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THE FIRST ONE

2023 sees Vacheron Constantin opening it first standalone boutique in Malaysia at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, housing the maison's complete timepiece collection.

IT TAKES TWO

Hublot and TA i MI take a unique approach in their fourth joint artistic project, presenting 13 new watches including the mostcoveted Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Black Ceramic Rainbow.

HONOURING BOND

Two new timepieces celebrating six decades of James Bond, plus a brief look at previous Omega watches that have shaken, not stirred, the titular secret agent's universe.

TAPESTRY OF LOVE

Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya is dedicating herself to continuing the lifelong work of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother to support the conservation and promotion of traditional Thai fabrics.

Freedom Fighter

Britain lost a second queen at the end of 2022, the regal figure in question being the iconoclastic and endlessly provocative fashion designer, VIVIENNE WESTWOOD.

A RADICAL MUSE

Creative Director IAN GRIFFITHS explores a liberated form of femininity and the culture of Lisbon in the latest Max Mara Resort 2023 Collection.

WALKING ON AIR

The bags of Chanel’s Spring/Summer 23 collection are playful yet elegant and very easy-to-wear, much like the effortless ready-to-wear collection that creative director Virginie Viard served up. We are especially enthralled with the dainty caged-style minaudieres, which come in the whimsical permutations of a heart or star, the latter a part of the brand’s universe of astrological symbols Mademoiselle Coco was always fascinated with. The creations offer day-to-night versatility and all the stylistic multi-baglayering opportunities you'll ever imagine.

A DECADE OF RED

It’s been a little over 10 years since RED HONG YI decided to pivot her career from architecture to art. Having initially dribbled her way into viral fame through a video of her painting” with a basketball, the artist came to realise her true calling and now finds joy in turning mundane objects into extraordinary paintings all without a single stroke from a paintbrush.

INTO THE FUTURE

Once again, high tech met with high expectations at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Those in attendance were suitably mesmerised by the wealth of cutting-edge gizmos and gadgets on display - from both startups and major industry players alike.

IN A DREAM

Louis Vuitton opens LV DREAM, a new cultural and culinary destination in Paris celebrating collaborative genius throughout the years.

Pixel Perfect

In the constantly evolving art world landscape, creators and collectors alike are eager to explore the new frontiers that today’s technology allows both in the real world and in the mythical metaverse.

SWISS BLISS

We take an ultra-luxurious journey across Switzerland by first-class rail, boat, and gondola, indulging in unique and unforgettable experiences every step of the way.

TOP 100 VALUE WINES

2022 was another challenging year at JamesSuckling.com, especially when it came to finding reasonably priced quality wines when prices were going up fast everywhere. But the tasting team still found more than a few excellent bottles that fit comfortably within any budget.

CHAMPAGNE SYMPHONY

Your next glass of 2008 Krug champagne should be served with the beautiful musical notes of RYUICHI SAKAMOTO. Here's \"Suite for Krug in 2008\".

TOAST TO THE NEW YEAR

Ignite the new year with Royal Salute as it unveils the Royal Salute 21-Year-Old Signature Blend Chinese New Year 2023 Limited Edition and Royal Salute 24-Year-Old Cognac Cask Finish.

new novelties

LVMH WATCH WEEK RETURNED WITH A PHYSICAL EDITION IN 2023; FLOREY D MIKIL HAD THE CHANCE TO TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THE TIMEPIECES UNVEILED AT THE MAJOR WATCH EVENT IN SINGAPORE LAST MONTH.

RABBIT, RABBIT

Some may utter the phrase \"rabbit, rabbit\" for luck, we say up the ante by featuring the lucky animal prominently on your wrist! In this continuation of the bunny-themed collection we featured last month, we take a look at a few more timepieces commemorating the Year of the Rabbit.

TIMELESS TANK

Cartier launches an updated version of its Tank Française, featuring a monobloc metal design in steel and yellow gold, the latter available with or without diamonds.

ELEMENTAL FORCE

Boost your life with jewels that represent one of the five elements - wood, fire, earth, metal and water - believed to be the basis of everything in the universe between which interactions occur.

A NEW CRUSH

The iconic quil ted motifs of Chanel make a comeback in the maison’s latest Coco Crush collection.

LUMINOUS BLOOMS

An exploration of the evolution of Van Cleef & Arpels' joyful Frivole collection that pays homage to a positive vision of life through delicate blossoming masterpieces.

ART OF TIME

Hublot has invited Wen Na to craft a new Year of the Rabbit painting and present the Spirit of Big Bang Black Ceramic Rabbit. The fusion of traditional Chinese culture with Contemporary Haute Horlogerie has given rise to new ideas: Wen visualised 12 double-hours from the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches and combined them with traditional elements of the Lunar New Year.

PRECIOUS COLLECTION

Dainty, precious and ablaze with light, Precious Lace reflects the purest traditions and vividly testifies to Chopard's inspirational power in the world of jewellery - much like aespa in the world of K-pop. Free, splendid and as light as silk, the girls perfectly bring together the magic of Chopard's signature collection with their own inimitable brand.

RED COLLECTION

Drawing inspiration from nature's exceptional colour palette, Guerlain unveils the Red Orchid collection. This unique palette for the lips, eyes and complexion pays tribute to the orchid's sensory appeal and vibrant colours.

THE ART OF SCENT

As Artistic Creative and Image Director of Celine, Hedi Slimane has been a revolutionary force at the luxury French fashion house since his appointment in 2018. Drawing from his experience as the author of the private collection of perfumes for Christian Dior in 2004, the Celine perfume collection adopts savoir-faire from French high perfumery.

Leading Lady

MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI reinvents the Lady Dior bag that takes shape as the Lady 95.22 with a touch of modern flair.

A Scent to Remember

Expand your perfume universe with this new wave of ultra-luxe and niche fragrances that’ll set you apart from the crowd.

REBELS WITH A CAUSE

The second Stella McCartney X Yoshitomo Nara Unisex Capsule is already in stores and includes an accessories collection and clothing range.

BREWING AN EMPIRE

As founder and CEO of Loob Holding Sdn. Bhd., BRYAN LOO never shies away from exploring new frontiers. The award-winning entrepreneur shares with Florey D Mikil his journey in building a successful F&B empire that expands beyond Malaysian borders.

Blue Label DEEP TIES

In collaboration with Prestige, Johnnie Walker Blue Label talks to NICKSON AU YONG and ANSON AU YONG, two brothers deeply connected to their family's legacy as overseers of Tiong Tat Printing Industry.