The Breitling Chronomat is one of the Swiss brand’s most iconic models: a classically brilliant chronograph that established Breitling as one of the world’s most important names in high-performance, high-end timepieces.

It’s a model that’s changed significantly since it was first introduced. Breitling has been making chronographs since the 1800s but the first Chronomat appeared in 1941 – which uniquely featured an integrated slide rule, a tool used for rapid calculations and conversions common before the electronic calculator made them obsolete.

But the most iconic version of the Chronomat has to be the 1983 ‘Frecce Tricolori’, originally made for the eponymous aerobatic demonstration team of the Italian Air Force. Famous for the raised ‘rider tabs’ on its bezel and its onion-shaped crown, this re-introduction of the Chronomat not only redefined the modern pilot’s watch but also signified the comeback of mechanical Swiss timepieces after quartz watches had dominated the market throughout the 1970s.

2021’s Super Chronomat harks back to that groundbreaking 1983 model: taking all of the unique design features that made that high-flyer such a winner and bringing it into the 21st century with a whole suite of technical and aesthetic innovations.

An 80s throwback par excellence, basically.

The core Super Chronomat B01 44 (a 44mm model, funnily enough) is available in three colour schemes: black or blue on stainless steel, or brown on 18k red gold. Despite being quite a large watch – the boldest of its kind – it’s deceptively wearable, even in the gold.

Subtle visual changes from the 1983 model include chunkier chrono pushers; a slightly smaller, minimal crown and critically, a stainless-steel bezel with a ceramic insert – a first on a Chronomat. Its COSC-certified Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 provides about 70 hours of power reserve and it’s water-resistant up to 200m – some modern perks.

It’s the straps that will really excite Breitling fans. Of course, that iconic Rouleaux metal bracelet returns, but now you also have the choice of a Rouleaux-inspired rubber strap – a clever little design.

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The black dial model is also available with a UTC module embedded in a Rouleaux bracelet. A quirky Breitling feature dating back to the 1980s, the module is actually a whole other timepiece, replete with stainless steel bezel and crown. Not only is it aesthetically unique but it allows a wearer to very easily keep track of another time zone.

Alongside the Super Chronomat B01 44, Breitling is also introducing the Super Chronomat 44 Four-Year Calendar which, as its name implies, has a semi-perpetual calendar mechanism that needs adjusting just once every leap year – or every 1461 days. It comes in two versions: a black dial on stainless steel, or a blue dial on two-tone stainless steel and 18k red gold.

A four-year calendar complication, made possible by the new Breitling Caliber 19 movement, is a thrilling addition to the Chronomat range – a true hallmark of haute horlogerie – yet it doesn’t compromise the essentially sporty nature of the Super Chronomat. It’s water-resistant to 100m and COSC-certified, too.

In essence, the 2021 Super Chronomat is the ultimate choice for those who want a timepiece mastering the balance between sturdy and stylish. It takes all the glamour of the 80s and imbues it in a timepiece that can keep up with the demands of 21st-century watch fans. In short, it’s a killer collection and one truly worthy of consideration. We’ll raise an Amaretto Sour to that.

Find out more at Breitling’s online boutique here.

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The mojitos are always better on the forbidden side of the infinity pool.That’s the selfish basket many Australians have been cast in over the last year or so, as they dare to question our international travel ban.However, once you realise how significant a decision it is to leave right now, it hits you – most people aren’t trying to fly the coop for fun.I’m as guilty as anyone about casually “wishing we could travel again.” But after a recent first-hand experience of requesting an exemption to leave the country for urgent reasons (and being rejected), I saw how glib my thinking was.Is it sad that I couldn’t empathise with this issue until it affected me personally? Yep. But that’s people (well, me) for you.Anyway… With return economy flights to say, Europe, starting at $4,000 (if you’re very lucky), and, depending on your dates, many skyrocketing up to the $7,000 – $17,000 mark, there is a huge financial barrier to going overseas at this time.That’s not taking into account the $3,000 mandatory hotel quarantine on your return, the risk of getting stuck and having your bank account (and employment opportunities) dwindle away overseas, and the risk of getting COVID-19 in a foreign country, needing medical assistance, and not being covered by insurance.At the time of writing, no Australian insurers, to DMARGE’s knowledge, will cover you for anything to do with COVID-19.World Nomads states on its FAQ page, “There is NO COVER available for travel to any country or part of it with a COVID-19 travel ban, and any events that arise when you travel against any Australian government travel bans or Do No Travel warnings.”Though Etihad has a wellness insurance policy, which for trips booked (and flown) up until the 30th of September 2021, promises to take care of your medical expenses and (to a degree) unexpected hotel and quarantine costs, its return flights at the time of writing are well up around $7,000 to $15,000 (for the sake of consistency of comparison, to Europe) depending on how soon you need to travel.Suffice to say: it’s hard to imagine leaving the country and coming back, even if everything goes to plan, for less than $7,000 (and that’s going with a cheaper airline that doesn’t have COVID-19 wellness insurance). If you want to go with an airline that gives you wellness insurance, the cost jacks up to around $9,000 to $20,000 (depending on the date).The upshot? People trying to leave the country right now aren’t doing so for fun (if they are, you can be sure they are rich, and their request will be denied).As journalist Ben Groundwater wrote in Traveller in April: “There are so many people in this nation of migrants who have deep, personal connections to the outside world, who have lives overseas, who have relationships, who have people they’re close to.”“It’s much easier to argue for a hermetically sealed nation if you just pretend the only people who want to leave Australia or return are selfish, privileged holidaymakers,” he added.

“Australia remains the world’s only liberal democracy with a blanket ban on its citizens leaving its shores. Even Kiwi citizens can leave if they want to,” (Traveller).

As Lawyers Weekly wrote in August 2020, “There was little protest in mainstream media against this travel ban when it was first announced in March 2020. However, as the pandemic has dragged on, many news outlets have drawn attention to how the outward travel ban is tearing families apart.”Lawyers Weekly also claimed: “Australia’s outward travel ban may be in violation of Australia’s obligations under the 1966 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).”They explain: “Australia ratified the ICCPR in 1980. Therefore, Australia is legally bound to uphold the rights in this treaty with respect to anyone on Australia’s territory or subject to Australia’s jurisdiction.”However, as University of NSW law professor George Williams told Traveller last year, any challenge to this would be speculative because that international standard is not enforceable and does not form part of Australia’s domestic laws.Overall, legal experts speaking to Traveller have said Australia’s exit ban is legally sound, despite there being one side of it someone with beefy legal and financial resources might be able to challenge.According to Traveller, “The travel ban falls under Section 477 of the Biosecurity Act 2015 which gives the Health Minister power to make rules restricting people or things ‘entering or leaving specified places.'”The legislation, however, carries an important caveat, which is that the rules must be “no more restrictive or intrusive than is required in the circumstances.”Monash University associate professor Luke Beck told Traveller addressing this clause would be “the most obvious way” to challenge the exit ban.Until someone legally proves  Australia’s blanket ban is more restrictive than necessary (a tricky one considering Australia’s strict measures are widely credited with our incredibly low numbers of COVID-19), or until we find a way to process returning travellers more quickly (there are still thousands stuck abroad), it seems unlikely passenger caps regarding how many can enter the country (and how many can leave) will change.New Zealand could be a good example to look at – being one of the few countries in the world with similarly low rates of COVID-19 as Australia, but without a blanket ban on international travel.Airline prices will also not go down until volume goes up.Speaking of airlines – the latest Qantas news might give us a hint about when our clogged system might start flowing more freely.9News reports, “Qantas has pushed back its planned return to widespread international flights by two months because of a slower-than-anticipated national COVID-19 vaccine rollout.”

“The airline had planned to begin regular international flights from the end of October, but has pushed it back to the end of December.”

“This is in light of the Federal Government revising its anticipated timeline for Australia’s vaccine rollout, which has been far slower than forecast,” (9News).Facebook comments beneath the aforementioned Traveller article showcase a variety of perspectives on the matter, among the Australian public.“So many partners are separated and families,” one wrote. “This is not our human rights. Covid will always be around. Not everyone will get the vaccine. Need a better solution.”“This might be infuriating, another said. “But has to be legal, and a responsibility of a federal government.There are exemption provisions, but the capacity for quarantine is insufficient.”

“I’m not stranded; I don’t have family medical worries. I’m not happy to be confined to Australia, but that isn’t the end of the world, and I can live with it.”

Further comments included:

“Even where de virus is originated people are free to travel every where anytime …Australia is barrage.”“It says if you leave for over 3 months you can get an exemption…anyone kmow anything about this?”“Yes a lot are asking to leave for 3 months are getting exemptions to see loved ones etc.”“No i wasnt allowed to no reasons given.”“No exemption for me. I’d been out of Australia for 18mths before arriving back 8 days before the border shut. My partner and my home is in Indonesia, and I want to leave for a minumum of six months. Was rejected on Monday.”

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The Kardashian family aren’t known for subtlety, and the same goes for their automobiles. Take Kylie Jenner’s ultra customised Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Kanye West’s Lamborghini Urus or Kim Kardashian’s multiple Range Rovers.Kendall Jenner is more of an outlier. Like the rest of her extended family, she loves her cars, but she’s known for her somewhat more subdued taste in vehicles. In particular, she owns a few immaculately maintained American classic cars, including a 1965 Chevrolet C-10 pickup truck and a 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible. In short, she’s got a bit more class.Her current ride of choice, however – another convertible – is much more in line with the extravagant tastes of the rest of her family clan. The 25-year-old model and socialite was spotted on the streets of Los Angeles yesterday driving a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen Cabriolet: a stereotypically ‘celebrity tier’ vehicle and one of the most contentious cars one can hope to drive.

First introduced in the 1970s as a military vehicle, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class (better known as the G-Wagen) is one of the longest-produced vehicles in the German marque’s history, only surpassed by the similarly rough-and-ready Unimog.RELATED: Insane 4×4 Campervan Crowned Australia’s Most ‘Apocalypse Ready’ VehicleThese days, the G-Wagen is mostly sold to civilians, the boxy, utilitarian 4×4 available with all of Mercedes’ usual luxury car trimmings. You can even get a Maybach version of the thing. Much like Land Rover Defenders or Jeep Wranglers, most people who buy G-Wagens never take them off-road: they drive them because they look mean and imposing. The G-Wagen is also one of only a few SUVs available with a drop-top and is easily the most luxurious example of such on the market.Hence why Jenner’s driving it, we suppose.It’s a contentious vehicle for precisely this reason. Automotive purists would say that it’s the ultimate poseur’s or hairdresser’s car: ugly, unwieldy, obnoxious and not fit for purpose – it’s a military vehicle, no matter how much lipstick you put on it. That’s before we start talking about its terrible on-road manners or fuel-gulping proclivities…Still, we’d be lying if we didn’t think they’re very cool cars. At least it’s not a Hummer.

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Jenner’s not the only Kardashian family affiliate who owns a convertible G-Wagen, either. Travis Scott, Kylie Jenner’s ex-partner and yet another member of the sprawling entertainment dynasty, owns two: a black model with very 90s rims, and the matte brown Maybach model you can see above.If you’re going to drive the most controversial German SUV on the market, you may as well drive two, we suppose.

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Surfers are known for their laid-back, devil-may-care attitudes – but it seems Sally Fitzgibbons takes the cake.

The former world #1 and current World Surf League #5 competed at the Margaret River Pro last week, one of Australia’s premier surfing events, in typically impressive style, making her way to the quarter-finals in dramatic fashion.

Naturally, it was exhilarating watching her surf – but for watch fans, it might have been a somewhat nail-biting experience. Fitzgibbons elected to wear her Breitling Aerospace EVO (ref. E79363101C1E1) out into the spray, which as the name might suggest, is not the most obvious choice of timepiece to wear in the water.

First introduced in 1985, the Aerospace collection was designed from the ground up to be an ultra-sporty and capable chronograph. Featuring a unique layout with two LCD readouts as well as a traditional analogue display, the chronograph is controlled entirely from the crown rather than from dedicated pushers.

Sally’s model is the blue dial, grey titanium variant, but the Aerospace EVO is also available with a black dial paired either with a shinier titanium or black DLC-coated titanium. Its titanium construction makes it durable as well as light, and it is water-resistant to 100m – but the fact still stands that it’s not a dive watch by any means.

As a Breitling ambassador, we’re surprised Sally didn’t opt for something more obviously sports- or watersports-focused within Breitling’s range, like an Endurance Pro or Superocean. Guess she must really just love the Aerospace. We can respect that.

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Sally will next take on the waves at the Rip Curl Rottnest Search presented by Corona. This event’s waiting period starts on the 16th of May and concludes on the 26th of May.

Sally will take on fellow Australian competitor Isabella Nichols (current #8 in the world) and California based Sage Erickson (current #12 in the world) in her first heat of the event.

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We’ve covered a spine curdling number of ridiculous exercises here at DMARGE, but few are as horrific looking as this.Posted to SportsCenter five days ago, the video shows NFL player Julian Baldi committing what appears to be a heinous crime against his dorsum region.With a text overlay reading “max out or go home” Baldi can be seen doing ‘back ups’ with what looks to be a metric tonne of weight on his shoulders.

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Commenters were quick to share their thoughts. Popular opinion was not on his side.“Slipped disc will arrive in 1-3 business days,” one wrote.“This looks miserable,” commented another.Further remarks included:

“Dad show me again how you ended up in wheel chair.”“*spine has left the chat*”“Gone [sic] feel that in 20 years ”“Bro tryna break his back.”“Training for sitting in front of me on a long flight and hitting recline.”

One fitness trainer, however, chimed in, claiming that – done right – this exercise isn’t perhaps as insane as it looks.“Different ways to target lower back or glutes. Great exercise!” he wrote.

“That guy plays football. To absorb lateral pushes it’s important to have strong QLMs, glutes, core, hams. He definitely is doing the right thing for his goal.”

“As long as he’s controlling the weight with good form can make some big gains with this exercise.”

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Another commented with a little more moderation: “Is a good exercise but add to much weight can really mess up the lower back. There are alot of good other exercises that target lower back.”Ben Lucas – director, founder and trainer at Flow Athletic – told DMARGE: “Wow, not an exercise that I would recommend.”“Aside from the risk of a lower back injury, neck pain and a slipped disc, this exercise is also one that could easily be the culprit of a hamstring tear too. With the weight on the bar, it would also be challenging to keep good posture which could also lead to imbalances.”When asked if there were any benefits to it whatsoever, Lucas said: “Not enough to warrant the risks. In general, it would work the butt, the hamstrings and the core.”It’s also not the only exercise in the vein Baldi has shared lately.

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What exercises can work similar muscles in a safer fashion? According to Lucas: deadlifts, good mornings, rowing and power presses.Good luck and stay safe.

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Scintillating blue waters. Pristine grottos. Celebrities. Ravioli.

Capri is known for a lot of things. Another feather it can now add to its cap is being ‘COVID-free’.

Its mass vaccination has now been completed and the island is now sending travellers around the world into a tailspin wondering when they might be able to visit.

 

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Underneath the heralding of the news by the likes of @amalficoast_italy (who yesterday took to Instagram to post: “Finally #capri is COVID FREE! The mass vaccination has been completed! Tag your travel buddy in comments!”) many travel fans chimed in with comments like: “Ridicoli!”, “melhor lugar do mundo” [best place in the world] and “vamos?” [let’s go?].

There were plenty of “OMG!” comments too.

Though there is hope for European residents with itchy feet to visit (and perhaps vaccinated Americans) during this northern hemisphere summer, Australians are still banned from travelling overseas at this time.

According to Matador Network, the local authorities in Capri “are now encouraging all who want to visit with the promise that the island will be free from COVID-19.”

As CNN Travel reports, “last weekend, governor of the wider Campania region, Vincenzo De Luca, announced that the vaccination program was nearly concluded, claiming that this will make the island ‘Covid-free.'”

 

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In his announcement, De Luca reportedly said: “We are preparing to welcome millions of tourists and to prevent them from going to Spain or Greece.”

“Now… it is essential not to waste time. The hotel sector must make its decisions by May, otherwise we will lose an entire tourist season.”

The mayor of Capri, Marino Lembo, told CNN Travel that 80% of Capri’s 15,000 inhabitants have received the first dose of the vaccine.

 

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CNN Travel also yesterday reported that by the end of this week, “all tourism sector workers who live off the island but regularly travel there, will also be vaccinated.”

Capri’s tourism industry saw a 70% dip in 2020.

Gone are the days where (former) mayor Giovanni De Martino would tell media, “We welcome tourists but two million a year is bit too much” and where in peak summer up to 15,000 visitors would arrive each day putting stress and strain on the island and overcrowding its grottos.

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Capri will likely look to get back to, if not this, something approaching it (at least in terms of demand), given tourism is a crucial cornerstone of its economy. Tourism accounts for 13% of Italy’s GDP.

CNN Travel reports that, “Currently, all visitors to Italy must quarantine for a minimum of five days, but with the pass, self-isolation would be waived for vaccinated travelers and those who have had Covid-19 in the past six months.”

DMARGE recently interviewed some tourists who have visited some of Italy’s other ‘Covid-free’ islands in the past.

Luana Rigolli, a freelance photographer who lives in Rome, Italy, told DMARGE (about Linosa): “Will [Covid-19] make locals more suspicious of strangers or more grateful for tourism? This is a good question. I can bring you the specific case of Linosa.”

“Last year in June, when the strongest phase of the lockdown was over, I witnessed the debate of the inhabitants of Linosa who were wondering whether to accept tourists for the summer season or whether it was the case to ‘close’ the island.”

 

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“Many elderly people live on the island, and there have been no cases of contagion, fortunately, thanks to the particular isolation of the island. Contagions that would have created a lot of damage, due to the absence of hospitals on the island and the remoteness of the mainland.”

“So it was natural that the inhabitants asked themselves this question: to save the safety of the islanders at the expense of the income guaranteed by tourists (tourism is the main source of income in Linosa), or to open to save the season and hope for the best. Fortunately (for us tourists) the islanders have chosen the second line, obviously respecting all the anti-contagion rules provided for by the regulations.”

“There was an initial distrust of strangers, but then the sense of welcome prevailed.”

“Before deciding to return to Linosa for summer 2020, I myself had numerous scruples, as I would never, ever accept being a possible source of contagion on that island that I love very much.”

“The initial sense of mistrust did not spare even the boys from Linosa who live in Sicily or in the rest of Italy for work or study. Back on the island, they were subjected to swabs and quarantines, to avoid any possibility of contagion.”

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Even the most die-hard ‘Beliebers’ would admit that it’s a challenge keeping up with Justin Bieber’s ever-evolving wardrobe.The 27-year-old Canadian superstar used to be known for his skinny jeans and pudding bowl haircuts. These days, he’s all about baggy workwear, huge hoodies, and rubber clogs like Yeezy Foam RNNRs or Crocs – ‘the footwear contraceptive for men‘. Sometimes he pulls off winning outfits, like this Formula One-inspired look… But then he’ll turn around and commit a fashion fail, like with this sloppy suit.Thankfully his latest sartorial experiment is an example of the former as opposed to the latter. Snapped on the streets of Montecito, Santa Barbara (an exclusive neighbourhood that’s home to celebrities like Ellen, Oprah and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex) with wife Hailey, Bieber looked positively Parisian in the Californian sunshine – perhaps inspired by his recent trip to the City of Lights earlier in March.What’s so Parisian about the outfit? The short-sleeved marinière he’s rocking – one of the most iconic pieces of French fashion of all time, and a perennial must-have in any modern man’s outfit.

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The marinière, also known as the Breton shirt (or as a ‘telnyashka’ in Russia) is a classic white striped shirt that owes its origins to the French Navy. First introduced as part of their naval uniform in the mid-1800s, it has since become a staple in civilian French fashion and is a popular emblem of French culture more broadly.It’s slimming, classy yet approachable, and great no matter the season… Pair it with a beret and a baguette for maximum effect.Traditionally, a marinière has navy blue and white alternating stripes, but these days other colours such as green, red or black are common. Bieber’s marinière features three different coloured stripes: white, brown and beige; a subtle twist on the classic garment.Bieber’s taken that very Gallic marinière and added a Californian twist, pairing it with some cuffed work trousers, some classic checkerboard slip-on Vans and a Nike SB beanie. He could easily pass as a Le Dôme skater kid, n’est-ce pas?RELATED: Cool French Menswear Brands To Give You Timeless Parisian StyleIn other Bieber news, the music video for the DJ Khaled track Let It Go, which Bieber and rapper 21 Savage appear on, has just been released. It features the trio living it up on a Miami golf course, with Bieber rocking a rather questionable dreadlocked haircut that’s had tongues wagging.

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The best way to beat the Sunday scaries? Don’t sit around thinking about Monday – get out and enjoy Sunday.

Though this has long been a national art in Australia, the ongoing, pandemic-inspired work from home revolution is seeing some of us reach new levels of weekend debauchery.

That’s what the latest statistics from rideshare app DiDi suggest, anyway.

Didi recently shared data with DMARGE showing Melburnians are making the most of lifted restrictions and supporting local businesses by hitting the town – but no longer just on Friday and Saturday nights.

 

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Key stats (all in comparison from March-April 2019 and March-April 2021), include:

• Rider demand between 5-6pm on Sundays up 9% – embracing the weekend and enjoying a ‘Sunday sesh’
• Rider demand down 13% between 8am and 10am on Mondays – many choosing to WFH
• Rider demand on Fridays increased by 14% between 2pm and 5pm – keen to enjoy the weekend leaving work early or head away to beat the traffic
• Rider demand on Fridays between 5am and 6am are up by 13% (prompting DiDi to ask: “are there Aussies getting the ‘rideshare of shame’ after Thirsty Thursday work drinks or starting work early to finish early?”)

“Melbourne residents are enjoying the benefits of the hybrid work model in true Aussie fashion,” Didi announced, “by socialising on Sundays and WFH on Mondays.”

‘Sunday scaries’ be damned. Not only can we not blame Melbournians for this genius trend but – much as this hurts coming from a Sydneysider – we’re kind of impressed.

 

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“The ‘Sunday sesh’ seems to be a popular port of call for Melburnians in the aftermath of the pandemic, with rideshare trips up on Sunday evenings – the added lure of a later start on a Monday and a ‘video-off’ policy on Zoom calls clearly too enticing to resist – with journeys in the commuting hours on Monday mornings having sharply decreased,” DiDi added.

“The data also suggests that the added work flexibility that COVID-19 has created has also resulted in many clocking off earlier on a Friday to catch up with friends and family or head away for the weekend, with trips up 14% between 2pm and 5pm.”

Andy O’Brien, Venue Manager at the Duke of Wellington, Melbourne, said of the statistics: “It’s been interesting looking at DiDi’s data in line with our peak periods. While the weekends are busy in general, we’ve certainly seen a shift towards the Sunday session.”

“Melburnians have had a rough trot over the past year and it’s great to see locals once again enjoying themselves. Many of our patrons seem less inclined to venture home as the sun sets on a Sunday; many opting to stay out a little longer and work from home on the Monday.”

 

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Dan Jordan, DiDi spokesperson, said: “COVID-19 has definitely given many Australians a different perspective on what’s important, bringing with it a greater work-life balance and a new appreciation for catching up with family and friends.”

“As Melbourne navigates a post-pandemic landscape, we are able to see changes in travel patterns, particularly around those periods bookending the weekend.”

“Melburnians were the hardest hit in Australia when it came to the pandemic, so it’s refreshing to see locals making up for lost time with increased social activity – particularly enjoying Friday night drinks and extending Sunday celebrations. With greater flexibility in working arrangements, it’s far easier for many to enjoy a slower start to Monday, and even turn off their camera for those earlier meetings to start the week.”

 

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We’ll drink to that.

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One of the least fashionable things a man can wear is cargo shorts. Not only do they make you look fatter and shorter than you actually are, but they also make you look like an eight-year-old… Or a sex offender. Both vibes you definitely don’t want to be giving off.But the only thing more offensive than shorts that are too long are shorts that are too short – or so popular opinion goes.Hollywood heartthrob Milo Ventimiglia, however, doesn’t care what the majority dictates.Best known for his roles in TV series such as Gilmore Girls, Heroes and This Is Us, Ventimiglia been spotted on a number of occasions over the last few weeks around Los Angeles rocking shorts that are so sheer they may as well not be there.First, he was spotted leaving the gym in a pair of split shorts – not very fashionable, but it’s the gym, heaps of men wear those sorts of shorts to work out in – even, lately, Conor McGregor. Later on, however, he was spotted in a different pair of short shorts, this time just out and about. It’s a divisive look that has fans online calling it “cringe” (although there’s plenty also calling him “daddy” so what do we know).So is the short short coming back? According to The Guardian, it could well be. As the publication reported last year: “The subversive, suggestive and skimpy garment has made a comeback during lockdown thanks to Paul Mescal and Harry Styles.” It doesn’t look like flapping away any time soon.

Ventimiglia seems to be cresting the wave on a revival of this very 70s/80s short shorts look, with men from Melbourne to Malibu increasingly sporting the thigh-flashing look. Is it activewear gone bad, or a style trend worth hopping on? We reached out to both a fitness and style expert for their takes on this revealing men’s fashion trend. Simply put, how short is too short?“[It’s] certainly becoming a little too common in my opinion and rather funny at times,” Gold Coast dietitian, health science expert and bodybuilder Mark Robinson (a.k.a. Health Man Mark) told DMARGE.His take? “Mid-thigh is appropriate and can actually be quite aesthetically pleasing when you have toned symmetry through quads and thighs. Above mid-thigh can look a little try-hard and non-authentic to the individual. I believe in always being true to yourself.”

“Too short can also become non-functional for training as they are often too tight and can split or continually creep up too high.”

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While there’s no particular performance advantage (and indeed, a potential performance disadvantage, as previously mentioned) to wearing short shorts or split shorts while working out, Robinson points out that they’re not a completely terrible clothing option for the gym.

“A good mid-thigh length can be motivating because it allows one to see their muscles working and improvements and progress being made, which can be rewarding.”

RELATED: I Believed I Could Get Six-Pack Abs In 2 Weeks. I Was Freaking Delusional.Sydney men’s stylist and fashion expert Jeff Lack isn’t quite as forgiving when it comes to short shorts from a sartorial perspective, however.

“If your shorts leave nothing to the imagination, they are too short. Cue Warwick Capper.”

“A good guide is if you’re short, your shorts can be too,” Lack relates. “It’s safe to have the hem of your shorts, no matter your build, at mid-thigh”. So there you have it.

 

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As for Ventimiglia, he seemingly couldn’t care less. Over the weekend he shared a photo of a pair of short shorts on his Instagram account, with a simple caption: “ride ’em high, kids”. What a king.One fan suggested he “auction these bad boys and you’re set for life,” with actress Briana Venskus chiming in with this choice comment: “the higher the shorts, the closer to God… Or something like that.”Yeah, we’ll go with the ‘something like that’, thanks.

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