MB&F said Thursday that luxury fashion brand, Chanel, has taken a 25% stake in the independent Swiss watchmaking brand. Under the agreement, founder Maximilian Büsser, retains the majority of MB&F shares with 60%, while his partner in the company, Serge Kriknoff, head of R&D & Production, owns 15%. The two said they will continue to […]
At the sharp end of Sydney’s ultra-posh Point Piper sits ‘Wingadal,’ the 2,676-square-metre home built by Aussie Home Loans founder John Symond. It’s up for sale and is likely to smash Australian real estate records. Alec Tzannes, the celebrated architect who designed the building likely to sell for more than $200 million, tells Stewart Hawkins […]
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if your dad is the kind of guy who does it all, he deserves nothing less than the best. We’ve put together a carefully curated gift guide that’s guaranteed to make his day truly unforgettable. From luxurious watches to indulgent grooming sets, these picks are all about […]
Zane and Omar Sabré’s transition into luxury retail was never part of their grand plan – and why would it be? One was a full-time dentist and the other was studying to be the same. But faced with their father’s leukaemia diagnosis and mounting debt, the pair decided to pivot. Living on the Gold Coast, […]
For high-powered executives, carving out time for relaxation is a luxury in itself, and selecting the ideal retreat can be a challenge. When they do manage to escape, they seek destinations that blend privacy, luxury, and exclusivity, often with a dash of adventure. Australia and New Zealand are home to some of the most exquisite […]
It was a crystal-clear day as I soared in the helicopter over the British Virgin Islands. My destination was a dramatic new estate that billionaire Sir Richard Branson had just built. At the time, I was the first journalist to photograph his mysterious top-secret outpost on the stunning private Caribbean Island. And almost a decade […]
Their suits are high-end now, but tailor Theodore wants to take their bespoke threads to the masses. How to scale tailor-made clothes is the problem. Sean Fagan and Tim Aquino reckon they have the answer – the Pocket Tailor app. The AI measures you with your phone, steers you to the styles you’ll like, and […]
Shark Tank Australia has unveiled its new lineup of judges for 2024, with Maxine Horne and Nick Bell, set to join returning investors Davie Fogarty, Jane Lu, and Robert Herjavec. Maxine Horne, known for building the Vita Group from a single mobile phone store into a publicly listed company with 165 locations and over 2,500 […]
During its annual Made By Google event, the tech giant unveiled a slew of new devices, from its new Pixel Watch 3 to the Pixel Buds Pro 2. Its new phone lineup—the Pixel 9 series—which includes the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, stole the show. Ahead of the Pixel event and […]
Having trouble picking out the perfect Father’s Day gift for the man who seems to have everything? Spice things up with the priceless gift of memories. Forbes Australia has curated some of the best experiences to make this Father’s Day truly unforgettable for dad. PONANT’s 10-Day Vietnamese Coastlines Voyage This 10-day voyage aboard Le Lapérouse […]