Amouage is re-releasing one of its iconic fragrances – with only 4 bottles available in Australia

Amouage Cristal & Gold Man and Cristal & Gold Woman will be available from February in Australia. With only two units of each fragrance in the country, the collector’s item will set you back $2,990 a pop. To celebrate their milestone 40th birthday, perfumery house Amouage is re-releasing Crystal & Gold Man, and Crystal & […]

From Rolex to Tag Heuer: Luxury watch brands are dialling up the fun

From Rolex’s emoji Day-Date to the reborn Tag Heuer Carrera Skipper, watch brands are dialling up the fun. Among the buzziest releases at Watches and Wonders in 2023 was a Rolex Day-Date with a jigsaw puzzle–inspired enamel dial. Rolex then dialled up the playfulness by replacing the words in the day window with inspirational terms—including […]

Golden Globes 2024: The best of the red carpet

Hollywood loves a reboot and tonight, the Golden Globe Awards are getting a much-needed one, hoping to polish up its tarnished reputation. The A-list stars of movies and television are back at The Beverly Hilton, the traditional home of the Globes, but the ceremony is marked by many changes, including new ownership, a new voting […]

Ritz Paris finds missing $1.2 million diamond ring in vacuum cleaner

Staff at the luxury Ritz hotel in Paris have found a diamond ring worth more than $800,000 (AU$1.2m) in a vacuum cleaner bag, Le Parisien reported, days after its owner, suspecting foul play, reported the jewel missing to local police. Key facts What to watch for Parisian authorities are investigating the matter at the Ritz Paris – […]

Perpetual Calendar watches for all time

The original smartwatches, these complex timepieces don’t have to be reset until 2100. When Lionel Messi accepted FIFA’s Best Men’s Player award in 2022, the Argentine soccer star wore a platinum Patek Philippe Ref. 5270P Perpetual Calendar Chronograph that retails for $218,000. Call it a well-earned wrist flex for the world’s second-highest-paid athlete, who earned $130 […]

Australian designer Christopher Esber on challenging the classics

Australian fashion designer Christopher Esber established his eponymous brand in 2010. This year, he made his first debut at Paris Fashion Week. He talks about trends, design and how he developed his signature style. How would you define your taste and style, and what makes it unique? I stylistically approach design, experimenting with the dichotomy […]

Black Friday Sales Australia: Everything you need to know

Originally a US phenomenon, the concept of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales has rapidly spread internationally, with Australians projected to spend more than $5 billion over the four-day sales period. What are the Black Friday sales? In Australia, Black Friday has become an essential part of the retail calendar, marking a period of significant […]