Gucci CEO departs as brand lags behind: Here’s how the top luxury fashion brands are doing

Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri, who led the company out of a slump after Tom Ford’s resignation in 2004, will leave his role this September, amid a management shake-up that saw the hiring of a new creative director earlier this year and now the promotion of two other executives as deputy CEOs of parent company Kering. […]

The coming of age of a 170-year Australian business

Hardy Brothers is one of the very few Australian businesses that can boast well over a century of operations, as well as clientele that includes several generations of the British Royal Family.  Hardy Brothers exclusive flagship boutique. Hardy Brothers is one of the very few Australian businesses that can boast well over a century of […]

Audemars Piguet drops four new colourful Royal Oak Offshores

Audemars Piguet is expanding its universe of gem-set watches with four new Royal Oak Offshore models, all with colourful dials and sparkling bezels. Jeweled watches are as trendy as Marvel movies at the moment, and Audemars Piguet, having already mastered the Marvel collaboration, is expanding its universe of gem-set watches. Four new Royal Oak Offshore […]

Ticket chaos as Taylor Swift fans crash Australian pre-sale site

Taylor Swift fans hoping to nab a ticket to her highly-anticipated Eras Tour have crashed the local site – before the tickets went live. Topline Swift fans trying to access the American Express pre-sale, which was available to AMEX cardholders, were met with ‘SITE HELP’ instead of the gateway to the popstar’s long-awaited return to […]

Aussie style queen behind 20-minute sellout frenzy unveils new collaboration

The last time Melbourne style queen Rozalia Russian released a clothing line with Australian label Atoir it sold out within 20 minutes. The same is expected when her second range goes live on Thursday. The last time fashion influencer and former model, Rozalia Russian, released a clothing line with Australian label Atoir it sold out […]

Olaplex scientist’s bid to disrupt billion-dollar hair care industry

Materials scientist and beauty icon, Dr Eric Pressly, was just 30 when he helped to create the world’s most famous hair-bonding product, Olaplex. Now he’s started his own brand, epres Hair Care, and it’s set to disrupt the multi-billion care industry. Hair products were never part of the career plan for materials scientist, Dr Eric […]

Qantas heads back to New York with luxury collaborations

Qantas is partnering with Australian fashion designer, Rebecca Vallance, to provide business-class passengers with limited-edition designer PJs and amenity bags. After a long, three-year absence, Qantas Airways will again offer its popular Sydney to New York flights on June 14 – but this time with a hint of luxury. The airline has partnered with luxury […]

The ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but if you haven’t got your present sorted for Mum, Forbes Australia has you covered. Aesop limited release Mimamori: $125 Luxury skincare brand Aesop has put together a limited-release gift kit, Mimamori, which is available in the lead up to Mother’s Day. Containing a trio of formulations, Mimamori offers […]

Inside Rolex Australia’s super-luxe new headquarters

Rolex Oceania’s re-designed headquarters in Australia encompasses a first-of-its-kind watchmaking training facility as the luxury watchmaker poises for growth in the region. Luxury Swiss watchmaker, Rolex, has announced the inauguration of its new Oceania headquarters following an extensive redevelopment of the historic 6-story Centenary Hall building on Exhibition Street, Melbourne. The extensive refurbishment of the […]