Luxury

Indonesian artist Dian Suci won the 10th edition of the Max Mara Art Prize For Women for her proposal exploring spirituality across Indonesia and Italy. (Photo: Courtesy of Max Mara) What does an Italian monk have in common with an Indonesian housewife? It’s not the start of a joke—this unusual question was one of the

Patek Philippe Cubitus Ref. 5840P-001 Some years, there is one watch that debuts to deafening cheers – or jeers, actually, because the nature of the reception is not important. What makes a difference is how big and loud the splash was when the watch dropped. One could make the case for this with last year’s

From Subcultural Symbol to Luxury Detail Military insignia, collegiate crests and motorcycle club badges once belonged firmly to their original subcultures. Today, the visual language of the embroidered patch has moved well beyond flight jackets and letterman sweaters, turning up on tailored outerwear, limited-edition sneakers and the kind of heritage-inspired pieces that now sit comfortably

Scorching days, long evenings, holiday getaways and city breaks – summer plays by its own style rules. Breathability, colour and comfort are the trio without which there’s no such thing as a successful warm-weather wardrobe. We’ve put together a complete round-up of women’s summer looks for you – from carefree beach outfits to elegant outfits

1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar Since the brand was founded in 1845 and relaunched in 1990, A. Lange & Söhne has grown to span six core collections – the Lange 1, Saxonia, 1815, Richard Lange, Zeitwerk, and Odysseus – each with exceptional references that embody the superior qualities of the collection’s ethos and design language. This

Nautor Swan has announced that it has received at least 160 entries for this year’s momentous Rolex Swan Cup, which will celebrate the Finnish shipyard’s 60th anniversary since it was founded by Pekka Koskenkyla in 1966. The shipyard also revealed that entries continue to arrive with over a month to go until the event – hosted

Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 42mm in steel Few objects created by human hands transcend their original purpose so completely that they become part of the cultural fabric of humanity. In the realm of horology, where trends flicker and fade with the seasons, survival over decades is rare; continuous reverence is rarer still. Yet, since its debut

Speedster Moonwatch Professional 42mm in steel Few objects created by human hands transcend their original purpose so completely that they become part of the cultural fabric of humanity. In the realm of horology, where trends flicker and fade with the seasons, survival over decades is rare; continuous reverence is rarer still. Yet, since its debut

The rise of Asian beauty represents a reversal in the traditional flow of global beauty influence, but its commercial success also exposes an enduring imbalance: Asian aesthetics, rituals and philosophies can achieve global recognition while their cultural origins are selectively erased, translated and monetised by Western institutions. For decades, beauty had a direction. Paris defined

Artificial intelligence has quickly become one of the defining technological shifts of the modern era. Large language models (LLMs), which power many of today’s conversational AI systems, have moved AI from the background of software into everyday life. Businesses are racing to integrate it into products, services and operations, while consumers are encouraged to adopt

Sunreef Yachts and Brabus have revealed the Brabus Ultima 55, an upgraded version of the first model from the Ultima range produced in Ras Khaimah. Featuring an overall length of 55ft 9in (17m) and a beam of 18ft 4in (5.6m), the Brabus Ultima 55 is fitted with twin 725hp six-cylinder engines and tops 40 knots,

Lasalle College of the Arts’ 2026 graduate fashion show took place in the then-unopened Cantonment MRT station, where students were asked to centre their designs in Southeast Asian fashion. (Photo: Courtesy of Lasalle College of the Arts) Midway through May this year, the who’s who of Singapore’s fashion scene—from editors and influencers to budding designers—gathered in

Round Triple Mystery Rainbow 39mm in rose gold Franck Muller is a watchmaking brand that goes its own way. While Geneva might transform into the proverbial town square every April, in the village of Genthod, barely 6km away, Franck Muller’s Domaine du Grand Malagny estate offers a spot of bucolic calm and a less frenetic

Beyond Function: A New Chapter in Singapore Design With Singapore’s 61st National Day around the corner, LUXUO examines what national pride means within the country’s design industry. A new generation of designers has emerged from workshops, studios and research laboratories to present furniture, lighting, homeware and objects that move beyond conventional ideas of utility. Recent

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey opens the way every telling of this story has opened for nearly three thousand years: with a voice, a table of listeners and a version of an event already half-known. The Odyssey is one of two surviving poems attributed to Homer, a sequel of sorts to The Iliad that follows the

When you move, what do you do with your classic car? This is a question that many people face, and it can be difficult to answer. If you don’t have the space to store your car, or if you’re worried about it being damaged during the move, you may feel like you have no choice

Singapore has long been celebrated for its balance of lush greenery, striking architecture and rich multicultural heritage. These defining qualities have also shaped the city’s hospitality landscape, which has seen diverse culinary traditions and contemporary luxury spaces come together to create distinctly Singaporean experiences. As the nation gears up for National Day — instead of

The fourth Singapore Yachting Festival at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove featured a record 14,280 visitors and 211 participating brands, according to show organisers, although the number of boats was down on previous years. Arthur Tay, Chairman and CEO of SUTL Group, owner of the ONE°15 Marina portfolio, stated: “The response to this year’s Singapore Yachting

Singapore’s art landscape is creating more opportunities for audiences to encounter contemporary art beyond traditional collecting circles. Through initiatives such as Singapore Gallery Month, gallery exhibitions, artist conversations and public programmes, a wider audience is gaining access to the people, ideas and practices shaping the local and regional art landscape. Across galleries, cultural institutions and

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II in Oystersteel Whether it is Advanced Research at Patek Philippe or Hybris Inventiva at Jaeger-LeCoultre, here is a look at the specific breakthroughs – in sound, speed, and celestial tracking – that serve as the definitive anchors for the next era of watch collecting. This story on complications started several

The fourth Singapore Yachting Festival at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove featured a record 14,280 visitors and 211 participating brands, according to show organisers, although the number of boats was down on previous years. Arthur Tay, Chairman and CEO of SUTL Group, owner of the ONE°15 Marina portfolio, stated: “The response to this year’s Singapore Yachting

Patek Philippe Ref. 5738/50G One often thinks it a pity that watches are so small. It is so much easier to understand the compelling power of metiers d’art with just a bit of scale – you do not need Big Ben here, just something poster-size will do. Even pocket watches provide the requisite real estate,

The Chessboard unique piece, with a black obsidian chessboard, black and white ceramic, white gold, diamonds, and black lacquer; a high-precision quartz movement is located at the base of each Queen, represented by the figure of Mademoiselle. Inside the pristine and deceptively monochrome Wonders Geneva 2026, a distinct line was drawn. To one side stood

The Lagoon Eighty 2 succeeds the iconic Seventy 7 Bigger is often the easiest headline in yacht building. For Lagoon, however, the release of its Eighty 2 – which has an overall length of 24.97m (81ft 11in) – is about far more than adding length to an already successful platform. As the French builder’s biggest

WOW Singapore follows up on its annual special Vision issue in June with its first regular release of the year, the Summer 2026 issue. Anchored by an ambitious year-long inquiry into the true meaning of value in horology, the latest issue explores how innovation, craft, and shifting market dynamics are defining the future of wristwear.

Weaving craftsmanship, travel and writing into a refined idea of a traveller, Montblanc’s Fall Winter 2026 Leather Collection pursues a new kind of movement for the everyday writer. Whether you are travelling abroad or working from a cafe, the maison’s latest creations have established the idea that today’s luxury companion should move as effortlessly as its owner. That idea

Calling a solar-powered quartz watch innovative seems a bit of a stretch but when 10 minutes of sunning gets you 40 hours of operational power, we say fair enough. It was TAG Heuer movements director Carole Forestier who reminded us that the brand’s solargraph goes a full 10 months from a full charge of just

Long celebrated as the “City in Nature”, Singapore’s wellness and self-care industry is evolving beyond traditional spa rituals into immersive experiences designed for the mind, body and lifestyle of the urban Singaporean. While many have traditionally travelled to regional wellness destinations in Bangkok, Bali and Malaysia for restorative retreats and holistic treatments, Singapore is now

Once considered an indulgence, wellness has become one of luxury’s defining priorities. For today’s affluent consumer, true luxury extends beyond exceptional craftsmanship and personalised service to encompass better health, longevity and overall quality of life. The shift is backed by significant growth. According to the Global Wellness Institute’s 2025 Global Wellness Economy Monitor, the global

The Absolute 70 Fly was a world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival So impatient were two clients in the south of France for the Absolute 70 Fly that before a single image had been released, and nearly a year ahead of its debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2025, they had each placed