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HISTORY IN THE MAKING
The partnership between Vacheron Constantin and the Louvre has led to an extraordinary series of Métiers d’Art watches dedicated to great ancient civilisations. Allyson Klass was in Paris for the launch of four timepieces that are directly inspired by exceptional masterpieces on display at the museum.
FULL CIRCLE
Louis Vuitton honours its late creative director Virgil Abloh with a spin-off show of his eighth and final collection. Crystal Lee reports from Bangkok.
READY PLAYER ONE
In fashion’s arcade, games not only draw you into virtual worlds, but will also drive you into real-world stores. As gamification becomes part of fashion’s playbook, digital prizes can be just as precious, if not more, as physical rewards, observes Jacquie Ang.
WONDER WOMEN
The Cartier Women’s Initiative, currently in its 15th year, not only celebrates women who drive change and empowerment through their businesses, but also provides fellowship and a nurturing environment for growth.
7 Restaurants And Bars Offering Guilt-Free Dining And Drinking Experiences
More than just a buzzword, sustainability has become a common goal for both consumers and F&B businesses. Annabel Tan and Yanni Tan spotlight seven restaurants and bars in Singapore leading the charge in offering guilt-free dining and drinking experiences.
In Her Nature
Scion of conglomerate YTL Group and sustainability leader Ruth Yeoh knows all too well about the opportunities and challenges of transiting into renewable energy and championing environmental stewardship. She chats with Yanni Tan about her ever-expanding portfolio, and how the pandemic shook things up.
The Fifth-Generation Range Rover - Still Riding High
The fifth-generation Range Rover takes effortless performance, quiet comfort and modern luxury to a higher level. Tony Tan flies to Napa Valley in California for a test-drive.
Why The Automaker Is Helming Pole Position In The Global Green Motoring Revolution
While electrified BMW and MINI cars are now a dominant presence on our roads, the company's legacy in electromobility dates as far back as 1972. BMW Group Asia's managing director LARS NIELSEN tells Yanni Tan why the automaker is helming pole position in the global green motoring revolution.
Jaelle Ang - Set To Soar
Having co-founded a multi-million-dollar company that was recently acquired, one would expect Jaelle Ang, the CEO of The Great Room, to have known only victories. Yet, she surprises by sharing that her entrepreneurial journey has been full of rejections. Mavis Teo finds out more.
The Makings Of Future Classics
This second segment of our three-part report on Watches and Wonders Geneva 2022 puts the focus on updates of iconic models, a historical timepiece reissue, and rare artistic handcrafts.
No Place Like Home
Did you know that the property and construction industry consumes almost half of the world's raw materials? GuocoLand's Cheng Hsing Yao gives Yanni Tan an insight into the transformation he is spearheading on our very shores.
Sustainable, Lifelong Happiness
Holidays will increasingly be purpose-driven and less about pure relaxation, says Banyan Tree Group's Renyung Ho, who talks to Yanni Tan about her company's desire to help travellers achieve sustainable, lifelong happiness.
The True Meaning Of Wealth
The discussion of wealth management will ring hollow if it simply focuses on growing your finances. AIA Singapore offers a holistic perspective on how to achieve the real wins in your life.
UNRIVALLED BEAUTY
The Graffabulous high jewellery collection by Graff is a tour de force in design, craftsmanship and gem selection, discovers Allyson Klass.
Building A Legacy
As industry leaders and advocates, Harpreet Bedi And Nana Au-Chua are leaving behind beliefs, lessons and a better world not just for their own children, but also future generations.
Luxury Wellness Destinations To Help You Restore Balance And Vitality
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.
Fanty Soenardy On Parenting, Her Values And Passions
Now that her two children are entering adulthood, Fanty Soenardy is also embarking on the next phase of her life. In celebration of mother’s day this month, she chats with annabel tan about parenting, her values and passions.
From Skin Tints To Blush, All You Need For A Flawless Visage
From skin tints to blush, these newest launches are all you need for a flawless visage.
Choi Seung Hyun Tells Where He's Been And Where He's Going
It’s been five years since South Korean rapper Choi Seung Hyun – better known as T.O.P of popular pop group BigBang – disappeared from the public eye. Now he’s back, with plenty to say about where he’s been and where he’s going. Prestige catches up with him over an artistic shoot.
And We're Rolling
Rolex has played a leading role in some of cinema’s greatest hits, but the Swiss watch manufacture’s relationship with filmmaking is cemented in a greater passion to further creative excellence in this field.
Call It The Swap Or The Hack
Call it The Swap or The Hack, a collaboration by any other name would be as sweet and significant, concludes Jacquie Ang
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.
Antoni Gaudí's Life, Career, And Tragic Final Days
The Antoni Gaudí Retrospective, on now at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, shines a spotlight on one man's unique vision and lasting legacy. Bruce Scott takes a closer look at his life, his career, and his tragic final days.
Louis Vuitton's Latest Horological Objets
Louis Vuitton wows with its latest horological objets, which include three playful timepieces featuring its charming mascot, Vivienne, and a new iteration of the Tambour Spin Time that harnesses technology for an enhanced time display. Allyson Klass reports.
BACK TO THE FUTURE
Packed with leading-edge tech, Mercedes-Benz's EQS paves the way forward as few automobiles can. And yet, writes Jon Wall, it also feels exactly how a traditional luxury car should.
A Life In Wine
Critic and now restaurant owner James Suckling explains to Jon Wall why he gave up one of the most enviable jobs in the world to move to Hong Kong and set up on his own business.
An Exquisite Blend Of Scotland's Rarest Whiskies
An exquisite blend of Scotland’s rarest whiskies, Johnnie Walker Blue Label showcases a depth of flavour that is reflected in the layers and journeys of these founders as they progress in their business.
Colorism In The Beauty World
Los Angeles-based Orcé Cosmetics takes on colorism in the beauty world through its make-up formulated for Asian skin. Founder YU-CHEN SHIH tells Nafeesa Saini how her diverse upbringing guides the brand’s mission of dismantling biases.
Cream Of The Crop
The LVMH Watch Week 2022 early this year unveiled a bevy of horological beauties, as Florey D Mikil reports.
A Brush With Greatness
This month, London’s National Gallery unveils its highly anticipated Raphael exhibition – an incredible collection of paintings, drawings, and more assembled for the first time under one roof. Bruce Scott reflects on the famed artist’s brief but brilliant career, and the priceless legacy he left behind.