Yesterday
Why you may still be waiting two decades for a Royal Oak watch
Audemars Piguet’s CEO is in no rush as buyers clamour for its pricey timepieces.
This Month
The watch brands courting women with dazzling designs
Women wanting luxury timepieces are being romanced by whimsical dials and glittering embellishments.
April
Men are muscling in on women’s watches. Here’s why
The decorative individuality of feminine timepieces is winning an unexpected new audience.
Meet the ex-Balenciaga designer who has made her name in jewellery
Paris-based Charlotte Chesnais, who is marking 10 years of business, is known for creating sculptural jewels loved by fashion insiders.
The anti-MAGA hat goes global
The very success of the MAGA hat as a symbol of political allegiance has also made it an effective weapon of the opposition, at least internationally.
Inside the Big Bang watch party in Geneva
There’s supposedly an industry downturn and tariffs could worsen it. But head-turning new timepieces from Rolex and Grand Seiko were among the surprises.
March
Australia’s largest private fashion collection goes up for sale
A piece of this historic wardrobe could be yours, with prices starting from $25.
Sports stars keep shifting their watch brand allegiances
It’s an ever-changing parade of famous faces touting luxury watch brands.
What’s driving the new CEO of this luxury watch brand? Audacity
Hublot’s Julien Tornare is chasing GOATs and wants his brand to be known as the world’s most audacious.
Out-of-control watch price rises give housing a run for its money
Welcome to watches you’d mortgage your house for – if you have a spare house.
February
Lovisa’s global ambition takes shape as 1000th store looms
But investors in the fast-fashion chain backed by billionaire Brett Bundy are also concerned about the company’s ability to control costs as it rapidly expands.
January
Snag the greatest tote out there or swan dive into cocktail napkins
Imagine our delight when we finally found the perfect leather work bag that doesn’t cost the earth. If money’s no object, we have great picks for you too.
Patek Philippe’s owner is thinking of the next generation
It’s almost impossible to get your hands on a piece from this luxury watch brand. Thierry Stern might be the reason why.
From struggle street to top distributor of the world’s coolest eyewear
“You learn quickly that no one is going to hand you anything,” says the founder of Proper Goods, supplier to 25 per cent of Australia and New Zealand’s independent optometrists.
December 2024
Shiny baubles and practical must-haves to take you through summer
From diamonds to barbecues, this week’s Spend edit has been curated with everyone in mind.
It takes a village to fill a Santa sack. These experts are here to help
From under $50 to name your price, this selection of gifts is sure to provide the inspiration you’re looking for.
The love affair between watches and cars is only just revving up
Lamborghini, Porsche, Tag Heuer and Bulgari are just some of the brands that drive the connection between fancy watches and fast cars.
This year changed the watch world. What will 2025 bring?
One upside of the downturn in sales may be a new batch of striking timepieces on the horizon.
The ill-fitting nightclub top behind a multimillion-dollar business
When Annabel Hay’s fashion tape let her down on a nightclub dance floor, her wardrobe malfunction became a fast-growing company selling modesty-saving glue.
Here’s what’s ticking, according to the CEOs of three top watch brands
Change is sweeping through the world of horology. We talk to these industry leaders about what’s on their minds.