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[embedded content] [embedded content] The Glenrothes has been making whisky quietly and without compromise since 1879, and it is best known for its rich and rounded single malt — handcrafted by a community of whisky makers.  But it all started with two men with a love for whisky and a story to tell.   James Stuart

Feadship’s Pure concept is controlled from a concealed Command Centre Dutch yard Feadship is Supporting Sponsor of the Dubai International Boat Show and is among exhibitors who gather at a specially-designed section called Superyacht Avenue, not far from Supercar Promenade. Their presentation, honed from Monaco Yacht Show last year, involves a “future yacht”, an 81.75m

Image: Hirshhorn Musuem This Spring, Yayoi Kusama’s more recent entries into the ongoing “Infinity Mirrored Room” series will be exhibited in Washington, D.C., at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Following that, the artwork will be displayed at New York’s Albright-Knox Art Gallery in 2023, after the expansion of the Albright-Knox campus. The highly anticipated

Image: Kristen Pelou After an extensive renovation lasting for more than two years, the highly revered fashion powerhouse has reopened its Paris flagship at 30 Avenue Montaigne on 6 March. This unequivocal move sets to truly create a Dior-esque universe, where the Maison’s spirit and history can be perpetuated and reach more people. For 75 years, the

Image: The Corcoran Group Located within the historic Pierre Hotel and with an expansive view of Central Park is a New York City co-op apartment previously owned by the late Yves Saint Laurent. The highly revered fashion designer’s New York Pied-à-Terre is about 600 square feet and listing for US$1.775 million. Built in 1930, the

There is no place quite like Bali. Known as one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the world, the Indonesian island offers visitors unspoiled beaches, breathtaking natural sites and a vibrant cultural life. When choosing where to stay on the Indonesian island, there are options aplenty. From luxury hotels to guest houses that overlook

In a special edition, two of the world’s most exciting boating events have joined forces this year to present the largest boat and yacht event in the world. The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show will host a plethora of vassals, from kayaks to superyachts and the last aquatic innovations. The event will happen from

Image: Museum of the Future The Museum of the Future in Dubai opened last week and has since been called “the most beautiful building in the world” by UAE vice president Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. After a two-month delay, the futuristic museum opened its doors on 22 February 2022. The palindrome day is considered the most

Image: Unsplash/Sabrinna Ringquist Let’s face it; the typical jewellery insurance shopping experience is not exactly exciting. Finding an insurance policy that suits your needs can be a tedious process of sifting through pages of fine print dictated by decades-old standards. BriteCo has changed the landscape of jewellery and watch insurance shopping for good. The traditional

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