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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.

IN THE KITCHEN WITH LESLIE GOMEZ

A rare moment of stillness sees Leslie Gomez open up to PRESTIGE, providing a glimpse into the workings of his culinary empire, the philosophy driving his success, and a few nuggets of entrepreneurial wisdom.

THE TIME OF TANOTI

Spotlighting the local indigenous art of songket weaving at her women-led foundation, Jacqueline Fong looks to breathe new life into old traditions with Tanoti Crafts.

POWER PLAY

In an exclusive interview for PRESTIGE, Rolex Testimonee Jon Rahm talks about his growth in golf and the evolution of his partnership with Rolex.

ODYSSEY OF THE HERITAGE HOTEL

The heritage hotel space may be a sacred one, but with technological advancements bleeding into our everyday, it may be that time we start altering buildings of our past to match our present.

EX MACHINA

Established jewellery maisons continue to introduce technical breakthroughs in their collections while finding middle ground with age-old practices.

PEAK PRECISION

In a groundbreaking move, Omega introduces Laboratoire de Précision-an independent, state-of-the-art centre promising unparalleled testing facilities that serve to advance the future of horology.

COLOUR ME IMPRESSED

Kunihiko Morinaga doesn’t do things by the book and neither does Rado, as the Rado True Square x Kunihiko Morinaga Special Edition proves.

CHIC TECHNICITY

Richard Mille’s RMO7-01 collection marries technical ingenuity with sophisticated design, g y P g setting a new standard for women’s timepieces.

YESTERDAY'S NEWS

rom the revolutionary quartz movement to the intricate tourbillon and the game-changing automatic movement, we take a look at some of watchmaking’s most transformative milestones.