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 While the Spring issue of WOW Singapore (issue 56) managed to catch all the fair cancellations before going to print, this is not the end of the news cycle. While the issue does address our current global situation, we focus our efforts on curating just the right kind of content for the moment. With all

Our summer holiday plans may have taken a hit, but just because we’re unable to travel doesn’t mean we can’t bring our holiday destinations to us. If you’re dreaming of immersing yourself in the culture of a foreign city or merely longing to soak up the sun on a beach abroad, interior design experts The

Construction has begun in Thailand on Twin 83, which is set to become the country’s biggest sailing catamaran. Twin 83 is poised to take over the mantle from the 78ft double-deck Lobster based in Phuket, which participated in the fourth Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous last December. Jay Ujjin is overseeing the build of the Twin

The typical Brit has never washed their pillow, and a whopping 20 per cent of the nation is sleeping on an unwashed pillow that they’ve had for five or more years. In fact, 41 per cent of the country is sleeping on a dirty pillow, the nationwide study by Silentnight’s Anti Allergy Collection reveals. The

There’s a common adage: surviving isn’t living. Cognisant of this, Le Bijou Hotel in Switzerland once described by Steve Woz, Apple Co-Founder, “the best hotel experience of [his] life”, provides exceptional service of a world-class hotel, in the privacy and personal surroundings of a beautifully designed apartment without the fuss of other humans. With almost

GoS, the Scandinavian watch brand which became famous for their artistic use of Damascus steel is back with a brand new Norse-inspired model called Skadi. This new model from GoS combines black Damascus steel with red gold and glacier-blue luminous Mother of Pearl to illustrate the landscape ruled by Skadi – the Winter Goddess in

Fully Charged, London’s largest specialist electric bike retailer is providing eBikes to NHS workers in London for free to ensure they have a healthy and safe alternative to public transport. From Monday 30th March, more than 20 eBikes are available on a three-month loan at no charge, with many more being added to the supply.

Five months after the world premiere of its flagship 88 at the Cannes Yachting Festival, Sirena Yachts unveiled the Coupe version of its 58 at February’s Miami Yacht Show at Biscayne Bay. The 58 is the most successful yacht in the Turkish builder’s portfolio and the Coupe version is a response to customers who expressed

It’s been a week since UK schools were closed to help stem the spread of COVID-19 with many parents now searching for the most effective home-schooling methods. With hundreds of families now isolated in their homes, this time will be difficult for parents, as they will have to juggle their own workload, ensure their children’s

Specializing in high-quality outdoor furnishing and décor, Italian company, Ethimo combines the Mediterranean’s warm and inviting aesthetic with contemporary design to offer comfort, sophistication, practicality and visual enhancement to any outdoor area. Working closely with one of the nation’s most celebrated designers, Ethimo in collaboration with Paola Navone proudly present the Rafael outdoor furniture collection.

With the country in lockdown, and people isolated in their own homes, many have taken to social media to suggest that now might be the right time to write that novel or screenplay that’s been on your bucket list for years, but… where to start? We asked Fran Poletti, published author, screenwriter and lecturer at

Ikepod revived in 2018 with Chronopod, a 44mm stainless steel chronograph designed by Emmanuel Geit, the designer for the Royal Oak Offshore Founded in 1994, Ikepod is a Swiss watchmaker founded by Oliver Ike (an entrepreneur) and Marc Newson – an industrial designer who arguably needs no introduction. A portmanteau of Ike’s last name and

With the world on lockdown due to COVID-19 – one tourism company has gone above and beyond to give people around the world the chance to experience Lapland in all its majesty – without having to leave the confines of their homes. Specialist Aurora Photography company, Lights over Lapland, has brought together some of Europe’s

A Japan-based owner has bought hull number two of the upcoming Swan 58, with the first hull expected to launch in Finland by the end of June. The model’s world premiere is scheduled for the 52nd Boot Dusseldorf in January 2021. The first Swan 58 will be launched in northern Finland in early summer Nautor’s

Never one to just recreate the past, Emile Chouriet’s latest creation is made for those who appreciate classical watchmaking with a little something extra. The Heritier Weekly Date combines the timeless elegance of the Historique line with a balanced display of the day of the week and the date through windows. True to the brand’s

Immaculately restored to its authentic grandeur, the gated 15-acre lakefront enclave of Lake Tahoe is exclusively home to 22 luxurious residences, each with its own distinct characteristics and access to communal tennis courts, exercise facilities, locker rooms, steam showers, private beaches, heated pools and jacuzzis, plus the Boathouse and Yacht Club, Kairser Suite guest apartment,

Stokke expert Linda McNeill from The Positive Family Academy offers some fantastic tips to help families cope with life during the lockdown. Even at the best of times, modern life can be a careful balancing act. As parents, many of us have to juggle external responsibilities such as work, school commitments, and socialising, together with

In the past survivalists and doomsday preppers with elaborate bunkers built to withstand a nuclear blasts were looked upon with derision. Then as gun sales and toilet paper robbery grew with the chaos gripped the United States thanks to the terrifying spread of coronavirus, survival bunkers are suddenly the stuff covered in the Wall Street

These are challenging times in the property market, with a continually changing situation creating a great deal of uncertainty. The world is facing a crisis, and now the UK is in a temporary lockdown, but the outlook for the property market is not as bleak as some might imagine. The challenges of Covid-19 may present

Fraser Hong Kong has sold the 44m Odyssey, a 2007 build by Danish shipyard Royal Denship. The transaction was an in-house sale by Adam Blackmore, who represented both seller and buyer. The 44m Odyssey was sold by Fraser Hong Kong within six months of listing Blackmore is a Sales Broker for Fraser and also Commercial

Founded almost 40 years ago and still privately owned, Spiral Cellars is the UK’s leading provider of luxury wine storage, having created beautiful wine cellars for almost 4,000 wine-loving customers. In this interview, Simon Wittenberg speaks to Lucy Hargreaves, MD Of Spiral Cellars, to find out more about the business. LM: Please can you give

Of the four Major golf tournaments held across the calendar year, the US Masters is the only event to remain at a fixed venue. The Augusta National in Georgia is the permanent home to the first Major of the season and that allows players to get acquainted with the course over time. One man who

Learning with Experts is launching both an online chocolate course with master chocolatier Paul A Young and an online bread making course with expert French baker Richard Bertinet. The courses offer insight and tuition directly from experts, allowing consumers to master a new skill from the comfort of their homes. Paul A Young. Paul’s The

“Art and collecting were in the Beistegui family’s DNA,” says Simon de Monicault, Director of Decorative Arts at Christie’s in Paris. Indeed, the latest haute horlogerie Grand Bal Plume watch from Dior draws upon the wealth of this legacy. In creating a new series of one-of-a-kind pieces, the 2020 Dior Grand Bal collection is deeply

Victoria Knight [L] and Annabel Wray [R], Founders of Hakuna Foods. Sabi Phagura speaks to the co-founders of Hakuna Foods to get a brief glimpse into their lives. Ditching a career in finance and property, duo Annabel Wray and Victoria Knight turned their focus to food and took the monumental step to retrain at Leith’s

Beneteau is building a new line of expedition-style yachts led by 62ft and 73ft models, with the latter set to be the brand’s biggest-ever yacht when the models are launched in early 2021. The 73ft Project E will be Beneteau’s biggest-ever boat Publicised under the codename Project E, the yachts are being produced at the

A shared perception within the travel industry is that private aviation services the needs of the rich and famous. Sure, in part it does, but the often-called business flight industry is much more than that. Did you know that private aviation connects remote locations without any type of commercial connections? Or that it plays a

Haute Heritage The Barracks Hotel Sentosa is housed in conserved colonial buildings, which were built in 1904. Once utilised by the British Army, a duo of two-floor buildings is now home to 40 guest rooms, which come with high ceilings and vintage-inspired décor. The second floor rooms boast balconies, and views of the stunning pool,

With mental health and wellbeing higher on the agenda than ever before, the world of nutrition is no longer just focussing on improving our physical health. The ‘always on’, 24/7 society that we now live in means that our cognitive health – and ways to enhance it – is becoming a priority. There is an

Composed of two separate Chateaux, divided on 2 appellations, Vignobles Bourceau owns over 50 acres of land located North of Bordeaux, along the Gironde river and adjacent to the villages of Berson and Saint Trojan. As part of the largest vineyard in all of France, Vignobles Bourceau, produces over 700 million bottles of Bordeaux wine,