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Highways To The Danger Zone

All forms of motorsport are dangerous, but some are more (much more) dangerous than others.

Unexpected Provenance

Ming, a Malaysian brand, is making waves in the watch world with a Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève win.

Science Friction

The discomfort of predicting the future, and getting it right. Andrew Leci, felon, lauds the imagination of those who thought they knew what was going to happen in 2020.

Electro Immobility

Electric cars are going to be big in 2020, though if regulations stay the way they are, perhaps not in Singapore.

Inspired By Stories

Van Cleef & Arpels’ romantic approach stands out in the landscape of Genevan watchmaking.

Beware The East Wind

No longer a sleeping giant, China’s technology renaissance might just leave the US trailing in its wake.

The Rules Of Modern Formal Wear

Once stuffy and overly serious, the rules of modern formal wear are no longer black-and-white.

BMW - Formula For Success

It’s taken three (long) model generations, but BMW has finally gotten the formula right with the latest Z4.

Hate Gin? You'll Love This

Ferdinand’s Riesling-infused Saar Dry Gin is best drunk on its own.

Light Bringer

Sports watches don’t get better than Seiko Prospex, says the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève – two years in a row.

A Balancing Act

In pursuit of a sound mind and an active, resilient body, should we be turning towards technology for the answers or away from it? Renyi Lim weighs 2020’s most exciting high- and low-tech wellness trends.

Lexus LY 650 Shows Off Its Wet-weather Handling

The new US$3.6 million Lexus LY 650 shows off its wet-weather handling in our exclusive test.

An Uncommonly Poetic Approach To Watchmaking

The refreshed Pont des Amoureux collection from Van Cleef & Arpels is an uncommonly poetic approach to watchmaking.

Lumps Of Coal

Who’s been naughty and who’s been nice this year, and what do our world leaders deserve in their Christmas stockings?

Don't Call Me Baby

These Baby Lambos are three decades apart, but they’re united in spirit. Daryl Lee puts them to test at the Lamborghini & Design Concorso d’Eleganza.

Diamonds Aren't Forever

Deep in the Australian outback, the Argyle mine has produced the world’s most spectacular pink stones. But as the last of them are extracted, what will the future hold for these coveted gems?

Four-Wheel Fantasy

From fierce to eco-friendly, concept cars are the automakers’ crowdsourced R&D.

Didn't We Almost Have It All

With a nod to Whitney Houston, Andrew Leci questions what you get as a gift for the person ‘who has everything’?

Cultural Domain

For its 40th anniversary, The Hour Glass celebrates with contemporary art as much as modern watchmaking. Group managing director Michael Tay tells us why.

The Jungle Awaits

Capella Curates takes seasoned travellers down barely trodden paths to discover the secrets of places they think they know.

Icons & Investments

“Put not your trust in money, but put your money in trust.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes

Cruising Pace

What does it take to build Southeast Asia’s premier yacht event? We spoke with Singapore Yacht Show’s founder Andy Treadwell to find out more about the evolving yacht industry and his plans for its 10th anniversary celebrations in March 2020.

The New Superstars

A panel of design experts reveal which 21st-century creations will stand the test of time.

The Man Who Just Can't Sit Still

He turned a roof into a ski slope and made a museum out of Legos. Bjarke Ingels is architecture’s Mr BIG.

Set In Stone

The genesis of the Choo Yilin x The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur capsule collection has its roots in our Southeast Asian heritage, with a strong focus on the designer’s gem-setting savoir faire.

The Perfect Match

Forget about online dating. Matchmaking in the investment banking world is probably less fun, but potentially much more profitable.

Whirl Domination

Invented well over 200 years ago, Breguet’s tourbillon continues to inspire the watchmaking world to this day.

Giorgio Armani Reveals His Secret Dream To Dress Royalty

At 85, fashion mogul Giorgio Armani is still going strong. He tells John Arlidge what’s wrong with the industry today and reveals his secret dream to dress royalty.

Brands That Are Looking To Change The World

Luxury and excess need not come at the expense of the environment, the fashion industry is quickly learning. As the mission to become more sustainable is urgently gaining traction, we highlight the brands that are looking to change the world, one small step at a time.

Mercedes Benz - Thunder Cracker

The first four-door to come from Mercedes’ performance arm AMG has a complicated name and an even more complicated relationship with the CLS.