Caro Llewellyn
When the former director of the Sydney Writer’s Festival
was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, she thought she
had been given a life sentence. “In the beginning you think
nothing wondrous or thrilling will ever happen again,”
she says. Her autobiography,Diving into Glass, explores her
relationship with her father, who contracted polio at age
20 and spent the remainder of his life in a wheelchair, and
her own struggles with accepting her condition. Read her
account on page 52.Writing my autobiography was...
“A way to help me understand my own story. I have spent my life
caring for and promoting other people’s stories, while being completely in the dark
about my own.”I am motivated by...“Leaving positive change in the world.”
I am currently working on...“Meeting with museum directors in New York to initiate
exciting collaborations as part of my work as a director of Museums Victoria.”Kara Rosenlund
The travel photographer and designer knows a thing or two about African landscapes,
but for our “A Fashionable Life” feature she taps into her knowledge of the artistic
world when documenting the Brisbane home of award-winning artist Michael Zavros
and writer and art curator Alison Kubler. “I was particularly drawn to their dining
room,” Rosenlund says. “In this space there was a large-scale Bill Henson photograph
across from their sentimental collection of family photographs.” Take a look at their
home on page 173.My work uniform is...“Free-flowing for fast movement when I’m
on assignment. I actually designed the perfect pair of palazzo pants for this very reason.
They’re high-waisted with two generous pockets to shove lens caps in.Most memorable
work trip...“Namibia, in Africa, where I documented the lives of the local
tribeswomen. You don’t need to share a language
to communicate — it’s how we make each other
feel which is most important.”Serge Normant
The hairstylist is known for his affinity with
iconic Hollywood glamour and for years he
created the full-of-vitality looks sported by
Julia Roberts, Sarah Jessica Parker and Julianne Moore, among others. For our cover
story (page 96) Normant handles the mane of Ashley Graham, fashion’s champion
for body positivity, in a look that he describes “is all about movement, volume and
wind!”When starting with a new client...“I always look at their personal style.”Iam
influenced by...“Architecture, shapes in nature, makeup, styling, photography.
I feel they are all very connected and influential to each other.How to care for hair...
“Treat your hair with the same attention and discipline as you treat your skin.”
Sabah
Having watched her ascent to international success,BAZAARseized the
opportunity for the Sudanese-Australian model to be photographed by
Darren McDonald. Powerful beige was the theme of the shoot (page 84),
which was perfectly suited to Sabah’s personal style. “I’m more into the
minimal, as less is more,” she says. “Just because it’s not colourful or wild
doesn’t mean it’s not appealing.” Watch behind-the-scenes moments from
this fashion story online at harpersbazaar.com.au.Best prep for a shoot...
“I exfoliate, foam wash and deeply moisturise my face so my skin is smooth
and clear before arriving on set.”On identity and diversity...“I was born
in Sudan and I still speak my native tongue fluently. I’m happy to finally
see a strong shift towards diversity within the Australian fashion industry.”BEOWULF SHEEHAN; COURTESY OF KARA ROSENLUND; MARIE BARILLE; RORIANA LAYENDECKER. COMPILED BY CHRISTOPHER XI36 HARPERSBAZAAR.COM.AU April 2019
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