Fashion’s night of nights was co-chaired by Nicole Kidman, and attended by Margot Robbie, Naomi Watts, Hugh Jackman, Troye Sivan, and Miranda Kerr. With a ticket cost of $140,000, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual ‘Costume Institute Ball‘ is more than just the most extravagant and coveted invitation on the fashion calendar. The Met Gala, […]
Move over Bondi and Byron. The latest ranking of the world’s 50 best beaches has been released, and while one WA Beach has made the podium, the country’s most famous stretches of sand are absent from the list. Australia has long traded on the strength of our coastline, but a new global ranking suggests the […]
The British marque’s new Supersports has touched down with no backseats and a lot less interest in keeping you comfortable. Eastern Creek at dawn on a Wednesday is not where most people expect to find a limited-edition Bentley with a $794,000 price-tag. It is, however, exactly where Bentley Motors Asia Pacific chose to unveil the […]
For years, Europe’s luxury carmakers could comfort themselves in the face of China’s rapid ascent in the field of affordable electric cars. After all, who could expect to compete with Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and the rest? Those trims seemed protected by history, engineering prestige and decades of badge power. Things are changing. As the […]
Forbes Life‘s newest watch writer weighs in on those releases dominating the horological zeitgeist – from downsized takes on familiar favourites to crucial new technical breakthroughs. In previous years, insiders tended to alternate between describing the vibe at Watches and Wonders as one that’s either significant or transitional. Truth be told: the reality is probably […]
This week at Watches and Wonders 2026 – the preeminent watch exhibition anywhere in the world – top watch brands pulled out all the stops as they unveiled eye-catching, head-turning new designs, materials and even world firsts. While many brands played it “safe” this year with simple aesthetics, stand-out brands made bold moves to leave […]
The storied German purveyor – of watches, leather goods, and fine writing instruments – puts down roots in the middle of Sydney’s ‘Luxury Mile’. Having traditionally relied upon a nationwide network of third-party retailers, Montblanc is turning a new leaf in 2026 – with the arrival of its first monobrand flagship in Sydney. Set in […]
Cartier, best known for its high jewellery, has long been a significant force in watchmaking, largely due to its emphasis on distinctive case shapes and refined design codes. Models such as the Tank, Santos, Ballon Bleu, Baignoire and Asymétrique have become synonymous with the French luxury house. Hallmarks including Roman numerals, sword-shaped hands and sapphire […]
Volume knobs, once nearly extinct, are popping back up. Brands are quietly reintroducing physical knobs, often framing it as “improved usability”. Touchscreens were supposed to be the great simplifier, the wave of the driving future. One smooth pane of glass to rule climate, audio, navigation, seat settings, drive modes and even the glove compartment. (2025 […]
From a late start in Denmark to the legendary red of Maranello, the 17-year-old Ferrari recruit and her Whoop wearable are out to prove that in the modern paddock, biological data is the ultimate competitive advantage. The face on my screen is framed by the headrest of a moving vehicle, as the bustle of a […]