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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

Image: Vejlemuseerne A man in the Danish countryside has discovered a stash of 1,500-year-old gold treasure with just a metal detector. The cache offered more than two pounds of gold, according to the Vejlemuseerne, the museum consortium in Vejle, Denmark.  The treasure trove was found in a town called Vindelev, about 240 kilometres from Copenhagen.

Image: Pen Heaven For an everyday object that is so minuscule, the pen is a subtle sign of luxury and lavishness. Luxury is all about details, and every little bit counts; subtle elements can elevate your style by showcasing superior craftsmanship and the mighty pen is the perfect accessory for the job.  Everyone from James

Image: RM Sotheby’s Kimi Räikönen’s V10-engined McLaren (MP4-17) from the 2002/2003 FL season is up for auction at an estimated £1.5-2 million. Designed by Adrian Newey, the MP4-17 raced seven times in the 2002 season with Räikkönen finishing third in the Grand Prix of Europe at Nürburgring on its first outing. Being from what some

Hometainer DJ and Saxophonist, Sasha. Image: HOMEtainment Always wanted to throw the best house party of your dreams? HOMEtainment will help make that possible — a premium at-home experience brand like no other. Specifically designed to offer an extraordinarily hosting experience in the comfort of your home (or venue of choice). Set up earlier this

Image: Koh Sangwoo Korean artist Koh Sangwoo, known for capturing his subjects with negative films, has recently published a book titled “20 Years”, a complete collection of his works to date. It provides us with a glimpse of the raw, inner workings of his thought process and also shows us how his style has evolved

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust is in the lineage of the Datejust, the emblematic model that has been a byword for style and accurate timekeeping. Image: Rolex For an object of such diminutive stature, the wristwatch often has an outsized presence. The bon vivant will absolutely love these four outstanding Rolex watches — while the

Image: Gulfstream Gulfstream’s G700 aircraft had just set two transatlantic records for flying at 6,711 nautical miles nonstop at Mach 0.88 or 1,086 kilometres per hour, for 13 hours and 16 minutes. The aircraft took off from Savannah, Georgia to Doha, in Qatar. It then set another record for flying from Doha to Paris, 2,935

The British real estate market is defying a purported house price crash even in the midst of a global pandemic. Homes sold by Barratt Homes UK. Image: Barratt Homes UK There are some pointers to observe in Britain’s property market; positive signs of a housing boom. The nation’s largest homebuilder Barratt Development posted an almost