The design language at the Maison of Van Cleef & Arpels develops subtly over time, like a pattern that repeats in different forms. The Perlée collection proves it. Its beaded motif appears across different pieces and collections, sometimes returning later in a slightly different way. Its variation, and keeping it recognisable and relevant to modern times, is…
London in sunshine is a dangerous thing. The city collectively loses its mind at the first sight of blue sky, suddenly convincing itself that a rosé at 3pm is practically civic duty. The pavements fill, sunglasses emerge from hibernation, and the annual migration to London’s terraces begins. However this summer, the usual suspects feel a…
The hybrid option includes two 23kW electric motors, up to 4.5kW of solar energy from 10 photovoltaic panels and up to six 11kWh lithium batteries Vladimir Zinchenko, founder, owner and CEO of Slovenian boatbuilder Greenline Yachts, puts it simply. “Fantastic design has no shelf life. We don’t seek to constantly update or replace our models….
In the world of whisky, age is more than a number on a label. Beyond the liquid gold, a bottle of whisky is essentially a time capsule that suspends the hopes and dreams of maltmen, coopers, distillers and blenders from years and decades before. It is a testament to time’s transformative powers as new make…
Wealth comes and goes. Markets swing. Trends fade. Yet one asset keeps showing up on the balance sheets of the richest people on earth, decade after decade. That asset is real estate. It isn’t flashy. It doesn’t trend on social media the way crypto or hot stocks do. But property has a quiet staying power…
As one of the world’s major textile and garment exporters, Vietnam has emerged with a powerful voice in fashion. The “Made in Vietnam” label — once a stamp of mass production — has recently become a creative sanctuary for independent fashion designers. The bustling lanes of Ho Chi Minh City have become a gripping stage for fashion,…
Ho Chi Minh City showcases growing momentum as a regional hub for luxury hospitality, branded residences, investment and urban lifestyle Vietnam is now attracting the wellness capital that typically follows economic development. Rising wealth, growing international visibility and increasing tourist arrivals are reshaping Vietnam into a luxury market in its own right. Hospitality groups are…
There are birthdays, and then there are Monaco birthdays. The former usually involve a slightly lopsided cake, a barrage of WhatsApp messages from relatives you have not heard from since last Christmas, and a dinner reservation under someone else’s name. The latter involve arriving at Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort to find birthday cards and…
Modern Vietnam is now a viable destination that attracts many real estate investors. On the surface, Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon, as it is historically referred to) still projects the familiar image of a rapidly growing metropolis. Construction cranes continue to punctuate the skyline, cafés remain crowded from morning until late evening and a…
For decades, Ho Chi Minh City was largely viewed through the lens of its history — a city of colonial landmarks, wartime narratives and bustling street life. Across the city, independent galleries, design-led hotels and ambitious cocktail programmes are helping shape a more contemporary identity. Together, they reflect the cultural institutions positioning Ho Chi Minh…