Zenith unveils a limited edition lapis dial to its boldest Defy Extreme

Zenith’s anniversary year has produced its fair share of headline pieces. This one sits outside the fanfare. A stone dial, a familiar case, and a quiet nod to where the brand started. At a glance Zenith has been marking its 160th anniversary with a string of special pieces, each tied back to the brand’s long […]

What is ‘Pluribus’ really about?

Apple TV’s new sci-fi series from Vince Gilligan, starring Rhea Seehorn, has a lot to say about the state of the world—here’s the meaning of ‘Pluribus,’ explained. Pluribus, the bold new sci-fi series from Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, has kept audiences guessing.  We’re only a few episodes into Apple TV’s new series, and […]

Inside the world’s most legendary five-star hotels

The inaugural Hotel Icons List celebrates enduring luxury properties more than a century old from Colorado to Cannes. In an era when luxury hotels open and close like umbrellas, longevity in the hospitality world seems almost impossible. Yet scattered across the globe, dressed in their finest holiday splendor each December, just as they have for generations, […]

Inside the most significant supercar auction of the year

When Gordon Murray Automotive’s new Special Vehicles division revealed the S1 LM during Monterey Car Week in the summer, it said all five examples had already been bought by a single person. It seemed that, not only did the stunning three-seat, V12-powered supercar resemble Murray’s McLaren F1, but the way it was sold reminded the […]

Aussie pop star Rosé and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ make Grammy history

K-pop has historically been ignored when it comes to the Grammys. This year, things are different, with Melbourne-raised singer Rose earning three Grammy nominations, alongside the music from Netflix’ smash hit KPop Demon Hunters. Despite being a global phenomenon for the past decade, K-pop has been underrepresented at music’s biggest night. Only one name from […]

Vacheron Constantin explains the universe with 13 watches

Vacheron Constantin, never one for half measures when it comes to creating blockbuster grand complications, has launched a new collection of highly complex watches in its Les Cabinotiers collection. The series, dubbed “La Quête” (The Quest), celebrates the brand’s 270th anniversary and refers to the quest for excellence. This is in turn linked to astrology […]

Forbes Travel Guide’s most anticipated hotel openings of 2026

An early look at next year’s most exciting new luxury getaways, from Texas to Tanzania. From a quick urban escape to a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, a new roster of luxury hotels and resorts can help inspire any 2026 itinerary. A recurring theme for new properties is the renaissance of glamour. In Europe, legendary landmarks—from Venice’s iconic […]

Would you drink bubbles from an aluminum bottle? Brown Brothers test the market

Fourth-generation winemaker Emma Brown says aluminium wine bottles are landing with consumers… as one of Australia’s oldest family-owned wineries tests the market for the eco-friendly, but expensive, containers. 136 years since her great-grandfather first bottled wine in Victoria’s King Valley, Emma Brown is spearheading an innovation her ancestors couldn’t have imagined: prosecco in aluminium bottles. […]