There is a certain expectation within some consumer audiences about how a piece of digital entertainment should look or sound if it’s to fit the bill as being something ‘top shelf’. This expectation will differ depending on the specific audience and even the type of digital entertainment that’s being discussed, but it’s important to understand…
Cavaliere Giovanni Viterale, cluster general manager of Raffles Sentosa Singapore and Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa As a seasoned hotelier with over three decades in luxury hospitality — including shaping some of Singapore’s most iconic waterfront landmarks — Cavaliere Giovanni Viterale now steers the future of Raffles Sentosa Singapore and Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort…
While the spring months may be damp and rainy for many places in Europe, for other parts, it remains pleasant and sunny. If you’re looking to trade in the rain for some spring sun, Holidu, the holiday rental portal, crunched the latest data from World Weather Online to rank the sunniest cities in Europe –…
2025’s Met Gala pays tribute to the enduring legacy of Black sartorial excellence with Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. This year’s theme shifts the focus from spectacle to substance — honouring the Black designers, dressmakers and artisans who, for generations, have defined the cut, silhouette and soul of luxury fashion from behind the seams. On the…
Meet eight rising female designers shaping the future of furniture and interiors with bold ideas, conscious materials and a fresh approach to timeless design. Federica Biasi Federica Biasi’s flair for timeless creations is a female designer to watch. Image: Federica Biasi. Federica Biasi, a prominent designer and art director known for her expressive yet straightforward…
In luxury hospitality, every detail counts — the welcome, the service the surroundings but what truly lingers long after check-out is often scent. Luxury hospitality has long been defined by grand architecture, impeccable service and world-class cuisine — but increasingly, it is what guests feel that defines a stay. At the intersection of design and…
For Mother’s Day, the luxury industry focuses on everyday essentials that all women need in their daily lives. Rather than grand gestures or extravagant displays, this season’s campaigns focus on thoughtful refinement — a return to pieces that serve, last and live alongside the women who wear them. From tactile handbags and meaningful jewellery to…
Photo for illustration purposes only This August, Heart Media Malaysia will debut ELLE Men Malaysia, the 12th global edition of ELLE Men and the first-ever Bahasa Melayu men’s title under the globally renowned ELLE brand. The bi-monthly magazine, supported by a digital platform at ellemen.my and an official Instagram handle @ellemenmalaysia, promises a refreshing take on what it means to be a modern man…
Sibylle Scherer, Moët & Chandon President and CEOImage courtesy of Official Portraits John Chevalier With over 25 years in the luxury sector spanning Europe, the Americas and Asia, Sibylle Scherer brought a deeply global perspective when she took the helm as president and CEO of Maison Moët in July 2023. A veteran of LVMH, Scherer…
Across the luxury industry, some of the most resilient and recognisable names in fashion and beauty are not built on singular genius, but on generational vision. From Estée Lauder’s entrepreneurial origins to the interwoven creative threads of Fendi, Missoni and Diane von Fürstenberg, a growing group of female-led businesses continues to pass down influence not…