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Stones, Skeletons, And Snow

Jamie Tan examines two new timepieces from Audemars Piguet and how they point to the Royal Oak’s strength of design

Marching To His Own Beat

A boundless sense of adventure, Annabel Tan learns, has led Akira Back on an unpredictable journey from a professional snowboarder to an acclaimed chef with an inventive food philosophy.

Porsche Macan S - Power Lines

In spite of misgivings about bulky SUVs, Grace Ma takes the new Porsche Macan S to the Australian countryside and finds herself converted

Head In The Clouds

As he prepares to make aviation history, British pilot Matt Jones tells Annabel Tan why chasing his dream of flying is worth every sacrifice

Cream Of The Crop

Jack of many trades he may be, but timber heir DAVID YONG is a master in the making. He shares with MELAINNE CHIEWhis plans to reinvent the traditional trade

Keeping It Real

Maria Grazia Chiuri has been shaking up the style rules since she took the helm at Dior two years ago. SHEENA KHEMANEY talks to the designer about haute couture and, yes, casual wear

Staying Power

Stefano Ricci has built a reputation on dressing titans of business, politics and entertainment. JING ZHANG visits his Italian compound for an inside look at the family’s booming luxury lifestyle brand

See, Touch ​​​​​​​& Feel

Sculptor HELAINE BLUMENFELD’s organic forms convey a compelling narrative of renewal, energy and hope, observes SONIA KOLESNIKOV-JESSOP

Power Trip 

BMW’s mid-sized business sedan is now available as a plug-in hybrid. Alethia Tiang is convinced it is the way to go just about anywhere

Space Whisperer

Interior designer Andrea Savage believes a house tells a story in the visual language of space, colour and form from furnishings and lighting to the appliances

Making Waves

Ulysse Nardin continues to swim against the tide with its newly appointed captain CEO Patrick Pruniaux, who tells melainne chiew its the voyage that interests him

Chanel's New Code Coco

The latest iteration of Chanels Code Coco is a gleaming, ultra-lightweight beauty made from black ceramic.

Stealth Rider

Luxury and performance meet in the Lexus LS

English Enchantment

A classic destination never fails to delight, especially when new venues offer one surprise after another, says Zara Zhuang

Love Covers All Wrongs, But Not When Dealing With A Serial Social Two-Timer

I have just been two-timed. But this isn’t a tragic love story or a scandal surfacing as some nasty little mistress claws her way to the surface around Valentine’s Day... I’m talking about that so-called BFF who just isn’t that faithful a friend.

Everything's Coming Up Roses

For SARAH LIM, founder of Poppy Flora Studio, nature is her motivation, passion and muse.

Faith & Facets

Vivacious GRACE CHNG is the opposite of her daughter, COCO, who is more relaxed, but when you see them together, it is obvious they are cut from the same cloth. They also share a passion for Jesus and a weakness for jewellery.

The High Life

Lebua Hotels & Resorts takes luxury to new heights with Lebua No. 3, the world’s highest gin, caviar and vodka bar. Reena Hallberg attends the opening.

Keep In Play

Even after 34 years, the Uncle Ringo travelling carnival still packs in the fun and games.

Coming Of Age

Asia-Pacific CEO Chiara Scaglia is leading La Perla’s evolution into a lifestyle label.

Greater Heights

Displaying its savoir faire in everything from artistic crafts to watchmaking techniques, Chopard sent out a slew of new timepieces at the recent Baselworld.

Partners In Style

What makes one fashionable? With the Prestige Ball coming up, SUHANA AB finds out from the winners of Most Stylish Couple 2016,

Taming The Beast

Dark and brooding doesn’t do it for Hugh Jackman anymore. The easy-going actor tells CHRISTINA KO why there’s much light ahead, whether it’s to do with film, family or farming coffee.

High Notes

Rising lyric coloratura soprano Christina The attributes her achievements to her spirit and drive.

The Asian Advocate

By establishing what is perhaps the world’s first omnichannel platform for Asian designers, Pek Lay Peng is set to make waves in the fashion industry.

All Hail, The Crown Prince

A collaboration between Chaumet and Central St Martins has birthed the new gen-ready tiara. CANDICE CHAN finds out how designer Scott Armstrong and craftsman Yann Richard are changing the way it is worn.

Game On

Swiss watchmaker Tudor ushers in a new era with a Born To Dare campaign fronted by not one, but several sporting superstars,

The Beauty Of Sleep

Having a good night’s rest depends on how you are resting.

No Limits

When he’s not driving a car very, very fast, three-times Formula 1 world champion LEWIS HAMILTON leads a busy life. He talks to theresa harold about what winning means to him, and what the future holds after his last chequered flag.

Take a Bow

Tomas Maier’s 15th year at Bottega Veneta coincides serendipitously with the house’s 50th anniversary. The creative director shares his thoughts on the past, present and future, in this exclusive interview with  JACQUIE ANG