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Klarna Makes Shopping Easier Than Ever For Australians With In-Store Service

Klarna, the global shopping service and payment provider that allows you to split the cost of your online shopping basket across four equal instalments, has now brought that same service to in-store shopping, for any retailer.The huge news means that anywhere you can pay by card (which is pretty much everywhere) you can split the cost into four easy payments. Launching just in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, arguably two of the busiest shopping days on the yearly calendar where retailers promote huge discounts in the run-up to Christmas, shopping has never been made easier.

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To use the Klarna in-store service, simply download the Klarna app to your iOS or Android smartphone, create a digital Visa card into the digital wallet, hold it near a payment terminal (as you would if using Apple Pay or Google Pay) and make the contactless payment. The total of your bill will then automatically split into the equal instalments.As an extra incentive, Klarna is offering free valet parking at any of the nine Westfield centres in Australia that offer valet parking, to any Klarna customer who spends $150 in any store within those Westfield centres.

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TAG Heuer & Bamford Watch Department Team Up On The ‘Ultimate Sports Watch’

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The following article has been sponsored by TAG Heuer.

There’s watch customisers, and then there’s the Bamford Watch Department. Founded by enterprising British watch enthusiast George Bamford in 2004, Bamford has established itself as the world’s ultimate hub for personalised luxury watches.

And there’s no better horological palette for Bamford’s creative than TAG Heuer’s timepieces. The 160-year-old Swiss juggernaut has long been one of the world’s pre-eminent watch manufacturers, famed the world over for their unique sporting heritage and classic, masterful design.

It’s no surprise, then, that TAG Heuer tapped Bamford once again for a collaborative model in 2020 – this time working with the TAG Heuer Aquaracer diver’s watch. The handsome tool watch has been blessed by Bamford’s Midas touch, imbued with subtle yet vivacious touches that are sure to get watch connoisseurs frothing.

“When designing this limited-edition Aquaracer, we looked to models from TAG Heuer’s past for creative inspiration. The orange design elements and sporty bezel are reminiscent of the impactful TAG Heuer pieces that were launched between 1979 and 1994 and paved the way for the Aquaracer collection, which made its official debut in 2004,” George Bamford relates.

The Aquaracer Bamford’s playful splashes of nautical orange are brilliantly contrasted by the sandblasted finish of the watch’s titanium case, bracelet and bezel, not to mention the target motif of the black dial – which is topped with the Bamford logo at 6 o’clock, naturally. The Aquaracer has always been a serious bit of kit but these aesthetic touches really add to that character – it’s the ultimate tool watch for a man of action.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”277313″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_separator][vc_column_text]The lightweight, ultra-robust titanium metal is hypoallergenic and resistant to corrosion, which explains why it is also often used in aeronautics, the manufacturing of sports equipment, and in aquatic applications. It is fitting that this stylish and versatile material was chosen for the new Aquaracer, a timepiece known for being tough enough to face any challenge.

The Aquaracer name first appeared in 2004, when a new variant of TAG Heuer’s long-running 2000 series of diver’s watches was branded as the ‘2000 Aquaracer’, and the moniker stuck ever since. It’s the perfect watch for the rough-and-tumble of the Australian environment – the Aquaracer Bamford being particularly well-suited to the Aussie lifestyle thanks to its titanium construction.

The Aquaracer Bamford’s aesthetic qualities are underpinned by its technical capabilities. Tough, water-resistant to 300m with plenty of white Super-LumiNova for visibility in low light, it’s perfect for deep sea adventures or just day-to-day wear. With a date function and cyclops lens, it’s an eminently practical as well as beautiful timepiece.

Retailing for 5,650 AUD and limited to only 1,500 pieces worldwide, this watch isn’t going to stick around long, if the success of TAG Heuer’s last collaboration with Bamford – on their iconic Monaco chronograph – is anything to go by. If you want to be the most stylish man on the beach or in the boardroom, you best get your hands on one of these bad boys.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”277243″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”277244″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_separator][vc_column_text]

Discover the limited edition TAG Heuer Aquaracer Bamford online at tagheuer.com.

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‘Cringy’ Neymar Jr. Shows Why Grown Men Doing TikTok Will Never Be Acceptable

Over the last two decades, the popularity of different social media platforms have ebbed and flowed. While some have weathered trends, others have quietly faded into obscurity – Facebook’s as strong as ever, but who uses MySpace these days? Who remembers Digg?Increasingly, social media use is stratified by generations. You’ll find more Gen Xers on Twitter than you will on Snapchat, for example. In the same way that you don’t hang out at the same bars or listen to the same music that your parents did, different generations prefer different platforms.Which is why it’s incredibly cringy to see members of older generations – particularly celebrities – try and jump on the bandwagon of ‘younger’ platforms.TikTok is perhaps the prime example of this. Not only is it a more youthful platform, both in terms of who uses it and how long it’s been around, but also when you consider the kind of content it encourages and revolves around. Viral dance trends, lipsynching to music, ‘challenges’ and duets… It’s very performance-based, as opposed to the highly-curated, ostensibly more ‘refined’ aesthetic that platforms like Instagram cultivate.When you’re 15 years old, videoing yourself bopping along to a viral pop song in your bedroom is totally fine. But when you’re a multi-millionaire millennial celebrity footballer like Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr., it’s just embarrassing. The Paris Saint-Germain forward shared a TikTok video of him dancing with his baby mama’s husband (that’s a weird dynamic) to his Instagram account, and it’s incredibly painful to watch.

We’d like to apologise for inflicting that on you…Neymar might only be 28, but we reckon that if you’ve got kids, you’re too old for TikTok. It just comes off as a cynical ploy to get more social media traction – although he already has over 143 million followers on Instagram, so I don’t see how he needs any more.Maybe we’re being too cynical here. It’s just a bit of fun, and if these grown men want to make tits of themselves dancing on TikTok, go for it. Hell, it can even be a bona fide business strategy – take a look at 52-year-old Italian playboy Gianluca Vacchi, who’s built a career out of unbridled narcissism and age-inappropriate antics.But you won’t see us starting a DMARGE TikTok account any time soon.

The Australian automotive landscape is a challenging one for a new car brand. Despite our small population and geographical isolation, we have a uniquely saturated car market. There are over 50 different mainstream brands active in Australia – not to mention the countless tuning houses, bespoke manufacturers and importers that also add to the rich mix of cars on our roads.

On top of that, Australian consumers are savvy, discerning car shoppers: spoiled for choice and quality, we’re tough nuts to crack.

All this makes Genesis’ success in the Land Down Under admirable. Genesis cars are a superb blend of manufacturing excellence and reliability; timeless style penned by the world’s most regarded car designers and informed by a modern, Korean elegance; and sheer, unparalleled opulence.

The new Genesis GV80 is emblematic of how far the brand has come in such a short time: the handsome, prestigious, frankly world-beating luxury SUV is bar none one of the best cars on the market, in any category. Indeed, it’s made Carsales’ Top 10 Cars of 2020 and is a finalist for this year’s Car of the Year.

Firstly, let’s talk tech. Reading the list of features the GV80 has is probably the only negative thing about the car, simply because it’s just so long. It’s got augmented reality view navigation, smart parking assist and a 3D surround view monitor that’s like as if a camera was hovering above the car, making parking a breeze. You can even automatically recline the back seats if someone falls asleep. It’s crazy.

Despite its long list of amenities, the GV80 is surprisingly easy to use. The deliberately uncluttered, intuitive interior doesn’t overwhelm you. You’re not faced with endless buttons or gimmicky bullshit. It just works.

The Genesis GV80 has one of the most luxurious cabins in the industry.

Secondly, it also looks the part. There’s a European prestige influence noticeable in things like the GV80’s quilted leather seats and purposeful stance. Its front end however is a much more modern affair, evocative of a Cadillac Escalade or Mercedes-Maybach GLS.

But to compare the GV80 to other marques is to do it a disservice; it’s an old-fashioned mindset. The GV80 sets its own design precedent. The Genesis winged emblem inspired the shape of the quad headlights and ‘G-Matrix’ grille, and the ‘athletic elegance’ of its flowing lines make it look like nothing else on the road. Our favourite design feature is the two-spoke steering wheel: a delightfully retro touch that looks and feels great.

It’s no slouch when it comes to performance, either. Even the base 2.5L turbocharged inline-four has plenty of grunt, and those looking for a diesel option won’t be disappointed with the torquey 3.0L turbo inline-six. But the 3.5L twin-turbo V6 is so fun that it would be a shame to miss out on it. With a surprisingly linear power band and pep that belies the car’s size, it’s a joy to drive.

We could wax lyrical about this damn car but what you really need to do is go out and test drive one. That’s one area where Genesis is particularly innovative: they’ll bring the car to you, hand you the keys and let you test drive at your pleasure.

It feels almost gauche to mention that the GV80 also represents incredible value. But honestly, that’s beside the point. You’ll want a GV80 if you want the best, price be damned. The GV80 ticks all the boxes and then some, and should have the big European luxury brands quaking in their boots.

Find out more about this amazing car and book a test drive online here.

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Food Critic Shares ‘Costly’ Culinary Mistake Too Many Australians Are Guilty Of

While we Australians like to pride ourselves on our egalitarianism and ‘tall poppy syndrome’ certainly permeates our culture, there’s a certain part of the Australian character that revels in a bit of wank.That bougie tendency is perhaps most obvious when it comes to the Australian food scene. For every family-owned bánh mì joint or sunbaked Red Rooster drive-thru, you’ve got scores of unintelligible French menu options, $28 espressos or fame-crazed #couscousforcomment influencers (to say nothing of the status-obsessed venues that cater to their toxicity). Australia’s fine dining culture is one that often encourages an unholy melange of privilege and impertinence.We take this culture with us when we travel overseas too. For all our gushing over the perceived ‘authenticity’ of street food or our supposedly thrifty national character, we more often than not equate a high price or fancy location with a memorable experience. But money isn’t the be-all and end-all when it comes to food – far from it, pre-eminent Australian food critic and television personality Matt Preston shared with DMARGE exclusively.The well-travelled gourmet, who’s dined everywhere from Noma in Copenhagen to Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck, says that “ambience is crucial but that dockside grill with the plastic tables in Portugal had a far more evocative ambience than many posh places.”

“I think the price of [a] meal is only important in that it is relative… and how much of your weekly wage it represents. A meal that costs a week’s wages needs to be memorable and special. In the very best places, it is – less so in the second top tier… There is however often a law of diminishing returns at play as you migrate up the price points.”

To put it simply, we put too much emphasis on the cost of a dish. The reality is that you eventually get to the point where spending more money won’t necessarily guarantee you have a better experience, or at least might only offer you an incrementally better experience. Too often, we fool ourselves into thinking that a food experience is better than it really was just because we had to pay for the privilege.To use a car analogy, the highest-specced variant of the luxurious Genesis GV80 SUV costs around $130,000. Compare that to a ‘base model’ Rolls-Royce Ghost (if there really exists such a thing), which starts at around $625,000. The Rolls-Royce is a nicer car, but is it five times as nice as the Genesis? No, it isn’t, and if you say it is, that might be because you’ve got a preconceived notion; an expectation that it must be exponentially better, simply because it cost you more.Besides, time and place is everything. If an SUV suits your lifestyle, the Genesis is the better choice… And if you’re looking for a performance car, a Ford Mustang will cost half as much as both cars, and beat both of them off the line. A $100 steak isn’t necessarily twice as good as a $50 steak, and both are wasted on a vegetarian who’ll get more enjoyment out of a garden salad.Humphrey Bogart put it best: “A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz.”Of course, food, like everything (or indeed more than most things) is subjective. By all means, go chase that gastronomical dragon and put your wallet to the sword – but don’t be disappointed when you find that you enjoy your morning cereal over your caviar.

With international travel off the cards for some time (as for when it will return is still anyone’s guess, and there’s still no sign of a Trans-Tasman bubble on the horizon) Aussies are having to look closer to home for a week or two of relief from the daily stressors afforded by these unprecedented times.

Domestic travel is slowly but surely returning to normal, since numbers of cases and transmissions are remaining low, but for many of us, air travel is still a remote possibility. After all, you don’t really want to be spending your entire flight wondering who around you will be the first to sneeze.

But once you’ve chosen a destination, you’ll likely soon find the best self-catering options (read: rental properties and Airbnbs) are fully booked during popular dates. As we reported earlier this week, many Australians are hesitant to book into hotels and the like right now too, preferring to stay somewhere they have more control over both their trip and who they interact with. So, what are you to do? It seems for many Australians, the answer is your very own mobile home.

A return to the 70s, if you will…

We’re not talking about the traditional motor homes either: the Winnebago. These houses on wheels are favoured by the retired population for their space, ease of use, and plenty of cameras to assist with parking.

For the remainder of the population, the latest mobile home trend that has seen an uptake since the pandemic hit is to convert your own vehicle. Gutting out the back of a Transit to install a bed frame and an excuse for a kitchen is nothing new to Australia’s surfing community, with many hanging up their boards inside and seeking slumber in car parks and fields as they chase waves up and down Australia’s coastline.

But for those who would normally prefer the luxury of an actual bed and maybe a turndown service, who don’t have a van, more and more individuals are constructing makeshift beds in the back of their wagons (a small price to pay for some sleep under the stars).

I, for example, have recently finished building a bed frame for my Subaru Liberty wagon. Sure, I could have just put a mattress or an air bed in the back with the seats down, but a frame offers a far more substantial foundation upon which to get my forty winks. It’s also removable and can be stored in the boot with the rear seats up, so can still function as an everyday car.

As for blocking out sunlight and preventing passers-by from peering inside when I’m in a state of a deep sleep, I’ve fashioned blackout blinds from cheap, concertina sun blinds. These have yet to be tested, however, so I could well find myself experiencing the fright of my life when I wake up at 3am one morning to a local homeless man eyeing up my mattress and duvet.

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DMARGE reached out to Van Go Fit Outs, a Sydney-based company that specialises in converting vans into kilometre-crunching bedrooms, to find out just how much of an uptake they have experienced during Covid, and if they feel the pandemic can, in a sense, be seen as a good thing to happen for domestic travel.

Mark Atkins, founder and director of Van Go Fit Outs, begins by telling us that “Van Go Fit Outs has seen a massive increase in enquiries, which are obviously due to the travel restrictions and lockdown caused by Covid.”

“There was a week where we had 1000+ enquiries all asking for quotes, which is insane numbers when we know we can only realistically work on so many vans at one time.”

“To be able to service the whole of the East Coast of Oz would be amazing but quality must remain premium and therefore we are booking new vehicles up to the middle of 2021 already.”

If you’ve been tempted to join the van conversion bandwagon but haven’t been sure which van(s) are up to the task of being transformed, Mark adds, “We see a lot of Mercedes Sprinters and Volkswagen Crafters, for those planning on spending a lot of time on the road.”

“For the casual weekender and surfers, we are seeing a lot of [Hyundai] iLoads, [Toyota] Hiaces and [Volkswagen] Transporters.”

“We have some pretty crazy enquiries with people wanting to remove the passenger seat of hatchbacks to allow for a bed and pop tops onto small 4x4s like [Toyota] Rav 4s and Jeep Defenders.”

We imagine what may put many people off converting a van is cost. After all, if you’re only going to realistically use it a few weekends each year, is it worth paying out when you could potentially make do with a makeshift operation for a few nights?

Mark tells us, “Due to conversions being custom, prices vary quite extensively. For a full conversion with off the grid living you are looking at starting prices of $30k, but more information about our packages can be found on our website.”

$30,000 for a self-sustained house you can comfortably live in doesn’t sound bad when you consider how insane Sydney’s house prices are becoming.

And don’t for one second think that a van conversion simply has to comprise a bed, a small kitchen/cooking area and some power plugs. If there’s some specific feature you know you’ll want, Van Go is able to oblige.

“We see a lot of unusual requests, they mainly revolve around customers’ pets. We have had requests for things such as a pull out cat container from the side of a van with its own window, and a removable birdcage so they could take their parrot on holiday.”

“We have also worked with physios, butchers, barbers, hairdressers, dentists, pharmacies, hardware stores and more all looking to create an office or showroom for the road.”

So, will this self-contained mode of travel go the distance or is it simply a fad that we have to endure until international travel restarts?

Mark believes it has plenty of legs.

“I don’t see the van trend going away for a long time, people have been travelling around the world for years in vans.”

“I think people have realised there is lots to see and do in this amazing back yard of ours and with more people looking for the never-ending adventures the Van Go Van is the way to see and do all the activities in comfort and style.”

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