Luxury

Located along New York City’s iconic Fifth Avenue on Manhattan is a Gilded-Age mansion that spans 20,000 square feet and it is one of the few remaining buildings from the late 1800s. Named the Benjamin N. Duke House, this stately limestone-and-brick property is listed on the market for an asking price of US$80 million. The

Most intelligent investors and financial managers understand the power of real estate as an investment. With the right moves, you could easily multiply the value of your initial investments while capitalizing on a steady flow of revenue from rental income. And if you invest in many different types of real estate, you’ll minimize risk and

In Singapore’s Downtown Core business sector, Guoco Midtown, a massive integrated mixed development by GuocoLand Limited (“GuocoLand”), has added 709,000 square feet of new premium Grade A office space as its 30-storey office tower received its Temporary Occupation Permit (“TOP”). The Network Hub, two shopping centres (Midtown Square and Midtown Market), the opulent Midtown Bay

Do you know all those envy-inducing turquoise ocean photos that you see on IG whenever someone on your feed goes to the Maldives? They are actually not filtered. One can’t help being surprised as the blues and the greens just seem to hit differently here, completely unlike anywhere else in the world. After a 25-minute seaplane ride of

Left to Right: Simon Monteiro, Associate Vice President, List Sotheby’s International Realty, and Dr Julian Davison, author of Singapore Shophouse, and heritage archivist for Shophouse Club. What is the importance of preserving our past with regard to historical buildings? From shophouses to black and white houses, two experts share their views about conserving historical buildings

Damen Yachting’s SeaXplorer 58 has been lowered into the water, having emerged from its production shed in Antalya, Turkey. Featuring an exterior by Azure Yacht Design and naval architecture by Damen Yachting, the 58m, 1,090GT yacht is the first SeaXplorer to be constructed in Antalya and will undergo her final build phase in preparation for

The region’s finest actors got their well-deserved recognition at the 2022 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA) last December. Held at Singapore’s historic Chijmes Hall, a notable landmark used in Jon M. Chu’s 2018 film Crazy Rich Asians, the two-day awards ceremony saw stars from Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand and New

It is telling that for its 190th anniversary, Longines has not chosen to go down the bombastic route with an overtly complicated timepiece, neither has it reissued an iconic watch from its archives. Instead, the Swiss watchmaker has pulled the rug out from under our feet with the launch of three time-only models from the

Believe it or not, we live in a materialistic world where what we own defines our personality and status. Hence, many people today aspire to buy luxury goods that would allow them to showcase their prestige and status. With the power of the internet, almost all luxury brands have gone online. This means that now

The Princess F65 is fitted with twin MAN engines The new Princess F65 is the flagship of the British builder’s F Class of flybridge motor yachts, joining the F45, F50 and F55. The exterior features an extended knife-edge hull window and an accented colour styling blade. The yacht is fitted with twin MAN V8 engines,

The lab-grown diamond industry has continued to grow steadily over the past decade, due largely to advances in technology and an increase in the number of entrants involved in their manufacture. The market value of these gemstones is forecast to be US$29.2 billion by 2025. The damage to the environment wreaked by diamond mining (in

Writing instruments are not the most common items one would easily splurge on since they are not commonly appreciated that way. But if you are someone who does like something meaningful, worthy to keep for future generations and are connected to the Year of the Rabbit in some way, this fountain pen is something you will want

While we were busily assembling and curating a list of festive Chinese New Year watches for 2023, Parmigiani Fleurier came out of left-field with the 42mm Tonda PF Xiali Calendar in steel, with trademark knurled platinum bezel. Going well beyond a thematic Year of the Rabbit novelty approach, the Xiali Calendar is a complete Chinese

Hall 6 hosts luxury motor yachts Sunreef has a booth in Hall 7a entitled ‘Superyacht Show’, where the Polish catamaran builder is presenting updates on its range including the upcoming 55 Open Sunreef Power, Sunreef Hydrogen 80 and the Sunreef 43M Eco, the shipyard’s biggest sailing catamaran to date. Among French builders, Jeanneau is exhibiting

Jimin, a member of the boy group BTS. On the back of the menswear fashion season, several brands have announced new additions to their line-up of global ambassadors. At luxury fashion conglomerate LVMH, it has announced that Jimin from BTS will be its new global ambassador. He joins a coterie of South Korean K-pop stars

Situated in Bali, the former passenger airplane gets a new lease of life by becoming a luxury villa replete with an infinity pool and bathtub in the cockpit! Image: Felix Demin Very few tourists dislike Bali. Everyone can find something to enjoy on the island as a destination. Sure, some locations feel overdeveloped, but if

Fairline’s Squadron 68 enters Messe Dusseldorf Hall 6 Brand-new models from Sunseeker, Princess, Azimut, Ferretti Yachts and Jeanneau are among many exciting world premieres at the 52nd edition of Boot Düsseldorf, as the world’s biggest indoor boat show returns for the first time since January 2020. Three years ago, show organisers announced that over 250,000

While the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph 60th Anniversary Edition is definitely not the star of the brand’s novelties at the LVMH Watch Week in Singapore, it is a good headliner. The Carrera was launched in 1963 by the legendary Jack Heuer, and we have covered the gist of the collection elsewhere, and TAG Heuer is going

If you want to decorate a room, these stylish men’s bedroom ideas will inspire you to create a relaxing and functional sanctuary. When designing a space, it can be a challenge to choose the right décor such as bedding, wall art, rugs and other accessories. While some guys may want a modern and sleek space,

When it came time for the Prince and Princess of Wales to supplement the milk given to their youngest child, Prince Louis, with formula, his parents were naturally concerned with the recalls of overseas contaminated powdered milk that were happening at the time. It was their nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, who contacted Kendamil —

Engraving the case of the Parmigiani Fleurier La Rose Carrée Nowhere is industrial production more emotive and appealing to the broader world than in watchmaking. From understanding the biggest suppliers such as ETA to niche independent watchmakers such as Roger Smith in the UK, it seems everyone wants to know how watches are made. Of

For Chinese all over the world, the upcoming Spring Festival or Chinese New Year is a massive affair that will see one of the largest human migrations and the highest consumption of food and drinks. Undoubtedly, alcohol ranks near the top of the list and comprises spirits like whisky, gin and cognac. From the Macallan

Getting new clothes for the new year is an age-old tradition during the annual Spring Festival celebrations. As with all time-honoured customs, the symbolic meanings behind are what people value as it emphasises the idea of change and leaving the “old” behind. Also, who doesn’t want to look good in the new year and make

Image: Marc Angeles In today’s architectural landscape, houses in the style of mid-century modern and minimalism are the top picks for new buyers. Its clean lines, muted curves, large windows and interior design based on functionality resonated closely with how people are living their lives these days. By way of contrast, the return to socialisation

With so many rehab centres to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you or a loved one. Not only do you have to consider the cost and location of the facility, but also its treatment methods and programs. It is important to do your research before taking such

Galeon 560 Fly Galeon is preparing to launch the 560 Fly, which sits between the iconic 500 Fly — the model that popularised the brand’s drop-down sides and waterside bar — and the Galeon 640 (click for Review) and 650 models. Featuring an overall length of 57ft 7in, the upcoming model has a 53ft 5in hull with

Swiss watchmaker Montblanc summits a new mountain with its 1858 Iced Sea Minya Konka Limited Edition, a variation on the immensely popular Iced Sea range of dive watches launched by the brand last year. When we met Montblanc’s Managing Director for Watchmaking Laurent Lecamp in Geneva in 2022, he told us that people had started

What interior trends do we predict in 2023 as we hold the crystal ball? Thankfully, we got some clues from a handful of leading interior designers. Interior trends may not move as fast as commodities or be as swift as the fashion world’s whims, but they, too, are subjected to the swings of the pendulum.

Changing consumer attitudes and a taste for new types of models are predicted to shake up the luxury yachting industry in 2023. At the start of the new year, we look ahead to this year’s anticipated trends. Living for Today The number of superyachts under construction has risen from 1,024 in 2022 to 1,203, making

With the Festive issue of WOW Singapore, we make time personal again, with the editors sharing stories about their own wristwatch purchases in 2022, while showcasing the power of partnerships. The only rules for participating writers were that the timepiece had to be a traditional watch, and had to be something acquired this year —