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The CEO in a $610m race to replace the International Space Station
The ISS is due to be decommissioned around 2030. Vast’s Max Haot is on a mission to build its successor.
A first look at Paris’ newest contemporary art gallery
Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, France’s first corporate foundation dedicated to promoting contemporary art, is reshaping the city’s artistic heart.
The best books of 2025 as chosen by Financial Review staff
From award-winning novelists to inspiring memoirs, here are the top picks – fiction and non-fiction – to add to your holiday reading pile.
This brand’s watches average $500k. It’s just opened in Australia
With lavish digs at an acclaimed hotel, who else but Richard Mille could land Down Under with such a splash?
As Swiss watches move more upmarket, this watchmaker is moving in
It’s not just the Swiss who have a grip on your wrist. Citizen Watch Group has plenty to offer, and the prices and sales to prove it.
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December 2025 – Jewellery
How Chemist Warehouse pulled off the deal of the decade. Plus our annual jewellery special, the top Sydney restaurant now taking on Melbourne and more.
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Young Rich List 2025
The definitive list of our next generation of entrepreneurs, aged 40 and younger. See who’s up, who’s down and meet the debutants.
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October 2025 – Power
All the lists of Australia’s most influential people in a year when the prime minister’s power is as close to absolute as is possible.
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September 2025 – Fashion
How Tory Burch found her mojo when she demoted herself, the comeback of ’90s favourite Calvin Klein, ‘airport dad’ style takes over the sneaker market and more.
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August – 30th anniversary issue
Our tech editor travels to the US to meet the man at the helm of ChatGPT. Plus, a look back on 30 years of the magazine, a 44-page Watch special and more.
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This Month
Here are the buzzwords shaping travel in 2026
From AI planning your next trip to packing your pet and compiling anecdotes from your journey, here are some forecasts for 2026.
The go-to champagnes when you want to impress
Drinks expert Max Allen uncorks why blanc de blancs is top of the pops – and recommends five of the most sparkling.
These new luxury watches (yours from $59k) pay homage to Japan
This Swiss family watchmaker who heads Chopard has turned his passion into a series of remarkable timepieces.
10 unexpected collabs that take luxury watches to a new level
From Lenny Kravitz and Michael Jordan to Astro Boy and Datsun, these match-ups are taking brands out of their usual comfort zone.
10 fashion lessons to take into the new year (hint: ditch the Crocs)
From classic shirts and eyeliner to investing in gold and going analogue, here’s what fashion trends in 2025 really taught us about style.
The consultancy bringing public art to the streets
Art, say the founders of a new collective, is more than a medium – it’s a movement.
November
The pharmacist from Fitzroy who amassed a $7b fortune with Chemist Warehouse
The pharmacists who’ve been made rich by following Chemist Warehouse’s Mario Verrocchi call him The Godfather. He’s told them to get back to work.
Some cities are built for holidays – but these are made for living
From London to Cairo, what makes a city truly thrive? Forget liveability scores and find one that just feels right.
5 hidden-gem jewellers that should be on your radar
From floral emblems to punk aesthetics and custom designs fit for a royal or celebrity, these brands offer something different.
Max Allen’s top 20 drinks of the year (from $25 to $500)
From earthy reds to dry whites and something a little different, our expert shares the most delicious drinks he’s tried in 2025.
How Pandora became the world’s No.1 jewellery business
This company is on a mission to keep its oldest customers happy while also winning new ones. And it all comes down to the charm.
Sydney perfected this restaurant – now it’s Melbourne’s turn to enjoy
Junda Khoo takes Malaysian food upscale at the new Ho Jiak, and it’s reeling in bigger spends and loads of corporate bookings.
The Emirati princess running Sydney’s Biennale speaks out
Hoor Al Qasimi is royalty in the UAE, and a shooting star in the art world. But not everyone’s happy that she landed in Sydney.
What’s the difference between lab-grown and real diamonds?
It’s a question that carries a lot of weight – or carats. The mined stones market is worth about $US47 billion, and the choice for consumers is multifaceted.
She’s one of our best fashion designers. But you won’t know her name
For Grace Lillian Lee, her biggest success is conquering the global art scene without leaving Cairns.
This lawyer has collected more than 600 brooches
Solicitor Melanie Lethbridge didn’t expect to find a new community of friends when she began collecting brooches.
Prices for this under-the-radar watch brand are surging
Rolex still rules but here’s where the real watch steals are – including one brand that’s booming, according to an expert.
Why your mascara and skincare should be in a time capsule
Like fashion, beauty is a way of marking time. We shouldn’t forget the powerful story of its trends.
How the ultra-rich keep their watches and jewellery safe
Serving royal clients to serious collectors, this company has made security an art form.
October
Australia’s richest people 40 and under set wealth record
Technology fortunes have driven the collective wealth of the wealthiest 100 young Australians to a record $45 billion in 2025, thanks partly to the AI boom.