Luxury

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

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