DIALLED IN

While Rolex has mastered all the elements that go into making a superlative timepiece, it's the dial, by virtue of its prominence, that's the most immediately identifiable expression of their expertise.

TIME OF OUR LIVES

Léon Marchand, the face of the Paris Olympics, and Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, reminisce on one of the most pivotal moments in the history of competitive swimming-the breaking of the legend's final world record.

HOW WE ROLL

Or at least it's how we'd like to. At long last, Rolls-Royce's first electric car, the Spectre, has made it on to Asia's roads, so naturally PRESTIGE was among the first to drive it.

3 IS A MAGIC NUMBER

Cartier gathers a constellation of stars and pulls out all the stops to commemorate a century of its iconic Trinity.

AUGUST ADORNMENTS

As shoulder season arrives, and summer fades into autumn, this new season of jewels spells nothing short of opulence.

KEEPING WATCH

This time, we journey through an enchanted garden then soar through the skies before finally reaching beyond to acquaint ourselves with the mysteries of the moon.

The Fashion Olympics

What requires discipline, endurance, and thousands of hours of work? Haute couture has more in common with upper-echelon sport than you might think. Just before the world's leading athletes gathered in Paris, the city hosted its other summer games. As for the winners, PRESTIGE reports from the front row.

The Eyes Have It

Whether you're a cynic or a skincare enthusiast, knowledge of eye cream ingredients is your best bet to rejuvenate your gaze.

ICING THE RUNWAY

From vintage-inspired sneakers and versatile briefcases to gearing up for a festival of love, this month's sartorial must-haves are too cool for school.

ADAPTIVE VISION

Armed with the power of foresight, Ee Soon Wei transformed his family's historic printing works into a vibrant and dynamic space we all know and love-APW. Now, he's taking his visionary approach to retail internationally, blending legacy and innovation to create more destinations that honour the past while embracing the future.

OUT & ABOUT

As summertime festivals abound, here are a few events about town to get into August with. PRESTIGE-curated, of course.

BEHIND THE BAR WITH...BOY FAZY

The creative force behind the indulgent cocktails at EQ Kuala Lumpur, Boy Fazy steps away from crafting liquid masterpieces to share some behind-the-scenes tales from his bar in this exclusive interview.

FUTURE OF FASHION

This month is all about looking ahead, and these innovative finds will have you well, looking like a vision yourself.

NEED FOR SPEED

This round, we're all about fast cars, fast phones, and fast paced. PRESTIGE'S list of toys and tech will get you where you need to go.

IN GRAND SPIRITS

With newer bars popping onto the scene from the fantastical Dragonfly in Singapore to Bar 37 in Geneva, we have you covered with a bottle anywhere in the world.

EAT YOUR HEART OUT

From moreish mooncakes to Michelin-star collaborations, find out what's cooking in Kuala Lumpur this mid-autumn season.

A CLASS ABOVE

From street art exhibits to oral history retelling, our travel recommendations this month are a little more eclectic, but we guarantee there's something for everyone.

SECOND WIND

If you were wondering what had happened to McLaren's top-of-the-line supercar, it's back. But after a facelift and some major engineering that's brought an extra sting to its tail, this time it's called the 750S. PRESTIGE drives it.

GUARDING A GRAND HERITAGE

In an exclusive interview with PRESTIGE, fourth-generation Patek Philippe chief Thierry Stern discusses meaningful innovations, business continuity, and what surfing's got to do with it.

WATCHES AND WONDERS 2024: THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST

The world's largest watch fair just keeps getting bigger and better. Taking place in Geneva in April, Watches and Wonders saw the world's top brands showcasing their upcoming novelties. From designs as whimsical as they are complex, to refined creations pared down to perfection, and contemporary takes on high complications, there are plenty of options for watch lovers of every persuasion. Here are our highlights.

A Vintage to Love

After tasting nearly 1,100 barrel samples of 2023 vintage, the verdict is that it compares favourably to some of the region's great years, but with even more precise winemaking.

SADDLE UP

Saut Hermès 2024 puts the French house's fine craftsmanship and savoir faire in its toughest arena yet-the competition ring.

TAPESTRY OF LIVES

A social entrepreneur and Rolex Awards for Enterprise 2023 Laureate, DENICA RIADINI-FLesch is bettering the lives of Indonesian rural craftswomen in the garment industry while improving the health of the planet.

LIKE A BOSS

We head over to sunny Bali, to indulge in luxury living the Boss way.

FROM NIGHTLIFE TO NAPTIME

Roen Cian lives life as a series of projects. Whether it's inhabiting the role of entrepreneur, father, or connoisseur, he gives himself fully to everything he does.

DIVE TIME

The new high-tech ceramic models in Rado's iconic Captain Cook family are now equipped with a skeletonised calibre, endowing them with a sporty, contemporary sophistication.

ALL NATURAL

Luxury skincare brands are embracing farm-to-face beauty, cultivating their own ingredients for increased control, quality, and sustainability.

INTO THE CREATIVE SANCTUM

Ralph Lauren personally unveils his eponymous label's Fall/Holiday 2024 Women's Collection at his private New York City studio in an intimate showcase like no other.

PRESTIGE WOMEN OF POWER 2024

LEADING WITH AMBITION, BRILLIANCE, AND FROM THE HEART, THESE ARE WOMEN WHOSE VISIONARY MINDSETS ARE REVOLUTIONISING THEIR METIERS, NO HOLDS BARRED. FROM TRAILBLAZERS AND INNOVATORS TO LEADERS AND MENTORS, HERE ARE THIS YEAR'S POWERFUL HONOUREES.

THE POWER OF THREE

From dreamers to doers, the three women behind Dia Guild look to revolutionise consumerism and make slow fashion from Southeast Asia the new cool.