Embracing the Unexpected: GRAZIA's October Discoveries

As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, October has been a month of newness and discovery for the GRAZIA team. From captivating fragrances to versatile fashion finds and cinematic delights, this issue showcases the best of what the team has uncovered. Prepare to be inspired and indulge in the latest must-haves that are sure to elevate your style and experiences.

Elevating Your Senses and Style

Byredo's Desert Dawn: A Scent to Savor

In a world of fleeting fragrance flings, GRAZIA's Fashion Features Editor, Pema Bakshi, has found her seasonal, if not forever, signature scent in Byredo's latest creation, Desert Dawn. This beautifully balanced blend opens with the alluring spices of cardamom, leading to a powerful heart of warm sandalwood and cedarwood, and a rich, smoky finish of vetiver and silk musk. Bakshi describes it as a spritz meant for her, particularly as the warmer months approach, with its crisp, clean notes enlivened by the delicate touch of rose petals.

Louis Vuitton's Twist Cups: Elevating Tablescapes

As the weather warms and visions of garden parties and charcuterie boards dance in her mind, Bakshi has discovered the perfect addition to her hosting repertoire – Louis Vuitton's new Twist Cups. These handcrafted water glasses, with the brand's iconic Monogram Flower realized in hand-blown Murano glass, are true works of art for the table. Available in a striking array of color variations, these tumblers promise to elevate any gathering with their elegant and captivating design.

The Dior Caro Backpack: Effortless Elegance on the Go

For GRAZIA's Editorial Director, Jessica Bailey, the Dior Caro backpack is the must-have accessory of the season. A tribute to Christian Dior's sister, Catherine, affectionately known as "Caro," this leather backpack combines elegance and utilitarian luxury. With its flap adorned in an antique gold-finish metal CD signature and adjustable straps, the Caro is the perfect companion for navigating the streets of global fashion capitals.

PUMA's Speedcat Archive: Revving Up Autumn Wardrobes

The PUMA Speedcat, the "It" shoe of the summer, is expanding its color palette for the autumn season, and GRAZIA's Senior Fashion Features Writer, Ava Gilchrist, is here for it. Now available in suede archival tones of "haute coffee" and a frosted ice blue, the motorsport-inspired silhouette remains at the forefront of the zeitgeist, with its high-octane design and endorsements from the likes of Emily Ratajkowski and Dua Lipa.

Chanel's Enchanted Night: A Holiday Palette to Covet

As the festive season approaches, the GRAZIA team has been captivated by Chanel's Holiday collection, and Bakshi, in particular, has fallen for the Enchanted Night Eyeshadow and Face Palette. With its iridescent shades and buttery, soft formulation, this versatile palette promises to inspire endless party looks and gift-giving possibilities.

Christopher Esber x Frank Green: A Stylish Hydration Companion

Bakshi has found the chicest accessory to carry this season in the form of the Christopher Esber x Frank Green YDRA 595 Reusable Bottle. Boasting the functionality of Frank Green's classic design and the contemporary edge of Christopher Esber's refined aesthetic, this ultra-limited collaboration is the perfect blend of form and function, with its sophisticated colourways ensuring a seamless fit with any outfit.

Roseblood d'Estoublon: A Rosé for the Festive Season

As the Australian summer approaches, GRAZIA's Editorial Director, Jessica Bailey, has discovered the perfect rosé to enjoy – Roseblood d'Estoublon. This celebrated rosé collection, the brainchild of former First Lady of France and supermodel Carla Bruni Sarkozy, as well as other families deeply rooted in the luxury and wine industries, offers an elegant, pale-colored blend with hints of peach and melon, making it the ideal choice for the upcoming silly season.

Saturday Night: A Cinematic Ode to Comedy and Creativity

GRAZIA's Senior Fashion Features Writer, Ava Gilchrist, has been captivated by Jason Reitman's latest film, Saturday Night, a delicious and joyful ode to the night that shaped culture forever. Tangled with stellar performances by the next generation of Young Hollywood and incredible 70s-soaked visuals, the film is a raucous love letter to the world of comedy and creativity, transporting viewers to a time we can no longer return to, while still managing to make us laugh along the way.

Estée Lauder's Estée Legacy: A Timeless Fragrance Reimagined

In September, Estée Lauder released The Legacy Collection, a reinvention of five of the brand's most iconic scents, reimagined by world-renowned perfumer Frédéric Malle. Of the five, GRAZIA's Editorial Director, Jessica Bailey, has found her favorite in Estée Legacy – a captivating floral, musky cocktail that reminds her of a scent her mother would wear, but with a modern twist thanks to its base of sandalwood and notes of honey.