By the end of this weekend, more than 24,000 people will have run, pushed, pulled and lunged their way across the floor of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre – the biggest Hyrox event Australia has hosted. It’s both punishing, and highly lucrative for those pulling the strings. On the ground in Melbourne, the scale […]
The perfect holiday gift for an enthusiast: a sleek, fast, exquisite supercar wrapped with a big red bow. If you’re in the market to treat yourself or an extra-special loved one, there are many to choose from. Start with this list of my top 7: 1. Lamborghini Temerario Boasting 907 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of peak torque, […]
A rare look inside the French family business defying the luxury giants – and the momentum pushing Longchamp into its strongest years yet. Ask Jean Cassegrain if the family has ever considered selling Longchamp and he doesn’t hesitate. “No.” In a luxury market built on consolidation and scale, the 77-year-old French house remains one of […]
On the brink of insolvency five years ago, the team is now dominating on the Formula 1 track—and, under the leadership of CEO Zak Brown, building up its sponsorships to rival Ferrari and Mercedes. When McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri crossed the finish line in third and fourth place at the Singapore Grand […]
Zenith’s anniversary year has produced its fair share of headline pieces. This one sits outside the fanfare. A stone dial, a familiar case, and a quiet nod to where the brand started. At a glance Zenith has been marking its 160th anniversary with a string of special pieces, each tied back to the brand’s long […]
The inaugural Hotel Icons List celebrates enduring luxury properties more than a century old from Colorado to Cannes. In an era when luxury hotels open and close like umbrellas, longevity in the hospitality world seems almost impossible. Yet scattered across the globe, dressed in their finest holiday splendor each December, just as they have for generations, […]
K-pop has historically been ignored when it comes to the Grammys. This year, things are different, with Melbourne-raised singer Rose earning three Grammy nominations, alongside the music from Netflix’ smash hit KPop Demon Hunters. Despite being a global phenomenon for the past decade, K-pop has been underrepresented at music’s biggest night. Only one name from […]
An early look at next year’s most exciting new luxury getaways, from Texas to Tanzania. From a quick urban escape to a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, a new roster of luxury hotels and resorts can help inspire any 2026 itinerary. A recurring theme for new properties is the renaissance of glamour. In Europe, legendary landmarks—from Venice’s iconic […]
The sale of an Anthurium luxurians broke Palmstreet’s August $10,000 record, highlighting the rise of rare plants as high-value collectibles. A houseplant sold for $26,000 on the Palmstreet app in late September, breaking a previous record set a month earlier for a single-plant sale on the platform. Palmstreet specializes in collectibles. The three-leaf plant, Anthurium luxurians variegated “albo marble,” […]
There is a limited edition watch for everything these days. Parmigiani Fleurier has teamed up with the University of Texas and its foundation, the Forty First Foundation, to create the Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Longhorn Limited Edition. Proceeds from the sale of the 50 watches will help fund special projects through the Foundation, including supporting […]