The Aussie avalanche at the $140k a plate Met Gala

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 price 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, […]

Five Australian menswear brands to upgrade your wardrobe

From an avant-garde firm known for its footwear collabs to brands that cut garments in the spirit of ‘slow food’, these homegrown designers are making the case for advance(d) Australia flair. Since the beginning of the 2020s, it has become apparent that Australian fashion is well on its way to becoming a multi-billion-dollar industry. Overseas, […]

In Sydney, Montblanc Inks Its First Australian Flagship

In Sydney, Montblanc inks its first Australian flagship

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 […]

BOSS courts Australian Open as its new lifestyle outfitter from 2027

The Australian Open is about to look very different. From 2027, BOSS will take over as Official Lifestyle Outfitter of the tournament, dressing up to 4,000 staff, officials, umpires and ball kids across Melbourne Park. The German label will replace Ralph Lauren as the Official Lifestyle Outfitter of the AO from next year. “We are […]

Piaget unveils reimagined flagship at Place Vendôme

Piaget’s boutique at 16 Place Vendôme in Paris has taken on a new look, doubling its original footprint with a design by New York–based architect Rafael de Cárdenas that emphasizes the luxury brand’s heritage through a rich interplay of colors and shapes. While the color palette varies throughout the newly renovated boutique, Benjamin Comar, CEO […]

Margot Robbie wore Elizabeth Taylor’s iconic Taj Mahal diamond to ‘Wuthering Heights’ premiere

Actress Margot Robbie blew the dust off of an iconic jewel and donned Elizabeth Taylor’s famous “Taj Mahal” diamond at the Los Angeles premiere of “Wuthering Heights” Monday night, channeling one of Hollywood’s most famous real-life love stories in promoting her new gothic romance. Key Takeaways Tangent Robbie and “Wuthering Heights” leading man Jacob Elordi […]

25 perfect Christmas gift ideas for him

To round out 2025, we’ve pulled together 25 of our favourites. From thoughtful grooming picks to polished luggage, considered tech and the occasional heirloom-level splurge, these picks sit in that sweet spot between useful and quietly indulgent. Happy shopping. Aesop Fabulous Face Oil: $75 Aesop’s Fabulous Face Oil is an easy win for anyone who […]

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Inside the French household steering a 77-year-old luxury brand

A rare look inside the French family business defying the luxury giants – and the momentum pushing Longchamp into its strongest years yet. Ask Jean Cassegrain if the family has ever considered selling Longchamp and he doesn’t hesitate. “No.” In a luxury market built on consolidation and scale, the 77-year-old French house remains one of […]

Where business meets style: Inside an evening with Forbes x Max Mara

Forbes Australia and Max Mara brought together a select group of women in Sydney for a night that blended conversation and craftsmanship – all centred on a single theme: slowing down. Curated by Jillian Davison – the Australian stylist, creative director and former editor of Harper’s Bazaar and Glamour U.S., personally recruited by Anna Wintour […]