The 10 cars most likely to become coveted collectibles

Classic car collecting can be an especially satisfying means with which to invest one’s money—after all, stocks, bonds and gold ingots can’t be taken out and driven on the open road on a sunny summer’s day. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the riskier avenues for appreciation, with only a slim number of highly desired collectibles […]

7 CEOs share their fool-proof Christmas gift

From a pickleball paddle to a cookbook, C-Suite executives have revealed the one Christmas gift that works every time. With Christmas just around the corner, no doubt Forbes readers will be hitting the shops to purchase their loved ones gifts for the occasion. Forbes Australia reached out to C-Suite executives about what’s on their shopping […]

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 […]

The ultimate holiday cocktail guide

Creative cocktail recipes for 15 festive drinks—and two punches that pack a punch—from award-winning bartenders around the world. Whether your idea of holiday spirit involves whiskey, gin, tequila or rum, having a festive cocktail to serve them in always makes the season a little merrier. The 17 recipes in this year’s Forbes Holiday Cocktail Guide […]

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 […]

Australia’s best wine bar of 2023

In a cozy corner spot off Gilbert Street in the Adelaide suburb of Goodwood, you’ll find a three-year-old wine bar called Good Gilbert. So far, so ordinary. This story appeared in Issue 8 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy or become a premium member. But Wilson Shawyer’s part-bar-part-diner was recently named Australia’s […]

Charging Ahead: 48 hours in London with Jaguar

Pulling off the M25 into the heart of London, there is no shortage of ultra-luxury high-end cars lining the streets – but amongst the Bentleys, Range Rovers and Mercedes’, there’s arguably one badge that looks most at home as we make our way past Westminster Abbey – with the utmost respect to the Aston Martin […]

Audi delivers 123,000 EVs in 9 months – Here’s what it’s like to drive one

Audi Group’s electric vehicle deliveries increased 60% year-on-year – and if you want to know what driving one of the luxury carmaker’s fully-electric feels like, Forbes Australia can tell you. In the company’s most recent earnings report, Audi Group revealed its revenue rose to 50.4 billion euro (AU$83 billion), with operating profits at 4.6 billion […]

Forbes’ Luxury Christmas Gift Guide 2023

As much as we love the holiday season, sometimes the stress of finding a gift for everyone in your life can feel like way too much – so let us help you. Forbes Australia has picked out some of our favourite luxury (and unnecessary) gifts for you to spoil your loved ones with. Contour Cube: […]