Marina Cortbawi is a citizen of the world. After studying in Paris and London, she moved to New York where she now has her studio in Brooklyn. Cortbawi is the creative mind behind the clothing label Merlette, a brand created for the woman on the go. We had a chat with Marina about her favorite places in Sydney only locals know about.

We’re heading south with creative director Lucy Folk, founder of her namesake brand, to Noosa on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. The nomadic lifestyle brand has always been heavily influenced by Lucy’s travels - each collection ignites a sense of wanderlust and a yearning for an endless summer. Below, Lucy shares her most treasured spots.

Eau Club founder & designer Emily Bibb loves a good coast. Having lived in Malibu, Ireland and now New York City, it’s no surprise that she chose Bondi Beach as the backdrop for her brand’s most recent lookbook.  “I have lived all around the world and no other place is quite like Bondi.  It’s truly reflective of a culture around the water. No matter the time of day, there is something happening: be it lifeguard training, swimming, surfing, sunbathing. The coast is the center of it all, surrounded by local restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques. It’s a ‘water baby’s’ dream.” Below, Emily shares her guide to her favorite spots around the water.