Luxury

Image: Capucinne Cryptocurrencies have been popping up everywhere recently, and Capucinne is staying ahead of the curve by allowing customers to purchase using cryptocurrency as a mode of payment. The jewellery brand has announced that it now accepts Bitcoin, Ethreum, DAI, Litecoin, and USD Coin. The option for payment with cryptocurrency is in its checkout

57m trimaran. Image: Bury Designs Australian studio Bury Design has unveiled concepts for two yachts: a 57m trimaran and the 24m Inception — which is a monohull design. 57m trimaran The larger of the pair of concepts is a 57.18m ‘stabilised monohull explorer’ built on an aluminium trimaran platform. It has a beam of 12.84m

The liquidity woes of Evergrande may spread to Southeast Asia property markets and construction supplies even if financial risks are contained. There is growing concern if Evergrande and other property developers come under pressure and default on Southeast Asian overseas projects and suppliers. Chinese flags are seen near the logo of the China Evergrande Group

Image: Custom Line Ferretti Group is set to release its Custom Line 140’ planing superyacht in 2022, which will replace the Navetta 42 displacement model as its flagship superyacht. The upcoming Custom Line 140’ has an overall length of 42.15m and a beam measuring 8.57m, in comparison to the Navetta 42’s dimensions at 41.8m and

Image: Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum has added a recently discovered piece of artwork to the catalogue of the artist. The piece depicts a man hunched over in apparent exhaustion.  The announcement of the new discovery came via a press conference held by the museum. Titled, “Study for Worn Out”, the piece is

Image: Kering Four years after Gucci declared it would never use fur in its products again, parent company Kering has officially banned the material across all its labels. Kering’s ban on fur is not out of place as there has been a broader shift in the luxury sector as a whole, which has seen a

[embedded content] For more than a century, the Bentley has been synonymous with pure luxury. Many in the world aspire to own one of its vehicles because the quality and prestige it confers are second to none. And because of its lofty position in the market, very few car makers in the world can proclaim

In its 59th edition of Salone del Mobile, or Supersalone 2021, the world has descended on the largest furniture exhibition in Milan, Italy. While big furniture brands showcased their offerings, fashion brands also had their fair share of pomp and circumstance. Here are some of the leading brands in fashion for Milan Design Week which

Image: Liz Vo/Unsplash Everyone has seen plenty of ‘do not litter’ signs and all that stuff, so many of us got used to the idea that if we throw trash in a bin, we’re all good. As years of research have shown, our planet is far from good even if everyone on Earth stops littering.

IJE. Image: Benetti The longest superyacht in the world, the 108m IJE, will be going on display at the Monaco Yacht Show. The superyacht is presented by Benetti and Burgess. The IJE was built for Australian billionaire James Packer and was named after his children Indigo, Jackson, and Emanuelle (IJE). UK-based design firm RWD developed

Image: Wartski The Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum announced that it has acquired the long-lost Fabergé Third Imperial Egg. It will go on display at their exhibition titled, “Fabergé: Romance to Revolution”. The egg went missing in 1964 after being sold in an auction in New York. It later then popped up at a Midwest

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner, the archetype of the divers’ watch, epitomises the historic link between Rolex and underwater exploration. In 1969, Rolex unveiled the Submariner Date, a version of the model with a date function. Image: Rolex Inscribed on every dial of an Oyster, Perpetual means so much more than a self-winding watch movement.

Image: Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce has joined the race for sustainable jetting with “Spirit of Innovation”, the company’s new electric aircraft. “Spirit of Innovation” took over two years of research and development, and recently completed its maiden flight in the UK. The historic event kicked off at the UK Ministry of Defense’s Boscombe Down testing facility in

Sometimes when we see a building we are in awe of the design. When we traipse through a lovely park to admire blooms and plants, and we closely examine the botanical details and green aesthetics, then only do we realise there must be some great designer behind this work. Guoco Midtown’s office tower In this

Image: Steffen Jahn Tim Bengel has created the world’s most expensive “avocado toast” and will be showcasing it tomorrow (September 16), for Berlin Art Week. The sculpture, named “Who Wants To Live Forever?”, is pure gold and estimated at US$3 million. Using a real avocado toast as a template, the 29-year-old artist 3D-scanned 27 individual

Image: Lürssen The Flying Fox is the world’s largest superyacht available for charter — and it’s drop-dead gorgeous. It currently sits on Monaco-based Imperial’s fleet of charter yachts, and was built by German yacht maker, Lürssen. The 136m-gargantuan towers 32m above the waterline and can accommodate up to 22 guests and 54 crew members. The

Image: Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Foundation From today (September 20) until October 3, the Arc de Triomphe will be wrapped in 25,000 square metres of fabric. The large-scale project was a longstanding vision of the late artists, Christo and Jeanne-Claude.  After three months of construction, the landmark built in Napoleon’s reign has been completely concealed in

Image: Unsplash Certain activities may be causing your feet pain, one of the most hardworking parts of your body. If you’re unaware of them, it’s best to educate yourself as soon as you can, as they can cause a slew of problems. Learn more about these unhealthy practices by reading on. Wearing Shoes Without Socks

Image: Anton Afganial Anton Afganial, an award-winning artist based in Indonesia, is having a solo exhibition from September 14 to October 4, 2021. The exhibition explores the concept of Nature vs Nurture. Juxtaposing the natural and what is formed through shaping and forging.  The debate on Nature vs Nurture has been around for centuries, dating

Image: Zegna Italian fashion house Zegna has partnered with Grammy-nominated DJ, producer, designer and entrepreneur Steve Aoki to create a fresh take on the brand’s iconic Triple Stitch sneaker. This collaboration is part of the brand’s global community of “Modern Voices” where the aim is to redefine how men’s wardrobe should look in our modern

Image: The One Mansion America’s most expensive home in Los Angeles, known as “The One”, has been sold at an auction for US$63.1 million. It was sold to billionaire investor Nicolas Berggruen on Tuesday, 14 September. According to court documents, the owner of the mansion had defaulted on more than US$100 million in loans and

Image: Samsung The month of September holds a special meaning for smartphone enthusiasts because this is when many companies push out their new models for the year. From the much anticipated Apple Keynote event where Apple unveiled the new iPhone 13 lineup to Samsung’s release of the Galaxy Z models, there is a lot to

After a resounding success of his solo art exhibition earlier this year in April, artist Justian Jafin is staging another between 17 to 30 September. The new showcase follows the same theme of “Repackage” but what sets it apart from the last one is the delivery. In Repackage #1, Jafin incorporated works of other artists

Image: Kenzo Kenzo has appointed Nigo as its new artistic director, from September 20. The news comes after Felipe Oliviera Baptista’s departure earlier this year. He will be the first Japanese designer to join the fashion house since Kenzo Takada resigned from his namesake label in 1999.  In an official statement, the CEO and Chairman

Image: Wally Wally wants to give you your space. Unveiling its first wide-body model, the WHY200, at the Cannes Yachting Festival. The 78-foot yacht optimises every square inch to offer 2,153 square feet of interior space. Which is 50 per cent more than other yachts of the same size.  The vessel spans 88 feet and

Image: The Macallan The Macallan has launched Tales of The Macallan Volume I, the first in a new series of rare single malt Scotch whiskies. The new series is a nod to The Macallan pioneers and their legacy of whisky-making, and Volume I pays homage to Captain John Grant. In 1700, Grant realised the potential

Image: Bvlgari Bvlgari has appointed Chinese actor Yang Yang, the leading man in one of China’s most popular dramas of the year, “You Are My Glory”, as its newest spokesperson. The move comes after the LVMH-owned jeweller cut ties with the scandal-ridden Kris Wu in July, amid rape allegations.  Bvlgari’s announcement comes during a difficult

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer was born at the top of the world and developed in collaboration with legendary mountaineers. Since then, the watch has constantly evolved to meet explorers’ needs, each time becoming more robust and easier to read. Image: Rolex Whether you seek adventure at the deepest depths of the oceans or at

Image: F1 Daniel Ricciardo has won the F1 Italian Grand Prix, giving McLaren its first win since 2012 and a remarkable one-two as Lando Norris came in second as well. The race also saw Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen crashing out. In all, five drivers — Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Nikita Mazepin, Pierre Gasly, and

Image: Resorts World Sentosa Mid-Autumn Festival is less than two weeks away (21 September) and this traditional Chinese festival is a family affair often celebrated with palate-cleansing Chinese tea, lanterns and mooncakes. Legend has it that mooncakes helped to free Yuan China from Mongol rule after rebels organised an uprising by passing messages hidden in