Why I Loved America's Most Notorious Serial Killer

As a young single mother, Elizabeth Kendall fell under the spell of a charming stranger, Ted Bundy. Unbeknown to her, he led a heinous double life as a rapist and murderer, killing at least 30 women across the US. Here, Kendall and her daughter open up about the devastating impact on both their lives.

Is This The End Of The Influencer?

Headline-grabbing controversies, thousands of dollars of lost work and fierce backlash… Between the coronavirus pandemic and a global reckoning on race, the precarious reality of the influencer industry has been exposed. Hannah-Rose Yee asks: where to from here?

THE GREAT SHE-RECESSION

The economic shock of COVID-19 has been felt across the world, but female workers and female-dominated industries have been the hardest hit. Here, four professional Australian women share stories from the pandemic of riches to rags – financial but emotional, too.

SOLO. STRANDED. STRUGGLING FOR LIFE

Claire Nelson’s hike in California turned to horror when she slipped on a boulder and plunged six metres to the stony ground. She tells Ben Machell about facing death at 35 –and how she survived alone in the desert for four days

SINGLE & 30

In 2020, the spinster is out and the strong, independent “self-partnered” woman is in. But do these stereotypes ring true in real life? Jessica Rapana spoke to women from three different generations about the pleasures and pressures of singledom in their 30s

THE WOMEN WHO MADE ME - SONIA KRUGER

The host of Big Brother salutes the women who’ve watched over her

REIGNING Scents

Look no further if you’re after a new spritz; the 2020 Marie Claire International Fragrance Awards have been announced, with winners picked by editors globally

HERE & NOW

OUR PICK OF THIS MONTH’S MUST-HAVES

AVA GARDNER

On the 30th anniversary of her death, the actor isn’t only remembered for her on-screen seductiveness, but for her ability to drink as heavily, swear as often and enjoy as many lovers as Hollywood’s most notorious men.

What Is The Future Of Fashion?

Coronavirus has forced fashion weeks around the globe to cancel, postpone or go digital, and backlash is brewing against hyper-excess. Clare Press asks where the industry will head next

The Real Influencers

Meet your new heroes: the politicians, professors and medical professionals keeping us safe

Post Corona Careers

The COVID-19 crisis has blown up the job market as we know it – and the people who rely on person-to-person contact to make a living have felt the impact hard and fast. What happens when your entire business model no longer makes sense? Three sole traders learn to adapt in lockdown life.

Book Club

From the cobbled streets of Paris to the competitive world of classical music, this month’s book club reads will transport you (without having to leave the couch)

Caroline Flack

She was the bubbly British TV host linked to Prince Harry and Harry Styles, and in turn relentlessly harassed by the media. Caroline Flack tragically took her life in February, but her name and spirit will live on, writes Helen Gent.

Dirt, Death And Disease? The Truth About China's Wet Markets

Since COVID-19 was first detected at a wildlife market in Wuhan, China’s food systems have come under intense scrutiny. But are calls for a blanket ban on the country’s so-called “wet markets”, many run by women, really warranted? Crystal Reid investigates

The SHOW MUST Will GO ON...

With theatres and galleries closed, TV production shut down, and comedy shows and music gigs postponed, artists are finding new and innovative ways to entertain. Join us in rallying behind the creative community doing it tough.

THE WOMEN WHO MADE ME: PROFESSOR SHARON LEWIN

The infectious diseases physician leading our response to the COVID-19 crisis reveals the women who paved the way for her

Portrait of a LADY

In a Marie Claire cover shoot unlike any other, artist Vincent Fantauzzo photographs his wife Asher Keddie at home in isolation. Here, she opens up about falling in love and fighting for herself – and exclusively reveals her biggest project to date.

HELP #SAVEOURCREATORS

Right now our creatives face an uncertain future – and we face a world without art. With tours, festivals and shows cancelled indefinitely, music manager and industry icon Jen Fontaine shares her tips for turning the lights back on for our local talent

GONE girl

She was the British society heiress who became Jeffrey Epstein’s lover, then confidante and co-conspirator in a depraved sex ring. Since the death of the billionaire paedophile, Ghislaine Maxwell has miraculously disappeared, and now her accusers want answers. Daniela Elser investigates

Book Club: Read All About It

Sit back, relax and pick up one of these books by Australia’s most notable up-and-coming authors

Love In Lockdown

With billions across the globe forced to stay home, COVID-19 is changing every aspect of our relationships, from courtship to cohabitation to coitus. Here, we share three very different quarantine romances

My Embarrassing Health Habits

Sure, you might not talk about these over coffee with your workmates, but chances are you do at least one of them. Fess up! Wellness editor Lucy E Cousins asked the experts to break down which habits we don’t need to worry about – and which ones we need to farewell

Life In The Time Of Corona

Right now is a time in history like no other: across the globe we’re all battling the same deadly pandemic. Here, 20 women around the world – from healthcare heroes to humanitarians and more – share their heartfelt stories

Your BRAIN on the pill

We know that the pill has physical side effects (bloating, anyone?), but do we really understand how it affects us mentally?

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING

Prioritising sleep can translate to real skin benefits in the morning. We ask the pros how to get the most out of our beauty sleep – and why we need to switch our skincare routine to the night shift.

The HOLLYWOOD CON QUEEN

For years she tormented studio executives, actors, photographers and make-up artists, until her victims closed ranks and unravelled her mighty scam. K.J. Yossman reports on the Con Queen of Hollywood and her star-studded web of deceit

Elle raiser!

At the tender age of 22, Elle Fanning is already a seasoned Hollywood pro. This month she stars as Catherine the Great in television’s most hotly anticipated new drama

PRINCESS ANNE

She’s managed to live much of her life under the radar. But now, thanks to her sassy depiction in season three of The Crown, Princess Anne is officially having a moment on the eve of her 70th birthday. Amy Nelmes Bissett tells the story of Britain’s most refreshingly un-royal royal