Prestige Singapore - March 2023

In this issue

This Art & Design edition features the stories behind the most fascinating creators, near and far. On the homefront, we present our cover girl, actress and host Oon Shu An, who has been steadfast in using her voice and work as a platform for the greater good. Generations before her, another larger-than-life personality had tirelessly advocated for hundreds of causes, from climate change to human rights: Vivienne Westwood. But there are more incredible creatives we’ve centred the spotlight on, from floral designer Harijanto Setiawan and ART SG co-founder Magnus Renfrew, to Scottish artist Chris Labrooy and a long list of the most promising young Asian artists. The arrival of fashion’s Spring/Summer 23 season also calls for a new wardrobe, so trust us to distil the very best-ofs in our trend report and fashion spread. In our watch and jewellery pages, we also showcase magenta, Pantone’s colour of the year; ’70s designs from Van Cleef & Arpels; Jaeger-LeCoultre’s mastery of artistic crafts; and Chanel’s latest high jewels honouring the vision of Mademoiselle Coco’s first and only such collection from 1932. The inclusion of women trailblazers this edition also extends to a highly exclusive group of brilliant female sportswomen and talents supported by Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille.

RIVERIA REBORN

The stunning Maroma, A Belmond Hotel on Mexico's Caribbean Coast is undergoing a massive transformation.

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LARGER THAN LIFE

Following his recent collaboration with Porsche and exhibition at Singapore Art Week, Scottish digital artist and autophile CHRIS LABROOY gives us an insight into his art.

3 mins

More Than Meets The Eye

Hermès dedicates the year to a new theme: Astonishment.

1 min

The Perfect Match

At these restaurants opened by luxury fashion houses, couture and cuisine make fine bedfellows.

2 mins

Act the Part

A beloved personality in Singapore's entertainment scene, actress and host OON SHU AN reveals herself as a profoundly deep thinker as she speaks her mind about allyship in art. She opens up to Nafeesa Saini about her versatile acting career and finding satisfaction in theatre.

6 mins

Asia's Artists To Watch

Celebrating the meteoric rise of Asian art, we've taken on the colossal task of identifying the region's new stars. From emerging to established across lands and cultures, these visionaries are enriching our cultural dialogue, one work at a time.

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Back With A Bang

Three years of lockdown, uncertainty and pandemic later, Art Basel Hong Kong is returning full-scale end of this month, with high hopes that it'll be bigger, bolder and better than ever.

4 mins

Flower Prowess

Boenga founder and floral designer HARIJANTO SETIAWAN unveils Haribana, a tome named after his patented floristry style that presents an architectural take on Japanese ikebana. Ahead of his book launch at the Takashimaya X Haribana Floral Extravagance show this month, he talks to us about the inspiration behind his creations, his passion for floristry and the event highlights.

4 mins

New Dawn

The long-awaited debut of Art SG marks a turning point for Singapore's art scene as it reaffirms its ambitions to be the region's primary art-market hub. Co-founder MAGNUS RENFREW reflects on its wildly successful launch.

2 mins

FREEDOM FIGHTER

Britain lost a second queen at the end of 2022, the regal figure in question being the iconoclastic and endlessly provocative fashion designer, VIVIENNE WESTWOOD.

3 mins

Celebrity Tresses

Luscious locks fit for the big screen are now a cinch with the most advanced scalp treatments and products at Papilla Haircare.

3 mins

Enhance Your Natural Beauty At Asia Wellness Medical Centre

Enhance your natural beauty at Asia Wellness Medical Centre, a new holistic aesthetic and wellness clinic by Dr Claudine, Pang that caters to your total body health.

2 mins

LET THERE BE LIGHT

Ninety years after the launch of Gabrielle Chanel's first and only high jewellery range, Bijoux de Diamants, comes the conception of the 1932 collection, which pays homage to the original ideals epitomised by its founder - a revolutionary spirit, the audacity of individualism, and freedom for womankind.

5 mins

LVMH WATCH WEEK ROUND-UP

Held recently in Singapore, LVMH Watch Week saw Bulgari, Hublot, Tag Heuer and Zenith present their novelties for this year. Here, we feature the 13 new standout timepieces.

10+ mins

THE ART OF CRAFT

The aesthetic side of fine watchmaking demands skills of the highest degree - here's how Jaeger-LeCoultre's artisans combine creativity and technique to produce extraordinary timepieces.

4 mins

Feminine Strength

From creating exceptional ladies' timepieces, to partnering with female personalities who are superstars in their respective fields, Richard Mille goes above and beyond in its Celebration of the Modern Woman.

3 mins

Gems Of The Seine

Glide into the lesser-known wonders of the Seine River from Paris to Normandie, and explore France's artistic heritage aboard a floating pied-à-terre aptly named the S.S. Joie de Vivre.

6 mins

CAPTURING TIME

The fifth release of the award-winning Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare series explores the distinctive and highly coveted grain whisky from a former Scotch powerhouse.

2 mins

Top 100 Value Wines

2022 was another challenging year at JamesSuckling.com, especially when it came to finding reasonably priced quality wines when prices were going up fast everywhere. But the tasting team still found more than a few excellent bottles that fit comfortably within any budget.

5 mins

RADICAL VISION

The first-ever Mercedes-Benz EQS with a revolutionary all-electric architecture epitomises the marque's aspirations for the future.

4 mins

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