This Month
24 new watches to ring out the year (from $170 to $218k)
Thinking of splurging on a gift for yourself or a loved one? Take your pick from this selection of striking arm candy.
These new watches tell you what’s happening in the world of horology
It’s been a turbulent time for watchmakers. But they haven’t failed to bring something fabulous to the wrist.
Buzzy Gen Z skincare brand Bubble expands into Woolworths supermarkets
Almost 1000 stores will now stock Bubble products as the supermarket giant goes for growth in the booming teen market dominated by Mecca and Chemist Warehouse.
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.
‘Mecca magic’: Jo Horgan defies sale rumours as $1.4b bet pays off
The founder crushed sale talk. Her massive Bourke Street store attracts 70,000 people weekly, demonstrating her experiential retail model is a billion-dollar success.
Dennis Bastas’ rise from aspiring car designer to $5b pharma king
The son of Greek immigrants signed a mega-deal this year for his pharmaceutical and beauty empire that propelled him to the upper echelons of the Rich List.
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.
November
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.
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.
Facelift in your 30s? Welcome to the age of agelessness
To maintain a perpetually “refreshed” look, cosmetic treatments are being sought earlier and more often. But what does it mean to grow older when no one appears to be ageing?
How ‘double-wristing’ became the new trend for men
On the one hand, it could be a confusing look. On the other, it might be the new tech-bro inspired fad for you.
October
The newest trend in watches? No hands
The humble ticker has evolved from a trusted tool to a triumphant trophy. For today’s watches with clout, the time of day doesn’t come into it.
The era of AI shopping is here. It’s not as scary as it sounds
Soon a bot “agent” will complete purchases on your behalf, waiting for the best price.
Salmon sperm and electrical-current skincare: K-beauty is booming
Kylie Jenner’s backing of a $277 gadget has helped push shares in South Korea’s APR up 400 per cent this year as it expands in the US and Europe.
Popular sunscreen brands in growing crisis as SPF ratings under fire
The country’s medicines regulator has privately detailed its concerns about a popular testing laboratory as high-profile brands are pulled off the shelf.
A career pivot built Trinny Woodall a multimillion-dollar fortune
The former TV star launched beauty brand Trinny London when she was 53. She speaks to Lauren Sams on this week’s episode of How I Made It.
Bastas’ $7b pharmacy and beauty empire posts eightfold jump in profit
The billionaire businessman earlier this year sold a significant stake in the company, which owns dupes powerhouse MCoBeauty, to American investors.
MCo Beauty says former finance boss’s claims are evasive
The company’s billionaire owner and founder are asking a court to throw out allegations made by its former head of finance.
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.