How Beauty Shapes Music Creation

Many would agree that there’s beauty in music. It is, after all, an art form that transcends mediums to invoke an array of feelings. In this feature, we speak to three up-and-coming artists about how beauty shapes music creation

Back To School

Carmina Bayombong, the CEO of youth development programme invested, tells us how she wants to end college dropouts in the Philippines, and how being part of the Cartier women's initiative programme changed her life

A Mother's LOVE

WITH MOTHER'S DAY FAST APPROACHING, SHOWCASE YOUR APPRECIATION THROUGH THE ART OF MAISON 21G'S LUXURY BESPOKE PERFUMERY

In the SPOTLIGHT

ALESSANDRO MICHELE LOOKS TO THE CITY OF ANGELS IN ALL ITS GLITZY GLORY FORA COLLECTION THAT MELDS THE SEDUCTION OF OLD HOLLYWOOD AND MODERN DAY STREETWEAR

MORE AND MORE

JUST AHEAD OF THE ENCORE SHOW OF TWICE'S HISTORY-MAKING III WORLD TOUR, THE MEGA GIRL GROUP'SMINA UNWINDS WITH L'OFFICIEL SINGAPORE

L'FINALE Sweet 60

IN CELEBRATION OF THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MAISON SAINT LAURENT, SIX MUSEUMS HAVE COME TOGETHER IN AN UNPRECEDENTED COLLABORATIVE EXHIBITION

Dior's Iconic Flagship Boutique Is Back To Life

After two long years of renovation, Dior’s iconic flagship boutique located on 30 Avenue Montaigne has finally reopened. This location offers great historical symbolism as it is where Christian Dior himself designed his very first collections.

Ethical Sourcing And Sustainability

Ethical Sourcing And Sustainability Are Issues That Have Become Impossible To Ignore In The Watch And Jewellery Industry. Critics And Research Show That Luxury Brands Are Now At A Crossroads: To Keep Up With Increasingly Conscious Consumers, Or Face ‘Trouble

Must-Have Jewellery Trends

From The Glitz And Glamour Of The Red Carpet To The Feeds Of Instagram’s Hottest Style Icons, We Picked Out Four Must-Have Jewellery Trends For This Year

Exceptional Timepieces Fueled By Passion And Heritage

For centuries, swiss manufacturer Vacheron Constantin has turned to the stars for inspiration, and to create exceptional timepieces fueled by passion and heritage

Blue Book Collection By Tiffany & Co

Tiffany & Co’s Blue Book collection is one of the house’s greatest traditions: It is both an annual high jewellery collection and a way for the house to pay tribute to its 185 years of heritage.

'The Whole World Has Joined A Self-Help Cult And Won't Shut Up About It'

We look at how well-meaning social media trends can reveal the fundamental issues that persist in society.

Victoria Reynolds - Tiffany & Co.'s First-ever Female Chief Gemmologist

Tiffany & Co.'s first-ever female chief gemmologist, Victoria Reynolds, talks about how she has seen the jewellery world change in the last three decades, and of her intangible connection with the famed brand

Curiosity Is The Key To Creating Successful Art

For creative Ali Hicks, having a natural-born curiosity is the key to creating successful art. In their case, this art comes in the form of out-there makeup, which has already gotten them recognised by names like solange and rina sawayama

Into The Past

Van Cleef & Arpels' heritageand Exhibition Director, Lisemacdonald, Talks About How Her Extensive Experience With Museums Shapes The Way She Approaches The Maison's Rich History

Whatever The Weather

It’s a common belief that diver’s watches are made only for rugged, burly outdoorsmen – with a particular emphasis on men. TAG Heuer bucks that trend with their updated Aquaracer Professional 200, which now introduces an all-new set of 30mm pieces in both automatic and quartz.

My Culture Is Not A Costume

Saris, Bindis, And Parodies Of The Hindu Goddess Durga – Where Is The Line Between Cultural Appreciation And Cultural Appropriation? As Fashion And Pop Culture Continue To Take Inspiration From Indian Culture, We Look At The Social And Cultural Ramifications This Can Have On South Indian Women

Jang Yoon-ju - 'I Lived And Breathed Fashion'

In A Span Of 25-years, Jang Yoon-ju Became A Top South Korean Model And Has Conquered The Runways. During This Time, She Was Also Able To Establish Herself As An Author, Dj, Musician And Film Actress. This Year, Jang Is Ready To Soar To Greater Heights As She Stars In Netflix’s Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area, A South Korean Remake Of The Hit Spanish Drama Series

A Mirror's Temperature

For These Three Women In Singapore, They've Spent Years Exploring Notions Of Identity- Here, They Share With Us Their ReflectionsPhotography Lavender Chang Styling Gregory Woo

Astronaut Alyssa Carson On Overcoming Biases In The Notoriously Male-Dominated Field

Astronaut-in-training Alyssa Carson wants to be one of the first – and youngest – people to go to Mars. She talks to us about overcoming biases in the notoriously male-dominated field, and about her latest creative project with Louis Vuitton

TOTALLY Unflappable

COLOURFUL AND YOUTHFUL, COULD THE FLAP BAG BE BOTTEGA VENETA’S NEXT “IT” BAG?

TRUNK-TASTIC

WE PICK OUT FIVE OF OUR FAVOURITE TRUNKS YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR AT THE EXHIBITION

LEAN IN WITH ZAZIE BEETZ

THE GERMAN-AMERICAN ACTRESS TALKS ABOUT REPRESENTATION IN THE FILM INDUSTRY AND THE MOOD-BOOSTING EFFECTS OF CLOTHES.

4 Celebrities Who Have Purchased Exquisite Pieces Of Jewellery, All On Their Own Dime!

There are many ways that one can express style, but for these ferociously successful women, it is all about the bling. We look at four celebrities who have purchased some rather exquisite pieces of jewellery, all on their own dime

A Light Above Descending

Throughout time, people have had to navigate worlds whose systems have largely been built against them. But glimmers of hope have always existed. Visual artist deborah loh imagines a timeline populated by this belief, juxtaposed against significant pieces from the world of watches and jewellery

Non Binary Finery

As society moves toward greater inclusivity and fluidity, it's time we blurred the lines between gendered accoutrements.

Cross-Cultural Exchange

Far From Assuming A Euro-centric Point Of View, Luxury Jewellers Have Long Been Influenced By Stories And Cultures From Across The Globe. Dionne Bel Looks At How Three Brands From The West – Cartier, Boucheron And Van Cleef & Arpels Look To The East For Inspiration.

The New Gem-Set Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust

The New Gem-Set Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust Is The Perfect Embodiment Of The Gem-Setting Prowess And Storied Watchmaking Expertise That Is Synonymous With Rolex

FACE OFF

THROUGH THE USE OF PRECIOUS METALS, ONE ARTIST WANTS VIEWERS TO QUESTION THEIR PERCEPTIONS ON IMPORTANT SOCIAL ISSUES

L'O NEWS

INTO THE WILD, SPARKLING YONDER WE ROUND UP THE LATEST NEWS AND TRENDS FROM THE WORLD OF WATCHES AND JEWELLERY THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW