Today
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.
This Month
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.
The wildest watchmakers in one place: inside Singapore’s watch fair
A who’s who of independent watch brands descended on Singapore’s IAMWATCH, part of the wave that is lifting watch fairs everywhere.
November 2024
Mammoth tusks and jellyfish: how to bring jewellery ‘alive’
Starting with a sculpture helps jewellery designer Bibi van der Velden define in her mind her collections of ‘wearable works of art’.
Can a swimsuit really be one-size-fits-all?
Georgiana Huddart had fond memories of the 1980s brand Hunza. So she bought the business, and has made it a runaway success.
Seriously chic picks for the silly season
Getting ready to party? Preload your wardrobe and dining table with these luxe items.
Jewellery’s hottest trend? Raiding Nanna’s treasure chest
Pinning on a brooch adds a stamp of your personal style. Here is a stunning selection to add to your treasure chest.
Brett Blundy reassures investors after Lovisa sales miss mark
The jewellery and accessories chain’s billionaire chairman insists he is still a “growth junkie” despite new store openings falling well short of expectations.
You probably don’t know these watch brands. You should
Independent watchmakers have long attracted the attention of enthusiasts. Now major players are taking a look.
How to invest in jewellery
Covering the jewellery beat for 30 years, historian and author Carol Woolton has glittering tales, and ideas for your hard-earned cash.