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Rebecca Vallance and Laura Dennis attend the launch of Fin Magazine’s High Seas at Aster Bar in Sydney.

In pictures: Fin Magazine’s High Seas launch party

The fashion, culture and luxury set came out in force to celebrate the Financial Review’s latest offshoot.

Inside a Young Rich Lister’s million-dollar home wellness space

Simon Beard, the founder of streetwear empire Culture Kings, wants to live as long as possible to enjoy his success.

Chanel Première Hyper Lucky Star watch with white gold and diamonds, POA.

Time after time

From the pages of Fin Summer, a look into the fantastical world of Chanel’s horology.

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Sivan at the National Gallery of Victoria. “He’s one of the most innovative, creative and exciting artists to come out of Australia in recent years,” says director Tony Ellwood.

Troye Sivan is home for the party of the year

The Australian pop star and entrepreneur is bringing his creativity to what is arguably Australia’s most stylish philanthropic event – the NGV Gala.

These are the days when you discover the magnificence of ships.

The best part of a cruise? Staying on board

Forget the destination, cruising is all about the journey. Watch the ocean, soak up the sun and enjoy the curious sensation of seeing nothing on the horizon.

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Troye Sivan at the NGV.

Fin Magazine – Summer 2025

Troye Sivan is heading to Melbourne for the NGV Gala. Plus, the harmful beauty trend Gen Z is obsessed with, a luxury hotel brand goes alpine and more.

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The cover photo for High Seas 2025.

High Seas magazine 2025

Your ultimate guide to cruising in style.

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Gigi Myer at Elgee Park with horse Bulla Nickel.

Fin Magazine – Spring 2025

Where to stay in Italy when only the best will do, style tips from a fashion powerhouse, what makes a watch a modern icon and much more.

10 stories

The Orient Express La Minerva hotel in Rome.

Fin Magazine – travel 2025

You’ve heard of the train – now there’s a hotel. Plus, taste the superyacht lifestyle, find the right watch to make your holiday feel longer and more.

9 stories

Bianca Marchi-Simon.

Fin Magazine – Winter 2025

Meet the stylish hospitality leader reshaping Brisbane’s dining scene. Plus prestige car makers push for top speed, inside the glamorous Marbella Club and more.

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October

Six of the best superyachts for luxury cruising

Get a taste of the billionaire lifestyle without buying a boat.

Cruising used to be about the buffet. Now it’s about getting buff

The wellness revolution is coming for your cruise. For many passengers, the real destination is now the spa.

Butler service on Silver Spirit.

From butler service to breezily casual, how to find the perfect cruise

Thinking of booking your first journey by sea? Consider this advice from a cruise veteran who’s set sail more than 70 times.

Why colourful watches are hot (but one brand says they’re not)

The watch industry has gone crazy for bright colours although the reasons aren’t entirely black and white.

How this duo reinvented a side hustle and created a cult item

Making sunglasses for “mindful athletes”, District Vision walks the line between sport and fashion.

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Six of the best luxury river cruise ships

River journeys provide easy access to captivating destinations, and culture and indulgence are at their core.

Sun safety messaging has taken a hit lately.

The harmful beauty trend Gen Z is obsessed with

Exposing your skin to the sun to get a golden glow has made a terrifying return. How did we get here?

One of the 12 Scorpios Bodrum bungalows.

The hidden Mediterranean getaway to book now

Once a whispered-about haven for A-listers, Bodrum is booming. Yet this emerging hotspot on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast does things a little differently.

Six of the best luxury expedition cruise ships

More people are heading off on exploration journeys – and they are doing it in style.

He’s been to Antarctica 102 times. What’s next for this travel expert?

Meet the adventurer helping cruisers find the courage to have a life-changing experience.

Silversea Silver Nova.

Six of the best luxury ocean cruise ships

To help you find the perfect cruise, we unpack the destinations, new ships, dining, innovation, activities and what’s included on board.

The new Cartier jewels that collectors covet take two years to make

The luxury brand brings back the ancient carving technique of glyptic in its En Équilibre high jewellery collection.

Simon Purcell at home in his prized car. “I buy them because I like them. I’m not trying to just accumulate or make a profit.”

The lawyer who drives one of Australia’s rarest sports cars

Simon Purcell, the founder of a software service that facilitates mortgage settlements, likes the wind-in-your-hair feeling of driving the TR Ausca.

Where do you find the best bubbles on the sea?

8 of the best champagnes poured at sea (and the ships that serve them)

Being in the middle of the ocean shouldn’t mean missing out on top drops, including one vintage our drinks columnist describes as exquisite.

This luxury hotel brand has gone alpine (and it’s sublime)

The owner of Aman loved this hotel in Italy’s Dolomites so much, he knocked it down and rebuilt it as one of his own – Rosa Alpina.

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An invitation to the captain’s table is the perfect excuse to dust off a dinner jacket and bow tie. Ilai Jikoiono. He is photographed on board the new super yacht Solaré in Sydney.

A former Vogue editor’s guide to cruise dressing

Dress codes everywhere have changed – but especially when it comes to our holiday wardrobes. Do we need to rethink our packing or do cruises need to adapt?

Which cruise passenger are you?

Think you’re unique? You may be one of these 10 cruise personalities

From pier runners to the bargain hunters, we decode the most common ocean journey archetypes.

Heading to Europe? Skip the tourist traps for these secret finds

Where to go, what to eat and how to pack for it all, according to Heleena Trahanas of lifestyle label Alex and Trahanas.

August

Gigi Myer was introduced to cutting by her husband Ed’s family.

A horse sport loved by the rich and famous is taking off in Australia

Forget polo. Less brash – and boasting better fashion – the equestrian event of cutting draws on cowboy skills and lures a well-heeled crowd out of the city.

Sali Sasi: “I hope there’s a heaven, but I also think it would be cool to be a ghost.” Illustration by Simon Letch.

This restaurateur plans to serve blue tequila and become a ghost

Restaurateur Sali Sasi is part of the team behind cult venues Bar Copains, Bessie’s and Alma’s (and new addition Vin-Cenzo’s). She shares her final wishes.

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