Barbie, Inc: How a $3 toy inspired a multi-billion-dollar Dream World

She’s here, she’s there, she’s every pinkin’-where. With Margot Robbie’s summer blockbuster arriving in theatres and ubiquitous merchandise collaborations, the world’s favourite doll is about to launch the Mattel cinematic universe. Last June, photographs of beach blonde Margot Robbie and bleach blonde Ryan Gosling, stars of the upcoming Barbie movie, went viral after they were […]

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 […]

Secret detail in Margot Robbie’s stunning Barbie outfits

Margot Robbie has been hitting the red carpet in style for the Barbie movie—in theatres July 21—by replicating outfits donned by various Barbie dolls over the years, dressing in everything from an outfit inspired by the original Barbie to a more meta approach: dressing as a doll inspired by Robbie’s character in the new film. […]

Your ultimate mid-year luxury gift guide

From drinks, to luxury accessories to the perfect getaway: Forbes Australia has compiled the ultra-luxe gift guide for those looking to spoil others – or themselves – this winter. Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum: $110 Fortify your skin this winter with the Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum. This daily-use serum is ideal for […]

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 […]

The definitive 10-step guide to the ultimate Royal Ascot experience

Royal Ascot has just concluded, and the biggest week in the flat racing calendar did not disappoint. Forbes Australia caught up with all of the pomp and pageantry that one might expect of the oldest horse racing event in Europe to bring you the definitive 10-step guide to the greatest show on turf.   1. Know […]