The fish, the chef, the pirates + their pursuers: The tale of the toothfish

In an extraordinary tale of derring-do, Austral CEO David Carter reveals to Forbes Australia’s Stewart Hawkins how the company battled pirates in the sub-Antarctic to build a successful export trade in an evil-looking black fish that’s become the darling of haute-cuisine chefs around the world. David Carter, Austral Fisheries’ CEO, recalls one of his company’s […]

Patek Philippe’s world-class exhibition touches down in Melbourne

Australian watch lovers have been treated to a show usually reserved for the likes of Geneva as some 180 iconic Patek Philippe timepieces were put on display at Melbourne’s newly opened Ritz-Carlton over the weekend. Regarded as one of the most prestigious and respected watch brands in the world, Patek Philippe is known for its […]

Forbes finds: A charming oasis in the heart of Malibu

Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club should be the newest item on your travel bucket list – and here’s why. Geology has more than a few giants vying for the title of the world’s largest beach – but Forbes finds this one particularly charming. From the endless Brazilian butterflies in Rio de Janeiro to the […]

‘Didn’t need convincing’: Billionaire Katie Page backs designer resale pioneers

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. […]

Your summer guide to suiting up in style

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, […]

Inside a $450 million watch collection

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 […]

14 of the best wine & spirit gift ideas this Christmas

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 […]

Revealed: Airbnb’s top 2024 travel destinations

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 […]