SPRING’S MOST PLAYFUL LUXURY ACCESSORIES ARRIVE
MAISON de SABRÉ’s new Spring Harvest Collection turns everyday produce into collectible leather charms and introduces fresh silhouettes in its cult Bucket bag family.
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Luxury accessories brand MAISON de SABRÉ is welcoming the new season with a whimsical yet meticulously crafted release, unveiling its Spring Harvest Collection.
The global launch introduces a series of collectible SABRÉMOJI Vegetable Charms alongside two new interpretations of the label’s popular Bucket bag silhouette.
Inspired by the changing rhythm of the seasons, the collection reimagines everyday produce as sculptural leather miniatures designed to be attached, stacked and styled.
Crafted entirely from upcycled leather offcuts generated during handbag production, the charms blend playful personalisation with a considered approach to sustainability.
“The new Vegetable Charms reflect our renewed focus on seasonal storytelling – capturing the optimism of spring through an expression of craft,” said Omar Sabré, Co-Founder and Creative Director of MAISON de SABRÉ.
“The SABRÉMOJ platform allows us to push the playful boundaries of our savoir-faire on the smallest and most intricate scale. The charms are contemporary art for your handbag.”
Available in four designs – Carrot, Mushroom, Snap Pea and Chilli – each piece showcases intricate leather marquetry techniques including bombé onlay and underlay panels, hand knotting and detailed tack stitching.
Select styles also feature miniature zipper compartments capable of housing small essentials or even an Apple AirTag, merging decorative craft with everyday practicality.
“For us, vegetables felt like the perfect symbols of the season,” said Sabré.
“They represent growth, abundance and nature – but translating them into leather with this level of detail required incredible craftsmanship from our artisans.”
Complementing the charm launch are two new additions to the brand’s Bucket bag family.
The Mini Bucket Soft Tote offers a petite, fluid interpretation of the original design, crafted from resin-backed full-grain leather and featuring a reinforced base, magnetic closure and detachable strap.
A new dual-tone top handle introduces a fresh design signature while maintaining the relaxed slouch that defines the silhouette.
Meanwhile, the Zipped Bucket Crossbody presents a more structured take on the cult shape.
Designed with a trapezoid profile, full-length brass zipper and crescent silhouette that moulds comfortably to the body, the bag arrives in new seasonal hues intended to complement everyday wardrobes.
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A new study models a potential $80.6 billion lift in Australian GDP after a decade, as national testing shows a decline in Year 10 digital literacy.
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Australia trails Singapore and Malta in a new Commonwealth index, while national testing shows fewer than four in 10 Year 10 students meet the standard for digital literacy.
Australia has ranked third among 56 Commonwealth countries for youth AI readiness, with researchers estimating that artificial intelligence could lift the level of Australian GDP by $80.6 billion after a decade under their middle scenario.
The Ayre Think Tank released the index at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda. Australia scored 71 out of 100, behind Singapore on 77.6 and Malta on 75. The United Kingdom followed closely on 70.8, with Canada fifth on 70.2. Only 15 countries reached the study’s benchmark of 53.
What the $80.6 billion figure measures
The researchers applied International Monetary Fund estimates for broad groups of economies to Australia’s 2025 GDP. The resulting scenarios put the potential lift in Australian GDP after 10 years at between $40.9 billion and $120.3 billion, with $80.6 billion representing the midpoint.
The figures describe how much larger the economy could be at the end of the period under each scenario. They represent a change in the level of GDP in year 10.
Digital literacy falls as schools roll out AI tools
Australia scored 8.7 out of 10 for access to technology and 7.5 for digital, data, media and AI capability. Separate national testing found that 37 per cent of Year 10 students met the proficient standard for information and communications technology literacy in 2025, down from 46 per cent in 2022. About one in 10 students reported receiving substantial teaching on AI-related tasks. National assessment results
The report points to two state initiatives aimed at building those skills. Queensland began rolling out an AI education platform in state schools in 2026, while Victoria introduced free specialist training for workers looking to develop AI skills or move into related roles.
The index draws on 1,128 sources and examines the conditions facing people aged 15 to 29, including access to technology, education and pathways into work. Australia had usable data for 76 of the 102 indicators used in the rankings. The researchers found too little comparable evidence to score an eighth area covering critical judgement and people’s ability to exercise control over AI systems.
Professor C. Justin Robinson, campus principal of the University of the West Indies’ Five Islands Campus, said young people should be equipped to question and improve AI tools and supported in building alternatives suited to their needs.
The report calls for affordable access to technology, more practical education and stronger links between training, employment and entrepreneurship. It also urges governments and educators to support AI tools suited to local languages and give young people ways to challenge automated decisions.
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