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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
From Jane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin going to auction at Sotheby’s to Brunello Cucinelli’s sun-drenched summer collection and millinery moves ahead of Royal Ascot, here’s what’s happening in fashion. Brunello Cucinelli Presents A Capsule Collection for High Summer 2025 Entitled, ‘The Summer That Never Left’ Brunello Cucinelli’s summer line embraces sun-soaked days and timeless elegance. […]
On the heels of the Yayoi Kusuma exhibition closing, Australia’s most popular gallery opens a new celebration of Japanese culture, showcasing the iconic Japanese silk garment. The word kimono, translated as ‘thing to wear,’ has been used since the mid-20th century, according to the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV.) The iconic Japanese garment itself, however, […]