Luxury

Providing shelter to weary travelers, Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts brands itself as a symbol of natural relief and comfort, offering attentive yet discreet service by associates from over 50 nationalities for a naturally-luxurious, ecological and culturally sensitive experience. Established in 1990, the Banyan Tree initiative began on the vast expanse of coastal Phuket in

Specializing in the fields of fine arts media and commercial media, Japanese contemporary artist, Takashi Murakami, has hand his hand in fashion, merchandising, animation, painting, sculpturing, and as of late – coffee filter art. Having isolated himself within the four walls of his home, like most of us in light of an ongoing global health

The 1964 TAG Heuer Carrera 2447S is a watch many consider emblematic of vintage Heuer. For its 160th anniversary celebration, it released a remake with the 160 Years Silver Dial Limited Edition; the momentous occasion is marked once again with another compelling follow up – the Carrera 160 Years Montreal Limited Edition. Heavily inspired by

Come to represent a range of values and ideas, motorcycles encompass an inspiring blend of technical innovation, art and design, alongside concepts of rebellion and identity. Transporting the average rider’s mind beyond the physical realm and into newfound clarity, the pride of each model’s meticulous craftsmanship coupled with the bliss of eventual ownership, is what

Situated on Half Moon Street close to Green Park Underground Station in London, the six storey Mayfair Townhouse, designed by Katharine Pooley, combines cutting edge lighting with ornate classical architecture. Featuring private dining rooms, intimate fireplaces, expansive basements and cushy bedrooms, the building represents the epitome of luxury and symmetry with three rock crystal and

Despite the challenges presented by Covid-19, Custom Line has launched a remarkable 11 yachts with a combined length of 1,266ft (386m) in the first six months of this year. Custom Line models at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona The launches included four units of the new Custom Line 106’ (hulls three to six)

Born April 30th 1991, Jacques Berman Webster II was a regular American civilian till he kickstarted his career in 2012 as a rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Fusing traditional hip-hop, lo-fi, and ambient sounds, Jacques, better known on stage as Travis Scott, developed his unique style early on. From mixtapes to albums, his dedicated

From personalized video shopping applications to Snapchat, the Kering-owned luxury brand, Gucci is sparing no expense in reaching consumers from every corner of the grid. Announcing an ongoing partnership with American camera and social media company, Snap Inc, the bar of the online shopping arena just got so much more unattainable. Enabling Snapchat users to

‘Exclusive’ does not even begin to describe this car. Scheduled to hit auction blocks in July, the only Ford GT Roadster to ever race at the Le Mans, is expected to fetch up to $10M. Going up for bid at the Mecum Auction’s upcoming Indy 2020 sale, this competition prototype roadster, is just one of

Spanning across a 39 acre site in Montecito, California, architect Barton Myers finally places the house he thought he’d live in forever, on sale. Offering breathtaking views of the ocean, Channel Islands, and northern mountains, Barton designed the house to withstand as many natural elements as possible, including fire – which was a big concern

Automobili Lamborghini and The Italian Sea Group will launch the first 60-knot Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 next year, having recently revealed details of the supercar-inspired motor yacht. Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 will reach 60 knots with twin MAN V12 2,000hp engines With a design influenced by the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37, the sleek 19.2m yacht

Kraulis working on an Omega Speedmaster at Tate Modern As the world’s leading, and perhaps only, watch portraitist, Julie Kraulis was once a revered children’s-book author and illustrator of ‘Whimsy’s Heavy Things’ and ‘An Armadillo in Paris’, well-before she discovered the immaculate beauty of wristwatches. Kraulis drawing an FP Journe Chronomètre Souverain Commencing her new

The new edition of the LANGE 1 TIME ZONE in yellow gold is equipped with a champagne-colored dial and a medium brown leather strap and limited to 100 pieces. It measures 41.9 mm in diameter and is 10.9 mm high. Every great magic trick consists of three parts or acts. The first part is called

Deemed the ultimate road-going evolution of one of the world’s rarest and most beautiful race cars, Jaguar’s Lightweight E-Type showcases a classic supercar with the intoxicating thrills of a 1963 factory Lightweight, thoughtfully and comprehensively re-engineered. Highly exclusive and a direct descendent of the legendary C and D-Types, only 12 Lightweights were manufactured by the

Palace magazine’s regular columnist Alexander Karolik Shlaen sheds light on the interesting developments in the Asian property markets during this global pandemic. Alexander Karolik Shlaen You have been following closely the Singapore property market over the past months. The current market, despite the health crisis and related “Control Breaker” in place, seems to be resilient

Open to designers under 40 from around the world, the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers has continually produced the highest quality of work and talent since its inception in 2013. Honoring each winner with €300,000 alongside a one-year mentorship program tailored to his or her or their needs, provided by a dedicated LVMH team,

High-quality luggage manufacturer, RIMOWA delves into an all-new category, not too far off from what they’re used to. Presenting the perfect accessory to accompany every discerning traveller on their next adventure, the brand’s first-ever eyewear collection launches July 9th 2020, with a lightweight daily-wear optical range made from metal and nylon, known as RIMOWA Air,

Organiser Informa Markets has announced that the 2020 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show has been cancelled. The show organiser said it had been in discussions over the past few weeks with superyacht industry stakeholders and partners to understand the challenges facing yacht owners, shipyards and brokers due to Covid-19. This year’s Monaco Yacht Show

Born in 1945, Edward Tuttle, the Seattle-born architect and cofounder of Paris-based Design Realization has died on 21 June 2020. Throughout his career, he enduringly kept a low profile, so much so that many lauded architectural tomes and periodicals are bereft of his quotes. Perhaps Tuttle’s success relied on his lifelong discretion. Unbeknownst to many,

RHKYC Team Agiplast, Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club’s challenger for the Youth America’s Cup 2020/2021, has partnered with the Clean Seas campaign in the battle against marine plastic pollution. Aymeric Gillard of Youth America’s Cup entry RHKYC Team Agiplast The United Nations Environment Programme launched Clean Seas in February 2017 with the aim of engaging

As winner of the prestigious 2017 UOB Painting of the year in Malaysia, young Kuala Lumpur based artist Chok Yue Zan is a renowned emerging force in the contemporary art world. Born in Tawau, Sabah, Zan grew up with his grandparents, in a forested environment surrounded by lush greenery and breathtaking sceneries. It was his

Frederic Arnault, Chief Strategy & Digital Officer TAG Heuer speaks onstage during The Launch of The New Connected Watch by TAG Heuer at The Caldwell Factory on March 12, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Brian Ach/Getty Images for TAG Heuer ) In 1999, LVMH offered to buy TAG Heuer for 1.2 billion Swiss

The 107m Benetti Lana is available for charter through Imperial after the eight-cabin gigayacht joined the Monaco house’s Charter Central Agency fleet, following delivery to her owner in mid-June. The 107m Benetti Lana joins Imperial’s charter CA fleet; Photos: Benetti / Imperial Imperial represents the owner and was also the build supervisor for Lana, whose

Showing off another ultra-private, massive property in the Los Angeles celebrity-friendly suburbs, known as the Hidden Hills, the owner of this mansion Earned It, with a career dating as far back as a decade. Revered Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer, Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, better known as, The Weeknd started off anonymously uploading original music

Proving to be as therapeutic as it is beautiful, the process of origami often demands one’s undivided attention, through silencing the buzz of everyday life and redirecting energy into being present. Of the many amazing creations possible, delicate cranes, often alluded to in Chinese mythology and folklore as a symbol of Taoist immortals with magical

Launching a collection of genderless luggage, accessories, footwear and ready-to-wear garments, under the Gucci Circular Line initiative, Creative Director Alessandro Michele remains committed to advocating sustainability through exploring new methods of using and reusing materials so as to extend the products’ life cycle, and ensure our planet’s survival for future generations. Dubbed ‘Off The Grid’,

The Bufori La Joya was the first coupe style Bufori. Introduced at the New York Motor Show in 2004, the La Joya rapidly became sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. Hand-built automobiles inspired by American 1930s coupes, that was the dream of three Australian Lebanese brothers Anthony, George and Gerry Khouri. That dream was

Working closely alongside internationally renowned UK designer, Tara Bernerd of Tara Bernerd & Partners, to develop and operate the hotel’s restaurant, bar and lounge, the management arm of Palace Hotel Co. Ltd. has announced plans for a Q3 opening of Zentis Osaka, the first property of its new hospitality brand. As the first Japanese-brand hotel

Scheduled to make its show debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival, Azimut’s new Magellano 25 Metri is the Italian builder’s first yacht to feature a NASA-patented system to renew and sanitise air. At 83ft in length, the 25 Metri is the flagship of Azimut’s Magellano range “Azimut Yachts has decided to introduce this technology in