In our first ever “Amour” issue, we examine love in all its complicated glory, unpacking what it means to love and be loved in this day and age, when all the old rules have been abandoned.
In our cover story (page 68), the writer Lance Richardson ponders the real meaning of love: is it comfort, compromise, collective fantasy — or all of the above? He also considers the dangers of dating apps, which force us to emphasise our looks and suppress the messy beauty of what makes us human. The photoshoot for “True Romance” expounds on these ideas of modern love. The model, Maria Baza, wears the signature colour red and is draped in a Michael Hill necklace. The photography by Jedd Cooney.
Elsewhere in the issue, Ute Junker calls attention to romance novels that are changing the cultural narrative (page 20). The T Australia staff answer personal questions about dating (page 16). The writer Helen Hawkes delves into the special bond between humans and dogs. “Dogs, no matter whether poodles or Rottweilers, are simply, and have always been, pure, slobbery, unconditional love,” she writes (page 19). We explore how French cuisine is back in fashion, with a wave of Paris-inspired bistros beloved for their chic decor and varied menus cropping up (page 32) and the return of a favourite cocktail in “Blast From the Past” (page 24).
To grab a copy of Issue 18, either order the mag online, subscribe or pick up a copy from your local Coles or newsagent nationally.
