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The Making Of A Legend

Tennis icon and Rolex Testimonee Chris Evert on the game, its evolution, and icons past and present.

Top 10 Tech Gadgets

Whether it’s a new-fangled bot or a common gizmo packed with apps you didn’t know you needed, these new gadgets are about to turn your life around.

What's In A Smile?

Guestimates vary on the number of muscles required to smile – 43, 17, 26 – but Dr. Ernest Rex Tan knows that a genuine smile comes from a deeper source where confidence, sincerity and happiness, which can be achieved with professional help – lie.

The Theory Of Everything

Through a year-long collaboration with hotels under The House Collective group, Swiss artist Katja Loher demonstrates the interconnectedness of philosophy, sustainability, vision and craft.

Stephane Le Pelletier - What's In My Portfolio

DIRECTOR ASIA PACIFIC, OPERA GALLERY.

King Of The Castle

To Mr. Roy Teo, founder of The Mill group of design companies, his newly remade headquarters represents his architectural passions and creative aspirations.

In Her Shoes

Ms. Nita Chauhan of Vincitore shares how she stepped in the right direction to find success in the finicky world of the footwear industry.

Rolex Seeks To Explore, Conquer And Preserve Our Planet

Rolex seeks to explore and preserve our planet in an environmental campaign titled Perpetual Planet.

The New-Generation BMW 7 Series

We test-drive the new-generation BMW 7 Series across the border from Poland to Prague on the BMW CSEU Grand Media Tour

How Edward Tan Ensures That He Is On The Right Course

For Mr. Edward Tan, executive director of the Hong Seh Group, understanding the past and knowing the importance of change ensures that he is on the right course — whether on land or out at sea

Is It Design Or Is It Art?

Current edition of the Golden Pin Design Awards attracts design pracititoners versed in artketing and curatorial services

Chill In Style

If you re looking for a weekend retreat where barefoot luxury and high style meet, look no farther than Villa Hakuna Matata in Canggu, Bali

Hospitality's New Frontier

Mr. Allen Law, CEO of Park Hotel Group, reveals how heritage, technology, and a seamless guest experience come into play to transform the Grand Park City Hall into a hotel of the future

When Tech Meets Travel

What the Tech?, a trend report by strategic branding and marketing agency CatchOn & Company Ltd, talks about the way technology is changing travel experience. Portfolio spoke to Ms. Virginia Ngai, Director, Strategy at CatchOn about some of the highlights and implications of the report.

Not Just For The Eyes

Clothes, makeup, and body modification are just starting points in a persons transformation to a virtual artwork. One has to cultivate the mind too. After all, artworks are not only for the eyes

PayPal Is Ready For Secure Digitised Cash Transactions

PayPal is ready for a future of quick, efficient and secure digitized cash transactions

The Independent

Mr. AlanOei, artistic director of the highly regarded arts venue The Substation, is hoping for the day when his role as keeper of the flame for those on the fringe becomes irrelevant

The Telok Ayer Community Whisperer

Ms. Sue-ShanQuekis on a mission to re-envision the concept of Singapores beloved community center withTelokAyer Arts Club

Create To Curate

A curators job goes beyond putting together an exhibition they create stories to realize an artists vision for the cultural zeitgeist at any given time. To further understand their role, we spoke to one of Singapores most sought-after curators, Mr.KhairuddinHori

Design Out Of This World

Will this proposal for human habitation on Mars take off?

Jeremy Lim - Man Of The Moment

To Cortina Watch Chief Operating Officer Mr. Jeremy Lim, pushing the envelope is what brings the watch industry into the future

Workplace Demand & Supply

How companies can grow a sustainable talent pool

The Art Angel

Art collector Mr. Ryan Su puts together a headlining exhibition featuring works by Charlie’s Angels star Ms. Lucy Liu for the upcoming Singapore Art Week in 2019, all the while working as a shipping litigator, concurrently pursuing a PhD in Art Law.

Glamour With A Conscience

With Chopard’s mission towards sustainable luxury in full swing, all that glitters is indeed (ethical) gold.

Several Key Luxury Brands Have Harmonized Their Prices Globally, Especially Between Asia And Europe.

The success of luxury pricing lies in quantifying the emotion-based value-to consumer regardless of costs, competitor or market prices. Luxury companies need to precisely measure the perception of their brands’ value within their customer segments in order to set their prices.

TZE Char Steps Up

Mr. Alexander Pang, second-generation chef and CEO of beloved tze char institution, New Ubin Seafood, is responsible for taking it to the next level with the opening of two upscale locations at CHIJMES and Ramada Zhongshan Park, all while keeping it grounded and truly Singaporean

Destination: Luxury

For Mr. Scot Toon, Managing Director for Asia of The Pavilions Hotels and Resorts, the secret to a truly luxurious travel experience is allowing the property and its location to shine

So Dependable

SO Sofitel Bangkok still remains a favorite among those who frequent the Thai capital – and with good reason

The Gut Of Strategy

It was fishy. But definitely no red herring.

Are We Ready For 'China Made' Luxury?

Tradition and pride in local culture supports China’s growing voice in the international luxury sector. For one watch manufacturer, this could be the start of something big