Luxury

Spring 2020 is here and once more, we have another highly anticipated issue of World of Watches Malaysia. Want to find out what we have in store for our valuable readers? Why not pick up a copy of the magazine or, even better, subscribe to receive the magazines at your convenience, especially during the Movement

Churchill Graham, the boutique producer of Churchill’s Port and Churchill’s Estates Douro Wines, is introducing ‘Virtual Conversations with Winemakers’, a series of e-tastings of Churchill’s Port and Douro terroir wines hosted by Churchill’s founder and head winemaker Johnny Graham and production director Ricardo Pinto Nunes. Churchill’s fans around the world will be able to taste

In Southeast Asia, Thailand has several smaller yacht builders, Malaysia is home to iconic Grand Banks and sister brand Palm Beach, while Indonesia is best known for the production of high-end phinisis, many of which have been successfully developed for luxury charter cruises around the archipelago. Bakri Cono Shipyard, near Pattaya, has experience of producing

The UK’s favourite chocolatier, Paul A Young, has created an intergalactic chocolate collection for Easter, challenging traditional chocolate eggs by giving them a cosmic twist. The Cosmic Easter collection incorporates the magic of the universe and uses metallic powders, hand-painted planets and chocolate flying saucers, to craft a completely out of this world collection of

Palace magazine’s regular columnist Alexander Karolik Shlaen sheds light on this interesting, recent phenomenon in Singapore’s sale of properties in Core Central Region (CCR). While penning these lines, the pandemic is rapidly spreading around the world. But the launches of new residential projects in Singapore seem to be on another planet, not affected, with some

Triumph’s Bonneville has been the backbone of the brand and as such, supported the company through hard times. Now in its modern guise, the model continually sells well, beloved by Triumph enthusiasts as well as bikers who ride other makes. Jeremy Webb rides the T120 model, in Bonnie Scotland. I’ve been familiar with Triumph Bonneville’s

Raha Moharrak is currently pursuing her MBA at Synergy University Dubai Campus with a specialisation in Women’s Leadership Until 2018 women were not permitted in Saudi Arabian sport stadiums, not even as spectators. When the Saudi people sat down to watch the London Olympic Games in 2012, they only got to see two women athletes

With many now spending a lot more time at home for the foreseeable future, experts offer their top tips to improve your outdoor space without spending a penny. As people look to cut back on unnecessary costs and spending, experts at Hitachi Personal Finance share insight and handy tips to help create a simple and

Japan The Japan International Boat Show scheduled for March was cancelled, along with five other local boat shows planned to take place in April and May. Imported boat dealers will hold the new boat sea trials for potential customers individually from April, according to the ICOMIA report. Marinas are open without any restrictions; Manufacturers are

The Not Forgotten launches The Best Seat In The House a free entertainment show for care homes and the vulnerable across the UK. The Not Forgotten is an organisation set up to combat isolation and loneliness amongst the extended British Military family. They support any service personnel who are wounded, injured or sick. The organisation

Affecting over 4,600 employees and about 95% of its overall workforce, Cirque du Soleil is exploring debt restructuring options, including a potential bankruptcy filing in light of the worsening coronavirus. Forced to cancel their regular Las Vegas shows, the revered Montreal-based circus company has temporarily laid off a majority of its staff due to the

During the lockdown, many of us have kept busy doing household chores. One of the best-known brands, when it comes to helping keep your house spick and span, is Addis. In this guide, we take a look at products which will bring you one step closer to the title of ‘Master-cleaner’. Keeping our homes germ

 While the Spring issue of WOW Singapore (issue 56) managed to catch all the fair cancellations before going to print, this is not the end of the news cycle. While the issue does address our current global situation, we focus our efforts on curating just the right kind of content for the moment. With all

Our summer holiday plans may have taken a hit, but just because we’re unable to travel doesn’t mean we can’t bring our holiday destinations to us. If you’re dreaming of immersing yourself in the culture of a foreign city or merely longing to soak up the sun on a beach abroad, interior design experts The

Construction has begun in Thailand on Twin 83, which is set to become the country’s biggest sailing catamaran. Twin 83 is poised to take over the mantle from the 78ft double-deck Lobster based in Phuket, which participated in the fourth Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous last December. Jay Ujjin is overseeing the build of the Twin

The typical Brit has never washed their pillow, and a whopping 20 per cent of the nation is sleeping on an unwashed pillow that they’ve had for five or more years. In fact, 41 per cent of the country is sleeping on a dirty pillow, the nationwide study by Silentnight’s Anti Allergy Collection reveals. The

There’s a common adage: surviving isn’t living. Cognisant of this, Le Bijou Hotel in Switzerland once described by Steve Woz, Apple Co-Founder, “the best hotel experience of [his] life”, provides exceptional service of a world-class hotel, in the privacy and personal surroundings of a beautifully designed apartment without the fuss of other humans. With almost

GoS, the Scandinavian watch brand which became famous for their artistic use of Damascus steel is back with a brand new Norse-inspired model called Skadi. This new model from GoS combines black Damascus steel with red gold and glacier-blue luminous Mother of Pearl to illustrate the landscape ruled by Skadi – the Winter Goddess in

Fully Charged, London’s largest specialist electric bike retailer is providing eBikes to NHS workers in London for free to ensure they have a healthy and safe alternative to public transport. From Monday 30th March, more than 20 eBikes are available on a three-month loan at no charge, with many more being added to the supply.

Five months after the world premiere of its flagship 88 at the Cannes Yachting Festival, Sirena Yachts unveiled the Coupe version of its 58 at February’s Miami Yacht Show at Biscayne Bay. The 58 is the most successful yacht in the Turkish builder’s portfolio and the Coupe version is a response to customers who expressed

It’s been a week since UK schools were closed to help stem the spread of COVID-19 with many parents now searching for the most effective home-schooling methods. With hundreds of families now isolated in their homes, this time will be difficult for parents, as they will have to juggle their own workload, ensure their children’s

Specializing in high-quality outdoor furnishing and décor, Italian company, Ethimo combines the Mediterranean’s warm and inviting aesthetic with contemporary design to offer comfort, sophistication, practicality and visual enhancement to any outdoor area. Working closely with one of the nation’s most celebrated designers, Ethimo in collaboration with Paola Navone proudly present the Rafael outdoor furniture collection.

With the country in lockdown, and people isolated in their own homes, many have taken to social media to suggest that now might be the right time to write that novel or screenplay that’s been on your bucket list for years, but… where to start? We asked Fran Poletti, published author, screenwriter and lecturer at

Ikepod revived in 2018 with Chronopod, a 44mm stainless steel chronograph designed by Emmanuel Geit, the designer for the Royal Oak Offshore Founded in 1994, Ikepod is a Swiss watchmaker founded by Oliver Ike (an entrepreneur) and Marc Newson – an industrial designer who arguably needs no introduction. A portmanteau of Ike’s last name and

With the world on lockdown due to COVID-19 – one tourism company has gone above and beyond to give people around the world the chance to experience Lapland in all its majesty – without having to leave the confines of their homes. Specialist Aurora Photography company, Lights over Lapland, has brought together some of Europe’s

A Japan-based owner has bought hull number two of the upcoming Swan 58, with the first hull expected to launch in Finland by the end of June. The model’s world premiere is scheduled for the 52nd Boot Dusseldorf in January 2021. The first Swan 58 will be launched in northern Finland in early summer Nautor’s

Never one to just recreate the past, Emile Chouriet’s latest creation is made for those who appreciate classical watchmaking with a little something extra. The Heritier Weekly Date combines the timeless elegance of the Historique line with a balanced display of the day of the week and the date through windows. True to the brand’s

Immaculately restored to its authentic grandeur, the gated 15-acre lakefront enclave of Lake Tahoe is exclusively home to 22 luxurious residences, each with its own distinct characteristics and access to communal tennis courts, exercise facilities, locker rooms, steam showers, private beaches, heated pools and jacuzzis, plus the Boathouse and Yacht Club, Kairser Suite guest apartment,

Stokke expert Linda McNeill from The Positive Family Academy offers some fantastic tips to help families cope with life during the lockdown. Even at the best of times, modern life can be a careful balancing act. As parents, many of us have to juggle external responsibilities such as work, school commitments, and socialising, together with

In the past survivalists and doomsday preppers with elaborate bunkers built to withstand a nuclear blasts were looked upon with derision. Then as gun sales and toilet paper robbery grew with the chaos gripped the United States thanks to the terrifying spread of coronavirus, survival bunkers are suddenly the stuff covered in the Wall Street