CATEGORIES

A WORLD IN BLUE

GUCCI reintroduces its iconic GG canvas in a classic mix of navy and beige for Gucci Love Parade, writes KIRAN PILLAY

BAD ΒΟΥ

JON WALL TAKES A DRIVE TO THE DARK SIDE ABOARD ROLL-ROYCE'S BLACK BADGE GHOST

DEEP SOULS

IN COLLABORATION WITH PRESTIGE, JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL EXPLORES THE DEEP AND CREATIVE SOULS COMMITTED TO OVERCOMING ADVERSITY TO REFINE THEIR ART FORMS. JUST AS JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL COMBINES SCOTLAND'S RAREST AND MOST EXCEPTIONAL WHISKIES TO CREATE AN UNRIVALLED MASTERPIECE, THESE CREATORS DRAW FROM SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCES TO SHAPE THEIR WORK.

ART IN PIXEL

NFTs are booming in Asia despite all the negatives surrounding the phenomenon. Crystal Lee looks at the rise of this blockchain-powered novel asset class in the region with art insiders EMI EU, GEORGE GALANAKIS and DAVID TNG.

A MINDFUL JOURNEY

Created to inspire individuals to be more conscious of how their daily actions, thoughts, emotions, and overall lifestyle choices interact with their physical self, BANYAN TREE VEYA is breaking new ground in the realm of wellbeing. FRANÇOIS OOSTHUIZEN attends the launch of the first facility in Phuket

WONDERFUL WATCHES

From the plethora of releases at Watches and Wonders 2022 in Geneva, Switzerland, FLOREY D MIKIL highlights 10 notable timepieces that make their wonderful entry into the world of horology

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

WONDER WAGON

THE NEW CROSS TURISMO VERSION OF PORSCHE'S TAYCAN TAKES ELECTRIC MOTORING TO NEW LEVELS. JON WALL DRIVES THIS REMARKABLE REJOINDER TO THE SUV

THINKING INSIDE THE BOX

Singapore marked the next destination after Paris to hold LOUIS VUITTON'S "200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries: The Exhibition"; FLOREY D MIKIL touched down at Marina Bay Sands for a closer look

THE SWAP

FENDI X VERSACE, better known as Fendace, takes the world by storm with stunning, disruptive styles that embody freedom and virtuosity, writes KIRAN PILLAY

SOPHISTICATED CHARM

THE GRACEFUL AND ELEGANT DATIN SRI JOANNE YEW RECOUNTS TO FLOREY D MIKIL THE MOMENTS THAT LED TO HER CURRENT JOURNEY IN LIFE

SHOWCASE

Wish List

LAUNCH OFF

ULYSSE NARDIN introduces Freak S, a space-inspired timepiece that boasts several innovations such as an entirely new Manufacture movement with an inclined double oscillator and a new case inspired by the first Freak of 2001, writes FLOREY D MIKIL

THE LUSH GARDEN OF JEWELS

CARTIER unveils a new boutique store named "The Lush Garden" at The Gardens Mall, boasting a wonderful space that embodies Malaysia's rich heritage, writes Evonne Bianca Duis

BEST IN SHOW

IN THE FIRST OF TWO SPECIAL REPORTS, STEPHANIE IP AND JON WALL SELECT THEIR HIGHLIGHTS OF WATCHES AND WONDERS 2022, HELD EARLY LAST MONTH IN GENEVA

MAXIMALISM IN MINIMALISM

WEEKEND MAX MARA's new Signature Collection, made in collaboration with New York-based stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, focuses on "Family Affair", writes EVONNE BIANCA DUIS

EMPOWERING WOMEN

THE CARTIER WOMEN'S INITIATIVE CELEBRATES ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A WORLD REUNION ALONGSIDE THE LAUNCH OF THE INAUGURAL SPEAKER SERIES, WRITES KIRAN PILLAY

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.

DEEP BONDS

IN COLLABORATION WITH PRESTIGE, JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL EXPLORES THE DEEP CONNECTION BETWEEN DYNAMIC SIBLINGS WHO UPLIFT ONE ANOTHER TO NEW HEIGHTS. JUST AS JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL BLENDS THE RAREST AND MOST EXCEPTIONAL WHISKIES, THESE CONTRASTING CHARACTERS EMBODY THE TRUE MEANING OF BALANCE.

ANCIENT HEALERS

These luxury wellness destinations tap into the wisdom and practices of millennia-old well-being philosophies to help you restore balance and vitality, discovers Crystal Lee

TO SPEAK WITH CONVICTION

The CARTIER Women’s Initiative celebrates its 15th year anniversary with a World Reunion alongside the launch of the inaugural Speaker Series, writes KIRAN PILLAY

WINTER WONDERS

GRAND SEIKO releases two limited-edition watches, both bearing aesthetics inspired by the beauty of Japanese mountains’ wintery snowscapes

UNIVERSAL PICTURES

AMERICAN ARTIST, PHOTOGRAPHER AND FILMMAKER ALEX PRAGER BRINGS HER EXAGGERATED AND INGENIOUS SEDUCTION TO SEOUL’S LOTTE MUSEUM OF ART. SHE TALKS TO STEPHEN SHORT

THE CYCLE CONTINUES

CYCLE & CARRIAGE has upgraded its Ipoh outlet to reflect the latest Mercedes-Benz Retail Brand Presence (MAR 2020), offering customers a seamless automotive retail experience, FLOREY D MIKIL reports

LAYERED UP

Recalling a more nostalgic time in young adulthood, maison LOUIS VUITTON puts on a show of layers for the Fall-Winter 2022 collection

SHOWCASE

Looking at the month’s big picture

PROTECTED PARADISE

Far from the madding crowd, the recently opened MELIÁ PHUKET MAI KHAO offers stylish stays on an undisturbed stretch of island coastline. BRUCE SCOTT checks in for a relaxing, health-focused holiday

DESIGN ROOTS

Styled on a fisherman’s village of yore – intimately connected to the sea – the newly minted KIMPTON KITALAY SAMUI incorporates storytelling into its design narrative to spectacular effect, writes FRANÇOIS OOSTHUIZEN

LET'S GET DIGITAL

THE IDEA OF CREATING CLOTHES MEANT FOR CYBERSPACE HAS BEEN RAISING EYEBROWS IN THE PAST TWO YEARS. TO GAIN INSIGHT ON THE PHENOMENON, GENNADY ORESHKIN TALKS TO DESIGNERS GALA MARIJA VRBANIC AND SCARLETT YANG

LONG LIVE THE QUINN

ROYAL SALUTE releases its 21-Year-Old Richard Quinn Edition, a first collaboration under its Couture Collection which celebrates the younger generation of bold and brilliant icons of the fashion industry, writes NICHOLAS NG