Golden Goose’s €650 million dirty little secret

They’re scuffed, scraped, and sometimes duct-taped – but Golden Goose sneakers continue to command four-figure price tags and global demand. What began as a niche idea in Venice has grown into one of the most iconic (and profitable) niche sneaker concepts in modern luxury retail.  This story featured in Issue 18 of Forbes Australia. Tap […]

Meet the Australian startup pushing carbon capture forward

Dr. Sam Wenger is betting that Direct Air Capture (DAC) could hold the key to averting climate catastrophe. His Sydney-based startup, DacLabs is pioneering a technology that strips carbon dioxide from the air we breathe.   This story is featured in Issue 18 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. Climate change is a daunting challenge, […]

$900 billion and counting: Inside the rising wellness real estate market

The wellness real estate market is gaining serious investor momentum, with demand surging for homes and developments that integrate health, sustainability and lifestyle into their core design. This story is featured in Issue 18 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. A billiard room, sun-soaked gym and a marble-tiled pool are not just nice-to-haves […]

What will it take to fix Australia’s productivity problem?

Australia is stuck in its worst productivity growth on record. Data journalist Juliette O’Brien examines what’s holding the economy back – and what it will take to fix it.  This story is featured in Issue 18 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. Australians are working harder than ever. ABS data shows that the […]

The unexpected city delight: A weekend in Brisbane’s James Street Precinct

Inner-city Brisbane’s The Calile Hotel and James Street Precinct are part of the country’s most stylish escapes, with leafy laneways, black-and-white facades, and high-end retail. This story is featured in Issue 18 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. Brisbane was never top of my list when considering a luxury city break. But after […]

Empire state: How Lucy-Henry Hicks propelled DISSH into a $150 million business

From coastal Queensland to global runways, Lucy Henry-Hicks has transformed her family’s boutique, DISSH, into a $150 million fashion empire.  This story is featured in Issue 18 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. “I’m an Aries,” Lucy Henry-Hicks says matter-of-factly, offering it as part-explanation for the ambition that’s followed her since childhood. She […]