Forbes Australia and Max Mara brought together a select group of women in Sydney for a night that blended conversation and craftsmanship – all centred on a single theme: slowing down. Curated by Jillian Davison – the Australian stylist, creative director and former editor of Harper’s Bazaar and Glamour U.S., personally recruited by Anna Wintour […]
From its noir origins to its newfound elegance, Manly Pacific’s transformation mirrors a broader renaissance sweeping through Sydney’s northern beaches. Brisbane property developer Adam Flaskas looks out across Sydney Harbour from his new Felons bar, like he kinda just can’t believe it. “I sound like a broken record with my kids, always saying that old […]
The Brisbane-based inventor and Rolex Laureate behind Vaxxas and WearOptimo is betting on skin as the future of medicine. Mark Kendall has moments “where things sort of stand still”. There is absolute lucidity and, “click”, he sees things. It’s a process that has seen the Brisbane biomedical engineer take out more than 160 patents, – […]
What are the safest cities in the world to visit right now? A new report by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection ranks the top destinations for 2026, and two U.S. cities make the list. What are the safest cities in the world to visit? At a time when safety is top of mind for travelers, knowing […]
As flat whites push past the $7 mark, a new status symbol has emerged: the $7,000 home coffee machine. From suburban kitchens to sports stars’ hotel rooms, Australians are redefining value in a $1.6 billion caffeine economy. When Marnus Labuschagne set out for a tour of Pakistan, his kit bag wasn’t the only thing that […]
The second annual Verified Air Travel Awards celebrate everything from the best cabin suites to the top lounges. Every trip consists of a thousand touchpoints, and for travelers, the difference between ordinary and extraordinary is decided at each turn. From curbside check-in to in-flight service, every detail matters. That is why Forbes Travel Guide’s second […]
Sotheby’s September jewellery and watch auctions in Paris totalled €9.3 million (AUD$16.4 million), marking Sotheby’s best jewellery results in the City of Lights since 2018 and the fourth consecutive white glove sale for its Fine Watches auction. Both sales were part of Sotheby’s Paris Luxury Sales which included auctions for luxury handbags and wine and […]
Twelve emerging designers from around the world showed in Paris last week with Global Fashion Collective. Global Fashion Collective, the savvy fashion producer that brings emerging designers from around the world to the runways of top Fashion Weeks, continues to surprise and inspire with the creativity on show. Aiming to help new brands to gain […]
As a teenager, Miranda Wang took a high-school science fair project to the TED stage. Now she is leading Novoloop, a company betting that upcycling polyethylene into new polyurethane products can compete commercially – with Rolex backing her next phase of growth. Miranda Wang was 16 when she first came face to face with the […]
When it comes to Rolex history, myth and legend are often intertwined with facts and accuracy, but the importance of the Mercedes Gleitze Rolex Oyster is difficult to overstate. This watch is credited with reshaping the cultural reference of the wristwatch and propelling Rolex into its status as one of the world’s most prestigious brands. […]