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A World Without Slaughter

The future of food is animal-free, with plant-based and cultivated meats transforming the way we eat. Nafeesa Saini examines the new entrants to the meatless market, and its leap to the mainstream.

Topless Driving Perfection

The newest drop-top Ferrari serves up a heady concoction of gorgeous styling and out-of-this-world performance, reports Tony Tan.

Come Home To… Your Own Village

Feel as if your vast apartment or even more spacious mansion is cramping your style? Then, suggests Gary Jones, why not upsize to something even more expansive?

An Ode To Female Icons

Female Icons The incredible history of Van Cleef & Arpels is intertwined with some of the world’s most prominent and illustrious women of their time, as Allyson Klass finds out.

BRACE YOURSELF

The innovative design and craftsmanship of these watch bracelets elevate horology.

Speed Dating

A couple of the latest BMW models and a couple who loves driving – the ideal combination for a zippy double date. Tony Tan cruises through town with petrolheads ADRIAN ONG and MICHELLE ENG in two sporty sprint machines.

Against All Odds

Edmund Lin And Trina Liang-Lin weather the storms together, bound by their love for philanthropy, mentoring and wellness. Now in their 25th year of marriage, the two are the poster couple for Valentine’s Day. They tell Nafeesa Saini the secrets to the idyll they have found together.

Dishes (And Even A Drink!) That Are A Treat For Both The Eyes And The Palate

Chefs are outdoing themselves in a bid to reinvent heritage festive favourites. Annabel Tan rounds up the dishes (and even a drink!) that are a treat for both the eyes and the palate.

Revel In The Rebel

Clash de Cartier continues to buck tradition with new iterations that are supple and larger, more impactful yet wearable, reports Allyson Klass.

Paradise In The Sky

Rising high above Draycott Park is new ultra-luxury condominium Eden, the brainchild of internationally renowned architect Thomas Heatherwick, who speaks to Yanni Tan about how the development is his vision of biophilia and the humanity the urban environment needs now.

The Renaissance Of J-Beauty

The arrival of new luxury Japanese skincare brands here marks a resurgence for the sector, which has quietly returned to the spotlight after years of K-beauty domination, writes Nafeesa Saini.

A Perfectly Purposeful Life

A former director of a listed company and now homemaker, theatre fundraiser and champion of women’s rights, Jin Lu, shares with Mavis Teo her passion for philanthropy and her penchant for brands that seek perfection.

Paving Their Own Future

As ABHISHEK and VIHARI PODDAR celebrate their 10th anniversary this year, the couple share with Annabel Tan the highs and lows of a whirlwind romance that has gone the distance.

SHE RULES

In celebration of the upcoming International Women’s Day, we spotlight two dynamic women who embody the spirit of Breitling’s first ladies’ Chronomat collection. LISA GWEE and SNG KHAI LIN talk to Allyson Klass on how, as a new breed of lady bosses in male-dominated sectors, they shatter stereotypes and reshape attitudes.

To New Beginnings

Look polished and put together for a prosperous Year of the Ox with these limited-edition beauty collections featuring auspicious hues and motifs.

A Shooting Star

A new coffee-table book commemorates the best works of the late Parisian jeweller Frédéric Zaavy, who was known for his style of “painting with stones” and technical mastery. Yanni Tan reports.

Spaceman's Best Friend

Five decades after the harrowing Apollo 13 mission, Omega’s Speedmaster Silver Snoopy Award 50th Anniversary delivers a timely dose of uplifting comic relief Justin Ng is craving.

The Art Of Preservation

Alvin Tan, Deputy Chief Executive (Policy & Community) of the National Heritage Board, tells Nafeesa Saini why everyone has a part to play in our country’s heritage.

Banish The Bulge

The brand new year is the perfect time to finally get rid of excess baggage, especially if your past few months have been sedentary. Yanni Tan tries CoolSculpting to find out how it banishes unsightly bulges and why those who have been working out to no avail should consider it.

Heart And Soul

The hospitality visionary and second-generation leader of Banyan Tree is a big believer of mindfulness. How did RENYUNG HO get there? Crystal Lee peels back the layers.

Singapore Through Fresh Eyes

Take a deep dive into the best of Singapore with these insider experiences that will have you seeing the city in a new light, writes Nafeesa Saini.

Come Home To… A Houseboat On The Thames

London’s famous river isn’t just a waterway – it’s also a place that a small and highly exclusive number of people call home. Gary Jones surveys some of the alternatives that offer luxury living afloat in the British capital.

Blending The Old And New

More than just keeping local heritage crafts and traditions alive, these millennial, second-generation business leaders are making waves in their fields. Annabel Tan finds out how they are taking carpentry, local coffee and bespoke gifts to the next level.

GHOST STORY

After 11 years and a prolonged period of development, Rolls-Royce’s new “entry-level” model has arrived. It looks unusually restrained, but is it any good? JON WALL finds out.

ON POINTE

Ballet still lacks diversity and MISTY COPELAND is addressing the issue head-on, using her status to shed light on social and racial disparities that continue to pervade this circle. Charlene Co gets real with the celebrated prima ballerina.

Coco Cai Shares Her Highlights Of The Year

It has been a tough 2020 for all but as Coco Cai shares, there is still much to celebrate and be grateful for – both big and small. She tells Annabel Tan her highlights of the year including motherhood, learning new skills and her special affinity with Bvlgari jewels.

Cairngorm Chic

Blink and you’ll miss the visual splendour at The Fife Arms in Scotland, writes Stephen Short.

Class Is In Session

The eminent house of Hermès demonstrates its rightful leadership in the luxury sphere through a host of arts and craftsmanship programmes by its foundation, as Yanni Tan discovers.

Building A City Of Good

For her outstanding philanthropic contributions to the nation, Mildred Tan, Chairman of the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre, is the recipient of this year’s Prestige Patron Award 2020. She tells Nafeesa Saini how she, along with NVPC, is championing a better world in Singapore.

Homing Instincts

Back in Hong Kong for the past few months, designer Vivienne Tam talks to Jing Zhang about home, health, wellness and how fashion will fit into the new normal.