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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.

Of Pride And Patrimony

Van Cleef & Arpels’ recent exhibition A Journey Through the Poetry of Time included significant patrimonial pieces, some of which continue to inspire the maison. Allyson Klass talks to LISE MACDONALD, director of patrimony and exhibitions, about what it takes to curate the right artefacts.

Tech-Rich Head-Turner

One of the newest EVs to covet, the BMW iX offers a powerful electric drivetrain and the coolest cabin around. Tony Tan reviews it.

The Art Of Living Well

Coinciding with the arrival of Louis Vuitton’s 200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries: The Exhibition, Crystal Lee looks into the personal trunks of illustrious collector Amber Lee and discovers a lover of art, travel and timeless beauty.

A HAND IN HISTORY

For the release of The Macallan The Reach, a collective of Scottish artisans came together to create the most exquisite display worthy of the brand’s oldest whisky to date. Annabel Tan speaks to sculptor SASKIA ROBINSON on their craft and contribution to the unique collaboration.

How To Stay Committed To Your Passions, Even If It's A Road Less Travelled

To all the people who say “you can’t have it all”, THENUGA VIJAKUMAR and PENNY KOO are proof that you can ignore the naysayers. The two accomplished professionals tell Crystal Lee how they stay committed to their passions, even if it’s a road less travelled.

8 Restaurants That Offer Menus That Are As Unique As Their Ambience

Why host your next power lunch at the same predictable spot when there is a plethora of restaurants that offer menus that are as unique as their ambience? Crystal Lee shortlists eight that will impress.

Colourful, Fun Yet Practical Style For Life On The Go

Francesco Pavia, the Italian designer behind the unconventional Crash Baggage brand, chats with Jing Zhang about holidays and inspirations.

THE BIG BLUE

A hundred metres or more beneath the ocean surface in the Maldives lies a twilight zone whose strange life forms and wondrous corals remain unexplored. In a pioneering diving expedition, leading expert in the study of fish and 2021 Rolex Awards Laureate LUIZ ROCHA plans to survey these deep reefs to discover and describe unknown species and make the case for their protection.

TREASURE GARDEN

Bvlgari’s Jannah Fine Jewellery collection reimagines the geometric floral motif found on the interior walls and ceilings of Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

SEOUL SEARCHING

A poster child for Asia’s modern metropolis, South Korea’s cool and chic capital fascinates many and repels some at the same time. Mavis Teo shares the highlights of her recent trip so that you may plug into the city’s finest experiences.

GAME CHANGERS

All eyes were on Las Vegas in January for the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show, which never fails to amaze. Bruce Scott takes a look at some of the high-tech highlights our brave new world has in store.

FAMILY SECRETS

The discovery of a battered trunk in the cellar of her grandfather’s house in the south of France – filled with old documents and correspondence – led FRANCESCA CARTIER BRICKELL on a decade-long journey of discovery. François Oosthuizen speaks to her about her book, The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire.

DREAM MACHINE

Unveiled in the metal in Hong Kong and Singapore recently, Ferrari’s new 296 GTB points the way forward for Maranello, writes Jon Wall.

CALL OF DUTY

REBECCA EU IS ON A MISSION TO EMPOWER AND SERVE THE UNDERSERVED. THE FOUNDER OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE MEI’S OWN TELLS ANNABEL TAN HOW SHE IS DOING HER BEST TO PAY IT FORWARD.

Indecent Exposure

Helmut Newton, one of the towering figures in the world of photography, is the subject of a newly released Taschen art book, which has been published to coincide with a large-scale retrospective exhibition at the Helmut Newton Foundation in Berlin. Bruce Scott charts the legacy of the lensman with a little-known connection to Singapore and his lasting influence on fashion and art.

Love Affair Between Fashion And Hotels

The transformation of The Savoy Hotel’s legendary Royal Suite into a sumptuous ode to all things Gucci – in the same year that marks the Florentine powerhouse’s much-hyped centennial celebrations – takes the love affair between fashion and hotels to a whole new level, writes Francois Oosthuizen.

Time For Technicolor

We single out eight of the latest eye-catching timekeepers in a spectrum of shades you can strap to your wrist.

Crafting Curiosities

London-based design studio Raw-Edges has collaborated with Louis Vuitton once again to create the new Cosmic Table. The husband-and-wife duo tell Annabel Tan the inspiration behind their fun creations.

Sweat In The City

The start of the year is a great time to explore and pick up new hobbies. For some inspiration, Annabel Tan speaks to three of our society friends about their recently discovered joys.

Why And How Doctors Have Fun, Even On Bad Days

Society thinks that play is reserved for children, but not Adrian Ng and Loh May-Han. The doctor couple tell Crystal Lee why and how they have fun, even on bad days.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Enter our storybook world of jewels and let the kaleidoscope of forms, styles and colours ignite your imagination.

How To Beat The Breakouts!

While masks aren’t going away anytime soon, the acne caused by wearing them can. Nafeesa Saini offers the latest solutions on preventing and eliminating maskne.

9 Cars To Crave In 2022

Feel the need to upgrade your wheels this year? You’re probably spoilt for choice, but to concentrate the mind, here’s our selection of the best of the new crop, from all-electric hyper-saloons to traditional sports cars and cruisers.

TERRIFIC TRIO

The final of a trio of red wines that is a new multi-vintage blend of the iconic Penfolds Grange, the G5 was launched globally to much excitement late last year. Its chief winemaker PETER GAGO tells Yanni Tan about why it is so special.

Complex Desires

Each piece from the Sixième Sens par Cartier High Jewellery collection is created with superlative savoir faire. Allyson Klass discovers the exquisite gems and intricate techniques behind three extraordinary rings in this exclusive feature.

Van Cleef & Arpels's Masterfully Transformed Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels has masterfully transformed gold through various textures, techniques and themes over time, illustrating the breadth and richness of its style. Allyson Klass writes.

Scotch Whisky Tourism Is A Real Thing!

Scotch whisky tourism is a real thing, attracting a record 2.16 million visitors in 2019. And if the recently opened, eight-floor Johnnie Walker Princes Street visitor experience in Edinburgh for the world’s best-selling Scotch whisky is anything to go by, the optimism for future growth is justified.

Patek Philippe Enriches Its Vast Repertoire Of Chronographs

Patek Philippe enriches its vast repertoire of chronographs with three new models that illustrate the maison’s expertise in the measurement of short intervals of time.

Clic-Clac By Henry Jacques - A Fusion Of Fragrance And Fashion

A fusion of fragrance and fashion, the old and new, the utilitarian and extravagant, is the Clic-Clac by Henry Jacques. The maison’s CEO Anne-lise Cremona tells Yanni Tan in a Singapore-exclusive how the ultra-luxurious solid perfume accessory is a trailblazer.