On the heels of the Yayoi Kusuma exhibition closing, Australia’s most popular gallery opens a new celebration of Japanese culture, showcasing the iconic Japanese silk garment. The word kimono, translated as ‘thing to wear,’ has been used since the mid-20th century, according to the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV.) The iconic Japanese garment itself, however, […]
The Met Gala, an arts fundraiser more commonly known to fans as an extravagant, star-studded night for fashion, will honour fashion pioneered by Black men throughout history on Monday, with celebrities including A$AP Rocky and Colman Domingo set to host. Key Facts What Is This Year’s Met Gala Theme? The Met has defined this year’s […]
Following a world tour spanning China and the UK, Van Cleef & Arpels has landed in Sydney with a rare public showcase – featuring a working gold zip necklace, a floating ruby flower, and more than a century of craftsmanship. Van Cleef & Arpels has always taken a measured approach to growth. Founded in Paris […]
Data from the research firm reveals that a Hermes Birkin in black togo leather might be the best luxury investment you can make. Ultra high-end handbags are up 2.8 per cent on 2024. The global Luxury Items Index compiled by Knight Frank fell by more than 3 per cent in 2024. There were a couple […]
Weighing 150 kg and featuring 96,762 Swarovski crystals, Alin Le’ Kal’s creation was valued at $1 million in 2019. Like everything else in this inflationary environment, the price has since gone up, he tells Forbes Australia. It took nine months for Alin Le’ Kal and his Parisian team to complete the exquisite gown closing the […]
Boucheron, Chopard and Bulgari stole the attention on the 2025 Oscars Red Carpet, dressing the most stars including some of the biggest Oscar nominees and winners at the 97th Academy Awards ceremony held Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Boucheron The French high jeweler saw its jewels on a diverse group of Oscar […]
The road out of The Grange Golf Club leads into Adelaide’s late summer heat. Thousands of fans remain at the course, soaking in the final rounds of LIV Golf Adelaide, but a small group is heading somewhere else. A convoy of black Mercedes Sprinters wind through the outskirts of the city, moving away from the […]
As you step into The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, you will find a carefully curated experience. And we don’t mean the picturesque pool where Slim Aarons shot photos or the quintessential Palm Beach aesthetic that pervades every corner. Behind its famously pink façade, the property has reimagined what a hotel can be with a […]
With Christmas just sleeps away, Forbes Australia has you covered with a curated selection of luxurious, last-minute gift ideas to delight the men in your life. Whether it’s timeless watches, sophisticated fragrances, or tech-savvy gadgets, these are the gifts that bring a touch of elegance to the festive season in 2024. Giorgio Armani Acqua di […]
In big news today, one of the most legendary brands in the Swiss watch industry, Patek Philippe unveiled its first new collection in 25 years: Cubitus. Most luxury brand release new collections on a fairly regular basis, at least every five years or so. Not Patek Philippe. This is, after all, the brand that touts […]