Succession props rake in nearly $1 million at auction – including $28k for an infamous Burberry bag

Memorabilia from HBO’s hit show Succession headed to auction over the weekend via US Heritage Auctions – and raked in a total of US$627,000 (AU$945,000). The ‘ludicrously capacious’ Burberry bag worn to a family event in the show, mocked for its huge size, is now carrying, who knows? Perhaps flat shoes for the subway? But […]

Golden Globes 2024: The best of the red carpet

Hollywood loves a reboot and tonight, the Golden Globe Awards are getting a much-needed one, hoping to polish up its tarnished reputation. The A-list stars of movies and television are back at The Beverly Hilton, the traditional home of the Globes, but the ceremony is marked by many changes, including new ownership, a new voting […]

Ritz Paris finds missing $1.2 million diamond ring in vacuum cleaner

Staff at the luxury Ritz hotel in Paris have found a diamond ring worth more than $800,000 (AU$1.2m) in a vacuum cleaner bag, Le Parisien reported, days after its owner, suspecting foul play, reported the jewel missing to local police. Key facts What to watch for Parisian authorities are investigating the matter at the Ritz Paris – […]

Perpetual Calendar watches for all time

The original smartwatches, these complex timepieces don’t have to be reset until 2100. When Lionel Messi accepted FIFA’s Best Men’s Player award in 2022, the Argentine soccer star wore a platinum Patek Philippe Ref. 5270P Perpetual Calendar Chronograph that retails for $218,000. Call it a well-earned wrist flex for the world’s second-highest-paid athlete, who earned $130 […]

Australian designer Christopher Esber on challenging the classics

Australian fashion designer Christopher Esber established his eponymous brand in 2010. This year, he made his first debut at Paris Fashion Week. He talks about trends, design and how he developed his signature style. How would you define your taste and style, and what makes it unique? I stylistically approach design, experimenting with the dichotomy […]

Black Friday Sales Australia: Everything you need to know

Originally a US phenomenon, the concept of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales has rapidly spread internationally, with Australians projected to spend more than $5 billion over the four-day sales period. What are the Black Friday sales? In Australia, Black Friday has become an essential part of the retail calendar, marking a period of significant […]

Click Frenzy has arrived, and you will not want to miss these sales

It’s here. Click Frenzy Main Event is back and better than ever, with countless deals across tech, fashion, homewares and more. Kicking off Tuesday 7pm AEDT, Click Frenzy Main Event is 53 hours of pure sales mania. The sales event organises participating brands – of which there are many – into one hub of exclusive […]