Horacio Silva, Robb Report Australia and New Zealand Journalist Profile

Articles

How the Dior Saddle Bag Became the First It Bag of the 21st Century

1 week ago | wmagazine.com | Horacio Silva

Dior’s latest update on its iconic Saddle Bag incorporates Japanese influences such as embroidered peony blossoms and tie-dye-like effects. Few accessories have ridden roughshod over the zeitgeist like Dior’s Saddle Bag. Introduced in 1999 by the house’s erstwhile creative director John Galliano, the small, kidney-shaped carryall was as emblematic of the early aughts as the era’s fashion-obsessed starlets.
Peak Performance

1 week ago | robbreport.com.au | Horacio Silva

Hit the slopes in Sydneysider Chloe Simpson’s chic new ski label, Amerl. Chloe Simpson has been skiing since she was old enough to walk. “Some of my earliest memories are of me learning to ski in Thredbo and being held up by the arms between my parents’ legs,” recalls the 38-year-old, who recently returned from skiing Japan-uary in Hakuba. “I’ve been smitten ever since.”Her passion for the slopes rivals her fondness for the runway.
Why Loro Piana's Scarf Bag Is The Ultimate Two-for-One

1 month ago | wmagazine.com | Horacio Silva

It would be wrong to assume that two-for-one deals are solely the domain of fast-fashion chains. Throughout their storied pasts, several haute brands have dabbled in dual-purpose accessories—from Bulgari’s mesmerizing Serpenti watch bracelet to Chanel’s 2.55 bag, an emblematic tote designed with a secret pocket inside the front flap intended, according to sartorial lore, for discreetly storing love letters.
Robb Report Australia and New Zealand

Mar 24, 2025 | robbreport.com.au | Horacio Silva |Belinda Aucott

A devotion to sustainability and local produce has made New Zealand’sSugarloaf restaurant the hottest—and tastiest—ticket in town. In centuries past, the Craigieburn Valley on the South Island of New Zealand was a halfway point for the Maori people on their journey to collect pounamu from the west coast and a trading place where coastal tribes exchanged seafood with inland communities for forest products.
Car of the Year - Robb Report Australia and New Zealand

Mar 23, 2025 | robbreport.com.au | Horacio Silva |Belinda Aucott

Always an unmissable highlight of the automotive calendar, Robb Report ANZ’s annual motoring awards set a new benchmark among glorious Gold Coast tarmac.
Hands On: Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer

Mar 18, 2025 | robbreport.com.au | Horacio Silva

Omega again redefines luxury sports watches with the release of a robust new masterpiece. Omega’s Seamaster Planet Ocean collection’s 2005 release created quite a splash. The buzz is set to continue with the introduction into the Planet Ocean fold of the Worldtimer complication, the ultimate traveller’s watch reimagined in ceramic form.
The Backstory of Valentino's Bowow Pumps-the Most Demure, Most Mindful of Shoes

Mar 9, 2025 | wmagazine.com | Horacio Silva

For his debut at Valentino, Alessandro Michele resurrected the classic bowtie pumps from the house’s 1968 “Sfilata Bianca” collection, updating them with playful elements such as polka dots. Blame Jools Lebron. The social media influencer hijacked the public imagination last summer with her viral phrase “very demure,” a tongue-in-cheek call for restraint and decorum.
The Ripper House Gets the Party Started at LIV Golf

Feb 18, 2025 | robbreport.com.au | Horacio Silva

The hottest ticket in town during this week’s golf in Adelaide was an off-course experience that signalled the changing face of the sport. Who knew Adelaide was a party town? In-the-know locals attest to its being more fun than advertised but many of us just don’t buy it. Until now.
Tribuna Abierta. Una historia desconocida: la Semana Trágica mendocina

Jan 7, 2025 | laizquierdadiario.com | Horacio Silva

A pesar de su tradición políticamente conservadora y de los desaguisados del actual gobernador radical Alfredo Cornejo —auténtico representante del neo conservadorismo local—, Mendoza ha sido siempre tierra de rebeldía. Ya desde tiempos prehispánicos, la habitaban los indómitos puelches y pehuenches junto a la digna etnia de los huarpes, que dio a luz a guerrilleras históricas como Martina Chapanay.
The Chinese Feast

Dec 10, 2024 | robbreport.com.au | Horacio Silva |Belinda Aucott

A distinctly Cantonese flavour prevailed at Robb Report’s Culinary Masters 2024 as we honoured this year’s standout chef. A major holiday in many parts of Asia, the Moon Festival, also known as Mid-Autumn Festival, stems from the ancient Chinese practice of Moon-worshipping to express gratitude for the year’s harvest and blessings. In addition to gazing at the Moon and hanging colourful lanterns, it is also a time for coming together and feasting with family and friends.