Luxury

A child prodigy, Bulgarian operatic soprano Sonya Yoncheva has been “working”, according to her own words during an interview with Metropolis. Yoncheva having studied piano and voice at the National School for Music and Dance in Plovdiv, has achieved a rapid rise to fame in recent years. In 2010, she took both first prize and

2020 is a very special year for Grand Seiko as it is the 60th anniversary of its creation. In addition to its horological importance (Babylonians used a sexagesimal (counting in 60s) system for mathematics and astronomy); 60 remains culturally significant for the Fine Japanese watchmaker; when a person reaches 60, they have gone full circle

Built like a futuristic Formula 1 race car, the D12 by French automaker, Delage, marks the end of a 67 year engineering hiatus, since its heydays in the 1920s and ‘30s. Founded in 1905 by Louis Delage in Levallois-Perret near Paris, the company officially collapsed in 1953, due to stiff post-war competition, allowing French arms

Adventurous, movable, unsinkable, and autonomous. Made in France, the Anthenia pod aims to instill an incredible feeling of freedom to its guests. Branded as a both a “cozy nest” and “ship for earth people”, each pod is fully equipped to fit inexperienced navigators, offering a multitude of endless possibilities in discovering virgin territories, whilst maintaining

Posed in a minimalist wardrobe of luxurious neutrals, including relaxed Bottega Veneta and Totême dresses, Fella Swim bikinis, and a pre-Hedi Slimane Céline tote, English model, actress, designer, and businesswoman, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is the latest of a slew of celebrities to vacation in one of Utah’s innumerable resorts. The 600-acre sanctuary of wilderness and isolation

Custom Line, one of eight brands within the Ferretti Group, has announced the sales of four yachts in July: a Navetta 42, a Navetta 37 and Navetta 33 from its displacement line, as well as a Custom Line 120’ from its planing line. Custom Line yachts are built at Ferretti Group’s Superyacht Yard in Ancona

Featuring a massive collection of photographic work, Banksy’s latest book, ‘You Are An Acceptable Level of Threat and if You Were Not You Would Know About It’, highlights the England-based street artist, vandal, political activist, and film director’s most iconic masterpieces. Revered for his satirical street art and subversive epigrams which combine dark humour with

Alexander McQueen RTW Fall 2018 Fashion has always been there to unite a generation among diversity, taking inspirations from everything and anything, creating crafts imagined from the simple and mundane to the complex and avant-garde. Whether these are womens straight leg jeans or loose dresses, it’s your choice how to represent yourself to this world.

Accompanied by a thorough history file containing letters, dyno test sheets, a copy of race results, a copy of the racing logbook, and photographs, RM Sotheby’s presented a unique post-war racing car conceived by esteemed engineer John Tojeiro, in its Open Roads, North America Auction, earlier this year. The event which took place from 23rd to

With bedrooms ranging from Tiny and Small, to Extra Large with gardens and views of the Aegean Sea, few places in the world exude glamor like the Greek island of Mykonos. Located a mere stone’s throw away from the southern beachside lair, known as Scorpios, the first Soho House in Greece encompasses 45 bedrooms, a

In the heart of a year-round destination with a near constant temperature of 86°F (30°C), the Dhoni Loft Water Villas of Como Coacoa Island, Maldives, present a tropical paradise ideal for adventure and rejuvenation. From its personalised service and sophisticated cuisine, to the resort’s distinctive design, authentic culture, orchestrated cruise trips and innumerable out-and-indoor activities,

[embedded content] Bringing us full circle back to film, with a feature-length documentary directed by Luca Guadagnino, to be presented at the Venice Film Festival – Salvatore Ferragamo’s autobiography, details the life of a pioneer who unintentionally bound his story to the world of film, with an equally unrivalled and timeless creative genius. Luca Guadagnino

Inspired by the designs and chromatic palette of tie-dye, creative director of Dior Jewellery Victoire de Castellane created the Tie & Dior fine jewellery collection. A maximalist, colour rich creation encompassing over 100 pieces, the new Tie & Dior fine jewellery greatly enhances the universe of the Gem Dior and Dior et Moi lines by

Ferretti Group has already secured its best-ever annual sales figures in Asia-Pacific since establishing its regional headquarters in Hong Kong in 2012. Despite Covid-19, Ferretti Group has sold 12 new yachts so far in 2020, totalling 289m (948ft) in length and a retail value of at €70 million (about US$83 million), proving extraordinary results for

The Spinnaker House A quest for equilibrium shapes and fuels the practice of Sparks Architects, their craft is often characterised by an unparalleled balance between work and personal life, apparent by the collective team’s move from a five to a four-day work week. Known best for their construction of the Ridge House in 2015 which

A world traveler and esteemed artist, Pascale Monté-Papée is an avid photographer who’s seen and captured a great deal of the world. Having lived in China, Senegal and Saudi Arabia, the Singapore-based shutterbug graces the lion city republic’s shores once again with an all-new exhibition, entitled ‘Soul of Asia’. « Jade the sleeping beauty » Myanmar Seeking

We are no strangers to Gabriel Dishaw, the Upcycling Sculptor who turns Louis Vuitton canvas into ultra-luxe, pop culture icons like Darh Vader. In the age of the coronavirus, our favourite artist has been busy making the world’s most badass facial masks. While Luxuo cannot attest to the biological efficacy of these handcrafted, upcycled Louis

Developed with a single goal and philosophy in mind, Detroit’s first purpose-built prototype race car was intended to beat Ferrari at Le Mans. Carrying tremendous significance and influence over the future of automobile production, the 1964 prototype GT/105 marks one of the world’s most original GT40s to ever grace the market. Combining the expertise of

Image Courtesy of Aston Martin Residences For more than 130 years, Aston Martin has defined timeless elegance and British handcrafted luxury within the automotive world. Aston Martin is translating its precision engineering and design innovation for the company’s first ever foray into luxury residential development. Aston Martin Residences in Miami is anticipated to become one

Kongo in Karl Largerfeld’s studio. Photo by Laurent Segretier Kongo aka Cyril Phan has never been particular about the surface he leaves his mark on, whether wall, canvas, shop window, trunk, dress, bag, scarf, jewellery, champagne bottle, humidor, car or even airplane, multiplying collaborations with French brands like Chanel, Hermès, Richard Mille, Daum and La

As early as mid 2019, after years of dealing with Thom Browne lengths and proportions, the longer-length tailored jacket is finally stepping back onto the sartorial stage. By 2020, runways were already astride with the welcome return of classic tailoring but the rise of the coronavirus put a nip in the bud for the nascent

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

Constructed in the early 1990s to only be completed by 1997, the Los Vilos House was once a weekend retreat for the late Chilean architect, Cristián Boza, his wife and their four children. Topped by an undulating concrete wall that protects its open-air roof terrace from the natural elements, the residence is characterised by its

Malta is a southern European island in the Mediterranean, with a little added extra, especially beautiful hotels and luxury resorts unique to its neighbours, Malta might not be what you’re expecting. So take my hand and let’s explore these luxury hotels and remote bolt holes chosen especially for you. Valletta – Malta Royalty-free stock photo

Directed by Tony Scott, and produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer in association with Paramount Pictures, the 1986 American action drama film, Top Gun, starring Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis, was revered for its action sequences, effects, aerial stunts, and acting performances. Rising to a gradual critical acclaim, the film amassed a gross US$

What is the meaning of masculinity today? it is a question that Bottega Veneta: Men hopes to answer. Working with Tyrone Lebon, a London-based photographer and filmmaker known for his Frank Ocean videos and evocative imagery for other high fashion brandsm, Creative Director of Bottega Veneta Daniel Lee created a short film to celebrate uniqueness

Repeated to the point of absolute redundancy, it seems like almost everything the motoring industry has churned out over the past couple of years have been the ‘greatest of all time’, with a series of innumerable ‘first-ever’s – but believe me when I type it, the Aventador SVJ Roadster Xago Edition supercar may be the

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

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

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