Harvey Norman chief and billionaire Katie Page says she didn’t need much convincing when Brooke Marks and Lauren Kennedy came a’knocking, seeking investment for their Facebook-group-turned-app. Years before the concept of a circular economy hit the mainstream, Brooke Marks founded a secret Facebook group called High End, with a view to re-sell designer, high-end items. […]
As we fast approach the sweltering months of another Aussie summer, the perennial challenge returns – how does one stay stylish yet comfortable in this sort of heat? Forbes Australia sits down with the team at tailoring specialists InStitchu to get their hot takes on elevating your wardrobe beyond the off-the-rack specials. Key Background So, […]
Patrick Getreide amassed the one-of-a-kind OAK Collection over five decades. Now the French entrepreneur believes the time is right to sell 142 of his rare treasures at Christie’s this month. When he was 12 years old at boarding school in Switzerland, Patrick Getreide would walk past a local watch store, dreaming of one of the […]
Holidays are right around the corner, and with it comes a raft of events. Whether for menu planning, gifting, or drinking yourself, finding the right bottle of booze can play an important part in bringing Christmas cheer to your silly season. Bird in Hand ‘Italian Series’ Nero d’Avola 2022: $40 This medium-bodied red is part […]
Online accommodation marketplace Airbnb has revealed where app-users are searching for their next holiday destinations. As 2023 comes to a close, Airbnb has revealed the emerging destinations that holiday-goers are looking up on its app. In a blog post, the company said 2024 will be a “year of globetrotting”. Of course, the Paris Olympics is […]
Luxury shoemaker Jimmy Choo made his name in London, as the late Princess Diana’s shoe designer of choice. He headed to The Langham’s Gold Coast resort for a high tea event. While the synergies might be obvious, Forbes Australia digs a little deeper to find out what’s in store for both brands as they look […]
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 […]
A rare Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO from 1962 has sold for US$47 million plus fees (AU$78m) at auction in New York, falling short of its estimate of $60 million but setting a new record for a Ferrari sold at auction. The Monday sale, which came in at $51.7 million including fees, did not […]
The latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe broke a franchise record for the worst ever domestic opening weekend, missing initial predictions by tens of millions and possibly signaling the beginning of the end for the superhero genre that has long been synonymous with high-flying box office success. Key facts What to watch for Despite […]
Fear not, Swifties. South America’s largest airline has your back—and hopes that in return you’ll spend, spend, spend. Taylor Swift kicked off her South American tour with three sellout crowds at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium, the home venue of Club Atlético River Plate and the Argentinian national soccer teams. The Argentina concerts are the latest […]