Luxury

Prestige is scheduled to stage the world premiere of its M8 powercat at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival from September 7-12. The unveiling will come a year after the French builder debuted its M-Line of multihull motor yachts at the same show with the M48, a model set to arrive in this region this year

Felled Trees by David Hockney After two successful auctions that had broken several records, the third and last instalment of Paul Allen’s art collection sale will be held in May 2023. Conducted by Christie’s, the past auctions earned US$1.62 billion, and 155 masterpieces found new owners. For this upcoming auction, a group of seven paintings

Longines Pilot Majetek The Internet has been abuzz about the new Longines Pilot Majetek, the latest in the brand’s long line of aviation-inspired watches, and we have to join this party too, having just seen the watch in the metal. The short story here is that the little arrow you see there beneath the sapphire

Image: Adam Winger | Unsplash Sleeping is one of the best parts of life and having a comfortable, cozy mattress to sleep on can make all the difference. Because we spend at least eight hours (and sometimes more) every single day sleeping, it’s worth investing in a good quality mattress that offers superior comfort and

Image: Virgin Limited Edition Travel is often boxed in familiarities: Popular destinations are bequeathed as though religion, while itineraries function like biblical scriptures. Oftentimes, the hotels on such trips offer no more than a roof over one’s head while on holiday and hardly leave an impression.  Image: Virgin Limited Edition But none of these qualms

Gulf Craft took centre stage at this year’s Dubai International Boat Show as the UAE builder staged the global debuts of the Majesty 111 and Nomad 101, along with a Nomad 70 SUV featuring a new exterior design. The Majesty 111 and Nomad 101 were among eight world premieres at the five-day show, which also featured

Argo, the research vessel for 2022’s Mission Blue Galápagos expedition, moored off of Wolf Island The Galápagos Islands and their waters are among the most biodiverse regions in the world. The environment is also home to an unusually large number of endemic species due to its remote location in the Pacific Ocean, some 900 km

The 1858 line is named for the year Montblanc’s Minerva manufacture was founded, and its timepieces are, naturally, centred on the facility’s watchmaking heritage. Today, this expansive collection comprises various models that embody — and enable — the spirit of exploration. This philosophy continues in the latest addition to the line-up: the 1858 GMT. Conceived

The Holme, a four-acre mansion located in London’s Regent’s Park, is set to become the city’s most expensive property and the world if it finds a new owner. As reported by the Financial Times, the property has been listed on the market for an asking price of £250 million. This staggering price edges out strong

Head to the Caribbean and you’re in for a treat. The weather is often amazing and most of the islands that comprise the region have lush palm trees and fine yellow sand leading to turquoise waters. It’s not hard to see why millions of people come to this part of the world to escape the grind and

The Oceanis Yacht 60 features hull design by Robert Biscontini Having kick-started the Oceanis Yacht series with the former 62, Beneteau followed up in 2020 with the Oceanis Yacht 54, the ‘Yacht’ designation differentiating the top-of-the-range offshore cruiser models from the rest of the Oceanis series, now ranging from the 30.1 to the 51.1. During

Audrey Zhang, Prestige Art Gallery Owner. March is always the time we celebrate amazing women in our lives. Those who do great work, those who inspire others to live better, those who do the dare… it’s all about inspirational females. As part of International Women’s Day, our Little Red Dot is proud to host “Elegant

Often in accompaniment with the biannually organised haute couture week in Paris, storied jewellery maisons will take this opportunity to showcase their latest high jewellery collections to clients who are also in town for the shows. While these garments of clothing are glamorous and arresting, they will definitely be elevated to another level when paired

RM 07-04 Creamy White Quartz TPT Richard Mille, the watchmaker that counts Rafael Nadal and Bubba Watson among its ambassadors, is furthering its connection to the world of sports with the launch of its first women’s sports watch, the RM 07-04 Automatic Sport. Richard Mille has also called upon six leading women athletes — racing drivers

There is a new A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk in town, and it looks almost like the original from way back in 2009. In fact, if you look at this watch, which we featured in the Festive issue of WOW but did not dive into, you might not even notice anything different. Of course, this

The beauty industry has been in the spotlight in recent months as various happenings in the sector caught the eyes of investors. This included the takeover of luxury brand Tom Ford by Estee Lauder, which now owns the brand’s fashion and beauty units; Puig’s acquisition of Byredo and Coty’s sale of the Lacoste license back

Singapore’s property news grapevine has learned that the duplex penthouse apartment, which takes up the upper two floors of the 36-storey luxury condominium Klimt Cairnhill, is being sold for close to S$30 million (approx US$ 22.5 million). The sophisticated facade of Klimt Cairnhill. Image: Bai Jiwen. For the 5,920 square foot freehold unit, the price

An NFT artwork of Loic Serot What Loic Serot loves most about his job is not only the access to a world of exclusivity and luxury but the real interaction and connection he can have with very different and interesting people, celebrities, artistic talents and chefs too. While gastronomy today has been elevated beyond comparison,

Dubai Harbour is hosting the show for a second year The 29th Dubai International Boat Show from March 1-5 is set to feature over 175 yachts, boats and watercraft – including 50 global and regional launches – and more than 1,000 brands, according to event organiser Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Italian builders Azimut, Ferretti

When it comes to improving women’s lives worldwide, it continues to be a work in progress involving multiple parties from organisations to governmental bodies and groups of passionate advocates. Women on a Mission (WOAM) Singapore is a non-profit organisation founded with the core objective of supporting and empowering women survivors of war and violence. To

The BR 01 Cyber Skull Bronze is Bell & Ross’ latest take on the symbol of memento mori and vanitas A confluence of Haute Horlogerie, art and design manifests itself in a striking timepiece that leaves a lasting impression long after seeing it. At the very heart of it lies a skull whose symbolism extends past values

Despite our proximity to neighbouring countries like Thailand and Malaysia, the way we drink tea here in Singapore is markedly different thanks to ‘Teh’, a popular drop enjoyed all over our islands. And whether you prefer a heady Teh, the woody, refreshing taste of oolong, or a cup of botanical herbal tea, Hong Kong-based company

When you’ve been whisked around Italy to see all six of Ferretti Group’s shipyards, the words “we never stop” come to mind. It’s a phrase that Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi frequently uses when speeding through progress reports from a company that oversees seven yacht builders: Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, Custom Line, CRN, Itama and

“Art is a wordless language capable of expressing what would otherwise be impossible to communicate.” To Singaporean artist Jays Phua, this is one of the statements that form the foundation of his artistic endeavour. Through his abstract expressionist works, the audience gets transported into Jays’ world of art — “an opportunity of self-discovery, rejuvenation and

The fact is this: about 71 per cent of the Earth’s surface is covered in water and the remaining 29 per cent consists of continents and islands. With water bodies constituting a huge percentage of our planet’s ecosystem, it becomes apparent that we should pay more attention to the health of our oceans. To raise

The Harbour Crane can lay claim to being one of the world’s most unusual hotels. Bloomberg reports that the Crane Hotel was a functioning harbour crane used to unload timber until 12 years ago when a bigger industrial harbour was built nearby. The machine room of the crane is now a luxurious bedroom for two

As one of the most prolific whisky distilleries in the world, many are familiar with The Macallan and its range of exquisite whiskies. From the Double Cask range to M collection and more recently, The Harmony Collection: Inspired by Intense Arabica, the whisky maker constitutes about one-third of the world’s single malt whisky market. Founded

Ferretti Group is staging the US debuts of the Ferretti Yachts 860 and the Wallypower58 among a nine-strong display at this year’s Miami International Boat Show from 15-19 February. Wallypower58 Trideck The Italian company’s other models include the Ferretti Yachts 780, Wallytender48X outboard, Riva 90’ Argo and 56’ Rivale, Pershing 8X and 9X, and Custom

For more than a century, the Italian luxury house Gucci has been a tastemaker in world of fashion. Starting from its founder Guccio Gucci to his successors Tom Ford, Frida Giannini and most recently Alessandro Michele, the storied brand will be celebrating its 102-year history and rich heritage in an immersive experience — Gucci Cosmos.

Atelier Adamo prides itself on working with the world’s best craftsmen and artisans. Its atelier stands for the highest quality of crafting using the finest materials sourced from all over the world, but with the hand labour of Italian artisans. The brand has just launched the first product in its catalogue, a very limited production