Are Investors Really Enjoying Capital Appreciation and Rental Returns? According to the latest HSBC Global Entrepreneurial Wealth Report 2025, Singapore, the UK and Switzerland rank as the top destinations for the world’s super-rich to send their money. Singapore leads the pack, cementing its reputation as a global hub for entrepreneurial wealth and relocation. The study…
Chef making a Michelin Star rated meal How the Michelin Star System Began In order to tell the story of the the Michelin Star you have to understand how it was created. The Michelin Star System was created in 1926 by the Michelin Tire Company and as a way to encourage motorists to travel longer…
Have you ever bought a gold bracelet that looked perfect but barely left the drawer? Maybe it sparkled online. Perhaps it caught your eye in the store, but then it felt wrong on the wrist. Too heavy or stiff. Just out of place. Jewelry can be beautiful and still fail in real life. The bracelets…
Heart Media Group has announced the acquisition of NOBLE 名人 Media, a leading Chinese-language luxury lifestyle publication based in Malaysia. The move marks Heart Media’s first integration of a Chinese-language title into its portfolio of print and digital media assets. Founded in 2021, NOBLE 名人 publishes a bimonthly magazine and maintains partnerships with major Chinese…
A Beginning on Lake Iseo The Riva story began in 1842 on the shores of Lake Iseo, where a devastating storm left the local fishing community in ruins. Pietro Riva, a skilled shipwright, took it upon himself to repair their boats. His work not only restored what was lost but set the foundation for a…
When it comes to fine watchmaking, it might seem gauche to call any watch in particular “lavish” but that would be a fair one-word description of the Montblanc Star Legacy Suspended Exo Tourbillon Château de Versailles Limited Edition. In addition to a veritable essay of a name, the watch communicates how special it is in…
Entering the foyer of Devialet’s largest flagship store in the Asia Pacific region — located at the Grand Hyatt Singapore — I am greeted by Jean-Loup Afresne, Devialet’s chief product and technical officer. We make our way towards the store’s immersive Listening Room, where the interview takes place opposite the Devialet Phantom Ultimate — the…
Great design has no expiration date. It is a principle proven not by a season’s popularity, but by the passing of generations. It could come in the form of a lamp that still defines a room after fifty years, a chair that remains in production for a century and a building that has become the…
In fine jewellery, a signature motif can be worth more to a Maison than its weight in gold as it is these instantly recognisable forms that have come to define a brand’s legacy. Yet, as the boundaries between craftsmanship and wearability continue to evolve, these timeless icons are being reimagined to align with contemporary values…
When we covered the broad topic of ceramic in 2020, it was still in the midst of the pandemic. At the time, we surmised that a future that involved much more vigorous hand-washing and increased personal hygiene awareness was the perfect setting for ceramic watch cases. Nothing proclaims cleanliness quite like ceramic; it is a…