A 40-year-old purse that inspired the world’s most prestigious line of handbags sold at a Sotheby’s auction in Paris on Thursday morning for €8.6 million (AU$15.2 million) after fees to an unidentified Japanese bidder after more than 10 minutes of intense bidding by nine potential buyers vying for the very first Hermès Birkin bag ever […]
It’s hard to compete for airtime when you’re seated behind sporting royalty – especially when that “royal” is the newly knighted David Beckham. But Eddie Redmayne held his own in the Royal Box on Day One of Wimbledon, turning up in a double-breasted cream suit, tortoiseshell sunglasses, and a stunning red-dial Omega Aqua Terra. The […]
Amazon Prime Day has kicked off in Australia with discounts across thousands of products—but not all of them are worth your time. We’ve sifted through the noise to find 15 deals over $100 that are actually worth considering. 1. Dreame L10s Ultra Gen2 Robot Vacuum Was: $2,499 | Now: $899 | Save: $1,600All-in-one robot vacuum […]
The Cardrona Hotel – arguably New Zealand’s most photographed pub and a fixture in the Southern Alps for more than 160 years – is officially on the market. Set between Queenstown and Wānaka, the heritage-listed property is about as iconic as it gets. And for the first time in more than a decade, it’s up […]
It’s not every day that a Ferrari F50 comes up for auction. Those days are even scarcer when it’s a yellow F50 we’re talking about – and when the car previously belonged to Ralph Lauren? It’s a truly unique moment. Lauren’s classic car collection is world-famous, but opportunities to buy one of his cars come […]
Breguet adds the Sidéral 7255 to its growing anniversary lineup – a flying tourbillon with no visible drive and a dial that looks like deep space. Released on June 26, the same date Abraham-Louis Breguet patented the original tourbillon in 1801, the new reference is limited to 50 numbered pieces, so good luck getting your […]
Anna Wintour, Vogue’s longtime editor known for revitalizing the fashion magazine and chairing the annual Met Gala, will reportedly step down as editor of the American edition of the magazine after nearly four decades at the helm, though she will continue on as Condé Nast’s global chief content officer. Key Takeaways How Long Has Anna […]
Air New Zealand has taken out the top spot in the latest global airline safety rankings, narrowly nudging out Qantas which came in second place. Key Takeaways Crucial Quote “Only 1.50 points separated the top two airlines,” said AirlineRatings.com CEO Sharon Petersen. “Air New Zealand’s younger fleet gave it the edge over Qantas this year.” […]
Breguet has added two new Type XX chronographs to its collection, each paying tribute to the brand’s 250th anniversary and a legacy tied to aviation. The new Type XX Chronographe 2075 models – one with a black dial and the other in solid silver – draw from a civilian model Breguet introduced in 1955. Both […]
Three well-known luxury brands joined forces to produce a limited-edition table clock that combines their heritage and artisan knowhow. The Bugatti Calandre Table Clock is the combined creation of luxury watchmaker and jeweler, Jacob & Co., high performance automobile manufacturer, Bugatti, and French luxury glassmaker, Lalique. The research and development as well as the design […]