Portrait of Massimo Bottura

Massimo Bottura – Chef

When a friend of mine who is Deputy Editor of a prestigious Australian magazine, told me she managed to line-up an interview with the chef from the No. 1 restaurant on the annual World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, I politely begged her if I could tag along too.

Marco Quaglia – Actor

Twenty-five years ago, I was a young drama graduate attending a Shakespeare summer school at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London. After school on the first day, I went to a local pub with a bunch of other international students and there I met fellow classmate, Marco Quaglia.

Gillian Dowland

Gillian Dowland – Jewellery Designer

Driving around Dubai recently, I was fascinated by how the city’s planning was resulting in very distinct commercial areas such as the Dubai Design District (D3), Business Bay, and the Dubai Gold and Diamond Park. It is in this latter commercial hub where I meet Australian jewellery designer, Gillian Dowland, in her showroom.

Kevan Hall

Kevan Hall – Fashion Designer

When confirmation came through for me to interview fashion designer Kevan Hall in Rome, my first thought was “amazing”, closely followed by a panicked “but what can I wear”?

Gabriella Loria

Gabriella Loria – Costume Designer

Gabriella Loria is a global citizen. Born in Australia to Italian parents, Gabriella travels the world continuously for her work as a costume designer for films. It is her passion for travel, and the experiences that result, that inspires her creativity in both life and work.