September
The About Time Watch Weekend winds down
For two consecutive weekends, more than 1000 AFR subscribers and readers attended hourly appointments with 15 of the world’s finest watchmakers.
- Matthew Drummond
Why watch buyers want ‘a comfort zone on the wrist’
A tricky time in the economy is pushing customers towards less tricky watches, with brands increasingly serving up variations of their best-selling models.
- Matthew Drummond
Spring to it with a beaded butterfly bag and other fresh treats
Splash out or spend wisely – but whatever you do, it’s time to embrace the new season with style upgrades for your wardrobe, your home, and your wrist.
- Eugenie Kelly
From a $240 lipstick to a fabulous French knit for $40
What do tennis, travel, fashion and cakes have in common? They all star in this week’s edition of Spend, our curation of lovely luxuries.
- Eugenie Kelly
August
Classic movie posters and an amazing sheepskin chair. What’s hot to shop
From beautifully original tablescaping to stylish cross-body bags for men, we have inspired suggestions for you.
- Eugenie Kelly
The year’s top watches are from brands you’ve probably never heard of
The ‘Oscars of watchmaking’ takes place in Geneva later this year – and there are some unexpected names among the nominees.
- Bani McSpedden
The hunt is over. Our Father’s Day gift guide is here
We’ve got special scents and secret sauces, plus smokin’ barbecues and surfer rugs. Look no further for inspiration.
- Eugenie Kelly
For $5600, you’d want to keep the bottle this rare cognac comes in
Beyond French liqueur, this week we’ve sourced seductive fashion, chic homewares and smoky scents.
- Eugenie Kelly
The luxury jeweller making architecture for your hands
Kia Schwaninger’s exquisite own-label jewellery is inspired by art deco shapes and bold gem colours.
- Lauren Sams
The $840 perfume that some say is on the nose, and other exotic luxuries
We’ve reeled in a ring, some square sunnies, sleek swimwear and more in this week’s inspiring selection of goodies.
- Eugenie Kelly
July
‘Indie’ watch brands on the rise to challenge their expensive rivals
Watches from independent makers might not have made the headlines, but they might just be the best bet for style – and your budget.
- Randy Lai
The glow-in-the-dark watch that no one saw coming
The IWC Ceralume concept watch, plus new offerings from Audemars Piguet and Credor, break the mould in unexpected ways.
- Luke Benedictus
A new wave of Chinese watchmakers is taking on the Swiss giants
Thanks to the growing influence of young independents, watchmaking in China is no longer just a case of mass production.
- Randy Lai
Waitlisted headphones, one-off table lamps and other little luxuries
Dyson is moving into the sound space, while we make winter a homely pleasure with some inspired suggestions for you.
- Eugenie Kelly
The luxury watches people are buying even as the cost of living bites
At a time of tightened spending, high-end labels are showing what it takes to bring attention back to the wrist.
- Bani McSpedden
A limited-run Wallabies jersey and seven more premium luxuries
Check out these go-for-gold sneakers, and a stunning statement ring from Tiffany & Co, too, plus more inspired suggestions.
- Eugenie Kelly
How Grace Kelly inspired this season’s stylish sunglasses
Sunglasses are a shield from the shy, a friend to the tired and hungover, and don’t require the wearer to be a certain dress size.
- Tamara Abraham
This week’s pick of luxuries: haute headphones to fancy fedoras
From sound tech to homewares and high jewellery, we have inspired suggestions for you.
- Eugenie Kelly
This week’s pick of luxuries: a $17k wrist cuff and a posh dog harness
Who needs a sculpture by a top American artist when you can get a mini version for your wrist? Or another artwork for your walls when your pooch can wear one?
- Eugenie Kelly
June
This week’s pick of luxuries: a beast of a barbecue and canine couture
For cooks who love an open fire to pet lovers, we have inspired suggestions for you.
- Eugenie Kelly