HOT PURSUITS

The last thing I expected, when we arrived on the pristine white shores of Kunfunadhoo Island in the Maldives, was for our shoes to be confiscated. But, as our butler explained while guiding us through the jungle paths to our villa, Soneva Fushi has a strict set of house rules: its “no news, no shoes” policy means phones are discouraged, internet access is limited and bare feet are not only acceptable, but encouraged, including at mealtimes. The resort even operates on its own time zone, set 60 minutes ahead of local time to help guests maximise the daylight hours.
Such innovations befit a destination whose owners had a clear and ambitious vision from the outset. Back in 1995, Sonu Shivdasani and his wife Eva set out to transform an inhospitable, mosquito-infested jungle on a remote atoll into the Maldives’ first luxury resort. In doing so, they became the earliest pioneers of sustainability, conservation and innovation— principles that have since been adopted by many of the high-end resorts that followed. Now, Soneva Fushi is a castaway paradise with 72 villas set across the 1.4-kilometre island, each one tucked away in its own private oasis shaded by the ancient banyan- trees that tower above. Every residence is unique; ours was a five-bedroom, two-storey wooden building wrapped around a freshwater pool, with its own spiral waterslide—an irresistible addition that reduced us to squeals of childlike joy —and a path leading to the beach and the lagoon beyond.
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HER WORLD STAGE
For the second time at the World Expo, Cartier presents the Women's Pavilion —a space to spark conversations and shape the future.

CLOSING CHAPTER
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Wellness REIMAGINED
A deep dive into Layan Life by Anantara, Phuket's new sanctuary for healing, movement, and mindful restoration.

SPLIT Personality
The RM 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari by Richard Mille entices with two striking cases.

Be Our Guest
Audemars Piguet invites us into the only AP House in Southeast Asia, also home to the very first AP Café in the entire world.

THE UNEXPECTED
The unthinkable has happened: for the first time in more than ten years, Rolex has introduced a completely new watch.

MAKING WAVES
A third instalment of Pradas Re-Nylon campaign sees the Maison teaming up with actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Sadie Sink.

FINDING HER LIGHT
Established model, rising actor. Rita Nadira navigates her way under the spotlight of two separate worlds with her signature grace, charm and ambition.

SIXTIE REVIVAL
Step through time with the daring and avant-garde; a series of Trapeze watches by Piaget that echo the spirit of the 1960s.

All The Carré IN THE WORLD
As Hermès readies itself for a special celebration of its iconic scarves this month, BAZAAR talks to the Maison's go-to silk expert to better understand the limitless styling potential of this iconic piece of fabric.