It should go without saying that Panerai today is built on a foundation called the Luminor Marina – that is how the late Angelo Bonati did it (see Vision for more). Everything fans love, or recognise, about Panerai can be found in the Luminor collection, including the signature crown protection device, the sandwich-style dial, and…
When the first Hublot Big Bang was unveiled in 2005, it caused a stir in the watch industry with its approach. Existing design codes were scrubbed clean. Rules were rewritten. The timepiece’s mixed material and layered construction opened a new world of infinite possibilities. As Hublot celebrates two decades of the Big Bang, it presents the latest…
Sanlorenzo will debut the SL110A at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival (September 9-14), where the Italian builder’s world premieres will also include the SX120 and SD132. Fitting between the SL96A and SL120A, the SL110A has an overall length of 33.5m and is the second-longest model in Sanlorenzo’s SL series of planing yachts, now entirely made…
While Malaysian fashion designers can (at times) be overlooked by the nation’s regional neighbours, the recent showcase at Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week highlighted just how much potential there is within the local fashion industry. From seasoned stalwarts with decades-long legacies to a younger generation experimenting with form, identity and sustainability, Malaysia’s creative scene is ambitious…
As Malaysia is set to celebrate the nation’s 67th Independence Day — or Merdeka Day — on 31 August 2025, LUXUO spotlights the architects and designers who are shaping Malaysia’s design industry. From award-winning Malaysian architects who shape airports and cavernous residential bungalows to the creative spirit of product designers with their circular-economy-focused products, LUXUO…
Malaysia’s retail landscape is entering a defining chapter. Despite currency fluctuations and shifting market pressures, the nation is witnessing a resurgence in commercial ambition — marked by the rise of luxury retail and landmark lifestyle projects. At the centre of this transformation is the launch of Merdeka 118 — the world’s second-tallest skyscraper — a…
Sandro Sartini designed Pershing’s futuristic-looking Mondolfo facility This year marks four decades since Pershing was founded in 1985 and it’s a landmark that marks the evolution of a brand synonymous with speed, style and luxury, as evidenced in the brand’s recent 40th-anniversary celebrations in Capri. Actually, the Pershing story started in the early 1980s when Tilli…
In KL’s fast-paced corporate scene, lunch is rarely just about food. It often doubles as an opportunity to build relationships, close deals, or simply enjoy a break. Several of the city’s top restaurants and hotels have curated business lunches designed with those professionals in mind. From Michelin-acclaimed luxury at The Brasserie and Cilantro, to heritage-driven menus at ATAS and Shang Palace,…
Though it may seem that watchmaking is marching boldly into ever wilder expressions of character, some watches remind us of the value of restraint, as seen here in the Franck Muller Vanguard Sfumato Slim. Yes, odd though it may seem, we have opted to highlight the one Franck Muller that dials back on aggressive design….
Since at least 2019, China has become Malaysia’s top source of international students, overtaking traditional sources such as Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Pakistan. In 2023, a total of 44,043 Chinese students constituted 38.4 per cent of all international students enrolled in Malaysia’s public and private higher education institutions (HEIs). In 2024, Chinese student enrolment in Malaysian HEIs showed a…