Luxury

It’s 2021. For slightly more than a year, most of us have been homebound as borders remain shut due to the coronavirus pandemic. Across Asia, multiple countries are currently experiencing a surge in the number of Covid-19 infection cases. Even Singapore, which at the start of the month clinched the top spot for its effort

Accessories play an important role in completing an outfit. Be it donning a pair of sunglasses in the most trendy styles or putting on that resplendent set of jewels, there is a myriad of ways one can spruce up one wardrobe. And one most common adornment is the hat. As much as it was a

Image Credit: Courtesy of GizmoChina Years ago, advances in luxury cars largely revolved around ever-greater speed and ease of control. Then came the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), marketed as the cleaner way to get around and appealing to environmentally conscious drivers. However, in a world of increasingly short attentions spans, it wasn’t long before

In 2001, Wes Anderson’s comedy-drama film appeared on the silver screen, featuring the star-studded cast including the likes of Gene Hackman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller, Anjelica Huston. The film captivated cinephiles with its storyline, as well as its 19th century backdrop. Now, for the first time in decades, lovers of the film have the chance

Beyond an exhibition, inspired by the graphic, playful furniture of Memphis, Anthony Vaccarello has created an exclusive capsule for Saint Laurent As part of the Saint Laurent Rive Droite project, the house’s creative director Anthony Vaccarello is working with Italian design group Memphis, which turns 40 this year. To celebrate the tie-up, Vaccarello is presenting an exhibition of pieces by Memphis and its

Image Credit: Courtesy of Tadao Ando Architect & Associates, Niney et Marca Architectes, agence Pierre-Antoine Gatier It was announced on 18th May, coincidentally World Museum Day, that the renovated Bourse de Commerce would be opening its doors to visitors this Saturday, 22nd May 2021, as Paris gears up to reopen its cultural venues after a

Fashion’s most extravagant ball is back once again—the Met Gala returns after being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The fashion’s equivalent of the Oscars is typically held on the first Monday of May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York as a fundraiser for the fashion department of the museum. This year’s

The Pershing 6X will be the newest model in the imposing Generation X range Pershing has unveiled details of its upcoming 6X, which is expected to have a top speed of 48 knots and a cruising speed of 42 with a pair of 1,550mhp MAN V12 engines, living up to the performance standards embodied by

The beads of sweat gathered around Yaacob’s brow as he waited for the clerk seated behind his desk in the stifling un-airconditioned heat of the land registry to attend to him.  A rice farmer in a mostly agrarian corner of Asia, Yaacob had few, if any reason, to ever visit the local land registry, but

Being able to create new cocktail recipes seems like a truly mind-boggling task bordering on alchemy. Given the countless different cocktails already created, it makes one wonder how many more different combinations are still out there still waiting to be uncovered. In our humble opinion, the answer is an infinite number. The innovations in cocktail

Review and cover star: Aquila 70 Yacht Style has released its annual ‘Multihulls Issue’ for 2021 featuring the stunning new Aquila 70 on the cover. The 16-page cover story profiles leading catamaran builders from France, leading shipyards from other countries and emerging brands focused on powercats and notably solar-electric catamarans. Review: Lagoon 55 As well as the new Aquila 70

Standing in front of Nicolas Lefeuvre’s artwork, one can’t help but be enthralled by the combination of blue and black strokes—it is reminiscent of a moment when the television is unable to receive a signal. At other times, the paintings also exude a sense of calmness, it’s like one is overlooking the vast ocean during

Without a doubt, one of the standouts and legends of the Maison Cartier’s watchmaking lineup is the Santos de Cartier. The immediately recognisable timepiece has maintained its status as an icon and object of desire since its arrival in 1904 (long before the actual model existed). The watch is truly a symbol of sporty luxury

Image Credit: Courtesy of Petrolicious The French marque made waves two years ago at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show when it unveiled a one-off hypercar built to celebrate its 110th anniversary. It was dubbed, “La Voiture Noire” (The Black Car). The car that was showcased then was of course just a design concept, it wasn’t

Image Credit: Courtesy of Simon Berlyn Originally listed at US$110 million in January, action star Sylvester Stallone recently cut the original asking price down to US$85 million. According to Jade Mills of Coldwell Banker Realty, the Stallone family had some initial doubts about selling the property and so listed it high till they were absolutely

The appeal of owning a yacht has always been the owner’s ability to enjoy the high life above the waves. However, yacht owners will soon be able to venture into the diverse and mysterious environment beneath the waves, without ever having to leave the comforts of their luxury superyachts. Enter Gresham Yacht Design’s awe-inspiring new

If you were to ask luxury brands what their thoughts are about mash-ups, chances are they will dismiss the entire idea completely. To these mega brands, the thought of sharing the spotlight with another brand means potential dilution of the brand’s prestige as well as taking the focus away from its products. Hence, in the

TAG Heuer revealed their new Carrera with a stunning blue-green dial, just in time to usher in the summer months. The new chronograph is limited to just 500 pieces and tastefully combines the vintage designs of the first Heuer Carreras with modern appointments. As with all timepieces in the Carrera collection, this refined and sporty

Image Credit: Courtesy of NeONBRAND on Unsplash The only tradition in technology, is that traditions are meant to be broken. Stagnation is dangerous for tech firms in the modern age where landscapes can change in the blink of an eye. In the world of technology, designs are meant to be questioned and reinvented. For example,

NextWave staff including (from third left, front row) brothers Conrad and Frankie Chau, Howard Chen, Raymond Sze and Jeffrey Chan NextWave Yachting is preparing to open a new showroom in Repulse Bay following its appointment as the exclusive Sunseeker dealer for Hong Kong. Now employing about 50 staff, NextWave has a sales office in Club

Due for completion at the end of next year, the Aston Martin Residences Miami has announced its plans for a permanent art gallery on its 52nd floor to celebrate all things beautiful, an ideal shared by Aston Martin and developer G&G Business Developments. The aptly named Art Gallery will showcase works from a different artist

Tradition Fusée Tourbillon ref. 7047BR Usually, what catches the eye in most watches is plainly evident, otherwise why would anyone have taken the trouble to make it pretty. That aside, the hands and the markers are designed to stand out, because these are why people look at a watch. Both these reasons are, in fact,

On 5 May 2021, Ferrari presented two variants of the new 812 Competizione in a live broadcast event on all of the marque’s social media channels. It took place at the newly opened GT Sporting Activities Department, next to the iconic Fiorano track, to highlight Ferrari’s links to racing. While pictures of the Competizione had

Singapore is attracting wealth and significant pecuniary investments from many global investors, and the Singapore Realty Market is reaping the benefits. The Little Red Dot pulled off its magic yet again with the exceptionally well-managed crisis control. Initially, it wasn’t as clear if Singapore would weather the storm too well, but in no time the

There’s no hiding from the fact that artificial intelligence is here to stay. You can find it in almost every part of your life, from health care to transport and from food production to marketing. Many people fear that robots will eventually take over every job role, leaving human labour redundant. But is artificial intelligence

Bvlgari B.Zero1 Rock The word “iconic” gets bandied around so much these days that its meaning has been brutally diluted, but few would disagree that the Bvlgari B.Zero1 ring is worthy of such an appellation. Audaciously simple yet unapologetically bold, the design is the epitome of Bvlgari’s dedication to innovation, imagination, and individuality. Not to

Dassault Aviation announced the release of the latest iteration of its iconic business jet, the Falcon. Touted as the “new benchmark in business aviation” by CEO Eric Trappier, the Falcon 10X is going toe-to-toe with its competitors from Bombardier and Gulfstream. It was designed based on customers’ demand for an “ultra-long range Falcon”, combining innovative

The art of surfing is often dependent on the elements. Those who wish to take up the sport are subject to the whims of Njǫrd. If the old god’s mood is anything but ideal, there’s rarely a need to even enter the water as surfing requires just the right sea conditions. It was only a

The arrival of spring signifies the renewal of life as flowers are in full bloom, proudly exhibiting their beauty to the world. The vibrate colours, delicate petals and ephemeral nature, have always inspired artists throughout the ages. The obsession to capture the essence of floras and fauna is a design troupe that never gets old—it’s

A great watch can last you a lifetime. Quite a number of watch firms make this very bold claim, and magazines such as this one (but not only this one) back them up. How can we be so sure? To investigate, we looked into the promise of one watchmaking company in particular: Rolex. As the