A bidding war over a purple velvet gown that belonged to Princess Diana pushed the dress to sell for more than US$600,000 on Friday, reaching five times higher than its pre-auction estimate to become the most valuable of the late royal’s gowns ever sold at auction. Key Facts Four bidders competed for the gown for […]
Two brothers from New Zealand, both qualified dental surgeons, decided to sink their teeth into the world of luxury leather goods. When it came to fixing teeth, the creative spirit was not fulfilled for Omar and Zane Sabre. Their entrepreneurial spirit had lain dormant for some years as they studied and worked as dental surgeons […]
A Sydney entrepreneur who is a global leader in destination weddings helps couples have the wedding of their dreams – anywhere on the planet. Wendy Daoud El-Khoury was working in banking when her brother bought a wedding venue in Western Sydney and asked her to help him out on the weekends. She found herself captivated […]
Maximilian Riedel is RIEDEL’s 11th-generation chief executive officer – the world-renowned luxury glassware business with Austrian roots. Riedel reveals the challenges the 266-year-old business faces – and the opportunities. Maximilian Riedel isn’t a regular CEO – he is a cool CEO. His personal Instagram page, which boasts nearly 230,000 followers (his company, RIEDEL, has about […]
Hublot has unveiled a suite of new luxury timepieces, including a new watch made in partnership with SORAI (Save Our Rhinos Africa India), at LVMH’s Watch Week. Held in Singapore, Watch Week, which contrary to the name, only lasts two days, is a time for the major LVMH watch Maisons, Hublot, Bulgari, Tag Heuer and […]
Grit, mindset and a customer-service culture has pushed Fiji Airways into the big league. Fiji Airways Managing Director and CEO Andre Viljoen has transformed Fiji Airways by handing leadership to every employee. His development of staff, innovation within the company and a change in the business model over the past five years, had by October […]
They coach others, but how do they stay strong and driven without burning out? Ben Lucas, founder of Sydney boutique fitness and yoga studio Flow Athletic My big goal for the year is to run the 84km ultra marathon in Bali in May called the Bali Hope Ultra. This was the favourite race of a good friend of […]
An adaptation of the classic True Square in Rado’s signature high-tech ceramic, the Ash Barty Limited Edition III design collaboration signifies new, exciting times for both Ash and the Rado Brand. Former WTA No.1 and 2022 Australian Open Women’s Singles Champion Ash Barty and her long-standing partner, Rado, have launched their collaborative Limited-Edition III timepiece. […]
Montblanc has long been known for writing instruments, but its recent – and somewhat subtle – pivot into large leather goods is a reflection of the company’s journey from luxury to lifestyle, CEO Nicolas Baretzki says. Since its inception in 1906, Montblanc has been widely known for its eclectic line of collectible luxury writing instruments. […]
How many of these features did you know were in Range Rover’s new luxury flagship SUV? It’s been nine years between Range Rover models. In that time, competitors have been nipping at the heels of the British marque, vying for a piece of the luxury SUV segment it forged some five decades ago. As Aston […]