Luxury

Image: Rokstone Regality and class never get old. Early this February, a 500-year-old mansion in Kingston-upon-Thames was listed for US$17.5 million. Known as “Cedar Court”, the estate is 14,447 sqft with 12 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms and an additional 2-bedroom annex. The three-story Tudor mansion was originally built in the 1480s for a rich salt merchant

Image: Pixabay Have you ever had a hard drive crash? It’s pretty devastating to think about all the data you’ve lost. And when it comes to external hard drives, you’ll be even more disappointed. External hard drives are a great way to back up your data in case something happens with your computer or in

Image: Sanlorenzo “That’s my yacht out there,” he said. “The big one.” I’ve always dreamed of being able to say that – and be telling the truth – but I doubt I could say it as coolly, calmly and matter-of-factly as the owner of Stella, the first Sanlorenzo 120 Asymmetric. Quietly spoken and smartly dressed,

French-based auction house, Aguttes will be hosting an auction dedicated to Asian artists on 14 March, 2022. Titled, “Asian Painters – Major Works” the event is in its 32nd edition and the focus for this round of sales is on artworks by Vietnamese artists. Contributing to the collection of artworks to be auctioned off is

Image: Erik Madigan Heck Just in time for spring, renowned Parisian jewellery house Van Cleef & Arpels has unveiled its new Two Butterfly series. The new additions to the collection further immortalised the grace and beauty of butterflies with stunning precious jewels. Every year without fail, the Maison celebrates the arrival of springtime with exquisite creations captivated

Image rights: George Lucas’s latest acquisition Chateau Margui vineyards by Var Matin After months of rumours surrounding the lush region of Coteaux Varois en Provence, it’s finally been confirmed that George Lucas has added Château Margüi to his portfolio of properties. Lucas added the property adjacent to former couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s Château

Since the beginning of time, wedding rings have been a symbol of commitment, and many people have been embracing the trends ever since. These wedding rings manifest the love between two people and the choice of spending the rest of their lives together. But wedding trends vary from time to time, with most people opting

Image: Sunreef Yachts Luxury shipbuilding company Sunreef Yachts has unveiled a new eco sailing catamaran — the Sunreef 43M Eco. Fully customisable like the Sunreef 140 “sailing super-catamaran”, the 43M Eco is the solar-assisted version. The multihull has exceptional levels of comfort and unlimited range — the true embodiment of sustainable yachting. The Polish builder’s

Chinese artist Zhang Zhaohui is one a mission to bring traditional Chinese ink painting to a global audience. To set his paintings apart from his contemporaries, Zhang incorporated elements from the West to his ink drawings. The results are artworks that look and feel modern. Curated by Marina Oechsner de Coninck and in partnership with

Image: Nordgreen Let’s face it — a significant proportion of gifts we receive end up in a drawer somewhere, never to see the light of day again until the next spring clean. They’re then quickly ejected into a pile to be donated or, unfortunately, thrown away. This goes for all kinds of gifts, from ties

Hollywood actor Brad Pitt is suing ex-wife Angelina Jolie for selling her stake in the French vineyard, Château Miraval, which the couple had bought in 2012. The southern France estate cost the duo €25 million and served as the wedding venue in 2014. In the dispute filed in Los Angeles, Pitt said that Jolie had

Image: The Glenlivet The Glenlivet aficionados amongst you will probably remember that back in 2019 during the London Cocktail Week, the Speyside-based whisky manufacturer launched the ground-breaking Cocktail Capsule Collection. The limited release edible cocktails will now be made available in Singapore starting from 28 February with four different flavours. Since the initial launch of

Image: Beneteau Beneteau is developing a new flagship sailing yacht, with the Oceanis Yacht 60 scheduled to premiere at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival from September 6-11. The Oceanis Yacht 60 ocean cruiser has been designed by Italians Roberto Biscontini and Lorenzo Argento, who also designed the Oceanis Yacht 54. Featuring a gentle reverse sheer, the elegant 18m

In the new book by Nicolas Lefeuvre titled “Ink Works 2010-2021”, the artist’s creations over the eleven years are compiled into this publication. Using ink as his primary source of material, Lefeuvre’s artworks are mostly in shades of blue or black. To him, he feels that these colours are the most attuned to expressing his

Image: CELINE Acquiring the right perfume can be the toughest decision ever. While trying out a couple of scents can be fun, we are all essentially looking for that one special bottle that can translate our beauty and confidence effortlessly. The key, however, is that there are various levels to that. So the best move

An armchair is an important furniture piece in any living room. Whether you choose to use it for reading or just watching your favourite Netflix movie, investing in a good and lasting armchair should be paramount. If you’re looking to zhush up your living area, our picks for some of the spanking new armchairs from

Image: Telmont Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has brought an equity stake in French champagne Telmont. This announcement was confirmed by Remy Cointreau, the majority owner of the century-old champagne house since 2020. Before this announcement, Telmont had already laid out a series of objectives for its environmental goals last summer. “We have an ambitious target

Image: Sunseeker When Sunseeker displayed its 90 Ocean with its 88 Yacht and three smaller ‘Famous Five’ models at last September’s Cannes Yachting Festival, the Poole builder showcased its ongoing focus on upgrading its range inside and out but also its desire to branch out into a new sector — a fresh way for owners

Image: Saint Laurent In partnership with the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation, creative director at Saint Laurent Anthony Vaccarello pays tribute to Mapplethorpe’s works with an exclusive exhibition. Starting from 17 February to 17 April 2022, an array of the acclaimed photographer’s original works will be displayed at the Saint Laurent Rive Droite shops in Paris and

Image: Sotheby’s This spring, Sotheby’s Hong Kong is auctioning a 15.10-carat lavish blue diamond. The De Beers Cullinan Blue is estimated to have the greatest dollar amount ever put on a blue diamond cut at auction, with a whopping US$48 million. It will also be the biggest vivid blue diamond ever to be offered. In

Image: Maurice Lacroix Maurice Lacroix elevates the Aikon with the arrival of the new Aikon Master Grand Date. With a completely a new movement working hand-in-hand with a fresh new design, the watch extends the urban appeal of the collection and brings it to the fore with unstoppable charisma.  The Aikon Master Grand Date is

Image: TAG Heuer When the TAG Heuer Carrera Three Hands dropped in October, we were surprised — the news was tied to the reveal of Ryan Gosling as the latest TAG Heuer brand ambassador and that was pretty big news. TAG Heuer says this new series of 13 watches (of four models) is a reinterpretation

Image: Valentino Are you someone who has an abundance of black or neutral clothing in your wardrobe? Why not embrace the spring fashion trends of 2022 to include more prints, patterns, and bright shades into your looks. Take into account colour complements to pair brighter shades together, and then start small by adding a few

Image: Liz Collins for Parfums Christian Dior Dior Beauty is relaunching a new campaign this March for the Dior Addict lipstick collection. The brand has selected Blackpink’s Jisoo, actress Anya Taylor-Joy and French artist Sharon Alexie to front it. First designed as a fashion accessory, the iconic Dior Addict lipstick receives an elevating reinterpretation. Under

Image: Neue Focus Camila Cabello recently listed her Los Angeles home on the market for US$3.95 million following her split with fellow singer Shawn Mendes, according to Top Ten Real Estate Deals. The two briefly lived together in this home during lockdown last year before flying off to Cabello’s Miami home. Located in Hollywood Hills,

The 26th Asian Television Awards will be held over two days on Friday and Saturday, 10th to 11th December 2021. Following last year’s format of presentation, the prestigious award ceremony is set to air live online on Asian Television Awards social media platforms.  This year’s edition sees Singapore securing a total of 50 nominations and

A Bluegame BGX70 is set to arrive in Singapore in December. Along with that, a Sanlorenzo SX76 has also been ordered for potential delivery in 2022. Both models follow the Sanlorenzo SX88, which is the first SX yacht in Southeast Asia. The SX88 is not for sale, and is currently on display in ONE°15 Marina

Image: Danny Minnick The path towards becoming an artist varies from one individual to another. For the majority, it starts from an early age. Most would have had their first taste of making art through formal education such as art classes and that becomes the starting point for many. For Seattle-born artist Danny Minnick, drawing

Image: WatchBox Michael Jordan has joined the list of athletes investing in WatchBox, a site that allows people to buy, sell, and trade luxury watches. WatchBox announced recently that it raised US$165 million of equity capital. Jordan joins the likes of Milwaukee Bucks’ MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Phoenix Suns’ Chris Paul and Devin Booker among