Watch This: “Splitsville” At Sydney Film Festival (June 15, 2025)
As part of the 72nd edition of the annual Sydney Film Festival, attendees will be able to catch “Splitsville” on Sunday, June 15th.
An audience favourite at Cannes earlier this year, the film – directed by and starring Michael Covino – has been billed by organisers as “a sharp and stylish comedy, exploring the complexities of love, commitment and modern relationships”.
Kyle Marvin, Adria Arjona (“Andor”) and Dakota Johnson (“Materialists”) co-star.
Sydney Film Festival runs from June 4-15. For tickets and to learn more about the full programme, visit sff.org.au.
Listen Up: “The Cutting Room Floor” Podcast (Featuring Steve Madden)
In keeping with fashion’s current appetite for cultural markers of the late 2000s, footwear designer Steve Madden has gotten a surge of positive press from millions of TikTok users – following an appearance on “The Cutting Room Floor” podcast.
Last week, the show’s host Recho Omondi, shared a lengthy conversation with Madden: in which the two candidly discuss a lengthy range of topics, including the designer’s time in prison; the importance of working in retail; and US national politics.
Listen to S6 Ep06 of “The Cutting Room Floor” podcast via Patreon.
Wear This: Wynn Hamlyn Winter 25 Capsule Collection
For his latest cold weather capsule, native New Zealand designer Wynn Cranshaw – who helms unisex fashion label Wynn Hamlyn – has unveiled four new styles that include coats, “technical knitwear” and accessories.
For many, the most timely highlight will be the imposing, double-breasted ‘Charlie’ coat; which is made in a monochrome wool fabric and roomy double-breasted closure.
Meanwhile, the two accessories – a handwoven tote and leather pouch – have both been designed so that they can be styled together or worn separately, ensuring an appeal that goes well beyond the days of single-digit mercury.
$195-$995, wynnhamlyn.com.
Shop This: Merit ‘The Uniform’ Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45
A gentle and effective sunblock with its fair share of evangelists, Merit Beauty’s ‘Uniform’ lives up to its name – with its wearability, broad-spectrum protection and varied range of skin tones.
No matter your melanin levels (there are 15 different shades to choose from) wearers can expect a sunscreen that wears lightly, sporting a soft velvety finish.
Certified dermatologist-tested, with SPF 45 protection rating.
$61, meritbeauty.com.
Shop This: Bottega Veneta ‘Veneto’ Sling Bag
The latest ‘Veneto’ style of crossbody sling, from Italian luxury house Bottega Veneta, is tailormade for men who embrace the iconography of fashion – yet are averse to logos.
Each style (in ‘Fondant’ brown or ‘Sulphur’ yellow) is made using the brand’s signature intrecciato weave: consisting of many overlapping strands of Nappa leather that give these Venetos their high strength-to-weight ratio and eyecatching “organic shape”.
$4,630, bottegaveneta.com.
Visit Here: Sydney’s Newest Members Club, Set Amid Heritage-Listed Surrounds
Australia is – by any conventional measure – not a huge market for private members clubs, although the region is currently undergoing meaningful change in this regard – with openings across Perth, Melbourne and, naturally, Sydney.
The Pillars is one of the more extravagant (and anticipated) arrivals in the Harbour City: sparking conversation with its homegrown management team, four-storey floorplan, Bentley Group dining partnership and $20,000+ annual membership fees.
The hard product itself is noteworthy: a heritage-listed build which was at one time NSW’s first savings bank. A fitting setting for the club’s denizens to whittle down the four-figure F&B credit which accompanies membership.
11 Barrack Street, Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000. thepillars.au.
