By the numbers: What does a $113,000 ticket to the Met Gala get you?

The 2024 Met Gala, widely considered the world’s most anticipated fashion event, has arrived. Forbes Australia breaks down the glamorous night by the numbers. The Met Gala, which always takes place on the first Monday in May in New York City, has officially begun. From the exorbitant ticket price to the limited number of attendees, […]

Met Gala photos: Celebrities stun on fashion’s biggest night

This year’s Met Gala, one of the biggest events in fashion, is underway with co-chairs Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, Anna Wintour and more stunning in fashion aligned with the theme: “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” Key Takeaways Key Background The annual Met Gala is typically on the first Monday in May. The gala is always star-studded and […]

Wempe and Girard-Perregaux unveil limited-edition Laureato Chronograph

Watch and jewelry retailer, Wempe, launched the latest iteration of its “Signature Collection” with Girard-Perregaux. This Signature Collection consists of a series of limited edition and exclusive timepieces made in collaboration with best-in-class watch manufacturers, available only at Wempe, which includes the retailer’s Fifth Avenue New York store in the Peninsula New York Hotel. Previous […]

38 perfect gift ideas to spoil mum with this Mother’s Day

Breakfast in bed might be nice, but is it better than lab-grown diamonds? Or a professional-quality blast chiller? Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and we have some ideas on how to show mum what she really means to you. St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon: $40 At the end of the day, it’s the simple […]

Inside an $81 million architectural masterwork in Toorak

There is something unassuming about architect Ilario Cortese’s residential design at the end of Macquarie Road in Toorak. But the modernist home, comprised of varying shapes faced with glass, also possesses a dignified elegance. Therein lies Cortese’s genius: architecture with a presence that also recedes, allowing the interior design, gardens, and other elements to convey the home’s […]

$200 million: Sydney mansion tipped to smash Australian property record

One of Australia’s most coveted mansions is up for sale with a price tag tipped to exceed $200 million – which would make it the most expensive sale in the nation’s history. Located in Sydney’s prestigious Point Piper, the mega-mansion known as ‘Wingadal’ has been the family residence of John Symond, founder of Aussie Home […]

Mike Tyson on becoming a heavy hitter in weed

The former heavyweight champion and cannabis mogul (with ear-shaped gummies) on how pot changed his life—and the secret weapon that will help him smoke Jake Paul in their fight. When Mike Tyson, the former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, walked across Times Square on April 20, all hell broke loose. A taxi driver screeched […]

First look at Dubai’s $56 billion international airport makeover

The new Al Maktoum International Airport will serve 100 million people in 2035, and has capacity for a staggering 260 million annual passengers in the years beyond. Dubai International Airport – or DXB, as it is known – was the busiest international airport in the world in 2023, according to Airports Council International. It is […]