Luxury

Image: Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton has launched its first eco-friendly unisex sneaker, the Charlie Sneaker. The limited-edition sneakers, available in low- and high-top styles, are made of 90 per cent sustainable materials. The kicks feature a white upper crafted from a smooth and grained synthetic material, which is produced from recycled polyester and a layer

Sunseeker Manhattan 55. Image: Sunseeker Five new Sunseeker models are set to be featured at the 52nd Southampton International Boat Show, held from September 10-19. The new 2021 models include the Manhattan 55, Predator 55 EVO, 65 Sport Yacht, and 88 Yacht. These four yachts are part of the ‘Famous Five’ models that premiered online

We look at some of the world’s leading architects who flaunt their prowess in designing characterful products for the home. Antonio Citterio, Daniel Liebskind, Zaha Hadid, Jean Nouvel, and Chan Soo Khian – these may not be household names to the layperson but in the field of architecture, they are esteemed individuals. These five architects

Credit: Kalen Emsley / Unsplash Looking to take an adventure holiday in Canada? From swimming with whales to bungee jumping to sleeping in an ice cave, Canada offers plenty of opportunities to step out of your comfort zone. If you’re not sure where to start, however, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite adventure activities

Credit: Dellon Thomas / Pexels Skinny jeans are a thing of the past now that wide-leg pants are dominating current fashion trends. You can dress up wide leg pants for work, evening events, or a night at the club. You can also dress down with wide-leg jeans for superbly comfortable weekend wear or running errands

Credit: Elliot James Interiors Design studio, Elliot James Interiors has won the title of “The Best Luxury Architect and Luxury Interior Design Studio in Singapore”. This award was conferred by The Luxury Lifestyle Awards. The panel was impressed by the design team’s meticulous planning and dedication to realising the client’s concepts. What makes Elliot James

Credit: Skinner Auctioneers The world’s oldest bourbon whiskey has been auctioned for US$137,000. Skinner Auctioneers who oversaw the bidding process said the bottle, better known as the Old Ingledew Whiskey, was most likely bottled between 1763-1803 after undergoing a Carbon-14 dating test. “We took a sample and tested by Carbon-14 dating, and determined that with

Image: Lamborghini Lamborghini has revealed a teaser of what might be the final iteration of its V12 Aventador coupe, which is set for a formal launch tomorrow (July 7). The teaser was published on the Italian supercar maker’s social media channels, featuring a sleek silhouette of the upcoming coupe, along with the caption: “It takes

How has the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led investors globally to brace themselves for turbulent economic conditions as the virus ravages economies worldwide, affected the luxury residential segment in Singapore? It appears that the luxury high-rise residential market in Singapore remains a harbour amid the storm, bolstered by the resilience of homes in the Core

Credit: Dino Reichmuth / Unsplash While the world continues to develop ways to cope with the ongoing pandemic, travel is difficult, to say the least. Restrictions, vaccination passports, and the closure of long-established flight paths all create a situation where jetting off to another country for the weekend isn’t as simple as before. Optimistic commentators

Credit: Riva Riva has launched the 56’ Rivale Hard Top, which falls under the Italian builder’s iconic Open range. The first unit has already been shipped to America. The outstanding new feature on this new release is its black hard top with carbon-fibre detailing. It covers the yacht’s centre section and offers steel handrails on

After the success of last year’s Netflix magic travelogue show J-Style Trip, King of Mandopop and multi-hyphenate Jay Chou is at it once again with a different set of tricks up his sleeves to celebrate Tudor’s #BornToDare spirit. After performing in various cities including Paris, Innsbruck, Tokyo and a pit stop in Singapore, Tudor ambassador

Credit: K.R. Decorate Co., Ltd Situated in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, K.R. Decorate Co., Ltd is the award winner of the “Best Luxury Interior Design Studio in Thailand” conferred by Luxury Lifestyle Awards. The sublime team consists of professionals and sophisticated interior designers with more than 20 years of experience. Past projects include high-end

Creativity never stops for the acclaimed French artist, Cyril Kongo, whose stunning collaborations with the likes of Hermes, Richard Mille, Daum, La Cornue, Maserati and Chanel, made headlines across the art world and is now preparing for another partnership. This time, he will be partnering with five-star resort The Apurva Kempinski Bali to debut an

Credit: Phoebe Philo Ex-Celine designer Phoebe Philo is making a comeback to the fashion industry. She’s set to launch her eponymous brand next year. More details will be released closer to January, but for now, the upcoming line will be one that is “rooted in exceptional quality and design”, according to Philo. Her former employer

Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid; Credit: Bentley 2020 was an unprecedented year for many industries and the automotive industry, in particular, saw a 20% drop year-on-year but registration for electric and hybrid vehicles grew more than 137% as compared to 2019. In the realm of luxury cars, there is a trend that buyers are switching to

Credit: Story Seychelles Luxury hospitality management company, Story Hospitality has opened its flagship hotel in Seychelles: Story Seychelles. Located on the scenic island of Mahè, the hotel is surrounded by the pristine beach and turquoise water of Beau Vallon.  Credit: Story Seychelles Just in time for the beginning of summer, the luxurious hotel boasts a

Credit: De Daltons The world’s most expensive burger was sold on June 28 to Netherlands-based conglomerate Remia International for about US$5,964. Proceeds from the sale was donated to a local food bank. Dubbed the “Golden Boy”, the burger was the brainchild of Robbert Jan de Veen, the owner of Dutch restaurant De Daltons. In an

Credit: Nadhir Zainal/AIRISU; Makeup: Glowdoll Doing art is a job that society should come to terms with as artist Samantha Redfern explains in this interview. For the Singapore-based creative, every job has a purpose and dabbling in the artistic realm has its merits too. And that is to conjure up emotions that have since been

Credit: Cartier French jeweller Cartier has added to its popular Clash de Cartier line, unveiling a collection that features black onyx beads and Tahitian pearls. The new collection is designed to symbolise a  “clash of attitudes”. Taking the centre stage are Tahitian pearls in XXL size line the rings, bracelets and earrings. Providing a contrast

Credit: Lagoon Asia welcomes two new catamarans into its waters: The Lagoon 55 and Sixty 5. These new yachts were sold through Simpson Marine, the region’s largest dealership. Slated to arrive in Hong Kong in August, the Lagoon Sixty 5 is fitted with a carbon-fibre boom and carbon mast — perfect for those seeking performance.

Image: La Samaritaine  La Samaritaine welcomes guests once again after a 16-year renovation project. The iconic LVMH-owned property closed its doors in 2005 following fire safety concerns, and has now been reopened as a comprehensive shopping, dining, and tourist destination. Costing an estimated US$894 million, La Samaritaine’s restoration has been one of the most anticipated

Josper Grilled Tomahawk Steak. Credit: Pura Brasa by Josper Popular Spanish restaurant chain Pura Brasa by Josper has expanded its selection of grilled meats with two new additions: 45 days aged Wagyu Tomahawk and 200 Days grass-fed Prime Ribs, which are available this month. Being the first overseas outpost, Pura Brasa has been a favourite among

Former Bvlgari head Guido Terreni talks to us about love, his plans for Parmigiani Fleurier, and why restoration is an enviable skill. Guido Terreni does not believe in love at first sight. He spent 20 years cultivating a yen for timepieces at Bvlgari, where he was president of the watchmaking division from 2010. When asked

The Majesty 49. Credit: Gulf Craft Gulf Craft, the premium builder from UAE has completed the manufacturing of its new Majesty 49, which is a tri-cabin flybridge model available for immediate delivery via Asia-based dealer Farfalla Marine to countries such as Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. The Majesty 49 is the latest entry-model

In an April 2021 Global Property Guide report about Macau’s housing market stabilisation, it was noted that house prices were up 1.25% during 2020. Credit: quoteddata.com It is a sign of things to come in Macau’s residential property market. According to Gregory Ku Ka Ho, managing director at JLL Macau, the total number of residential

Credit: Nicolas J Leclercq/Unsplash Though it depends on which exact country you reside in, it’s safe to say that the situation regarding travel and vacations is looking a lot different now than it was a few months ago. With vaccinations ongoing and most developed countries being close to majority-vaccinated, numbers of new Covid-19 cases are

Pursuit of Happiness Cuffs Whether it is present on a canvas or a photograph, art’s melange of medium has an ultimate aim: shedding light on pertinent issues that might otherwise be overlooked. Artist Burton Machen is fond of using portraits of famous figures to convey his message, and he encourages collaborations so that there is

Image: Breguet This Breguet Type XX Only Watch 2021 Chronograph is a unique piece, but it gets to this rarefied status without gimmickry. Just as it has done since 2005, Montres Breguet supports Only Watch, and its organiser the Monegasque Association against Muscular Dystrophy in its mission to battle debilitating disease with amazing timepieces. As

Since the invention of the internal combustion engine, automakers have been obsessed with increasing the maximum output and speed of their creations. There’s just something about hearing the purr of a well-tuned engine and feeling the car surge forward in response that brings out something primal in all drivers. This is of course due to