Chanel acquires a 25% stake in Swiss watchmaker MB&F

MB&F said Thursday that luxury fashion brand, Chanel, has taken a 25% stake in the independent Swiss watchmaking brand. Under the agreement, founder Maximilian Büsser, retains the majority of MB&F shares with 60%, while his partner in the company, Serge Kriknoff, head of R&D & Production, owns 15%. The two said they will continue to […]

Building a legacy: Inside John Symond’s $200 million masterpiece

At the sharp end of Sydney’s ultra-posh Point Piper sits ‘Wingadal,’ the 2,676-square-metre home built by Aussie Home Loans founder John Symond. It’s up for sale and is likely to smash Australian real estate records. Alec Tzannes, the celebrated architect who designed the building likely to sell for more than $200 million, tells Stewart Hawkins […]

Father’s Day gift guide: 24 perfect gifts to spoil dad with this year

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if your dad is the kind of guy who does it all, he deserves nothing less than the best. We’ve put together a carefully curated gift guide that’s guaranteed to make his day truly unforgettable. From luxurious watches to indulgent grooming sets, these picks are all about […]

$50 million pivot: How these dentists built a global luxury brand

Zane and Omar Sabré’s transition into luxury retail was never part of their grand plan – and why would it be? One was a full-time dentist and the other was studying to be the same. But faced with their father’s leukaemia diagnosis and mounting debt, the pair decided to pivot. Living on the Gold Coast, […]

Nine luxe experiences to gift dad this year for Father’s Day

Having trouble picking out the perfect Father’s Day gift for the man who seems to have everything? Spice things up with the priceless gift of memories. Forbes Australia has curated some of the best experiences to make this Father’s Day truly unforgettable for dad. PONANT’s 10-Day Vietnamese Coastlines Voyage This 10-day voyage aboard Le Lapérouse […]

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and Veuve Clicquot: A bucket list trip

Veuve Clicquot has created three of the most decadent journeys you can imagine on Belmond Trains. Solaire Journeys (a name inspired by the signature sunburst yellow color of Veuve Clicquot labels) follow the sun on three continents, from East to West, accompanied by some of the world’s best champagne and gastronomy. Unique and rare champagnes are paired with food […]

Wine experts share their top cellaring picks for 2024

South Australia’s top winemakers share what makes for a cellar-worthy wine – and their top cellaring picks for 2024. Michael Fragos, chief winemaker for South Australian vineyard, Chapel Hill, has been crowned McLaren Vale’s Bushing Monarch thrice – he produced the best wine in show in 1997, 1999 and 2010. He’s won a few more […]