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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

The Silent 62 Tri-Deck has a full third deck instead of a flybridge Silent-Yachts has already sold three units of its 62 Tri-Deck, which is based on the Silent 60 currently under construction in Thailand and Italy but with a third full deck and an extra 2ft in length. Two units of the Silent 62 Tri-Deck have been

Tip of the Tail Villa, Turks and Caicos – A Private Alternative to Resorts Many of the world’s industries have experienced a jolted realignment in the last 12 months following the impact of Covid-19, none more so than the travel industry which has arguably been the most affected. With international travel at its nadir, operators

The Lagoon 55 was launched at Groupe Beneteau’s Bordeaux facility Lagoon plans to stage the world premiere of its 55 sailing cat at the International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte from April 28-May 2, having recently unveiled the prototype from Groupe Beneteau’s Construction Navale Bordeaux (CNB) shipyard on the Garonne River. The Lagoon 55 –

Tabula Rasa represents an important milestone in Dedy Sufriadi’s career. Prior to this, he had only ever been featured in Chinese art fairs that Artemis Art took part in. Now, with his first solo exhibition in Asia’s largest art market, Sufriadi is showcasing his unique brand of abstract works which express his innermost thoughts through

It is our first issue of 2021, our 20th year of continuous publication. We are still in pandemic times though so celebrations are not top-of-mind. Instead, the fallout from the global catastrophe preoccupies the magazine, even as the watch trade prepares for the second digital Watches & Wonders. Well, it is actually both digital and

The Manhattan 68 is the flagship of the Manhattan range Sunseeker International has announced that four units of its Manhattan 68 (Review, Issue 54) have been ordered for Asia, starting with the first arriving in Thailand this month. The next unit is for Singapore, while two have been ordered in Hong Kong. Powered by Volvo Penta IPS,

Smartphone in gold, check. Headphones in gold, check. Now, what else do you need to make this a complete set? Chargers, of course! You could get yourself one that is crafted in the most luxurious materials: 18k yellow gold and vicuna wool.  Vicuna wool has been touted to be the “Golden Fleece of the Andes”

Render of ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove’s reconfiguration ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove in Singapore has completed its S$7 million (about US$5.2 million) marina reconfiguration project. All new and relocated superyacht berths are now stern-to in front of the clubhouse, providing a spectacular view for members, guests and visitors. While keeping the total number of berths at

While the name Ferragamo was synonymous with the creation of women’s shoes until 1950, Salvatore Ferragamo, the brand’s founder, wanted to expand their catalogue to include all forms of clothing to dress women from head to toe. However, it wasn’t until the 1970s that this dream was fully realised with the help of his daughter

Imagine that it is already deep into 2021, and while mitigated, the coronavirus precautions are still in place. Somewhere in VivoCity, Paragon or Suntec, a man enters one of the shops and selects his purchases. In Singapore’s ‘new normal’, cash and other forms of contact payments are eschewed. Thus, the man utilises contactless payment, by

Bombardier Global 5500 aircraft Vaccination programmes are well underway across many countries, and with each passing day, we approach closer to life that bears similarity to what it was like before the onset of the global pandemic. When news broke out about the growing number of Covid-19 cases, governments were prompt on shutting down their

Building on the solar technology developed for Silent-Yachts catamarans, Silent Resorts is launching its new brand of yacht-and-villa resorts in the Caribbean, with Asia amongtarget destinations as the company looks to grow a global network of eco-friendly waterfront properties. As the world leader in solar-electric luxury catamarans, Silent-Yachts has a particularly global vision. The brand’s

Water splashing, children laughing, and birds chirping are some of the sounds of summer. Not to mention, you will also get to enjoy the beautiful sunshine in the summer. If you own a hot tub, you are more likely to have used it in the cold and snow. However, do not shut down your hot

Last Friday, the Musée du Louvre announced that its entire collection of artworks would be available online for all to freely browse. Before the release of the Collection, members of the public only had access to about 30,000 of the Louvre’s plethora of artworks. Now, people will be able to freely access all 482,000 pieces

The placid fields of Swiss watchmaking sometimes shudder at the coming of wild herds of fantastic timekeepers. Somewhat uniquely, Hermès is at home both in the stables and in the untamed wilderness. The Cheval Cosmique offers a stunning if somewhat literal interpretation of this – it puts the noble steed front and centre. In terms

While sailing, the Sunreef 80 Eco also generates power from rotation of the propellers Sunreef Yachts is on course to premiere its new 80 Eco sailing catamaran this summer as it builds what it calls “the world’s most advanced sustainable luxury catamaran”. The all-electric Sunreef 80 Eco is based on the Sunreef 80, the flagship

Shaping up to be one of the major factors affecting the latest architectural and design trends, well-being and wellness-centred living are affecting everything from clothing manufacturing, to the way gyms operate, to how cities are designed. This global movement towards health-conscious living and caring for the environment from veganism to climate change has all but

Image Credit: Courtesy of XR Expo on Unsplash In an industry where consumers are constantly on the look out for the next big thing, embracing innovation is the only way to stay ahead of the curve. The first thing that typically comes to mind when we hear the word innovation in the context of luxury

Indonesia artist Lugas Syllabus is holding his solo art exhibition at Linda Gallery, Beijing between April 23 to July 25. Coinciding with the 5th edition of Gallery Weekend Beijing, the artist’s theme for the exhibition explores the concept of time. He wants us to be resilient and keep our heads high even in stressful situations