On Monday, April 1st, Watches and Wonders 2025 will officially commence in Geneva, Switzerland, bringing together the world’s most prestigious watch brands, collectors, and enthusiasts. Below, WatchGuys CEO Robertino Altieri, makes his predictions for the upcoming lineup. As the premier event in the luxury watch industry, Watches and Wonders sets the stage for groundbreaking releases, […]
Data from the research firm reveals that a Hermes Birkin in black togo leather might be the best luxury investment you can make. Ultra high-end handbags are up 2.8 per cent on 2024. The global Luxury Items Index compiled by Knight Frank fell by more than 3 per cent in 2024. There were a couple […]
It’s been coming for a while. This morning, the BBC broke a story (now on the front page of its website) about Scotch whisky cask investment fraudsters. The investigation uncovered scams totalling several million pounds where victims were sold overpriced or non-existent casks of Scotch whisky, with some casks fraudulently resold multiple times. In the piece, the […]
If you’ve been glued to the third season of HBO’s The White Lotus, you’ve probably been dreaming of Thailand’s secluded beaches, emerald lagoons and limestone karsts rising up from a mirror-flat sea. Shot on location in Thailand, primarily Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, the third season of the show offers another satirical look at the lives […]
Discover the ultimate Caribbean escape aboard the Muchos Mas, a 144-foot Crescent superyacht where expansive sun decks meet intimate relaxation spaces like the signature moon jacuzzi. Look back on the week that was with hand-picked articles from Australia and around the world. Sign up to the Forbes Australia newsletter here or become a member here.
Formula One is about to undergo its biggest transformation in decades. In 2026, the sport will introduce sweeping regulations aimed at making it safer, more sustainable, and more competitive. To stay ahead of the curve, Williams Racing has partnered with Sydney-headquartered Atlassian to help fast-track the team’s return to the front of the grid. It’s […]
The White Lotus continues to slowly build to whatever wild conclusion is in store for us, but it sure is taking its time. I say that not to be critical of Season 3’s pacing, but I am a little surprised that there hasn’t been a bit more cross-pollination between the story lines at this stage […]
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 […]