(ALMA HOUSE) There’s something oddly captivating about feeling nostalgia for a place you’ve never actually known. That’s how I feel about New Bahru, the creative cluster that now occupies what was once Nan Chiau High School. Classrooms have transformed into shops, and corridors into walkways between creative businesses. This made me wonder: how often do places…
Representing over half of the entire area of remaining rainforests on Earth, the Amazon is the sprawling green ocean of life, breathing as the literal and figurative lungs of our planet. Beneath its towering canopy lies an intricate network and of rivers, lakes and wetlands meandering and webbing like dendritic blood vessels throughout the South…
There are fewer master perfumers than there are astronauts, making it a career path that has one of the highest barriers to entry. Christine Nagel is one such master perfumer, who is also the head perfumer at Hermès. Her latest creation, Terre d’Hermès Eau de Parfum Intense, draws inspiration from the depths of Earth itself….
In an era where businesses sprout and wither with alarming efficiency, it is truly impressive to find one that has endured revolutions and pestilence; witnessed the transition from candlelight to electricity; journeyed from horse-drawn carriages to self-driving cars; and stayed relevant in a constantly changing world. Vacheron Constantin, among the oldest watchmaking firms in continuous…
In an exclusive interview with LUXUO, George Herbert, CMO of Art Space (www.artspacefairs.com), reveals his insights on building a meaningful art collection and highlights the must-see artists at the company’s forthcoming London Exhibition. Art collecting can seem intimidating to many. What’s your approach to helping first-time collectors enter this world? The most common misconception I…
London’s art scene is set for a shake-up this March as the Art Space Art Fair makes its highly anticipated debut at Dockside Vaults, St Katharine Docks. More than just an exhibition, the event is positioning itself as a platform that puts artists first, challenging industry norms with a model that prioritises visibility and fair…
Royal Salute whisky is fancy, no doubt. Regality is in its name and heritage is in its blend. Perhaps it wasn’t enough to have a range dedicated to the esteemed equestrian sport of kings. Or an Asia-exclusive Cognac Cask Finish. Or a 52 Year Old gem for true collectors. No, a monarch is never satisfied until he conquers…
For over six centuries, the Antinori family has shaped the course of Italian winemaking, establishing a legacy built on tradition, pioneering vision and an unwavering pursuit of excellence. But Marchese Lodovico Antinori has never been one to rest on heritage alone. From founding Ornellaia and Masseto — two of Italy’s most celebrated wines — to…
Greenline 45 Coupe Greenline Yachts – whose dealers in Asia include Derani Yachts – has announced that it received full payment for a 45 Coupe by Bitcoin, marking the first full crypto transaction for the Slovenian shipyard. The deal was inked at Boot Düsseldorf 2025, with the funds received in February. Greenline’s motoryachts range from…
Chanel’s master perfumer Olivier Polge (Photo: Courtesy of Chanel) When Chanel’s in‑house perfumer Olivier Polge is at work, you will not catch a hint of fragrance on him. He forgoes wearing perfume during working hours to fine‑tune his olfactory senses, ensuring that nothing interferes with his creative process. Without the distraction of a personal scent,…