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From luxe vases to cheeky aprons, these homewares gifts are guaranteed to make your favourite host, homebody or interiors addict very, very happy.

Ah, France, the nation of l’amour, exceptional fromage and striped bretons; it’s the world’s most travelled to destination for good reason.

Welcome to the most fabulous corner of the internet—Urban List's destination for the picks of the beauty crop. This month, it's about scrumptious new scents galore, and a fair few revamps of our favourites. 

If you’re a die-hard fan of curating Pinterest boards, keen to refresh your space or stuck mid-reno in a creativity slump, you’re in luck.

We've found the best cookbooks so you'll never have to eat out again. Kind of.

Since the best recs always come from our culture seekers on the ground, we decided to pass the mic—these selects are the who, what and where of culture in 2026, nominated by the people.

Gifts for the luxury traveller, the one-bag enthusiast, or the wanderlust-driven backpacker. 

Because she’s not like a regular Mum, she’s a cool Mum who deserves some serious spoiling.

We‘ve done the hard yards for you and put together our top baby shower gift ideas for when there's not a gift registery to save you. 

We’ve been studying the winter style radar and have it on good authority that there’s a 100% chance of oversized coats rolling in with gusts of statement scarves, bold accessories and denim on denim on denim.

From five-minute fixes to regular rituals, these are the expert-backed tips that will have your skin shining in no time.

Whether you’re celebrating Mum, corralling your besties, or just craving a tiered tower of tiny treats (relatable), Adelaide’s high tea scene has got you covered.

Spoil your pup in 2026 with the cutest, most practical dog gifts—from cosy knits and playful toys to stylish everyday gear—that both dogs and their humans will love.

Never overdone or underdressed, here’s your cool girl cheat sheet to achieve that effortless radiance at home.

Making coffee at home? Let these top-tier machines do the hard work for you—or inspire your passion for amazing coffee even more. 

Melbourne-born streetwear brand and social enterprise HoMie has dropped its latest AFL collection—and it's our favourite yet.

There are a lot of fragrance brands around. Very few come with a backstory that actively rewrites the narrative, injecting a big dose of punk rock attitude as it goes.

Feel you deserve a treat but don't want to max out that credit card? The Afterpay Day sale event of the year is back for 2026 so you don't have to.

Let’s hear some apaws for the best dog food in Australia in 2026. These healthy, well-trusted options will keep your pooch positively thriving.

Family holidays are magical in theory. In practice, they often involve a dozen browser tabs, a half-charged iPad, someone asking for snacks every three minutes and a last-minute scramble to find somewhere decent to stay. That’s exactly the kind of chaos that ParkBooker is designed to fix.

After selling out in just minutes in 2024, this tour is your chance to see the siren once more and see why we're all swooning.

On paper, it looks like accessibility. In practice, it raises a more interesting question: is Apple becoming more relatable, or simply redefining what “affordable” means in an era of economic squeeze?

This purpose-built facility will have everything you need for your next renovation under one massive roof. 

He may have started his career as a wide-eyed teen hopeful on the UK’s The X Factor, where his style leaned more playful than polished, but in recent years, Harry Styles has become as beloved for his quirky fashion as he is for his music.

The hip-hop pioneers are headed to Australia for the last time this month, with three cities on the bill across three massive nights.

PayPal Click Frenzy is on now and this year it’s less “light browse” and more “accidentally redid the entire house”.

From hospo leaders and musical innovators to destination makers and community builders, this is our new cultural index recognising the Aussies shaping what’s next.

This might be that rare bird of a sofa-bed that looks sleek during the day and then, with a little tug, become a proper bed at night, no awkward folding or metal-on-metal squeaking in sight.

The city's most well-dressed time of year is almost here—PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival (MFF) is back with a two week program taking over Naarm from 14 to 28 February. 

Need a present like… yesterday? Our edit of the best gift cards proves last-minute can still be thoughtful. 

Valentine’s Day gifting, but make it effortless. From cute, affordable finds to luxe splurges and experience-led surprises, this edit is packed with glorious gifts they’ll fizz over.

Searching for the perfect sleep? We've done the hard (firm, and soft) yards to find out which brand is best for bad backs, for side sleepers, for excellent service, or good deeds for the planet. Check out our list of the top mattress brands in Australia. 

Nat Geo documentary photographers, viral content creators and the chance to film your own music video are all on the cards.

When you’re shopping for her, you just can’t phone it in. This hand-picked edit will have

From elevated everyday essentials to luxe splurges he’d never buy himself, these Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him prove romance is far from dead.

From hot air balloon rides to pasta-making courses and classic picnics.

We've wrapped up some top bub, toddler and kid gift ideas so you can relax and enjoy the fairy bread at the next birthday party without lingering pressie stress.

The LED mask that’s doing two things at once: taking your skincare seriously and refusing to look boring while doing it.

It's the earmarked sports event of the summer, the Australian Open 2026 is the iconic stretch of January where Melbourne suddenly transforms into tennis-arm-chair experts. 

When Valentine’s Day rolls around in Australia, there’s one image that comes to all of our minds: a crisp box of long-stemmed red roses. Timeless. Classic. Elegant Basically the little black dress of romance.

Curated, considered and anything but corny. These are our best Valentine’s Day gifts for her.

Giving your one and only an air fryer for V Day is nice and all but have you ever given the gift of pleasure?

Deadly tees, statement earrings and spicy pantry fillers.

Sydney, it's time to lock in. The legends at New Balance are bringing a brand new retail space to the North Shore, and you’ll want to be there on opening day. 

Certain films don’t just influence how we think—they influence how we dress. Marty Supreme is one of them. With Timothée Chalamet in the lead role, the film’s cultivated aesthetic—equal parts mid-century tailoring, intellectual nonchalance and soft masculinity—has given rise to what we’re hereby calling Marty Supreme-core.

After years of TikTok-induced longing, sold-out drops, and watching American influencers casually apply Peptide Lip Treatment from across the Pacific, Rhode has officially landed in Australia.

January always turns us into our most optimistic selves. Suddenly we’re buying leafy greens, Googling “easy weeknight dinners” and promising, once again, that this is the year the kitchen stops being a chaotic dumping ground.

New Balance is opening it's first South Australian store at Rundle Mall, and the celebrations are set to be big. 

From a designer-approved art TV to the best budget-friendly pick for movie night.

Your go-to guide on the best headphones and earbuds to buy in 2025.

Welcome to How I Holiday, a series of travel stories and recommendations shared by friends of Urban List from Aotearoa and Australia.

While it’s easy to look to the big brands for heirloom pieces, Australia provides a treasure trove of top-tier jewellery brands.

Santa didn’t bring you what you wanted? These Boxing Day sales will make up for that.

Gear up their next great escape, from coffee on the trail to pizza under the stars–here are the best finds they’ll be pumped to use.

Working smarter, not harder goes way beyond hacks for meetings that should have been an email: it turns out that it works a treat for Black Friday sales too.

From Secret Santas to fussy family members and mates who have it all—The Body Shop's got Christmas sorted with these budget-friendly picks. 

Wrap up their glow-up this Chrissy. These are the beauty gifts they’ll actually *squeal* over.

Your go-to guides for beauty-lovers, adventure-seekers and everyone in between.

Here’s why canned wine is having a moment.

Raise a glass this Christmas with these trendy alcohol gifts that guarantee good vibes and even better sips.

You can’t go wrong with a Christmas hamper and these ones seriously sleigh. 

When it comes to Secret Santa, nailing the brief is an art form. This edit proves you can find something thoughtful and cool without blowing the $50 budget.

Want to spoil your person this Christmas without having to eat Baked Beans for dinner? These affordable luxury gifts are proof that thoughtful and fancy can go hand in hand.

From cooking utensils and cookbooks to dinnerware and glassware, we've rounded up some of the best gift ideas for food-loving folks. Bon appétit, baby!

We're pulling back the wardrobe doors to get tips on finding and wearing second-hand pieces you actually love. 

A happy snap in hand? Very handy if you're piecing together one of those... messier summer nights.

For the mum who’d never buy herself the fancy stuff, but absolutely deserves it. Here’s your cheat sheet to spoiling her this Chrissy.

Keen to nab a Christmas gift or a just a treat for good ol' you? Get ready to snap up the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals of 2025.

Present-hunting for the guy in man life can be overwhelming…but it shouldn’t be. Instead of socks, check out this curated edit of the best gifts for him this Christmas.

If your dream summer involves Negronis, salty snacks and pretending you’re sunning yourself somewhere between the Dolomites and the Adriatic, clear your calendar. 

Finding the perfect gift for your skincare-obsessed bestie can feel tricky, but don’t stress–we’ve got you.

Your new summer essential awaits. You can thank us later.

If you're looking to refresh your wardrobe or restock on your favourite brands, these are the best Black Friday 2025 sales for fashion and beauty.

Present-hunting is an art. Let us help you master it with our picks of the best gifts for her.

Whether you want to win the award for best gift-giver this Christmas, or you just want to treat yourself, we've got you covered. 

Fancy an endless summer? SIR.’s latest release, Tropicana: Resort ’26, captures the golden hedonism of 1980s Ibiza—the era when Pikes Hotel was the magnetic centre of music, mischief and late-night mythology.

It's that time of year again when Father's Day is approaching. But, whatever the occasion, nailing the perfect gift isn't easy and that's where we come in with the best gifts for him.

From cuddly toys to Christmas-themed bow ties and one very cool dog advent calendar. 

If there was ever a Christmas to treat your loved ones like the queens they are, this is it. Say it with us—I vow not to purchase a single boring bath bomb this year. Good. 

Conscious gifting just got chic. From refillable beauty buys and recycled gold jewellery, these sustainable gifts get our green thumbs up.

This summer, we're feeling extra appreciative of the people in our lives after a pretty rough 2021. And for many of us, that might mean showing our special someone love through presents. But getting the right gift for someone is never an easy task—chocolates and flowers are just not cutting it this year. 

Here are 15 brilliant books we’ll be both reading and giving this silly season.

It’s the most wonderful (and spendy!) time of year. Here are the best gifts under $50 that will never miss.

Whether you're looking to finally book that big holiday, want a simple weekend away or need new luggage, these are the Boxing Day travel sales.

Their newest itineraries are all about meaningful, experience-led travel. And they’re on sale.

Shop our selection of the best Christmas gift ideas this side of the North Pole.

We always jump at the opportunity of a great deal, which is why we're excited about the huge Click Frenzy Mayhem sale

From morning brews to late night snacks, the kitchen is the heart of the home, so it's important to get it right. 

No one really needs another pair of PJs anyway.

From Friday, 8 August until Saturday, 8 November, Suntory Bar is taking over Whisky Thief at Prefecture 48—Sydney’s first and only Japanese dining precinct.