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 […]

First look at the Pagani Utopia Roadster

Many of us desire the romantic sensibilities of an open car that can conjure flights of the imagination, particularly on a high-speed moonlight drive, top down, purebred sports car engine’s screams engulfing, wind tugging the scalp, an immersive experience that connects us to the distant past when sports cars were simple spyders, simple roadsters with […]

A visionary architect reveals the most memorable hotel feature

Jean-Michel Gathy, the mastermind behind many Aman, Four Seasons and One&Only hotels, shares where he finds design inspiration. Some of the world’s most stunning hotels, like Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Amanyara in Turks and Caicos, Aman New York and Nizuc Resort & Spa in Cancun, came from the mind of Jean-Michel […]

Mecca becomes a mecca for cult beauty unicorn Glossier

Emily Weiss was 29 when she founded beauty brand Glossier and was named on Forbes US 30 under 30 soon after. In the decade since, Glossier products have amassed a cult-like following globally. Now, for the first time, they can be purchased in Australasian brick-and-mortar stores. It’s 5:40 pm Monday in the tony – but […]

Forget sneakers, Gen Z kids are now buying $500 fragrances

When it comes to luxury fragrances, few brands capture the essence of Italian elegance like Xerjoff. Established in 2006 by Sergio Momo, the lineup has quickly risen to prominence in the world of haute perfumery, so much so it’s now pulling in a whole new (and rather unexpected) target audience – teenage boys. It seems […]

Louis Ferla named as new head Of Cartier

Richemont said Tuesday that Louis Ferla, currently CEO of Vacheron Constantin, will succeed Cyrille Vigneron as CEO of Cartier, effective September 1. Vigneron will retire after eight years at the helm of the renowned luxury brand. Vigneron will assume the position of chairman of Cartier Culture & Philanthropy, effective September 1, and will work with […]