shaking off the stigma associated with menstruation and are instead learning to sync their cycle for empowerment and optimum output. But does period hacking really work or is it just another wellness craze? Courtney Thompson finds out

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CULTURE • YOUR FIX OF FILM, MUSIC, ART & BOOKS

TAKE YOURSELF OUT TO THE THEATRE • These stage productions are so good they’ll leave you wondering why you don’t go to more live drama

Fantasy FEMMES • Ciri of The Witcher is the latest in a long line of heroines who have had us cheering as they stand their ground in fantastical worlds. To celebrate the return of the series to Netflix, we look back at some of our favourites

BOOK CLUB • Prepare to be blown away by these biting releases

CINEMA WITH A VIEW • Sydney’s OpenAir movie experience is back and better than ever. With the best harbour-side spot in town, these are our top picks for the big floating screen

FASHION

fresh perspective • Back-baring halter-necks, waist-defining cutaways and barely-there crocheted tops show off summer’s most alluring accessory: the skin you’re in

WELL SUITED • Thinking about your...