Haute Couture
Haute Couture tells the story of Esther (Nathalie Baye) being retired from her position as head seamstress at Dior Avenue Montaigne workshop in Paris. One day Esther has her handbag stolen on the metro, by […]
2022
All aboard to Phuket
Words: Winsor Dobbin There is reggae music coming from the beach bars. The massage ladies are in full voice and the food stalls are back in business, travel editor Winsor Dobbin reports. Phuket is ready, […]
Wine with Winsor
It is well worth looking beyond familiar wine names to check out something a little bit different. Wine writer Winsor Dobbin checks out some impressive recent releases. Serious bargain A.C. Byrne & Co Margaret River […]
Giveaway: Haute Couture
Esther is at the end of her career as Head Seamstress at Dior Avenue Montaigne workshop. One day, she gets her handbag stolen in the metro by a 20 year old woman, Jade. Instead of […]
Rising: The Wilds
Follow the enchanting path of blue moon inspired lanterns along Kings Domain to find Rising’s epicentre, The Wilds. A place of visual experimentation, open fire, a choir singing ABBA’s Dancing Queen and ice skating. Oh, […]
The Sound of Shooting Stars
REVIEW: MIDORI TAKADA AT RISING A single bell cast in shadows rings throughout the Forum. So quietly at first, then so loudly. The audience holds their breath as Midori Takada takes to the stage, a […]
Serious Fun
A recent arrival on the Melbourne hotel scene ticks a lot of boxes, travel editor Winsor Dobbin reports. Finding a hotel that has the right vibe for you is hard enough. Discovering a hotel that […]
Wine with Winsor
There are so many different wine styles on offer. Wine writer Winsor Dobbin checks out some of the best newest releases. Pinot PassionCurly Flat 2020 Pinot Noir The team at Curly Flat in the Macedon […]
ALBO UNCUT
REVISIT… On Thursday the 15th August 2013, Ciao’s Nigel Bowen interviewed Deputy Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at his Marrickville office for Issue #217’s cover story. Here is a transcript of the conversation. Nigel Bowen: So […]
Giveaway: How to Please a Woman
Gina is not feeling fabulous. She has lost her job and feels stuck and frustrated in a passionless marriage. She has always lived life on the sidelines – that is, until she is met with […]