Gabrielle Chanel was ahead of her time in many ways. The late French designer and founder of her namesake luxury fashion house often went against society’s expectations of what women should look like through her audacious rule-breaking fashion, beaut

It was in 1874, in the quiet serenity of La Côte‑aux‑Fées in Switzerland, that one man’s humble dream began to take shape. Driven by his passion for watchmaking, Georges‑Édouard Piaget set up a workshop in his family farmhouse, embarking on a journey

Rimowa’s Hammerschlag Cabin honours the brand’s iconic 1966 Hand‑Carry Case with its textured aluminium shell and vintage‑inspired leather grab handles. It is limited to 1,898 numbered pieces, to commemorate the maison’s founding year. Cartier embark

Andy Goh’s passion for Asia is palpable. The founder and CEO of hospitality brand R+ has dedicated the past two decades to exploring the continent. Reflecting on his journey, Goh says: “My early beginnings showed me the united front of Asia in terms

If Tumi’s creative director Victor Sanz could encapsulate the brand’s latest Asra collection of women’s bags in one word, it would be “elegance”. And there is no one who better embodies the spirit of elegance than its newest global brand ambassador M

For Singaporean millennials, Lloyd’s Inn serves as a significant cultural touchstone. Its rebrand in 2014 coincided with social trends that have come to define the generation, notably the bloom of the fourth wave of Singapore’s coffee culture, charac

Metallics were the main event on many runways this season, with gold taking pride of place at Ralph Lauren, Tom Ford and Miu Miu. The epitome of glamour and opulence, gold is the ultimate must-have of the season. It shines not only when it comes to s

This month, we shine a spotlight on travel, but not in the way you might imagine. While we do have a fabulously poetic travel story—on andBeyond’s first and achingly gorgeous Bhutanese property—most of our travel‑themed stories focus more on the busi

For decades, couples have entrusted Harry Winston with their engagement and bridal jewellery. For these special occasions, only the best will do and the American luxury jeweller is known for having some of the most magnificent jewels in the world—esp

I have to admit: like many other brides‑to‑be, I’ve spent an embarrassing amount of time envisioning my dream wedding. After all, when you’ve finally found the one, why shouldn’t your special day be the grandest and most extravagant celebration of yo

Contactless check‑ins at airports and hotels are fairly commonplace today, but a decade ago, it was an alien concept. For time‑poor frequent fliers such as Maxim Tint, the frustration at having to fill out multiple forms can be particularly acute, an

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Takashi Murakami’s smiling flowers are instantly recognisable; few living artists have emblems as iconic as his and even fewer have become cultural icons in their lifetimes. While multiple interpretations of the flowers exist, the Japanese artist has

At the heart of the movement for gender equality in Singapore today are dedicated advocates such as Georgette Tan, who leverages her extensive experience in corporate communications and leadership to champion women’s empowerment on multiple fronts. A

Whether in finance, sustainability or philanthropy, every role that Trina Liang-Lin has taken on is “for the good of my country”. She explains, “Wherever I feel my voice or help can change things for the better for my country, I will do it. There are

Bhutan’s concept of Gross National Happiness is more than a simplistic measurement of the feeling of being happy. It is actually a framework that recognises that well‑being is influenced by a wide range of factors, including a flourishing natural env

If you grew up in Asian hubs such as Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong, the idea of a weekend dash to Phuket is nothing new. The island—also known as the Pearl of the Andaman—has long been a go-to getaway, serving up familiar comforts of Thai sala-ins

It all started with an emerald. Not just any emerald but the Insofu emerald, a rare 6,225-carat gem unearthed from the Kagem mine in Zambia that Chopard bought at auction in 2018. Not only did this monumental acquisition spark conversations in the je

Ho Kwon Ping’s decades in the hospitality industry have gifted the world with over 70 resorts and hotels. The first of these, the Banyan Tree Phuket, whose origin story—a luxury resort built on the former site of an abandoned tin mine deemed unfit fo

Ever wanted a hair styling tool that can dry and straighten your hair at the same time? Dyson has once again upped the ante by debuting the Airstrait straightener that allows for wet-to-dry straightening with powerful airflow. That is right: the stra

He was the longest-serving chief at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), whose role included regulating the financial sector, managing the government’s financial reserves, and developing the city into a financial centre. Having been at the helm

The Cartier Agrafe collection, with its Pluie de Cartier bracelet, marries the craftsmanship of haute couture with the art of fine jewellery. Drawing on the iconic corset clasps that sculpted the quintessential Parisian figures, this piece boasts 342

Chopard unveiled the Happy Sport Rose de Caroline earlier this year in conjunction with International Day of Happiness, which takes place on March 20. This timepiece, inspired by a world blooming with roses, is a masterclass in gem setting: pink sapp

In the world of haute couture, where creativity and imagination know no bounds, Gaurav Gupta sets himself apart with a design language rooted in surrealism and fantasy. “What is amazing about being from somewhere like India is that you are able to se

Singapore has always been an attractive destination for some of the world’s top chefs and bartenders, who have brought outposts of their restaurants and bars, or introduced new F&B concepts, to our shores. Some recent examples include acclaimed Itali