12+ hour, 36+ min ago   (1059+ words) The Hong Kong designer behind The Fullerton Bay Hotel, Andaz Singapore and Capella Singapore looks back on the projects, influences and ideas that continue to shape his work. The custom-made marble mosaic tiles still sparkle beneath the glow of the…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (672+ words) Traffic, tropical weather and high ownership costs make this a demanding region for convertibles. Ferrari’s latest Spider has been engineered with those everyday realities in mind. Ferrari ownership in Southeast Asia has long been read through speed: Track pedigree, engine…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1465+ words) From cherry blossoms and Hokusai prints to traditional lacquer and contemporary art, watch brands are looking to Japan for some of their most distinctive designs. In case you haven’t noticed, Japan continues to be ridiculously popular with travellers. In the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (192+ words) The free exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore explores the Swiss manufacture’s history, from astronomical complications and openworking to chiming watches. Audemars Piguet: Perspectives on Time is an immersive exhibition held at The Gallery Theatre at the National Museum…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (469+ words) The one-off Ferrari Luce, designed by former Apple designer Jony Ive, became the most expensive new car ever sold at auction after fetching US$40 million at Monterey Car Week. Ferrari’s first fully electric car was sold for a record US…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1371+ words) After years of speculation, premiums and waiting lists, a more discerning market may give distinctive independent watchmakers more room to stand out. There was a time – during the pandemic and shortly after – when buying a luxury watch felt less like…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (197+ words) As younger consumers grow more sceptical of traditional influencers and AI-generated content, brands are turning to writers, thinkers and literary culture for a different kind of authority. Simone de Beauvoir was many things: existentialist philosopher, writer and feminist among them....

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (500+ words) From a 1936 Triumph Dolomite Roadster and a wartime Mercury Eight to modern Ferraris and bespoke McLarens, the event puts automotive history and design on display at IMBA Theatre. Lake Como has the legendary Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. California has the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (936+ words) For Singapore medical practitioner Dr Caroline Heah, the process began with a 1957 Christian Dior design and unfolded through fittings in Paris and Singapore over almost a year. Before a single needle pierces fabric, the process begins with an intimate conversation....

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1560+ words) For seasoned collectors, some of the most exciting watches today come from tiny manufactures producing just a handful of pieces each year. If you’re a watch enthusiast, you’ll be familiar with the drill. Try buying one of the most coveted…...