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The first Fairline Squadron 50 in Asia looks at home in Repulse Bay Soon after Simpson Marine’s representation of Fairline Yachts was increased to cover 10 countries and territories within Greater China and Southeast Asia, the regional dealer staged the Asian debut of the Squadron 50 at last year’s Thailand Yacht Show, just four months

In celebration of International Jazz Day, we had the honour of interviewing Mrs Sandra Chang, the Board Director of the Jazz Association (Singapore) (JASS). As an avid jazz listener, Mrs Chang wants to bring her love for the music to a wider audience, hence, she aims to transform the city-state into a leading destination for

Anthony Vaccarello’s runway shows for Saint Laurent have always been known to be grand, spectacular and luring. And this knack for staging an epic show is widely known throughout the fashion world. For the French Maison’s latest Fall/Winter 21 collection, Vaccarello shakes up the bourgeoisie codes with glitzy ’60s-inspired looks in colours running the gamut

Rolls-Royce’s latest bespoke creation was commissioned by Japanese billionaire, Yusaku Maezawa, an entrepreneur, art collector and lover of supercars. The Phantom Oribe was envisioned as part of a pair; a “land jet” meant to complement his newly commissioned private jet. It seems that good things come in pairs for Maezawa. He ordered a new car

“Tastes like alcohol” is a common expression used to describe the taste of vodka, arguably the most neutral spirit currently imbibed by man. In a world where spirits all have their own bold, distinctive flavour profiles, vodka is an interesting beverage in that it stands out by being largely neutral, with the subtlest of flavours

The Ferretti Yachts 720 in front of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge The first Ferretti Yachts 720 to be sold in Australia has officially made its debut in the waters of Sydney Harbour. Part of the new series of Ferretti Yachts models with an exterior by Filippo Salvetti, the 720 had its world

Travelling is a fun activity to do, either for leisure or for professional purposes. The best way to recap and remember your trip is to make a travel video. Wherever you plan to travel – to the countryside, another city, or the beach – capturing your experience in pics and videos is an opportunity you

When one thinks of a watch manufacture, one might think of the sort of building shown here, or something like it. Certainly, Swiss watch brands do lean into this idea, emphasising the well-worn story that Swiss watchmaking began as a part-time affair, when farmers had downtime in winter. This is sort of true, but it

Sunseeker’s new Manhattan 55 on the run in San Diego, California Sunseeker is swinging back into the yachting world’s spotlight with not one but five new models showcasing this spring. As per the new normal, the global premieres will be held online and will be supplemented with Asia-specific presentations reflecting the British builder’s new-look regional

Illustration by Ebony Glenn, courtesy of the Bright Agency. The advent of the Internet has brought about an abundance of information that was almost impossible to obtain if the world still retains its traditional methods of communication. This explosion of newfound knowledge has helped a vast majority to gain access to remote cultures in far-flung

On 21 April, the world got its first glimpse of Ferrari’s latest sports car through 6 images released by the marque. This was done in the build-up to the world premiere of its latest model.  According to Ferrari, the car is based on the iconic 812 Superfast, but redesigned to take performance to new heights.

As Singapore’s oldest housing estate, Tiong Bahru has long fascinated architects and design culture enthusiasts. In a country known for its many high-rise Housing Development Board (HDB) flats, the old estate stands out by not standing out. The historic architecture of Tiong Bahru consists of a number of low-rise buildings, now largely hidden by towering

The CLB65 will be CL Yachts’ new entry-level model CL Yachts has unveiled details of its entry-level CLB65, which it plans to launch in the fourth quarter of the year. As such, its completion could overlap with the world premiere of the builder’s flagship CLX96, which is scheduled for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Lexus unveiled its latest concept electric car, the LF-Z Electrified, at the end of March and took the automotive industry by storm. With a plethora of technological innovations such as Direct4 and steer-by-wire, Lexus left consumers clamouring for more. The automotive maker then took advantage of the generated buzz to spark further dialogue by working

Tucked in a quaint district along Duxton Hill is a Maison dedicated to the olfactory senses, this new establishment is called Maison 21G and it is the brainchild of Johanna Monange, who has over two decades of experience under her belt as a fragrance designer for numerous brands and companies like Lancôme, Armani and the

Gulf Craft’s Majesty 120 in Dubai Gulf Craft has delivered its tri-deck Majesty 120 to its owner, a prominent Kazakhstani businessman. The 121ft 8in (37.0m) superyacht with a beam of 26ft 6in (8.1m) has twin 2,600hp engines and will set sail for Turkey from the UAE before she continues to explore the Mediterranean. The UAE

Image Credit: Courtesy of Penny De Los Santos Given how world hunger is becoming an increasingly salient issue as our world’s population continues to grow, it seems unthinkable that we wouldn’t count our blessings and use every item of food to its fullest potential. But sadly, that’s the reality of the situation. Food wastage has

Image Credit: Xupermask Starting from last year, the World Health Organisation encouraged the use of face masks as a preventive measure against Covid-19, it has now become synonymous with daily life with many governments making mask-wearing mandatory. If you are leaving your house, a face mask leaves with you just like your house keys. With

The flybridge includes multiple social areas Princess has launched the Y72, the new entry-level model for its Y Class range of motor yachts. The Y72 features similar design language seen on the Y78 and Y85, while exhibiting expansive full-length hull windows in a style that will be replicated on the Y95 due to launch in

1471 Forest Knoll Drive’s striking pitched-roof architecture With panoramic views of the Los Angeles skyline, living at 1471 Forest Knoll Drive makes every day seem like living at a private resort. Perched on a prominent hillside location above the famous Sunset Strip, the building’s archetypal design draws from the aesthetics of a farmhouse with three

Does your perfect evening mean the one where you listen to soothing instrumental music playing in the background as you sip a glass of wine and stare at the nightlights? Well, we can echo your sentiments and understand how there’s nothing in this world that’s more precious than an old bottle of wine and the

The Aquila 70 is designed to have a similar profile to monohull motor yachts The Aquila 70 had its official world premiere at the 35th Palm Beach International Boat Show, where the powercat builder’s new flagship showed off her sleek lines and enclosed flybridge, the latter also an option on the brand’s popular new 54.

Life, Lucky and Loser, 100 x 100 cm, Acrylic on canvas, 2021 Indonesian artist, Justian Jafin is staging his solo art exhibition between April 12 to 24. Following his first individual showcase last year, Jafin comes back with his body of works but this time around, the theme centres on the idea of “repackage”.  Before

In a man’s wardrobe, the ability to adapt to any occasion, otherwise known as versatility, is one of the most prized characteristics of any garment. A few items spring to mind immediately — denim jeans, the quintessential white t-shirt or a linen jacket — staple pieces that can be dressed up or down accordingly. That

The Beneteau Cup will be held from May 15-16 The first Beneteau Cup Hong Kong will be hosted at Aberdeen Boat Club’s Middle Island site on the weekend of May 15-16. The event has been billed as ‘the first sailing regatta dedicated to Beneteau owners of its kind in Asia’. Designed to become an annual event,

CL Yachts’ current flagship, the CLB88, pictured in Hong Kong CL  Yachts is showing its flagship CLB88 and hull six of its popular CLB72 at this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show in Florida (March 25-28) as the brand from the historic Cheoy Lee yard headquartered in Hong Kong continues its remarkable journey. However, CL

Throughout history societies have always punished those who behaved differently or expressed views outside of their social norms. Consider the Salem witch trials, the social uproar in response to Darwin’s theory of evolution, or even the condemnation of homosexuals throughout history. These effectively form the roots of what we know as cancel culture. In its

Another year and another record broken by serial offenders Bvlgari as the Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar becomes the world’s thinnest automatic perpetual calendar (with micro rotor), at 5.80mm, with the thinnest automatic (micro rotor) movement, with calibre BVL 305 measuring just 2.75mm thick (or thin as Bvlgari watchmaking boss Antoine Pin noted in his

The Northeastern United States are absolutely stunning. With beautiful cities, quaint beach towns, mountains, and coastlines, there are numerous sites that you do not want to miss. Seeing as there are plenty of options to add to your travel itinerary, it is important that you plan ahead so that you do not miss out on

Saint Laurent Rive Droite x nanoblock, French Bulldog It doesn’t hurt to have a teeny tiny bit of fun once in a while, right? And that’s what Saint Laurent is going to do with its latest Rive Droite collection, reminding us of our childlike innocence with its collaboration with the Japanese toy brand, nanoblock. Like