Florence Pugh attends the UK Premiere of “Oppenheimer” at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 13, 2023 in London, England. Oppenheimer exploded into cinemas as yet another feather in Christopher Nolan’s cap. “It reminded me of the early days when I was used to a fast-paced way of working — where, if you lost a […]
Using an old tape recording of John Lennon and a dash of AI McCartney is hoping to bring an impossible track to life. Reportedly pulled from ‘Now and Then,’ a 1978 Lennon recording made shortly before his death has become the basis for a track the Beatles have chased for years. Last time the band […]
Ryan Reynolds alongside Michael B. Jordan and a larger investment group have just dropped NZ$359 million on a 24% equity stake in Alpine Racing. The F1 team has been gunning it since 2021 when it was spun out by Renault. The transaction values Alpine Racing Ltd around $900 million following this investment, accelerating Alpine’s growth […]
This is the Hummer H1 X3 owned by Sheikh Hamad Al Nahyan of Dubai who owns a range of larger than life cars. The smaller hummer you see is not a toy, it’s a standard sized one. On the inside of the X3 is an entire lounge setup and staircase. The entire setup weighs a […]
We’re constantly being sold the dream of flying cars, and usually when we hear “flying car” it’s then followed by a picture of something that looks either like a car jet that definitely couldn’t find parking in town, or a VTOL, which would face similar issues parking wise. Flying cars have been a dream dating […]
The Gucci horsebit loafer is one of those fashion items that is perennially old school and new school all at the same time. You can just as easily imagine Hueh Hefner swaggering around in them in the 60s as much as you could Chris Pine our Cover man this issue. Way back in 1953 […]
An icon on the track, Fernando Alonso is about to become an icon on the red carpet as well as he’s officially partnered up with BOSS, who’s going to be suiting him up at all major events. Kind of the ultimate wingman in a way. BOSS was already the Official Fashion Partner of the Aston […]
Before the De Lorean DMC 12 there was the Hyundai Pony Coupe concept car and a small Korean car manufacturer with a dream. Hyundai was just getting off the ground and unfortunately for them there wasn’t a lot in the way of Korean car designers at the time. So they turned to the Italian […]
What has it meant for you to portray the lead character of J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s new movie, surrounded by such an extraordinary cast? It’s a dream, really. I never imagined to be working with all these actors in one movie. I think it’s one of the greatest modern ensembles that Christopher […]
In the vast tapestry of human history, few elements have captivated our collective imagination quite like the ocean. From the intrepid voyages of early seafarers, the spreading of civilizations across the globe, to the myths and legends woven around its mysterious depths, the ocean has always held a magnetic allure for humanity. Even today, with […]
Champagne Bollinger, that iconic titan of bubbly magnificence, is on the cusp of a milestone that demands quite a celebration and they are going all out to prepare. The year 2029 marks the bicentenary of this legendary champagne house, and trust us, they’re pulling out all the stops to ensure it’s a celebration for […]
All the way back in 2017 at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Midtown Manhattan, the packed-out Saturday Night Live audience erupted into applause. As the clapping and cheering intensified to 12 on the Richter scale, the host for the evening’s proceedings just stood casually lapping up the love from the audience. Looking inwards at the […]
Is there any such thing is too much denim? Prada gives an unequivocal “No.” Where’s Britney and Justin when you need them. Kieran x COS Kieran Culkin, hot off the back of the final season of Succession is one hot property. The star features in the COS Spring […]
Gentlemen, it’s time to show your dads the appreciation they so rightly deserve for putting up with us during our more difficult years, and always being around to lend a hand with a trailer in our adult years. We’ve hand picked the finest fashion, whisky, and fragrances to make this year his best Father’s Day […]
Imagine for a moment, the earliest of prehistoric times, when our ancestors sat around the glow of a campfire and stared up at the mesmerising dance of stars in the night sky. As they sat huddled together, eyes fixed on the celestial canvas above, a question echoed through the ages: What lies beyond those distant […]
We might like to think of the concept of disruption as a relatively recent Silicon Valley-type affair but of course, history is punctuated by ingenious innovation since the dawn of humanity. Amazing discoveries and leftfield ideas that go on to change an industry or sector or just life in general. You know, things like […]
Good friends are hard to find but Anna Mulvaney and Tom Fleetwood have one who is right up there in the mates’ stakes. Not only did she put them in contact with the owners of their first house in Auckland (a villa they bought through private sale) but when she knew they were looking to […]
“If something is important enough, or you believe something is important enough, even if you are scared, you will keep going.” – Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, Motors and SpaceX “As a founder, lay all the possible scenarios – from best to worst – in front of you, so you don’t get surprised when something […]
In the vast and murky landscape of blockchain technology, crypto and fiat currency movements a New Zealand company is working on a new era of financial empowerment for everyday users through their innovative platform, Roundable. And what started as a bold vision to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the blockchain realm is […]
In a landscape of automotive marvels that span from futuristic electric fantasies to gas-guzzling behemoths, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer occupies a space that is refreshingly—dare we say—human. Neither too extravagant for the parent juggling a family nor too ordinary for the enthusiast hungry for performance, this German-engineered vehicle elegantly brings some nuance […]
Transition is moving from one situation or state to another. Consider growing up as a series of constant transitions, moving us from one stage of mastery to another. When we are young we appear to do it naturally, maybe our desire to be a grown up and be independent, free and to become our own […]
So often when it comes to improving our mental health we look for silver bullets or highly detailed and over complicated solutions. Like with other areas of men’s health, to improve our mental health there are so many tools in our toolkit that we already have that we don’t use or don’t use them well. […]
Stay Sober with Beer Chilling with friends recently and being a newish dad who doesn’t particularly enjoy the idea of being any kind of hammered has left me in an odd spot with beverage choices. There’s all the fizzy drinks money can buy, sure, but sometimes it’s nice to have something a bit more mellow […]
CyberTrucks are a thing of the present Despite a somewhat goofy reveal in 2019 resulting in a broken windscreen, Elon Musk’s Cybertruck has developed a cult following not limited to those of us here at M2. In July the first truck rolled off the conveyor at the GigaFactory in Texas. The boost in Tesla’s stocks […]
Drive-Away Dolls The Cohen Brother’s are doing their own things now, which means double the fun… and a lesbian trilogy of goofy B movies? It turns out that when you let the Cohen Brothers off the leash to do their own things they end up doing some pretty wild ventures. Joel Coen’s first solo film […]
As I write this an email just came through informing me that The Dry 2 has been delayed indefinitely until all the talent can promote the movie properly. Currently things are getting apocalyptic in Hollywood as the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (Sag-Aftra) joins forces with the Writers Guild of America […]
Starfield Xbox Series X and Series S, PC Somehow this feels like the first big expansive Bethesda RPG worth talking about since Skyrim in 2011. The world has over a thousand planets to explore, but only 10% of them will have any forms of life in them, and the world will contain the largest city […]
One could be forgiven for not realising New Zealand had an election coming up. At the time of writing we’re about 2 months out and there’s been hardly a peep about it. Here in New Zealand politics has taken its cues from its native wildlife. It’s shy and likes to stay out of sight for […]
If you’re going to get a dozen celebrities together to chat about cool watches and the beauty of the ocean you couldn’t go wrong with hosting it on the Greek island of Mykonos in the Aegean Sea. This stunning location was the backdrop chosen by OMEGA to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the iconic Seamaster […]
Oscar Wilde once mused, ‘I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.’ With this sentiment echoing through the halls of horology, we again bring to you some of the finest creations from a world where intricate mechanics meet pure artistry. From the visionary collaboration between Automobili Pininfarina and BOVET 1822’s Battista […]
A change of seasons is upon us and it’s time to celebrate with a drop of The Macallan, care of Spey in north-east Scotland. If it’s your first time having a The Macallan the Double Cask Collection is a perfect place to start. It’s defined by new world meets old as sherry seasoned American oak […]
This year The House of the Trident revealed the Maserati GT2 at the legendary 24 Hours of Spa in Belgium. This marks the return of Maserati to GT competitions, after previously carving a name for itself with the MC12 dominating from 2005 to 2010. This beast has been built for private teams and gentleman drivers, […]
It’s not every day a Fashion House recognises architects as auteurs, but if you can design a towering skyscraper you can design a bag, right? In the case of Kengo Kuma it appears to be true, as he’s left his mark all over the Fendi Spring Summer 24 collection. His materials of choice was […]
AI is here to stay and will impact the way we work and communicate; it is also likely to become a ubiquitous part of our daily lives. As an owner of multiple businesses, it is critical for me to both understand AI and guide our customers on this journey. In order to ensure we remained […]
Henly & Partners has released its annual World’s Wealthiest Cities Report for 2023. It gives us a rare insight into where the churn of high net worth individuals are coming from, and more importantly, where they’re going. According to Dr. Juerg Steffen, CEO of Henley & Partners, “Wealthy families gravitate to the world’s leading and […]
When one files through the Spotify playlist of artists that have helped create the artistic landscape of Aotearoa, certain names pop out, for sure. Dave Dobbyn, Split Enz and Six60. Kimbra, Marlon Williams and Lorde. Stan Walker, Fat Freddy’s Drop and Tiki Taane. All these names, admittedly, hold such huge weight on how music is […]
Later this year in October parts of the late Roger Moore’s private bond collection will be going under the hammer. As the fourth actor to play Bond, Moore brought the spy to life in Live and Let Die (1973), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), For Your Eyes Only (1981), Octopussy (1983), and A View […]
Brands are constantly attaching themselves to events, activities, and people in an attempt to have some of that credibility rub off on them. Brand alignment, have you ever heard anything so soulless? But when it comes to Chopard being the World Sponsor and Official Timekeeper of the 1000 Miglia I don’t get the feeling […]
