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The Art of Surrender
On a recent sojourn to Thailand, Nafeesa Saini checks into two elevated beach breaks luxury lair Samujana Villas Koh Samui and legendary health resort Chiva-Som Hua Hin - and rediscovers herself in the process.
HIS TO COVET
Patek Philippe's latest addition of six men's timepieces to its stable of complications and iconic designs highlights the manufacture's varied fields of excellence.
In Essence
In Singapore last November for Vacheron Constantin's exhibition The Anatomy of Beauty at the ArtScience Museum, CHRISTIAN SELMONI, the maison's style and heritage director, sheds light on its most noteworthy pieces over the decades.
DREAM WITH A BANG
Bold, bright and playful Hublot's celebrations in Miami brought together the worlds of art and football with creativity like no other. Yanni Tan journeyed to South Beach on an Asia-exclusive press trip to discover the heart and soul of the watchmaker.
Mythic Quest
Francesca Amfitheatrof draws on the legends of the otherworlds in her fourth and biggest high jewellery collection for Louis Vuitton.
All Together Now
Tiffany & Co.'s latest collection Tiffany Lock revisits the working padlock from the house's archives.
Bejewelled Summer
The audacious Perles d'été high jewellery collection illustrates Van Cleef & Arpels' mastery of ornamental stones and noble materials.
Smells Like Love
In a heartwarming sequel to welcoming their first child last October, tennis legend RAFAEL NADAL and his wife MARIA PERELLO team up with Henry Jacques to create a highly personal collection.
VIVA VALENTINO
To celebrate the Italian house's illustrious haute couture and the 90th anniversary of its founder, creative director PIERPAOLO PICCIOLI is staging an exhibition with Qatar Creates and Qatar Museums. He walks us through the show, talks about his couture ideals and explains why it isn't a \"retrospective\".
A Scent to Remember
Expand your perfume universe with this new wave of ultra-luxe and niche fragrances that'll set you apart from the crowd.
A RENEWED PURPOSE
EYE HEALTH AUTHORITY DR CLAUDINE PANG STEPS INTO THE NEW YEAR WITH A REINVIGORATED SENSE OF SELF FORTIFIED BY A LOVE FOR SELFGROWTH. THE LEADING OPHTHALMOLOGIST OPENS UP TO NAFEESA SAINI ABOUT HER NEW AESTHETICS AND WELLNESS CLINIC, EMPOWERING INITIATIVES FOR WOMEN AND FINDING MEANING IN THE MUNDANE.
PLAY TIME
Whatever your tastes or your budget, here are five sure-fire ways of having fun with your money this month.
In Good Spirits
Restock your diminished home bar with these delicious, top-shelf releases.
CHAMPAGNE SYMPHONY
Your next glass of 2008 Krug champagne should be served with the beautiful musical notes of RYUICHI SAKAMOTO. Here's Suite for Krug in 2008.
Masters of Gastronomy
Cassia and Shang Palace are ushering in a fresh era this new year after a momentous change of hands in the kitchen. These recently minted head honchos tell us more about themselves and their innovative creations.
CHOCOLATE OF THE CENTURY
As French chocolatier Valrhona achieves a great milestone with its 100th anniversary, its Asia-Pacific general manager WENCESLAS WEDRYCHOWSKI tells us how the brand has endured the times to become synonymous with greatness.
Modern Language
The new Fendi boutique at Ngee Ann City pays homage to the grandeur of Roman architecture with a Gen Z twist .
Fairest Of Them All
Bulgari collaborates with Japanese architect Kazuyo Sejima to design her own vision of the ultra-modern Octo Finissimo Sejima Edition.
LAST OF THE "M"OHICANS
The latest model based on the now-classic BMW 2002, the sleek and thrilling M240i is set to stake its claim in the collector's circle.
TOGETHER WE FEAST
May your long-awaited festive blow-out be one of a new culinary discovery at one of these local debuts or reinvented establishments.
High On The Seas
Regent Seven Seas Cruises' most luxurious ship ever built, Seven Seas Explorer, would have just stopped over in Singapore on its maiden voyage to Asia. We speak to STEVE ODELL, the award-winning cruise line's senior vice president and managing director for Asia-Pacific on how his brand is elevating pleasure on sailings.
A PLACE TO CALL HOME
Is it possible to find kinship thousands of miles across the water in the heart of the Indian Ocean? Not just another ultra-luxury resort, Cheval Blanc Randheli shows us how.
WONDERS OF WANDERS
design firm Since 2015, renowned Amsterdam-based Marcel Wanders Studio has brought its bold ideas of travel to Louis Vuitton's Objet Nomades collection. Crystal Lee takes a closer look at its mesmerising creations for the maison.
Plastic Fantastic
Gucci takes a stand for the environment with its bio-based Dive watches that are made from an unexpectedly sustainable material.
Engineered For Elegance
Technicity meets femininity in the new and improved IWC Portofino.
New and Improved
Bell & Ross' BR-X5 taps into the BR 05's looks, while incorporating significant upgrades to the case construction and a Kenissi movement.
CREATING CLASSICS
What goes into the making of a Cartier watch? It's a labour-intensive journey of at least two years as Allyson Klass discovers on a visit to the maison's manufacture in Switzerland.
FLASH OF BRILLIANCE
The Richard Mille constellation welcomes four new stars that exemplify the elevation of gem-setting in watchmaking.
GLAM GEMS
Patek Philippe expands its feminine line with two new timepieces embellished with captivating gemstones.
Bolder Than Ever
LAUNCHED RECENTLY AT GENEVA WATCH DAYS 2022, THESE EIGHT MODELS STOOD OUT WITH THEIR DARING DESIGNS THAT VENTURED BEYOND AESTHETICS AND THE TECHNICALITY OF A CONVENTIONAL TIMEPIECE.