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Luxury's New Facets

E-commerce entrepreneur Talenia Phua Gajardo mulls over the future of luxury retail and tells Hong Xinyi why she believes it will become vividly virtual.

Funny Bones

Piaget ambassador and all-round witty guy Ryan Reynolds opens up to Karishma Tulsidas about the first Golden Globesnominated superhero movie, and that ‘Spideypool’ moment.

Tech Touch

Social enterprises are harnessing the power of technology to create a greater and more measured impact on communities around the world. Grace Ma reports.

Rock Star

Vihari Sheth-Poddar’s curated design portfolio highlights ultra-rare coloured diamonds that the jeweller has exclusive access to.

A Heart For The Arts

Kris Foundation director Kris Tan is one of a growing number of philanthropists committed to the long-term nurturing of young talent in the arts sector. Along with other dedicated donors and industry veterans, she tells Grace Ma what sustainable arts giving entails

Asian Impression

Amorepacific’s journey started with a Korean woman concocting quality hand-pressed camellia oil from her kitchen in the 1930s, to become one of the world’s most innovative beauty behemoths today. Chloe Pek charts its revolutionary impact on the world of beauty

New Drive

He has raced against the best in the world, and come out on top. Former Formula One racing champion Nico Rosberg tells Nicolette Wong about the next phase of his life

Of Kings And Crowns

The watches in Chopard’s LUC collection are fit for a king, declares Nicolette Wong

The Next Frontier

Foreign Policy Design Group is searching for new ways to harness the power of design, co-founder Arthur Chin tells Hong Xinyi.

Tropic Thunder

Call the shots with the new Cafezinho do Brasil by Nespresso, a limited-edition blend inspired by Brazil’s coffee culture.

fast & furious

modern haute horlogerie lands a new icon in the racing-inspired mb&f hm8. yanni tan reports

Behind Closed Doors

For the first time ever, Cheryl Wee is ready to talk to the press about her 12-year relationship with Roy Fong. The engaged couple opens up to Marianne Wee-Slater about their courtship and their upcoming nuptials this July.

The Spirit of Innovation

The Rolex Awards for Enterprise offers not just financial support to laureates affecting social change on a global level, but also affords a platform to network with other accomplished philanthropists, scientists and explorers. Karishma Tulsidas joins the award’s 40th anniversary celebrations in Los Angeles and meets the newly elected laureates.

Haute Water

It’s odourless, colourless and arguably tasteless—so why would you spend US$400 on a bottle of water? Melissa Twigg investigates the rising popularity of boutique H 2 0, which is commanding prices and prestige akin to fine wine.

Ray Of Sunshine

The advent of spring heralded the first blossoms of the season, courtesy of Italian jeweller Damiani. Karishma Tulsidas discovers the bouquet of precious blooms in Milan

Clean Calibration

Patek Philippe celebrates the Aquanaut collection’s two decades of excellence with elegant tweaks and enhancements to its modern sporty design, writes Lily Ong

Style Pill

Be it for work or play, Rachel Wee has mastered the art of looking sharp and chic all at once

Creature Comforts

Creature Comforts

Heritage Hour

Discover the story behind Emerald Hill from those who call it home such as banker Lisa Robins, in another edition of the OH! Open House art walkabout

True Potential

The Nippon Foundation executive director Ichiro Kabasawa shares with Hashirin Nurin Hashimi how the organisation is championing artistes with disabilities through the True Colours Festival

Numbers Game

Want to own works by famous artists but don’t have Jeff Bezos’ bank account? Join an online art-buying community, suggests Emilie Yabut-Razon

A Mother's Love

Rachel Harrison’s luxury resort Zambawood in the Philippines is not only a sustainable haven for her autistic son Julyan but also a place where independence for those with special needs is championed, discovers Grace Ma.

True Grit

Anh Wartel tells Hong Xinyi how indelible childhood memories as a refugee inspired her life’s work in clinical research

From The Heart

Leica Camera Asia Pacific managing director Sunil Kaul shares with Grace Ma how the brand has been quietly clicking behind the scenes to bring hope to slum communities in Manila

Taking A Leaf From Nature

Shiseido renews its Future Solution LX skincare range with a revolutionary new ingredient, SkingenecellEnmei. Jane Ngiam travels to Mount Koya in Nagoya, Japan to discover the roots of its life-giving force

Truly Madly Deeply

Introduced 50 years ago, the Rolex Sea-Dweller was the world’s first deep dive watch, and its latest incarnation harks back to  the most fabled chapter in its glorious history, writes Celine Yap

New Perspectives

Cartier CEO Cyrille Vigneron reflects on the continuing evolution of the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards and the new Asian luxury customer, writes Hong Xinyi

Beauty Queen

While Korean skincare is highly lauded, its make-up prowess is still untapped. Nicolette Wong believes that Hera is the one brand that can propel make-up from the country into the international spotlight

The Niche Player

Hermès perfumer Christine Nagel introduces new members to the Hermessence collection. Terence Lim sniffs them out to understand why the scents remain top of the olfactory game despite a shift in the line’s direction

Abode A La Mode

Transform a house into a home with the Flexform Mood ecosystem of decorative furniture