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Ancient City Angkor's Little-Known Secrets

For archaeology-focused travels, there is nowhere better to begin than at Angkor in Cambodia. Amansara's archaeologist SENG KOMPHEAK reveals the ancient city's little-known secrets.

Ferrari's Hybrid-Powered 296 GTB - One Of The Greatest Cars Ever

In the 75 years since its cars first rolled out of the factory in Maranello, Ferrari has pushed the envelope relentlessly. The latest hybrid-powered 296 GTB is a case in point and one of its greatest ever.

Arbiters Of Style

Daring, fashion-forward and passionate for all things beautiful, these next-generation tastemakers are the new faces of luxury. Crystal Lee goes behind the curtain to uncover the women behind the perfectly curated digital feeds.

Serenity In The City

For rejuvenating facials in the heart of town, Sulwhasoo's beauty lounges at Capitol Beauty Lounge and ION Orchard offer a range of treatments that restore skin's vitality with highly efficacious formulations and traditional healing methods.

Slow Fashion In Favour Of Sustainability

Batik is making a comeback as designers adopt the age-old fabric-making technique in creative ways and consumers embrace slow fashion in favour of sustainability.

Where Luxury Meets Sustainability

Motoring enthusiast Amanda Leong reports on her experience at Bentley's Harmony of Polarities showcase in Bangkok, and her impressions of the new Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid.

Prestige 40 Under 40

Bright, bold and breaking the mould, the young laureates of this year's Prestige 40 Under 40 are the new movers and shakers of their various industries. Get to know these outstanding individuals, each with an inspiring story to tell.

How To Disappear!

A secluded mirrored house on a mountainside in Mexico called Casa Etérea has become the poster child for the post-pandemic wave of isolationist travel. Designer-owner PRASHANT ASHOKA gives Crystal Lee an insight into its construction.

Good Things Come In Small Packages

Physician and foodie Caroline Low-Heah reviews Nijuuichi, the newest omakase restaurant in town serving original Tokyo -style sushi in an ultra-cozy, near-private ambience.

La Dolce Vita

Asia's largest design fair is making its debut this month with a special showcase dedicated to Italian creatives. Crystal Lee speaks to the Ambassador of Italy to Singapore, MARIO VATTANI, on how the new FIND - Design Fair Asia can shape the future of design.

Artful Transformation

With international travel that has resumed, art lovers are returning to France in droves - many to visit the Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection, which finally opened to the public last year. Prestige looks back on how an architectural landmark was transformed into a spectacular new modern art museum.

Go Bold With The New Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple Timepiece

Go bold this season with the new Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer Purple timepiece.

For Health's Sake, What Would You Risk?

If you would rather self-fund costly medical bills in the event of a major illness, how much are you actually ready to spend? In the face of rising costs, AIA offers solutions to help the wealthy protect everything they hold dear and enhance their lives.

MAGIC CARPET RIDE

The Rolls-Royce Phantom occupies an unrivalled position at the very apex of not only automotive luxury, but the luxury sphere as a whole. François Oosthuizen jets offto the French Riviera for a rendezvous with the new, refined Series II.

RIDING THE WAVE

Despite the economic uncertainty, these new local lifestyle brands were launched during the global pandemic to much success. Crystal Lee and Annabel Tan discover their appeal.

WITHER WINTER?

Should you plan a winter city break to Italy in spite of the cold and short daylight hours? Family physician and society personality Iroshini Chua recommends taking advantage of the low tourist traffic to enjoy the best of the popular cities of Venice and Florence.

STAY, LINGER, SAVOUR

While Vietnam’s Pearl Island has much to offer, one would be hard-pressed to step out of Regent Phu Quoc after checking in, says Mavis Teo.

SALUTE THE SUN

Whether you’re basking in the Tuscan sun or lounging on a Maldivian beach, there is no excuse for passing on the sunscreen for fear of that dreaded white film or residual stickiness. Fortunately, a new generation of sun protection products promise potent skin-loving benefits, sans the cringe factor.

CENTRE OF ATTRACTION

Franck Muller’s record-setting Grand Central Tourbillon is now offered in an extremely wearable smaller case size.

TO THE LAST HUNDREDTHS

Richard Mille and Ferrari now hold the record for the world’s thinnest watch. Crystal Lee reports from the global launch in Maranello, Italy.

WONDERS NEVER CEASE

Outdoing itself in innovation and creativity was never the question for Bulgari, as Yanni Tan finds out during the Paris launch of the house’s new garden-themed high jewellery collection.

WONDER WEB

Gennady Oreshkin rappels out of reach on the “Inspinite” wonder of spider silk.

SHINE FOR THEM

Like many of us, JIMMIE TAY and KELLY KEAK have witnessed lives consumed by the cancer scourge. And that’s why they have joined hands to plan Singapore CancerSociety’s Charity Gala Dinner to raise funds in a bid to ensure that no one should fight the disease alone. Yanni Tan finds out more.

THE SINGAPORE STORY

The LKY Musical returns to the stage following a successful first run seven years ago. Ahead of its premiere on Sep 7, ADRIAN PANG and KIT CHAN reflect on their roles as Singapore’s founding premier Lee Kuan Yew and his wife, Kwa Geok Choo.

MAESTRO OF IMAGES

Violinist WILLIAM TAN, who is also an acclaimed underwater photographer with an international fanbase, tells Mavis Teo more about the allure of wildlife photography and why protecting the welfare of his subjects is so important.

ALL OR NOTHING

It has been a big year for KIM LIM. The billionaire heiress and It Girl is evolving as an entrepreneur and tells Annabel Tan about her rapidly growing beauty empire and priorities in this new phase of her life.

Renew Your Skin

Sulwhasoo’s Timetreasure Honorstige is formulated using potent plant extracts designed to revitalise and firm the skin. Nafeesa Saini dives deep into the Korean brand’s most luxurious line.

Four Chiming Watches Currently Making Noise

Four covetable chiming watches to excite both horology enthusiasts and collectors.

Three Personalities-About-Town Highlighting Their Favourite Places To Eat, Drink And Play

Three personalities-about-town open their little black books to Crystal Lee, highlighting their favourite places to eat, drink and play in Singapore and beyond.

Shape Of Things To Come

In our third and final report on Watches and Wonders Geneva 2022, we highlight four manufactures who have pushed the boundaries of design, gem-cutting and technical know-how.