You could be forgiven for thinking that Chanel paints a black and white picture of the world. Meeting Arnaud Chastaingt, the director of Chanel’s watchmaking creation studio, this impression is given form because the man is invariably wearing black. In fact, he tells us that he always wears black and the brand’s visuals for him…
Proposed Hung Hom marina development in Victoria Harbour; CGI image: Hong Kong Government Development Bureau It is positive news that the Chief Executive of Hong Kong has shifted the spotlight to support yacht tourism and the pleasure boating industry. As an industry, we fully agree with the director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs…
Lucia Silvestri at the Bvlgari Polychroma high jewellery showroom in Taormina, Sicily. Photo: Courtesy of Bvlgari Unveiled in Taormina, Sicily, just last week, Bvlgari’s latest high jewellery offering, Polychroma, places colour at the centre of its creative vision this year—both literally and conceptually. The name itself is a clever portmanteau: “poly” for many, “chroma” for colour, and a subtle…
Cars Race Through the Kink During the 2025 Rolex 24 at DAYTONA © Rolex / Jensen Larson Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. Rolex and motor sport go way back, all the way to the 1930s, back when it was less about lap times and more about pushing limits. One of the first to do…
Pool & Rooftop In the heart of Jakarta’s renowned Menteng district stands The Hermitage, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Jakarta — a historic icon meticulously restored to offer a one-of-a-kind five-star experience that honours the past while embracing the future of luxury hospitality. Originally built in 1923 as a Dutch telecommunications office, this art deco treasure…
In the ever-evolving world of luxury accessories, it’s rare to encounter a brand that feels both quietly confident and distinct in its simplicity. Enter atelier MERANDI, a Bangkok-based label crafting leather bags for those who see art in life — and life in art. Founded by Kate Socatiyanurak and Grace Tungpanitansook, seasoned entrepreneurs with a…
Image Credit Luxury living communities aren’t necessarily a “new” trend, but they’re certainly gaining attention at the present moment. They’re a unique approach to property developments that puts the focus firmly on a luxury lifestyle. More and more developments keep cropping up everywhere, but what is it about luxury communities that makes them so popular? …
Pexels – CC0 License Luxury bathrooms are no longer the preserve of the ultra-wealthy. Instead, they are increasingly making their way into modern homes. Many property owners want them as status symbols and to show how far they’ve come. Others are simply using them to create spa-like experiences in their interiors, without the constant need…
GLC Prototype: Photo courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Northern Sweden is not a place to visit lightly, regardless of season. Hit it in the temperate summer months, and you’ll be faced with clouds of mosquitoes so thick they darken the skies. The bugs are gone in the winter months, but then it’s the lack of sun that…
The Oyster Cart has been one of the leading purveyors of on-site oyster shucking and delivery services since 2013. The Oyster Cart caters to a range of events — from intimate at-home dinner parties to conference events with attendees that run into the thousands. The Oyster Cart aims to deliver a unique event experience that…