Luxury

Celebrating Bugatti’s 110th anniversary, the French car manufacturer, introduces the smallest member of its family, dubbed the Baby II. Limited to a mere 500 builds, this high-performance automobile represents a modern tribute to Italian-born designer and brand founder, Ettore Bugatti’s half-scale Type 35. Initially constructed in 1926 for his youngest son, Roland’s fourth birthday, the
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Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace has reportedly purchased a landmark villa in Northern Italy for an estimated US$5.3 million. The sprawling estate, once owned by Italian publisher Arnoldo Mondadori (founder of the biggest publishing house in the country), spans 15,000 square feet, housing 50 rooms, 20 staterooms, and 12 bathrooms in total. Affectionately known as
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As I write this, Singapore is in Phase Two of the re-opening measures introduced after the easing of our enforced circuit breaker. Boating activities can resume as part of this phase. Yachts gather at Singapore’s Lazarus Islands before the onset of Covid-19 this year; Photo: Wade Pearce / Next Tide Consultancy The Singapore Boating Industry
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Studio Sarah Sze, Timekeeper, 2016 Mixed media, mirrors, wood, stainless steel, archival prints, projectors, lamps, desks, stools, stone. Dimensions Variable. © Sarah Sze © Photo Sarah Sze Studio Playing with the transparency of architecture, Sarah Sze casts moving images onto the glass walls of the ground floor galleries, turning each building her work accommodates into
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Layered with intense geologic history at the base of a three-million-year-old volcano, the Lookout House by Faulkner Architects in Truckee, California, rests along a north-facing 20-degree slope with equal parts refuge and prospect at 6,300 feet above mean sea level. Heavily influenced by its site, the area’s natural Jeffrey Pine and White Fir trees provide
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Home to a wide range of services, and activities, alongside restaurants and bars, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles is regarded a highly recommended romantic getaway, prioritizing serenity and solidarity, amidst one of the most picturesque destinations in the world. With an in-resort library, water sports pavilion, jogging trail, outdoor pool, children’s playroom, and an open-air spa
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Engraved on a black textured fabric that resists everyday use, the Berluti SIGNATURE pattern marks the Maison’s first patterned canvas created by Belgian fashion designer and Creative Director, Kris Van Assche. Inspired by the archives, the all-new signature canvas remains anchored in a historical context, seamlessly bridging the past with the present, whilst reinventing the
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Whether it’s dramatic drought, massive fires or deadly floods, the effects of global climate change no longer surprise anyone. With rising oceans, more frequent cyclonic rains and associated landslides, waterfront developments are some of the most exposed infrastructures. A marine’s priority is the protection of boats; Photo: Dan Edel / Unsplash Poralu Marine is recognised
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Before becoming known as the popular tourist destination it is today, the French Riviera which now offers both the wandering art lover and the extravagant millionaire an unparalleled getaway, was once home to quiet fishing villages undisturbed by outside influence. Situated amidst the Mediterranean Alps, the area’s mild climate and colourful landscapes made it a
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What type of clients does BNP Paribas Wealth Management have in Asia? We have a good mix of top-tier tycoons and family offices, ultra high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) from Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and India. Arnaud Tellier, CEO, Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas Wealth Management The BNP Paribas
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Since 1923, the split-seconds chronograph (movement No. 124’824) occupies a preferential position in Patek Philippe’s wristwatch collection. But for many years, Patek Philippe’s celebrated Split-Seconds chronographs depended on a highly modified, highly refined base Lemania movement. So in 2015, the Patek Philippe Split-Seconds Chronograph Ref. 5370 debuted to great fanfare because it was the first
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Combining luxury with interior design, the new Versace Home collection encompasses extensive lines for every inch of your dwelling – from the bedroom, to the living room, dining room, library and office. Crafted from luxurious woods, marble, and leather, each design evokes feelings of carrying a coveted Virtus handbag, the sophisticated Virtus line features emblematic
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