Belle, Are Media’s design and lifestyle magazine, has launched its 50th-anniversary issue, celebrating five decades as a prominent player in Australia’s premium interiors and luxury lifestyle sector.
The special edition features the title’s first AI-generated cover, presenting “the perfect Belle house,” derived from an analysis of design elements beloved by the magazine’s audience.
The anniversary issue reflects on Belle’s influence on Australian architecture, art, and design, giving readers a retrospective of the best Belle covers, architectural triumphs, and design trends.
“Belle stands as Australia’s most prestigious homes brand, leading the design landscape for an impressive half a century,” said Are Media director of content Sally Eagle.
“More respected than ever before by consumers and the design industry alike, Belle has always been at the forefront of Australian and global trends.”
“Belle is proud to have been a central part of inspiring, informing and celebrating Australia’s design and architectural scene for five wonderful decades,” added Belle editor, Tanya Buchanan.
“To commemorate this significant milestone in the Australian design and publishing world, we are taking a look back at 50 fantastic years of Belle. But we are also looking toward the future with our first ever AI generated cover.”
In addition to its editorial content, the anniversary issue revisits the work of former editors and personalities such as Babette Hayes, Eric Matthews, and Neale Whitaker. Plus contributions from experts like Steve Cordony, Karen McCartney, David Harrison, Harry Roberts, Judy Pascoe, Kristie Clements, and Benjamen Judd.
The anniversary comes amid a booming luxury market, projected by Forbes to reach US$1.65 trillion this year, including categories like cars, experiences, wines and spirits, home furnishings, and art. ‘Personal luxury’ goods, such as clothing, accessories, beauty products, jewellery, and watches, are expected to account for 24% of the market, or US$400 billion.
Earlier this year, Are Media’s general manager of fashion and beauty, Nicky Briger, told Mediaweek magazines hold significant influence in the luxury category for both brands and consumers.
The confidence in the market’s strength was best evident in March when Are Media brought back the print edition of its iconic fashion title, Elle Magazine, to consumer shelves.
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