Belle, Are Media's style and design magazine, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special issue that features the magazine's first-ever AI-generated cover. The issue takes a nostalgic look back at Belle's impact on the Australian architecture, art, and design landscape over the past five decades.

The special issue includes a retrospective of the greatest Belle covers, a celebration of architectural triumphs, and a review of design trends over the years. The issue also features the work of past editors and personalities including Babette Hayes, Eric Matthews, Neale Whitaker, and a line-up of experts including Steve Cordony, Karen McCartney, David Harrison, Harry Roberts, Judy Pascoe, Kristie Clements, and Benjamin Judd.

As part of the anniversary celebrations, the magazine is offering $70,000 in designer prizes to its readers.

"Belle stands as Australia's most prestigious homes brand, leading the design landscape for an impressive half a century. More respected than ever before by consumers and the design industry alike, Belle has always been at the forefront of Australian and global trends," said Are Media Director of Content, Sally Eagle.

In addition to the nostalgic look back, the magazine is also looking forward with its first-ever AI-generated cover. The cover, dubbed 'the perfect Belle house', is drawn from analysis and research on the design elements most loved by the magazine's creative and sophisticated readers.

"Belle is proud to have been a central part of inspiring, informing and celebrating Australia's design and architectural scene for five wonderful decades. To commemorate this significant milestone in the Australian design and publishing world, we are taking a look back at 50 fantastic years of Belle. But we are also looking toward the future with our first ever AI generated cover - 'the perfect Belle house' - drawn from our analysis and research on the design elements our creative and sophisticated readers love the most. It's an honour to work with such a creative and passionate team who live and breathe interior design, ensuring this amazing brand's success well into the future. Bring on the next 50 years of Belle!" said Belle Editor, Tanya Buchanan.