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Italy says “Ciao!” to Singapore at the upcoming FIND — Design Fair Asia — taking place from 22 to 24 September 2022 at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. FIND will be the key highlight for the reimagined Singapore Design Week with the aim of creating a global design moment in our tiny Red

Pierfrancesco Favino, Alberto Galassi and David Beckham at Riva’s 180th anniversary gala in Venice. When David Beckham attended Riva’s 180th anniversary gala in Venice, he wasn’t only there to add stardust and glamour to the black-tie event. Certainly, the England football icon — who literally wore a black tie — does attract publicity as one

Olga Iserlis, author of “Little Black Book”. Life in the limelight often comes with a lot of underhanded learning and growing moments that the public does not see. Olga Iserlis, founder of Adagio Events, an organiser of high-profile lifestyle events and marketing in Singapore, can attest to that. In her new “Little Black Book”, she

Image: Claus Troelsgaard Hermès creates extraordinary objects with artisanal value in virtually every fibre — if you own something from the brand, chances are it will stay with you for a good long while. The French luxury house asserts that its creations “develop a patina, become more beautiful over time, and allow themselves to be

Image: Adrian Anz Kim Kardashian, the reality television star and business mogul, has recently bought over Cindy Crawford’s Malibu estate for a staggering US$70.4 million. The deal was done in an off-market arrangement that closed last week, and with this new addition, the member of the Kardashian-Jenner family has been relatively active in the real

Yuval Noah Harari (left) and John Mack (right). “A Species Between Worlds: Our Nature, Our Screens” is a gamified meditation examining the intersection of humanity and technology that has descended upon New York over the month of September. On its first weekend opened to the public, the exhibition had over 2,000 visitors and was named one of the

Platinum has many more applications outside watches and jewellery, most of which are used in industry. So anyone who has ever benefited from, or experienced the benefits of, a catalytic converter has actually experienced how platinum makes a difference. How? Well, I’m glad to assume you asked this question because the catalyst in catalytic converters

With prices on the rise, now might be the time to purchase the waterfront property in the Big Apple that you’ve always dreamt of. New York City is home to some of the best waterfront buildings in the US. The multiple islands that make up the city offer attractive high-rise living with extensive views of

Image: Unsplash You can never really learn about a culture if you haven’t tried their food. This is one of the most important features of any country, besides its history, clothing, folklore, and other aspects, after all. It’s actually part of its history and traditions, which is why one of the most important highlights of

The Majesty 120 officially debuted in 2022. After last year’s lavish premiere of the Cristiano Gatto-designed flagship Majesty 175, the world’s largest composite production superyacht, Gulf Craft was able to start the shipyard’s 40th anniversary in 2022 with the official debut of the Majesty 120 at this year’s Dubai International Boat Show. The 37m tri-deck

Malaysian artist Chok Yue Zan is back with another solo exhibition with Art Porters, titled “Throughout”, the art showcase centres on the idea of nature’s transitory nature. This idea is reflected in the array of artworks that Chok has painted. One would be able to view a “remarkable collection of mystical and ethereal paintings, reminiscent

The luxury watch industry is a booming niche in the fashion market. As more and more consumers become interested in getting high value wristwatches, the demand for luxurious timepieces has been increasing steadily. These luxurious watches are made with high value materials and premium features that can only be found on more expensive timepieces. Here

The Zurich home designed by Huggenbergfries ensured it kept most of the building’s shipbuilding features instead of tearing everything down. Image: Huggenbergfries The design industry — furniture, lighting, interior, and architecture — needs to adopt a truly circular economy to weather the times and changing customer preferences. Giving back to the environment isn’t just about

Gianguido Girotti, CEO, Boat Division. Image: Beneteau Groupe Beneteau outlined its corporate vision in a press conference on the eve of the Cannes Yachting Festival, hosting more than 200 guests in the JW Marriott on the Croisette. The group said it would continue to focus on motor and sailing boats from 5.5-24m but “shifting from

Image: Amber Lounge With the return of the high-anticipated Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix comes the world’s most exclusive after-party, Amber Lounge, which will take centre stage during the racing weekend of 1 and 2 October. This extravagant affair will see world-class acts taking the helm alongside free-flowing champagne and cocktails by award-winning bartenders. There

Image: Grand Seiko Grand Seiko has been completely separate, as a brand, from Seiko since 2017, but both are still part of the Seiko Watch Corporation (SWC), of course. SWC recently announced that Grand Seiko would have its own marketing, communications, distribution and sales subsidiary for the Asia-Pacific region, Grand Seiko Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd. As

Lots of beach-based activities when you’re living along Miami Beach. Image: Oceana Bal Harbour Home to year-round sunshine, clear blue waters, and plenty of beaches, Miami is the go-to destination for luxury waterfront property. From the beaches of Key Biscayne to the city views over Biscayne Bay, there are endless options available. Nowhere does luxury

Artist Hélène Le Chatelier’s “Missing Part” series. The limits of the creative world are unbound, just like the limits of the vast skies are infinitely more wide-reaching than our eyes can see. But more enticing are the clouds, the ever-changing and diverse shapes that litter our blue or orange skies, keeping us warm and protected

Kate Socatiyanurak & Grace Tungpanitansook Merandi Luxury Bag Inserts in ‘Tequila’ Founded in 2021, Bangkok-based luxury bag inserts maker Merandi believes that the “product complementing Hermès bags should not only add value in terms of function, but artistic value of the owners’ pride as well.” Using the best materials like Thai silk that has been

The Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA) has announced that the second edition of the Thailand Charter Week will be held from November 16-19, kicking off the country’s ‘high season’ for yachting and tourism. TYBA expects the event to be bigger than the inaugural edition in November 2019, which featured 21 yachts. Phuket Yacht Haven. The

Re-look and rediscover the sights, sounds and smells of Little India differently at Re-Route Festival 2022. Image: PLUS Collaboratives If you think you’ve seen enough of Singapore’s roads, lanes, landscapes, and back alleys since the pandemic cooped us on our Little Red Dot, think again. PLUS Collaboratives, a husband-wife duo whose storied career as a

Image: Rolex Since its introduction in 1945, the Oyster Perpetual Datejust range has come to define the brand’s technical performance married to distinctive styles. It is a watch designed for everyday life, perfect for every occasion and built to last a lifetime. After more than 75 years, the Oyster Perpetual Datejust remains the epitome of

Smart home technology and smart home solutions are growing in popularity and product availability. However, as with other new innovation-driven developments, a sizable portion of the audience views it as an unnecessary extra or a luxury option. In reality, smart home products provide numerous benefits and cost savings. Smart home appliances can certainly be entertaining,

Sunseeker 100 Yacht Sunseeker’s 100 Yacht is the biggest new motor yacht to emerge from the UK this year and the star of the Poole builder’s display at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival. The first hull was only delivered in the summer, yet the yard revealed at least 15 sales before its world premiere. Powered

Wong Tze Chau As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the desire to stand alone and in isolation becomes ever stronger in the art world. Trying to show the possibility of divine harmony in diversity, architecture-turned-artist Wong Tze Chau’s latest body of work, titled “Cosmic Variations”, delves deeper into the concept of Oneness through the idea

You’re a bride-to-be, and you’re probably feeling excited, nervous, and overwhelmed. You have a lot of things on your plate right now: planning a wedding and getting ready to start a new life with your partner. But don’t forget the little things! We know you’ve got a lot on your mind, but we also know

Despite the upward revisions in ABSD rates, foreign investors remain unfazed. Singapore’s residential property market is still red hot. The facts are there. While the government revised the ABSD rates for foreign buyers and residential investors to cool the red-hot home market, their buying appetite still remains largely unaffected. Based on a market snapshot by

Image: Royston Neo Art and Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix may not seem like a hand-in-glove match but in the minds of All About Art, their first-ever ArtSocial event cum exhibition REVVV is bent on bringing together artistic partners, collectors, and friends to our Tiny Red Dot’s fabled garden city. To immerse in the buzz

Image: A. Lange & Söhne In this trade, you know you have gone off the rails when you start talking as much as your subject. This is a real problem when one is doing an interview because one wants to hear what the other person has to say. Unfortunately, this is exactly what happened in

Birmingham is among the most visited places in the United Kingdom as well as London, Leeds and Manchester — now you will see why. There are a lot of great places around the city to enjoy on a regular basis. We have created a list of the top five places that are the most popular,