Fancy vivid blue diamonds of more than 10 carats are among the rarest gems in the world, and Sotheby’s is set to offer one in its Geneva High Jewellery sale on May 13. “The Mediterranean Blue” is 10.3-carat fancy vivid blue diamond (the highest grade for a blue diamond) with a VS2 clarity grade, according […]
LVMH has acquired a stake in the small hotel brand Fontenille Collection. Over coffee at the Ned in New York, co-founder Frédéric Biousse shares the story behind the deal every indie hotelier wants. When it comes to launching a luxury hotel brand, Frédéric Biousse could offer a master class. After a long career building ‘affordable […]
Barbe Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin was widowed in the early 1800s, and in an unprecedented move, took control of the Clicquot Champagne house in Reims. ‘La Grande Dame’ built a champagne legacy that lives on at Clicquot, in bottles of bubbly, and as a female pioneer in history books. March is International Women’s History Month, a […]
At the BNP Paribas Open this week, VIP treatment and star power will make you almost forget you’re there to watch the tennis. The BNP Paribas Open, underway these two weeks in Indian Wells, California, is a place where tennis purists, Hollywood elites, and the occasional tech billionaire come together to bask in the desert sun, […]
Omega expands its Seamaster Planet Ocean collection with the introduction of the new Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer, bringing the brand’s world time complication into a more robust, deep-diving ceramic case. Previously seen in the Aqua Terra lineup, this latest iteration takes the concept just a little further, combining mechanical watchmaking with a contemporary travel design. […]
Jetsetters will stop at eight different destinations including three Four Seasons properties that played starring roles in the HBO satirical comedy. Four Seasons is offering a 20-day White Lotus Private Jet Experience inspired by Mike White’s award-winning HBO series. This wellness-themed journey, limited to 48 guests, promises to “enrich body, mind, and spirit.” Travellers will visit eight […]
The Australian Grand Prix is known as the Formula 1 ‘festival in the park,’ Auld says. Here’s how he is growing further attendance and engagement at Melbourne’s blockbuster motorsport festival. The countdown is on until Sunday’s 2025 Formula 1 season kick-off in Melbourne. It will be Lewis Hamilton’s first race with new team Ferrari, Australian […]
Ever wondered how the ultra-wealthy do the Australian Grand Prix? Well, if you’re part of Ferrari’s inner-circle, it starts with a ticket to a private three-storey popup mixed with trackside views, free-flowing spritzes, and a menu curated by top Italian chefs. At Albert Park, there are plenty of ways to watch Formula 1. General admission […]
Alexandra Gucci Zarini, granddaughter of Aldo Gucci, has launched AGCF, a luxury fashion brand with a mission to set a new standard for ethical, sustainable, and purpose-driven luxury. Gucci stands alongside other elite names in the luxury pantheon, such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, Hermès, Chanel and Cartier. However, under the ownership of luxury conglomerate Kering, […]
Weighing 150 kg and featuring 96,762 Swarovski crystals, Alin Le’ Kal’s creation was valued at $1 million in 2019. Like everything else in this inflationary environment, the price has since gone up, he tells Forbes Australia. It took nine months for Alin Le’ Kal and his Parisian team to complete the exquisite gown closing the […]