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MY PERFECT WORLD

Our society friends, who are longtime torchbearers of causes spanning music to higher education to rehabilitation of ex-offenders, tell us about their hopes and dreams of those they're rooting for.

DREAM CATCHER

There is no vision too big for NINA KAGINDA. Crystal Lee peers behind the curtain that is Instagram and finds a woman who dares.

ART DE LA TABLE

Perfect your tablescape with the finest porcelain and silverware from a 181-year-old French maison, whose collections have captivated royalty, heads of states and the most prestigious names in hospitality.

Spirit of the Season

What makes Ki No Bi so special? The House of Ki No Bi in Kyoto holds all the answers.

Power Puff

Balenciaga springs a spectacular window makeover.

The Lightness Of Being

Haute Couture Shows Are Often Packed With High-octane Drama, Coupled With Spectacular Demonstrations From Each Storied House, Pulling Out All Stops And Displaying Every Fashion Trick In Its Arsenal. This Pompous Fanfare Could Be Argued As A Must-do For Justifying Each Creation's Prestigious Price Tag, And If Not, Carried Out To Celebrate The Profound Artistry Behind All The Time-honoured Métier Crafts. Here Are The Highlights Of This Season's Nod To Ballroom Clubs, Art Deco And The Jazz Age

Past Future Perfect

In this second instalment of our coverage of Watches and Wonders 2023 in Geneva, we spotlight manufactures that look to the future as they push the limits of traditional watchmaking techniques and know-how

Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

At the global forefront of the latest in medical science is biological age reversal, which is the focus of Singapore's first-ever longevity clinic that launched earlier this year. Its co-founder PROFESSOR ANDREA MAIER tells us how it's now possible to turn back the clock... as far back as 10 years

Force for Good

At the Cartier Women's Initiative Speaker Series and in an interview with Prestige, MINT LIM, the founder of School of Concepts and the first Singaporean fellow of the global Cartier Women's Initiative, talks about her impactful work in the education space

YOURS, NOW AND FOREVER

Nothing singles out discerning globetrotters more than their Rimowa. On the occasion of the German maison's 125th anniversary this year, we take a look at the luxury luggage maker's legacy in creating lasting memories

Storytime

The laidback resort island of Koh Samui has a new retreat to soothe harried souls - Centara Reserve Samui, the first boutique luxury property for Thai hospitality group Centara Hotels & Resorts

BEJEWELLED TRIBUTE

With the Kellymorphose fine and high jewellery creations, Hermès pays tribute to one of the most iconic creations in its stable: the Kelly bag

CHANGING COURSE

Harry Winston commemorates the Ocean collection's 25th year with the line's first reference to feature an asymmetrical dial layout and the latest Project Z16 boasting a full calendar

MAKING MAGIC

Prestige visits the Van Cleef & Arpels watch manufacture and automaton-maker François Junod's workshop in Switzerland to discover more about the rare, time-honoured crafts and techniques showcased in novelties this year

The Gift of Time

Always vigilant in the present and constantly imagining the future, Rolex founder HANS WILSDORF shaped the world's perception of the wristwatch's place, purpose and potential. We look at how the brand has become a pillar of exceptional watchmaking by upholding Wilsdorf's values of quality, passion and excellence, all of which guarantee that every Rolex timepiece is built to last

In A Flash

At 45 minutes and under without downtime, these fast fixes for your face, body and hair are the ultimate lunchtime treatments

CHARTING NEW WATERS

Asia emerges as a prominent player in the luxury yacht market, thanks to a new generation of young and affluent buyers. With this wave comes a boating boom, heralding a fresh era of marine adventures

LIFE IN THE FAST LANE

Four women in a close-knit circle of supercar collectors spill the thrills on taking the driver's seat

FULL THROTTLE

KIM LIM continues to propel her beauty and aesthetics empire into rapid fire growth, proving her mettle as a burgeoning business mogul. Speaking to Nafeesa Saini, she shares her ambitions for KLHealth Group and how she's learning to slow down for success

Homecoming King

Andrew GN is back with a bang, as the first prominent Singaporean fashion designer honoured with a retrospective exhibition at the Asian Civilisations Museum. Jacquie Ang squeezes in an interview amid his tight schedule and discovers what will keep his star rising.

New Arabic Aesthetic

Taking Bedouin artistry into the future is HER ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCESS NOURAH AL FAISAL of Saudi Arabia, an established jeweller who bringing her modern designs from her Paris atelier to Singapore this month.

Secret Shores

Would you believe that one of Southeast Asia's most beautiful beach resort destinations could be unknown to even the most intrepid of jetsetters? Guests to Amanoi in Vietnam will discover not just the brand's unforgettable crafted luxury, but also the splendours of a protected reserve unlike any other.

Hear Her Roar

Six incredible sportswomen take flight with Richard Mille's first ladies sports watch, the uncompromisingly technical yet resolutely feminine RM 07-04 Automatic Sport.

Tapestry Of Love

Her royal highness princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya is dedicating herself to continuing the lifelong work of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother to support the conservation and promotion of traditional Thai fabrics.

Beyond Imagination

If there was ever any doubt that the word "impossible" does not exist in the vocabulary of Rolls-Royce Bespoke, Phantom Syntopia, the haute couture-inspired collaborative masterpiece between the British marque and Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen, forever diminishes that notion.

Behind The Revolution

In Singapore for the launch of the updated Concentrated Brightening Serum and UV Protective Cream, Clé De Peau Beauté's chief technology officer KIYOSHI SATO tells us more about his pioneering research.

Animal Attraction

How has Bulgari's Serpenti continued to seduce women for 75 years and counting? Here's a look at the iconic motif's evolution and everlasting charm.

Fly Like A Bird

For the first time since the creation of jewellery designer Jean Schlumberger's Bird on a Rock brooch in 1965 for Tiffany & Co. with a crested diamond bird perched on a coloured gemstone, the American house has reinterpreted this iconic design using rare natural pearls.

The Craft Of Coffee

When it comes to Singapore coffee culture, tradition and innovation go hand-in-hand. Three industry insiders spill the beans on the evolving scene and what makes a perfect cup of coffee.

Why We Need Art

Artists, experts, gallery owners and collectors naturally have a profound love for art and many reasons why it's so important to their lives. Following Art Basel Hong Kong's successful return, here's what some of the most prominent names in the region have to say.