Luxury

There is the traditional mindset that popping a bottle of champagne should only be reserved for special occasions and celebrations. More commonly, it is the go-to beverage during New Year’s Eve when we countdown to the New Year. But that shouldn’t be the case, celebrations throughout the year also warrant the opening of champagnes. While

The X70 is the first model in Prestige’s new X-Line range Let’s not pull any punches here. The X70 is, by some distance, the most radical boat that Prestige has ever built. Yes, the hull, engines and lower deck are familiar, as they’re shared with the 680 from the F-Line range and now its successor,

Lee Tuan; Image Credit: Craig Gibson for the FT If you have visited the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay last weekend, you will probably notice a sculpture of a girl in a red and pink polka-dot dress. The 2.6m-tall sculpture, named Kei-Chan, was created by renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. The “polka-dot” princess

It’s almost a tradition that streetwear behemoth, Supreme will collaborate with sportswear giant Nike to release new sneakers every season. And for Spring Summer 2021, the longtime partners are back with a new 4-shoe lineup. For this season’s collaboration, sneaker aficionados will be quick to notice that the Supreme x Nike SB Dunk Low collection

Rolls-Royce’s new Tempus Collection Phantom Rolls-Royce recently announced the released of an extremely limited new iteration of the marque’s iconic Phantom limousine. The Phantom Tempus Collection consists of just 20 cars. And before you ask how much it costs to own one of them, you’ve run out of time, pun completely intended. All 20 vehicles

Once a swamp, the stretch of land was first redeveloped in the 17th Century by André Le Nôtre, gardener to the Sun King, Louis XIV, giving shape to the boulevard we know and love today. Since then the avenue has undergone several more redevelopments, and has been a site associated with celebration of the French

The Danish audio specialists recently introduced the latest offering in their catalogue of high-end speakers. The Beosound Level combines restrained elegance with a range of features that ensures its lifespan far outlasts other contemporary portable speakers, thus delivering unadulterated listening pleasure for years to come. Future-proofed Inside and Out The Beosound Level is a prime

The Jeanneau Yachts 60 is designed by Philippe Briand Jeanneau has launched the first two units of its Jeanneau Yachts 60, which succeeds the 57 in the French builder’s flagship range of sailboats that also includes the 51, 54 and 64 models. The 60 is scheduled for media sea trials in late April and appearances

Image Credit: Image courtesy of Bonhams One of Picasso’s lesser-known artworks is finally being displayed for audiences around the world after beiing hidden for almost 40 years. Femme au Béret Mauve depicted Picasso’s muse and mistress of 10 years, whom he reportedly favoured over his first wife and second mistress. Normally, this kind of a

Even though we are all cooped up at home, that doesn’t limit us from gearing up for the great outdoors. French luxury Maison, Saint Laurent, is preparing us for that moment where we can freely roam around again. For the latest Rive Droite capsule collection, “The Winter Game”, creative director Anthony Vaccarello has collaborated with

The Custom Line Navetta 30 has an overall length of 28.4m The Navetta 30 is Custom Line’s first project with an exterior by Filippo Salvetti and interiors by the world-famous Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel (ACPV) architectural studio, both firms giving a special imprint to the brand’s new entry model while respecting and updating the line’s

Image Credit: Unsplash Barcelona is one of the most revered cities in the world, admired for its hot climate, stunning cuisine and bustling culture, and offers some of the most extraordinary properties. Millions of people have travelled to Barcelona, captivated by its charms and enthralled by what the city has to offer tourists, and it

Image Credit: Image courtesy of Sajdin Osmancevic Born in Bosnia in 1990, Sajdin Osmancevic has long had a fascination with automobile design. Following his graduation from the Academy of Fine Arts at the University of Sarajevo, he entered the industry and worked with brands such as BMW, Volkswagen and Škoda. He was the designer behind

Open version of the Silent 80 Tri-Deck Silent-Yachts has confirmed the sale of the first three units of Silent 80 Tri-Deck, its most spacious solar-electric catamaran to date. The 79ft 9in (24.3m) model is an advanced version of the Silent 80 and the first three sales include a mix of both Open and Closed versions. The

The Scream; Image Credit: Courtesy of Nasjonalmuseet / Børre Høstland First found by a Danish art critic in 1904, the inscription was scrawled in the painting’s top left-hand corner and reads “can only have been painted by a madman”. For years, it was believed to be the work of an unknown vandal who took issue

Cartier only revealed the Tank Cintrée 100th anniversary model recently, but all 150 numbered editions are already sold. Cartier Tank models are very desirable, but this is still a remarkable achievement for what is probably the world’s most attractive rectangular dress watch. That anniversary deserves a mention here, because Cartier celebrated 100 years of the Tank

[embedded content] When one mentions about ultra-luxurious cars, Rolls-Royce definitely comes to mind and the brand’s Phantom model stretches back to 1925 — 95 years of legacy since its initial launch. Over the years, the Phantom has undergone numerous changes to its facades but its bespoke elements will not change. Customisation is at the heart

London’s South Bank is a neighbourhood rich in culture, arts, gastronomy and history. It is also arguably the most thriving destination in the city, peppered with iconic architecture and, later this year, it will welcome a new addition to London’s skyline – Triptych Bankside. The new, luxury architectural destination is set to offer 169 residences

Aero, well known for its luxurious private charter flights across Europe, made its debut in the United States (U.S) last week. Travellers in the U.S. can now experience the joys and perks of private air travel at a fraction of the cost with these “semi-private” fights. While a seemingly novel idea, options for flying on

Ken Freivokh designed the Magellano 25 Metri, which joins the 43, 53 and 66 by Cor D Rover Azimut may be one of the world’s leading builders of fast planing flybridge yachts, but that doesn’t mean it can’t build yachts with longer-range cruising in mind. With the fourth model in their semi-displacement Magellano series, Azimut’s navetta-style

There is an opinion that the artist’s works become valuable only after his/her death. However, contemporary art and artists managed to prove otherwise. We can draw strength and derive inspiration from their efforts, and their exhibitions touch upon the most urging challenges of the day. Therefore, the audience are made known of the pertinent issues

Mademoiselle Privé Bouton Camée and Mademoiselle Privé Bouton Lion The Chanel Mademoiselle Privé Bouton simply cannot be placed in one product category, as it comprises cuff-styled secret watches that, to untrained eyes, look like pieces of jewellery. That is the whole point of secret watches – to look like something other than a timepiece. Secret

Image Credit: Courtesy of Porsche Hours after being sworn in, one of President Joe Biden’s first moves was to reinstate the U.S. to the Paris Agreement. In Singapore’s recent 2021 budget, the government said it would issue green bonds to select public infrastructure projects in order to help enable sustainability efforts. Additionally, under the Singapore

L’oscar London is a Boutique Hotel And an Interior Haven Built in 1092, this London boutique hotel pays homage to Irish playwright Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) with its interior design. Located in Holborn and close to the city, this particular building was originally a Baptist church. It was only then recognised and refurbished by designer hotelier

Image Credit: Courtesy of Irish Food Trail The prevalence of light, fizzy, macro-lagers brewed in huge quantities around the world has cast beer in somewhat of a bad light. Words such as soulless, mass-produced, or bland come to mind. Yet, few realise that the history of beer-brewing stretches back as far as that of wine

The Riva 76’ Perseo Super can reach 37 knots with the biggest engine options Riva has revealed details of the 76’ Perseo Super, with the first unit to be handed over to its owner this summer. The new version of the popular Perseo sits in the Italian builder’s Sportfly range between the 66’ Ribelle and

During times of distress, people have always turned to music for solace and comfort. Similarly, in an extraordinary period like this, the power of music helps to unite communities, creates a sense of belonging and participation. The Jazz Association of Singapore (JASS) in celebration of its 5th anniversary is holding a benefit gala, “Let There

Best known for their ties to the nautical world, people would often associate Ulysse Nardin to marine chronographs and dive watches. However, the Swiss watch brand made waves with their uniquely designed Tourbillon Free Wheel, a masterful reinterpretation of traditional watch construction. While the base models of their Executive collection use a fairly typical skeletonised

The first Princess Y78 in Phuket Boat Lagoon Yachting has had a busy start to the year following the arrival in Thailand of five hulls from Princess’s line of Y Class Motor Yachts – a 72, Y75, two Y78s and an 88. The Y78s are making model premieres in both Pattaya and Phuket respectively, the

With a taste and smell that draws in people from all around the world, Japanese ramen ranks number 1 in all of the nation’s cuisine – or at least according to the 600 foreigners from 44 countries interviewed by Japan Times. Popular for a multitude of reasons, ramen noodles were originally introduced to Japan from