Luxury

Every year in October, Singapore takes on a different tempo. The arrival of Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix brings an exciting anticipation in the city, as the streets around Marina Bay prepare for the race. From the afternoon build-up to the final celebrations after dark, race weekend becomes a social calendar in itself, attracting international

Coco Chanel’s 1926 Little Black Dress featured in National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. Image courtesy of Getty Images. Icon status is accumulated rather than declared. A designer can launch a product, a musician can create a defining performance and a brand can spend heavily on visibility, but none can decide that what they have

The latest global brand ambassador appointments include Koji Mukai for Burberry, Song Hye-kyo for Bottega Veneta and PP Krit for Gucci. Images courtesy of Burberry, Bottega Veneta and Gucci. Luxury’s newest ambassadors are increasingly coming from Asia — and September 2026 made that difficult to overlook. Within weeks, Song Hye-kyo joined Bottega Veneta as Global

In June 2026, the Swan 36 Tarantella – launched in 1967 – was presented at Nautor Swan’s Jakobstad shipyard following an extensive refit It’s a summer’s day in Jakobstad (Pietarsaari in Finnish) on Finland’s west coast. A small but stunning sailing yacht with a crisp white hull and glimmering wooden details sits in the town’s

Founded in Los Angeles, Apolis has built its identity around a deceptively simple idea: that the products we use every day can create positive change in the communities that craft them. Its signature Market Bag, handcrafted from natural jute in Bangladesh, has become the most recognisable expression of that philosophy. Behind each bag is a

Change is a word that gets used loosely. People promise it to their families, to their employers, and to themselves, often sincerely, and often without any clear idea of what it would actually take. When substance use is part of the picture, the gap between wanting to change and knowing how to change is where

The Majesty 145 is a new addition to Majesty’s ‘Superyacht Collection’ Superyachts are often described as floating villas and nautical palaces, but are they really? At home, do you park the Bentley, open the front door and walk straight into the dining room? Is your swimming pool on the first floor and the kitchen hidden

With the Midnight Jour Nuit Phase de Lune, Van Cleef & Arpels is taking the Jour Nuit series in a striking new direction: beyond 40mm, plus a combined moonphase and day/night display with on-demand moonphase indication. Designed and assembled by Les Ateliers Horlogers Van Cleef & Arpels, the movement took four years of development to

Image courtesy of Latifa Alshamsi / @latifalshamsi on instagram. Luxury is deeply embedded in Abu Dhabi’s visual culture. The capital of the United Arab Emirates is home to some of the world’s most prestigious fashion and jewellery houses, while its own traditions of dress have developed alongside an increasingly contemporary fashion scene. Emirati dressing is

A luxury phone deserves more than an ordinary case. The iPhone Duo is expected to bring Apple’s take on a premium foldable, where the design itself will be a big part of the appeal. A thick case could take away some of that experience. The ThinBorne iPhone Duo case takes a more minimalist approach. It

Buccellati’s Serenissima parure showcases the iconic “Honeycomb” technique in white gold, embellished with diamonds, sculpted leaves, garlands and natural motifs. Image courtesy of Buccellati. High jewellery has always travelled well. The most exceptional creations are conceived for an international clientele, moving between private presentations, flagship boutiques and collections that increasingly cross geographical boundaries. Abu Dhabi

Inside the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Image courtesy of visitabudhabi.ae Abu Dhabi’s cultural ambitions are approaching a defining moment. On 11 December 2026, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is scheduled to open on Saadiyat Island, adding one of the world’s most recognisable museum names to a cultural district that already includes Louvre Abu Dhabi,

Beneteau debuted the Oceanis 52 at Cannes Yachting Festival 2025 Launched in 1986, the Oceanis line offers a more cruising-focused alternative to Beneteau’s famed First series, which began nine years earlier. Today, the French shipyard is producing its eighth generation of Oceanis cruisers following the debuts of the Oceanis 47 and series-flagship 52 at the

Image courtesy of Jenny Stock & Blancpain. Blancpain, the Swiss watchmaker behind the Fifty Fathoms is widely regarded as the world’s first modern diver’s watch. Launched in 1953, the brand has spent more than 60 years building on that heritage through the Blancpain Ocean Commitment with the initiative to bring people from marine scientists and

Tissot T-Race MotoGP Automatic Chronograph 45mm in stainless steel As in so many endeavours, timing is key in sports. A split second too late or too early and you do not make it. The more precisely one starts and ends, the better. Broadly speaking, this holds true in all sports, but it can be even

Following its Summer think pieces on value in watchmaking, WOW Singapore returns with its Autumn 2026 issue (#86), confronting the realities of sports chronometry, the tourbillon, and what really matters to collectors today. Headlining the cover is the openworked Tissot T-Race MotoGP 2026 Automatic Chronograph 45mm. Transforming motorcycle chassis dynamics onto the wrist, the 2,026-piece limited edition

Seventy years after unveiling the groundbreaking Ladybird Bullet, Blancpain revisits one of its most significant achievements in mechanical miniaturisation with the Lady B. Prior to the widespread adoption of quartz technology in the 1970s and 80s, watches for women and gem-set tickers alike all used mechanical movements, thus prompting a meaningful race to develop smaller

The concept of luxury in men’s fashion has undergone a radical transformation in recent years, moving away from ostentation to embrace a philosophy rooted in authenticity and versatility. For the modern man, a suit is no longer a strict uniform to be worn exclusively on formal occasions, but a means of personal expression that must

Image courtesy of Unsplash to another country can be an exciting opportunity to experience a new culture, pursue career goals or create a different lifestyle. However, building a stable life overseas requires more than finding a place to live and adjusting to a new routine. Financial planning plays a major role in making an international

For a gemstone that comes in an extraordinary range of colors, sapphire has spent a surprisingly long time being defined by just one. Blue remains its best-known expression, carrying centuries of recognition and some of fine jewelry’s strongest associations. Sapphire belongs to the mineral species corundum, and the Gemological Institute of America notes that fancy

Image courtesy of Jenny Stock & Blancpain. Blancpain, the Swiss watchmaker behind the Fifty Fathoms is widely regarded as the world’s first modern diver’s watch. Launched in 1953, the brand has spent more than 60 years building on that heritage through the Blancpain Ocean Commitment with the initiative to bring people from marine scientists and

Left to right: Runway models from Coach, Tory Burch and Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2027 shows in New York. Images courtesy of Luca Zanoni / Coach, Tory Burch and Dia Dipasupil//Getty Images. New York Fashion Week’s clearest business message was not found in a hemline, colour or celebrity front row. It was considerably more consequential: luxury

Image courtesy of Amanemu, Aman. Luxury once promised more: larger suites, richer materials, elaborate restaurants, expansive spas and access to experiences unavailable to everybody else. For a growing number of affluent travellers, however, the more desired proposition may now be precisely the opposite – with less noise, fewer people and possibly, fewer demands. The economics

Primus Marine won the ‘Expanding Dealer in Asia’ category at Yacht Style Awards 2026 Primus Marine was co-founded in August 2024 by CEO Howard Prime and Tanon Varaya, an investor, entrepreneur, philanthropist and experienced sailor. Now with three offices in Thailand and one in Singapore, Primus Marine currently represents renowned power and sailing yacht brands including Aquila, Beneteau,

Valentino’s “Interferenze” collection Fall/Winter 2026. Photos: Abaca/Alamy Valentino opened their Fall/Winter 2026 runway with a long mahogany coat cinched with a leather belt at the waist. The coat had a plunging V-neck and also sported popular balloon sleeves. The interesting part is the banding that runs down its length. Valentino wasn’t looking to mimic mink

Malaysia’s contemporary art landscape is shaped as much by memory, place and community as it is by galleries and institutions. For independent curators, this creates an opportunity to preserve overlooked histories while giving culturally specific narratives greater regional visibility. In conversation with LUXUO, Founder of People Ideas Culture, Art Curator and Researcher, Kenneth Wong discusses

The shift from reactive to preventative care has been established in fitness, nutrition, and health screening. Why not aesthetics? When you start early, effects can look more natural, be less noticeable, and signs of aging can even be reduced long-term. Preventative aesthetics are especially common with early achievers. Those who plan early with their careers,

Chapter 1: Looking Back And Beyond. Images courtesy of Audemars Piguet. Swiss watchmaking titan Audemars Piguet is bringing its legacy of fine craftsmanship to Singapore in what promises to be an immersive public exhibition titled Audemars Piguet: Perspectives on Time. Running from 10 to 13 September 2026 at The Gallery Theatre in the National Museum of

Bandra is one of Mumbai’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, bringing together the city’s coastal charm, cultural heritage and modern lifestyle. Its sea-facing promenades invite leisurely walks, while historic churches, old bungalows and colourful street art reveal the area’s distinctive character. The neighbourhood is also known for its lively shopping streets, fashionable boutiques, popular bakeries and stylish

The Balvenie 1931 Collection. Image courtesy of The Balvenie. In luxury whisky, age forms only part of the story. The bottles commanding attention in 2026 are captivating because they combine rarity with something harder to reproduce: institutional memory. Historic cask programmes, family succession, long-held blending philosophies and decades of patient maturation give established houses a