Forbes Life‘s newest watch writer weighs in on those releases dominating the horological zeitgeist – from downsized takes on familiar favourites to crucial new technical breakthroughs. In previous years, insiders tended to alternate between describing the vibe at Watches and Wonders as one that’s either significant or transitional. Truth be told: the reality is probably […]
Illegal 364 days a year, two-up returns this Saturday. Here is everything you need to know about the coins, the kip, and the chaos. The Quick Guide: Two-up at a Glance Anzac Day is the only day of the year where the “blink-and-you’ll-miss-it” exchange of $50 notes between total strangers isn’t just legal—it’s a national […]
This week at Watches and Wonders 2026 – the preeminent watch exhibition anywhere in the world – top watch brands pulled out all the stops as they unveiled eye-catching, head-turning new designs, materials and even world firsts. While many brands played it “safe” this year with simple aesthetics, stand-out brands made bold moves to leave […]
The storied German purveyor – of watches, leather goods, and fine writing instruments – puts down roots in the middle of Sydney’s ‘Luxury Mile’. Having traditionally relied upon a nationwide network of third-party retailers, Montblanc is turning a new leaf in 2026 – with the arrival of its first monobrand flagship in Sydney. Set in […]
As the latest national data reveals Australians are now stationary for nearly 12 hours a day, the fitness industry is pivoting from high-performance hardware to social engineering. But can a $2,300 smart bike solve the “motivation gap” that sees half of all new exercisers quit within six months? The average Australian adult is now stationary […]
The Australian Open is about to look very different. From 2027, BOSS will take over as Official Lifestyle Outfitter of the tournament, dressing up to 4,000 staff, officials, umpires and ball kids across Melbourne Park. The German label will replace Ralph Lauren as the Official Lifestyle Outfitter of the AO from next year. “We are […]
Labrinth, the musician who composed the soundtrack to the first two seasons of “Euphoria,” appeared to address his exit from the show’s upcoming third season in a post on Instagram, slamming unnamed people in the industry for lying and saying he will not let “people treat me like sh*t.” Key Facts What Do We Know […]
Watches and Wonders is set to begin April 14 with a record 65 brands participating. The annual fair, held in Geneva—the center of the Swiss watch industry—was initially expected to draw about 60,000 visitors, including 1,700 journalists and more than 6,000 retailers. Those numbers, however, may be tempered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle […]
He escaped the gang violence of Los Angeles to become a pioneering hip-hop artist and producer, then sold Beats Electronics to Apple to $3 billion. Here’s what Dr. Dre is doing next—and how he’s enjoying success. Late on a Thursday night in the spring of 2014, actor Tyrese Gibson went live on Facebook with Dr. […]
Bugatti, a brand better known for building supercars for the very rich, has now put its name on a bicycle that costs $23,599 and is limited to 250 units worldwide. It’s called the Bugatti Factor ONE, a collaboration between the French supercar maker and Factor Bikes, and it is exactly the kind of two-wheeler you’d […]