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How To Disappear!
A secluded mirrored house on a mountainside in Mexico called Casa Etérea has become the poster child for the post-pandemic wave of isolationist travel. Designer-owner PRASHANT ASHOKA gives Crystal Lee an insight into its construction.
Good Things Come In Small Packages
Physician and foodie Caroline Low-Heah reviews Nijuuichi, the newest omakase restaurant in town serving original Tokyo -style sushi in an ultra-cozy, near-private ambience.
La Dolce Vita
Asia's largest design fair is making its debut this month with a special showcase dedicated to Italian creatives. Crystal Lee speaks to the Ambassador of Italy to Singapore, MARIO VATTANI, on how the new FIND - Design Fair Asia can shape the future of design.
Artful Transformation
With international travel that has resumed, art lovers are returning to France in droves - many to visit the Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection, which finally opened to the public last year. Prestige looks back on how an architectural landmark was transformed into a spectacular new modern art museum.
Go Bold With The New Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple Timepiece
Go bold this season with the new Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple timepiece.
For Health's Sake, What Would You Risk?
If you would rather self-fund costly medical bills in the event of a major illness, how much are you actually ready to spend? In the face of rising costs, AIA offers solutions to help the wealthy protect everything they hold dear and enhance their lives.
MAGIC CARPET RIDE
The Rolls-Royce Phantom occupies an unrivalled position at the very apex of not only automotive luxury, but the luxury sphere as a whole. François Oosthuizen jets offto the French Riviera for a rendezvous with the new, refined Series II.
RIDING THE WAVE
Despite the economic uncertainty, these new local lifestyle brands were launched during the global pandemic to much success. Crystal Lee and Annabel Tan discover their appeal.
WITHER WINTER?
Should you plan a winter city break to Italy in spite of the cold and short daylight hours? Family physician and society personality Iroshini Chua recommends taking advantage of the low tourist traffic to enjoy the best of the popular cities of Venice and Florence.
STAY, LINGER, SAVOUR
While Vietnam’s Pearl Island has much to offer, one would be hard-pressed to step out of Regent Phu Quoc after checking in, says Mavis Teo.
SALUTE THE SUN
Whether you’re basking in the Tuscan sun or lounging on a Maldivian beach, there is no excuse for passing on the sunscreen for fear of that dreaded white film or residual stickiness. Fortunately, a new generation of sun protection products promise potent skin-loving benefits, sans the cringe factor.
CENTRE OF ATTRACTION
Franck Muller’s record-setting Grand Central Tourbillon is now offered in an extremely wearable smaller case size.
TO THE LAST HUNDREDTHS
Richard Mille and Ferrari now hold the record for the world’s thinnest watch. Crystal Lee reports from the global launch in Maranello, Italy.
WONDERS NEVER CEASE
Outdoing itself in innovation and creativity was never the question for Bulgari, as Yanni Tan finds out during the Paris launch of the house’s new garden-themed high jewellery collection.
WONDER WEB
Gennady Oreshkin rappels out of reach on the “Inspinite” wonder of spider silk.
SHINE FOR THEM
Like many of us, JIMMIE TAY and KELLY KEAK have witnessed lives consumed by the cancer scourge. And that’s why they have joined hands to plan Singapore CancerSociety’s Charity Gala Dinner to raise funds in a bid to ensure that no one should fight the disease alone. Yanni Tan finds out more.
THE SINGAPORE STORY
The LKY Musical returns to the stage following a successful first run seven years ago. Ahead of its premiere on Sep 7, ADRIAN PANG and KIT CHAN reflect on their roles as Singapore’s founding premier Lee Kuan Yew and his wife, Kwa Geok Choo.
MAESTRO OF IMAGES
Violinist WILLIAM TAN, who is also an acclaimed underwater photographer with an international fanbase, tells Mavis Teo more about the allure of wildlife photography and why protecting the welfare of his subjects is so important.
ALL OR NOTHING
It has been a big year for KIM LIM. The billionaire heiress and It Girl is evolving as an entrepreneur and tells Annabel Tan about her rapidly growing beauty empire and priorities in this new phase of her life.
Renew Your Skin
Sulwhasoo’s Timetreasure Honorstige is formulated using potent plant extracts designed to revitalise and firm the skin. Nafeesa Saini dives deep into the Korean brand’s most luxurious line.
Four Chiming Watches Currently Making Noise
Four covetable chiming watches to excite both horology enthusiasts and collectors.
Three Personalities-About-Town Highlighting Their Favourite Places To Eat, Drink And Play
Three personalities-about-town open their little black books to Crystal Lee, highlighting their favourite places to eat, drink and play in Singapore and beyond.
Shape Of Things To Come
In our third and final report on Watches and Wonders Geneva 2022, we highlight four manufactures who have pushed the boundaries of design, gem-cutting and technical know-how.
PRESTIGE WOMEN OF POWER 2022 - THE LIGHT AMONGST US
MEET 30 INSPIRING LUMINARIES WHO ARE DRIVING CHANGE FOR A BETTER SINGAPORE
ACCELERATIVE ASSETS
With the resumption of physical auctions and money in the pockets of potential buyers, classic car investment looks increasingly attractive, reports Jon Wall from Hong Kong.
WOMEN IN WINE
In the traditionally male-dominated wine industry, more women are making their mark. Annabel Tan speaks to five inspiring winemakers and winery owners from both the Old and New Worlds.
SPELLBINDING PHU QUOC
Hotel brand Regent brings its legendary hospitality to the up-and-coming island of Phu Quoc off the southwestern coast of Vietnam, within the vicinity of a Unesco-designated World Biosphere Reserve.
BASEL BONANZA
Adopting for the second time a distancing-friendly hybrid format, Hong Kong’s premier art fair dazzled once again.
DESTINATION REVIVAL
Beauty entrepreneur KIM LIM expands her empire to the east with a new space at the recently revamped I12 Katong. Crystal Lee highlights the buzz-worthy treatments.
SCENTED TREASURES
Henry Jacques unveils a new selection of perfume boxes to elegantly store your favourite scents like the precious gems that they are, writes Kiran Pillay.