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Business & The Blues

As versatile as he is creative, maths major turned-music mogul Kuok Meng Ru is the scion of risk-taking businessmen. He talks to mei anne foo about strumming to a different beat.

A Beauty Through The Ages

Maye Musk tells zaneta cheng why it’s never too late to have it all

Chinois Chic

From Asian label to a flagship on Avenue Montaigne in Paris, Taiwan’s Shiatzy Chen has spent 40 years shaping its name. Just how has designer Wang Chen Tsai-Hsia taken her brand so far, asks Alice Franklin

We'll Have What She's Having

There are beautiful faces and there are faces that embody beauty. Mary Lim finds out who drives us to buy into a brand and how they are doing so

God Of Small Things

We travel back in time to the dawn of colour photography as a fine-art form, examining the impact of William Eggleston on a world then dominated by shades of greyz

Only Human

Today’s entertainment may be fast and furious, but playwright SIMON STEPHENS tells MELAINNE CHIEW that the real trick is to slow down…with theatre

Raise Your Glass

Toast to a prosperous Lunar New Year with The Macallan Rare Cask in ruby red

When Dawn Breaks

An impromptu mountain summit turned out to be just the thing that ESTHER WANG, founder of Joytingle and a Prestige 40 Under 40 alum, needed for a refreshingly new work perspective.

Within The Frame

Celebrity portrait photographer TIMOTHY WHITE creates his best work, Annabel Tan discovers, in the sweet spot between confidence and insecurity.

Social Champions

In the midst of shifting socio-economic realities around the world, Grace Ma finds out how the 13-year-old Cartier Women’s Initiative remains relevant in its support of female social entrepreneurs

Style And Substance

Three important things fill up Grace Thomas’s life: family, fashion and literature. The personal shopper and stylist, aspiring writer and soon-to-be mother-of-three shares with Annabel Tan how passionate she is about them all

Bali- The Next Big Destination For Gastronomes

With “Bali belly” barely a concern nowadays, the popular tourist hub is redefining itself by fast becoming the next big destination for gastronomes. Mei Anne Foo dines in to savour the embryonic moment.

Secrets Of A Productivity Freak

Technopreneur Melvin Yuan’s obsession with self-optimisation doesn’t stem from Silicon Valley’s biohacking brinkmanship or the need to tame a busy schedule, but from a desire to maximise potential and contribution to others and communities.

Man Of The Times

It started with a “mistake” when he sold Blancpain in 1992. But with a unique perspective and various protégés he’s groomed over the years, JEAN-CLAUDE BIVER went on to become one of the most revered names in the Swiss watch industry. He speaks to Melainne Chiew on the essence of reaching success and the legacy he’s leaving behind

Ahead Of The Curve

Recognising individuality and celebrating diversity is taking Maison Michel forward. Its Artistic Director PRISCILLA ROYER chats with Jacquie Ang on travelling with hats, her different approaches to her role and upcoming offerings.

Sake Bleu!

While French winemaking runs in his blood, OLIVIER SUBLETT attained self-actualisation when he successfully created a rice wine, Le Guishu, for the Chinese market. Mischa Moselle finds out more

Fast Tracked

The latest to emerge from Roger Dubuis’s partnership with Pirelli is a sizzling hot timepiece inspired by wintry road conditions.

Ankiti Bose Meet The Millennial Feminist Leader Of Sub Unicorn Start-up Zilingo

A self-proclaimed pathological optimist, Ankiti Bose, co-founder and CEO of a near-billion-dollar start-up, is set on changing the world. She tells Annabel Tan how she’s working hard to level the playing field, whether it’s for women in tech or small businesses trying to make it big.

Cannes 2019 - Love Steals The Show

Annabel Tan gets a sneak peek at Chopard’s 2019 Red Carpet Collection ahead of its big reveal at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival this month.

Run Away

Helping others to relax can be a hard job, so BRUCE RYDE makes sure he’s always in good shape. Grace Ma finds out how the fit and fab gentleman does it

Fashion's Green Mission

Through resourceful means and clever design, luxury houses and entrepreneurs alike are doing their parts to reduce the industry’s negative impact on the planet, as Jacquie Ang finds out

Paradise Found

Alessandro Michele’s Midas touch in growing the Gucci universe now sees the Italian fashion house’s foray into high jewellery. Grace Tay heads to Paris to discovers the brand’s first collection and new Place Vendôme boutique

The Unicorn Unleashed

Filipino real estate developer, art collector and friend to the who’s who of the world, Robbie Antonio has achieved the exalted status in the tech world with his prefabricated structures e-commerce platform Revolution Precrafted — and there’s no stopping him now, says Zara Zhuang

Weird Science

Scratch yourself, Ramesh Nair tells jacquie ang. The artistic director shares the secret of identifying superior skins, and talks about how he is rebuilding Moynat’s lost savoir faire, one skin at a time

Star Attraction

Cartier’s prominent role in Ocean’s 8 comes on the back of its past silver screen appearances and a long heritage of jewellers dressing leading ladies in film, discovers Zara Zhuang

​Out, Spot, Out

Growing older also demands growing wiser — especially when adult acne strikes. Mary Lim outlines several strategies to keep the skin zit-free

Woman In Space

Renowned for her images of depopulated interiors, Candida Höfer’s work serves as a profound commentary on humanity. She talks to Christopher De Woolf

Dirt Roads And Champagne

PAIGE PARKERs new book provides a fresh and raw perspective on the epic world trip she and husband Jim Rogers took together. melainne chiew gets the story

Coulda, Woulda, Shirkers

GERRIE LIM reconnects with Sandi Tan, director of a weird and wonderful reclamation of a youthful ambition-fuelled road movie gone 25 years off track, ahead of the films worldwide premiere on Netflix this month

Style By Design

Running a thriving fashionlabel takes up most of BEATRICE TANs time and focus. So when it comes to home appliances, she looks for efficient, well-designed products that complement her peaceful retreat.