Rarity is a word often overused when it comes to describing the star lots that come up at watch auctions, but at least two of the Patek Philippe pieces in the sale of a private collection hitting the block at Sotheby’s this fall truly represent the rarest of the rare. “Exceptional Discoveries: The Olmsted Complications […]
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 […]
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. […]
Luxury travel habits among wealthy Australians are shifting fast. The destinations topping their wish lists in 2026 look different from just a few years ago, with new favourites climbing the rankings and old staples slipping. Virtuoso’s 2026 Luxe Report has found Japan has overtaken Italy as the top destination for Australian and New Zealand travellers. […]
The Prancing Horse has shuffled its top ranks locally, installing veteran exec Michele Comelli as Australasia’s new president, while Jan Hendrik Voss ships out to take on Ferrari’s crucial China market. Comelli – a Ferrari lifer since 2004 – has held senior roles in Europe, the US and at Maranello, including in marketing and product […]
King Edward VII declared Cartier the “jeweller of kings and the king of jewellers” in 1904. More than 300 of those jewels will be on display as part of NGV’s 2026 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces. Pieces of jewellery that have adorned the necks of Elizabeth Taylor, Rihanna, Princess Margaret, and the Duchess of Windsor are making […]
The autumn auction season for Sotheby’s begins with its “Fine Jewellery” sale in Paris on September 30. The auction is part of Sotheby’s Luxury Week in the “City of Lights” that features live and online sales of jewels, watches, handbags and accessories, and wine and spirits. The Fine Jewellery auction of 269 lots weighs heavily […]
Former test wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has swapped the commentary box for the bottle shop hustle as he launches his new tequila, El Arquero – “The Keeper”. It’s come to this. Cricket great Adam Gilchrist has been reduced to walking the streets with a bag full of tequila bottles. “I’ve finally realised my lifelong dream of […]
Elite watch brand Audemars Piguet is returning as an exhibitor to the Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva next year after exiting the show in 2019. The luxury watch fair, which runs April 14 to 20, also welcomes 10 other new participants, for a total of 66. Incoming brands include LVMH-owned clock maker L’Epée 1839, […]