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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

Image: ABBA Iconic Swedish pop group, ABBA, has just reunited to release their first album in 40 years titled “Voyage” after splitting in 1982. The album is set to release on November 5 with 10 new original tracks. Along with that, the Swedish legends have also announced they would have a series of virtual concerts

Image: Gucci In the second instalment of Gucci’s high jewellery collection, creative director Alessandro Michele takes cues from the ever-changing nature of the sky and captures its mesmerising hues through a 130-piece collection divided into four chapters. Called Hortus Deliciarum (meaning “garden of delights” in Latin), the collection brings Michele’s signature maximalist style into the

Image: Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce has displayed two of its bespoke commissions at Salon Privé 2021, an exclusive Concours d’Elégance held at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire. The two cars on display are the Black Badge Wraith and the Black Badge Cullinan. Black Badge Cullinan The Black Badge Cullinan features a plethora of bespoke appointments, the most notable of

Image: Shamsia Hassani September has arrived. This means that the withdrawal of the troops from the US and its allied countries are now completed. The central government in Kabul has fallen into the hands of the Taliban, a Sunni Islamist organisation that once ruled over Afghanistan during the late 1990s and time then was particularly

The Rolex Cellini Moonphase in 18 ct Everose gold features an exclusive display of the phases of the moon. Its white dial with a blue enamel disc at 6 o’clock displays the lunar cycle where the full moon is depicted by a meteorite applique. Image: Rolex The gentleman who prefers the richness of vinyl audio

The annual Cannes Yachting Festival is back again this year. Between September 7 to 12, Cannes’ Vieux Port and Port Canto will be home to some of the world’s most prestigious yachts. Last year’s affair was cancelled due to the pandemic and boat builders are raring to showcase their creations and woo potential buyers. This

One Sydney Harbour was definitely not conceived in a day because behind its arresting architecture is none other than the preeminent Pritzker Prize winner Renzo Piano. He snagged this accolade in 1998 for his work at Kansai International Airport in Japan. He’s also well-known for his work on The Shard in London, the United Kingdom

It’s been over 8 years since Old School RuneScape first came out and over the years, Jagex has released a ton of new content for the game including a lot of exotic and fun items to get in the game. And while most of the items in the game are easily available and cheap, some

Image: IMDB The 78th edition of the Venice Film Festival will return with a star-studded run from September 1 to 11. After a low-key event last year, the world’s oldest film festival will premiere some of the year’s most talked-about releases. The Venice Film Festival will take place at the city’s Venice Lido, and Oscar-winning

Bell & Ross BR01 Cyber Skull in ceramic. Image: Bell & Ross Jean-Paul Suchel, the technical director of Bell & Ross, spends a lot of time studying people choosing a watch. And what strikes him every time is the way they often cup a selection in their palm. “They stand there in the shop and

James Banks. Image: LaSource Every now and then, you’ll come across a company that’ll pique your curiosity and then make you fall in love with its cause. LaSource is one such company. Founded by a man whose love for cars knows no bounds, LaSource takes motorcar brokerage to a whole new level. Often times with

Image: LUXUO The Covid-19 pandemic has caused massive global economic disruptions across many sectors. According to a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), a loss of up to $4 trillion to the global GDP over 2020 and 2021 is expected. In the midst of this strife, however, a few countries

Image: Dimitry Anikin/Unsplash The City of Venice is set to charge a fee on its incoming tourists come summer 2022 as lawmakers have approved new measures in a bid to ease overcrowding on the island. The set of restrictions will come into effect next summer.  Day-trippers to the Italian city will be required to book

Image: Juanmoley Fotologue Calligraphy is an art form that has recently gained prominence among many novices. Its therapeutic qualities have helped many to cope with the stress of living under the shadow of this pandemic. For Singaporean artist Belinda Liew, calligraphy is more than just being a stress reliever, it is a medium for her

The new-generation Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II in Oystersteel features a redesigned case and bracelet, bringing enhanced visual balance and harmony while remaining true to its aesthetic heritage. Image: Rolex There are few things in life that are as precious as time, and it takes masterful skill to balance profession, family, and recreation. Keeping time,

Image: Sunreef Yachts Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal’s 80 Sunreef Power, Great White, will be shown exclusively in the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show happening between September 22 to 25 in Port Hercules. Also attending the yachting event is the Sunreef 80 sailing catamaran.  Nadal commissioned Great White back in July 2019 and the 80-footer beaute was

Image: Obi Onyeador/Unsplash It’s no secret that, for the average homeowner, any significant investments are best made into those features, furnishings and pieces of décor which promise to last beyond the next trend cycle. We want our homes to be stylish, yes, but not so stylish that, within a month or so, they look like

Image: Chuck Close Chuck Close, the prolific artist known for his photorealist portraits, died of congestive heart failure resulting from a long illness. He was 81 years old.  Pace Gallery, which represents him announced his passing last Thursday (August 19) and Arne Glimcher, the Pace chairman, said losing Close is a loss for the world

Image: Louis Vuitton Summer has arrived! In fact, we are already in the midst of the season because the heat is starting to get to us. Compared to last year, where summertime was spent in the confines of our homes because of the ongoing pandemic, this year is starkly different. Greater vaccination rates across the

More wealthy people are pursuing the apex of residential luxury — the resale market for penthouses in Singapore. Roof-top pavilion, Midtown Modern, Singapore. Image: Guocoland Singapore To think that a pandemic could be a serious threat to Singapore’s residential market — think shuttered show flats, loss of jobs, and the curtailment of discretionary consumption, it

Image: Domaine Marquis d’Angerville Following the sudden passing of his father in 2003, Guillaume d’Angerville took over the rein of managing his family’s extensive vineyards. Wine connoisseurs would be quick to notice that the wines from the Marquis d’Angerville estate are known for their quality. With a heritage that spans over centuries, its winemaking know-how