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Fanty Soenardy On Parenting, Her Values And Passions

Now that her two children are entering adulthood, Fanty Soenardy is also embarking on the next phase of her life. In celebration of mother’s day this month, she chats with annabel tan about parenting, her values and passions.

From Skin Tints To Blush, All You Need For A Flawless Visage

From skin tints to blush, these newest launches are all you need for a flawless visage.

Choi Seung Hyun Tells Where He's Been And Where He's Going

It’s been five years since South Korean rapper Choi Seung Hyun – better known as T.O.P of popular pop group BigBang – disappeared from the public eye. Now he’s back, with plenty to say about where he’s been and where he’s going. Prestige catches up with him over an artistic shoot.

And We're Rolling

Rolex has played a leading role in some of cinema’s greatest hits, but the Swiss watch manufacture’s relationship with filmmaking is cemented in a greater passion to further creative excellence in this field.

Call It The Swap Or The Hack

Call it The Swap or The Hack, a collaboration by any other name would be as sweet and significant, concludes Jacquie Ang

Crème De La Creme

After a two-year hiatus, Watches and Wonders Geneva 2022 made a triumphant return with a week-long exhibition this March. Brands impressed with a wide array of novelties ranging from additions to core collections to new movements to high-watchmaking objects. Here, we take a look at the most exciting releases in the first of a three-part report.

Antoni Gaudí's Life, Career, And Tragic Final Days

The Antoni Gaudí Retrospective, on now at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, shines a spotlight on one man's unique vision and lasting legacy. Bruce Scott takes a closer look at his life, his career, and his tragic final days.

Louis Vuitton's Latest Horological Objets

Louis Vuitton wows with its latest horological objets, which include three playful timepieces featuring its charming mascot, Vivienne, and a new iteration of the Tambour Spin Time that harnesses technology for an enhanced time display. Allyson Klass reports.

BACK TO THE FUTURE

Packed with leading-edge tech, Mercedes-Benz's EQS paves the way forward as few automobiles can. And yet, writes Jon Wall, it also feels exactly how a traditional luxury car should.

A Life In Wine

Critic and now restaurant owner James Suckling explains to Jon Wall why he gave up one of the most enviable jobs in the world to move to Hong Kong and set up on his own business.

An Exquisite Blend Of Scotland's Rarest Whiskies

An exquisite blend of Scotland’s rarest whiskies, Johnnie Walker Blue Label showcases a depth of flavour that is reflected in the layers and journeys of these founders as they progress in their business.

Colorism In The Beauty World

Los Angeles-based Orcé Cosmetics takes on colorism in the beauty world through its make-up formulated for Asian skin. Founder YU-CHEN SHIH tells Nafeesa Saini how her diverse upbringing guides the brand’s mission of dismantling biases.

Cream Of The Crop

The LVMH Watch Week 2022 early this year unveiled a bevy of horological beauties, as Florey D Mikil reports.

A Brush With Greatness

This month, London’s National Gallery unveils its highly anticipated Raphael exhibition – an incredible collection of paintings, drawings, and more assembled for the first time under one roof. Bruce Scott reflects on the famed artist’s brief but brilliant career, and the priceless legacy he left behind.

Treasure Of The Sea

An acquired taste to some and adored by many, uni is an indulgent delicacy that enjoys cult status. Annabel Tan and Sara Yap dive into what makes this ocean treat so appealing and highlight some of the most creative ways chefs are serving it.

Of Pride And Patrimony

Van Cleef & Arpels’ recent exhibition A Journey Through the Poetry of Time included significant patrimonial pieces, some of which continue to inspire the maison. Allyson Klass talks to LISE MACDONALD, director of patrimony and exhibitions, about what it takes to curate the right artefacts.

Tech-Rich Head-Turner

One of the newest EVs to covet, the BMW iX offers a powerful electric drivetrain and the coolest cabin around. Tony Tan reviews it.

The Art Of Living Well

Coinciding with the arrival of Louis Vuitton’s 200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries: The Exhibition, Crystal Lee looks into the personal trunks of illustrious collector Amber Lee and discovers a lover of art, travel and timeless beauty.

A HAND IN HISTORY

For the release of The Macallan The Reach, a collective of Scottish artisans came together to create the most exquisite display worthy of the brand’s oldest whisky to date. Annabel Tan speaks to sculptor SASKIA ROBINSON on their craft and contribution to the unique collaboration.

How To Stay Committed To Your Passions, Even If It's A Road Less Travelled

To all the people who say “you can’t have it all”, THENUGA VIJAKUMAR and PENNY KOO are proof that you can ignore the naysayers. The two accomplished professionals tell Crystal Lee how they stay committed to their passions, even if it’s a road less travelled.

8 Restaurants That Offer Menus That Are As Unique As Their Ambience

Why host your next power lunch at the same predictable spot when there is a plethora of restaurants that offer menus that are as unique as their ambience? Crystal Lee shortlists eight that will impress.

Colourful, Fun Yet Practical Style For Life On The Go

Francesco Pavia, the Italian designer behind the unconventional Crash Baggage brand, chats with Jing Zhang about holidays and inspirations.

THE BIG BLUE

A hundred metres or more beneath the ocean surface in the Maldives lies a twilight zone whose strange life forms and wondrous corals remain unexplored. In a pioneering diving expedition, leading expert in the study of fish and 2021 Rolex Awards Laureate LUIZ ROCHA plans to survey these deep reefs to discover and describe unknown species and make the case for their protection.

TREASURE GARDEN

Bvlgari’s Jannah Fine Jewellery collection reimagines the geometric floral motif found on the interior walls and ceilings of Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

SEOUL SEARCHING

A poster child for Asia’s modern metropolis, South Korea’s cool and chic capital fascinates many and repels some at the same time. Mavis Teo shares the highlights of her recent trip so that you may plug into the city’s finest experiences.

GAME CHANGERS

All eyes were on Las Vegas in January for the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show, which never fails to amaze. Bruce Scott takes a look at some of the high-tech highlights our brave new world has in store.

FAMILY SECRETS

The discovery of a battered trunk in the cellar of her grandfather’s house in the south of France – filled with old documents and correspondence – led FRANCESCA CARTIER BRICKELL on a decade-long journey of discovery. François Oosthuizen speaks to her about her book, The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire.

DREAM MACHINE

Unveiled in the metal in Hong Kong and Singapore recently, Ferrari’s new 296 GTB points the way forward for Maranello, writes Jon Wall.

CALL OF DUTY

REBECCA EU IS ON A MISSION TO EMPOWER AND SERVE THE UNDERSERVED. THE FOUNDER OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE MEI’S OWN TELLS ANNABEL TAN HOW SHE IS DOING HER BEST TO PAY IT FORWARD.

Indecent Exposure

Helmut Newton, one of the towering figures in the world of photography, is the subject of a newly released Taschen art book, which has been published to coincide with a large-scale retrospective exhibition at the Helmut Newton Foundation in Berlin. Bruce Scott charts the legacy of the lensman with a little-known connection to Singapore and his lasting influence on fashion and art.