Rolex announces partnership with National Gallery of Victoria

Rolex has partnered with the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) as its inaugural Timepiece Partner, marking the luxury watchmaker’s first major arts collaboration in Australia. The partnership will see Rolex clocks installed at Federation Court in NGV International and the ground floor foyer of The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia. The displays aim to highlight […]

Wee less, poo more and sell a lot: Caruso’s natural health crusade

How direct language took Frank Caruso from an overweight motor mechanic to a supplements industry dynamo. Frank Caruso still gets goosebumps looking at the video of his sales director up on stage at a Chemist Warehouse event explaining how his supplements company had identified a huge market in, ahem, “overactive bladders”. The 69-year-old founder of […]

Richard Mille-Ferrari ultra-flat watch fetches $1.4 million at auction

Richard Mille took the top two spots in Christie’s Important Watches auction in New York, held Monday. Watches from Cartier, Rolex, Patek Philippe and F.P. Journe also performed well at the live auction, which kicked off Christie’s “Luxury Week” in New York. The top lot of the sale was an ultra-thin watch created by Richard […]

15 ultra-luxury holiday stays to gift this Christmas

Looking to give the ultimate gift this holiday season? From serene Australian escapes to breathtaking international retreats, these 15 luxury stays promise unforgettable experiences. Whether it’s a romantic getaway or a bucket-list destination, Forbes Australia has carefully curated a list of stays that redefine indulgence, making them the perfect gift for someone special. 1. Sun […]

Inside some of 2024’s newest, most expensive luxury vacations (think $1 million a day)

The price of typical luxury hotels and resorts is reaching eye-watering heights. Travel agency group Internova reports that the average hotel rate its clients are paying across Italy is $1,936 per night. That’s a bargain compared to Turks & Caicos, which is $4,838. Matthew Upchurch, CEO of Virtuoso, a consortium of luxury-focused travel agencies that expects to report […]

These were TikTok’s biggest musicians of 2024—and Taylor Swift doesn’t make the list

Sabrina Carpenter was the most popular artist on TikTok in the United States this year, the popular video app revealed in its annual year-end report Wednesday, with her viral hits like “Espresso” and “Please Please Please” collectively generating more than 15 million TikTok video creations between January and November. Key Facts The Most Popular U.S. […]

Our top picks: The smartest AI devices of 2024

Generative AI has quietly become the standout feature of 2024, and now it’s sneaking under the Christmas tree. From fridges that know when you’re low on milk to robot vacuums that “think” their way around your home, AI-powered appliances are no longer just futuristic novelties—they’re practical tools transforming everyday life. This year, brands like Samsung, […]