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LA LA LAND
ALL'S WELL IN THE REALM OF HAUTE COUTURE, WHERE QUESTIONS OF WEARABILITY ARE HARDLY THE MOST PRESSING. JANUARY'S REALITY-SUSPENDING SPRING/SUMMER 2025 COLLECTIONS COMBINED OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD TECHNIQUES TO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF THE HANDMADE EVEN FURTHER. PRESTIGE REPORTS FROM THE FRONT ROW.

A Modern Monument
With the RM 16-02, Richard Mille's quintessential rectangular watch embraces sharp, unyielding lines for an architectural masterpiece for the wrist.

FAMILY VALUES
HRnetGroup's chief corporate officer joined the family business through a stroke of fate, but as she discovered, her father had prepared her for the role even before she assumed the mantle.

STROKES OF CREATIVITY
The fine watchmaking world can be a very serious one. But as these recent collaborations show, putting artists and designers in charge can lead to some very inspired – and very covetable – creations.

GENERATION NEXT
After more than a decade in production, Porsche has produced an entirely new Macan SUV only this time it's electric powered. Prestige drives it.

Museum Quality
Four must-see art destinations around the world debuting in 2025.

THAILAND RISING
Does this Southeast Asian kingdom have what it takes to become Asia's next big art hub? Patron MARISA CHEARAVANONT and curator STEFANO RABOLLI PANSERA certainly think so.

TAKING SHAPE
It might not be as instantly recognisable as the Tank or Santos, but the petite oval Baignoire is swiftly coming into its own as a Cartier horological icon.

ARTISTS TO WATCH 2025
As the Prestige team geared up for Hong Kong's annual art-athon, we also set ourselves the task of identifying the emerging talents from eight East Asian countries, who should all be registering on your cultural radar this year. The following 16 virtuosi made our final cut.

CALL HER BY HER NAME
Defying convention in 1995, DOMAINE ANNE GROS was one of the first eponymous female wine estates in Burgundy. And freedom is still the winemaker's mantra when it comes to her venture in the south of France.

Nightly Tipples
Nostalgic flavours, Parisian glamour and Japanese artistry define Singapore's latest must-try cocktail creations.

FROM THE ASHES
In Armenia, a new generation of hospitality entrepreneurs are shaking off historical trauma to shape a vibrant culinary landscape.

TO SINGAPORE, WITH LOVE
From clinching sixth place at Bocuse d'Or to helming a three-Michelin-starred restaurant, chef MATHEW LEONG has racked up many accomplishments. He shares his experience at the competition and tells us what's next for him.

ART FOR EVERYONE
With a mobilised community, an inclusive offering and a touch of fun, Art Basel Hong Kong is transforming the art fair experience. Its director, ANGELLE SIYANG-LE, explains why this is the way to go.

SEASONED WITH STORIES
BRYAN KOH's second edition of his award-winning Burmese cookbook captures the enduring soul of a nation through its most authentic flavours – preserving diverse traditions that transcend political turmoil.

Immerse Universe
Prada's new ION Orchard boutique elevates the luxury shopping experience with stunning interiors, made-to-measure services and a first-in-Asia caffè.

Power Femme
Three local female beauty entrepreneurs share what moved them to start their own businesses and how they hope to empower women in Singapore.

MAKING THE JUMP
With its unique Crazy Hours complication, distinguished by seemingly randomly placed hour markers, Franck Muller is no stranger to unusual time displays.

QUANTUM LEAP
Startups and major industry players alike unveiled a mesmerising array of tech innovations at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, ranging from Al-integrated televisions to solar-powered beach umbrellas. Here are a few of our favourites when it comes to \"self-serving\" tech.

ONE FOR THE FANS
To kick off its 270th anniversary celebrations, Vacheron Constantin releases a re-edition enthusiasts have been waiting almost half a century for.

COME RAIN OR SHINE
Three jewellers with very distinctive styles look back on their highlights of 2024 and share their outlooks for the year ahead.

SEEING STARS
The new crop of celebrities fronting fashion houses.

ALFA MAX
Alfa Romeo's Stelvio may be getting on in years, but in its ultimate Quadrifoglio form it's probably the most engaging SUV money can buy.

Above and Beyond
Tom Ford's new flagship boutique at Paragon elevates the shopping experience by offering a full suite of services for the first time.

Brownie Points
From the brown eye makeup look to chocolate lips and even a coffee-scented fragrance, these five beauty must-haves celebrate the Pantone colour of the year: Mocha Mousse.

Slow Motion
Luxury rail travel is on the rise and with it, a wave of grand new journeys that are taking travellers to unique destinations. Here are the best ways to ride the trend.

A SLICE OF ZEITGEIST
The New Bahru lifestyle enclave has been transformed into an outdoor gallery documenting the Singapore experience.

Clash of the creatives
Two of Singapore's most accomplished musicians and performers, NATHAN HARTONO and INCH CHUA, come together for a staging of a story that celebrates love, resilience and artistry.

HER WINNING WAYS
WITH NERVE STEELED BY A LIFE IN SPORTS, GROUP ONE CFO JESLEY CHUA IS HELPING TO TAKE ASIA'S LARGEST GLOBAL SPORTS PROPERTY TO ITS NEXT STAGE OF EVOLUTION.

VALUE WINES OF 2024
Of the more than 42,000 bottles rated by the JAMESSUCKLING.COM team in 2024, more than a few stood out for their combination of superb quality and great value. Here's our pick.