CATEGORIES

The Rise Of Southeast Asian Art

S.E.A. Focus, the world’s only boutique art fair dedicated exclusively to Southeast Asian art, debuts this January during Singapore Art Week. Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle sits down with the organisers

Calm On In... The Water's Fine

Relaxing at two distinct COMO properties in Bali is as easy as a duck taking to water, says Mei Anne Foo

Bringing The Pop To Culture

One is a Hollywood star whom Asia will now discover is a prolific visual artist. The other is a lawyer who’s bringing art appreciation to the masses. Melainne Chiew speaks to LUCY LIU and RYAN SU ahead of Unhomed Belongings, which headlines this month’s art calendar

Plumb The Depths

Humanity has only reached the deepest known point on Earth twice, and as Melainne Chiew finds out, Rolex was there to accompany the intrepid explorers every step of the way.

Delivering A Good Drop

As Gerrie Lim finds out, PETER GAGO’s illustrious 30-year winemaking career has only got better with age

Luck Be A Lady

As Van Cleef & Arpels celebrates the 50th anniversary of its Alhambra jewels this year, HILLARY KANG looks into the history of this emblematic collection

Head Of The Pride

The lion, one of the more recently adopted emblems of Chanel, rears its majestic mien in the latest iterations of Monsieur de Chanel, discovers CANDICE CHAN

Greater Heights

Creating mesmerising movements and world premieres seem like second nature to horological maestro A. Lange & Söhne, but the brand wouldn’t rest on its laurels. CEO Wilhelm Schmid regales MELAINNE CHIEW on its quest for bigger, bolder and even-better

Good Natured

ANISHA SHAH sets off on a journey across the charming towns and inconceivably beautiful fjords of Western Norway

Clean Machines

Fast and furious – and possibly even a little bit green – Formula E returns to Hong Kong this month for the city’s major annual motor sport event. Jon Wall previews the action

First-world Problems Of A First-class Traveller. Oh, The Emotional Turbulence When Things Go Awry!

I really didn’t mean to hold up the plane, but I was distracted by a certain Dior beret so hard to come by in Singapore (well-bred ladies claw at one another and snap them up at double speed).

Un-Private Collections

What does it take to become a world-class private-museum owner? Mei Anne Foo speaks to a few ambitious art lovers and critics to find out

We're Only Human?

American literary journalist and professor Sarah Churchwell speaks to Singapore book author Melissa De Silva about politics, history, and literature’s role in being human

Show Of Force

This year’s Art Basel Hong Kong promises to be bigger and better than ever. Tama Lung previews all the action and gets the inside scoop from its Asia director Adeline Ooi

Chelsea Scott-Blackhall Set To Take On The World

She pounded the pavement for years before her fashion brand hit Hollywood’s red carpet, but Dzojchen founder and designer Chelsea Scott-Blackhall always knew her label was destined for stellar heights. Melainne Chiew gets the story

Timepieces Themed On Treats From One's Childhood

Richard Mille explores its playful and creative side with a range of timepieces themed on treats from one’s childhood.

Jason Chuei - Impact Catalyst

Jason Chuei shares with Dorothy Ng why he decided to head community engagement at Expedia, even though the role meant taking a big pay cut.

Relaxed Formal Wardrobe Is A New Norm

Creative Director Daniel Lee makes relaxed formal wardrobe the new norm.

Cool Mums With Their Tots And Thoughts On Motherhood

Lionnel Lim speaks to four yummy mummies on what Mother’s Day means to them, how their children have impacted their lives, and how they in turn appreciate all that their own mums have done for them.

Decrypting Diplomatic Dialogue In Learning The Art Of The Gentle Rebuff

As anyone dating or married would espouse, communication is key in a healthy relationship.

Cool Mums

Lionnel Lim speaks to four yummy mummies on what Mother’s Day means to them, how their children have impacted their lives, and how they in turn appreciate all that their own mums have done for them

When Dawn Breaks

An impromptu mountain summit turned out to be just the thing that ESTHER WANG, founder of Joytingle and a Prestige 40 Under 40 alum, needed for a refreshingly new work perspective

Love Steals The Show

Annabel Tan gets a sneak peek at Chopard’s 2019 Red Carpet Collection ahead of its big reveal at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival this month

Within The Frame

Celebrity portrait photographer TIMOTHY WHITE creates his best work, Annabel Tan discovers, in the sweet spot between confidence and insecurity

Art Major

Cruise 2019 is the fulfilment of a decades long dream to design based on his late boss’s private art collection, Max Mara creative director Ian Griffiths tells JACQUIE ANG

Perfect Fit

Exercise is second nature for Bryan Tay. The former Olympian and his wife have gone into the business of fitness by launching boOm Singapore. He chats about the venture with Alethia Tiang

The Physics Of Fame

If you’ve got the magnetism, direct it to something good. Choi Si-won shows zaneta cheng how to do just that

Crown Jewels

Chaumet launches its Crown Your Love customisation service so every couple can create the ring of their dreams, writes Hillary Kang

Guillaume Néry - Reaching New Depths

Following an accident that nearly killed him, world champion freediver Guillaume Néry took a break from competing. He’s diving back in three years later, but with a different purpose this time, as Annabel Tan finds out

Decommissioning The Spaceship

With the HM6 Final Edition, MB&F has put an end to a well-loved collection just four years after its debut. Jamie Tan takes a closer look at the watch, the series and MB&F’s penchant for limited production