Bvlgari Hotel Beijing is located by the Liangma river in the leafy embassy district of Beijing (Photo: Courtesy of Bvlgari Hotel Beijing) Peals of laughter drift over from the opposite riverbank. I see two children running around while their parents look on. A flash of yellow passes by as a canoe glides on the Liangma…
Angel Zhou, President of Sales for Asia, Benetti Having been appointed late last year, can you clarify your roles and responsibilities at Benetti? As the President of Sales for Asia, my mandate covers the entire Asia region, with a focus on mature markets including Hong Kong, Singapore and mainland China, as well as high-growth territories…
Cosmetic surgery has gained immense popularity in Western Europe, but the rising costs are often prohibitive. Procedures like rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, and liposuction can run into tens of thousands of euros, making them unaffordable for many people. In addition to high costs, long waiting times and limited accessibility to top surgeons have led many patients…
For many watch lovers, the chronograph is the most “extroverted” of complications and thus, a fan favourite – one needs only to look at the most popular watch models and references for the proof. The chronograph typically demands attention, with its sub-dials, pushers, and busy scales fragmenting the dial into technical sectors. But, for better…
A massive pendant light of the Nuage collection in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Istanbul. Concept Verre combines exquisite interior lighting with its signature sleek design. Since its conception in 2007, Concept Verre has prided itself on combining “noble and old materials” to execute modern and refined pieces. This luxury lighting brand has grown to…
The fashion industry is undergoing a cheapening of collaboration culture, shifting from creative exchange and cultural relevance towards short-term commercial extraction and visibility-driven partnerships. This reflects a structural evolution in how collaborations function — from experimental dialogue to pre-packaged marketing formats. Today, three distinct branches of contemporary collaborations have emerged, each reflecting a different level…
Porsche expands its Cayenne range into fully electric territory with the introduction of the Cayenne Coupé Electric — a model that retains the silhouette and intent of the original while reworking its performance architecture for a new era. The line-up spans three variants — Cayenne Coupé Electric, Cayenne S Coupé Electric and Cayenne Turbo Coupé…
The Salone del Mobile fair is located in Rho Fiera, Milan, Italy. Image: Salone del Mobile. The 64th edition of the Salone del Mobile (21 to 26 April 2026) notched up 316,342 visitors from 167 countries, with international trade visitors holding steady at 68 per cent — a clear signal of the fair’s role as…
The electric car manufacturer posted results above expectations. But the analysis reveals eroding profitability, abandoned promises and a USD 1.4 trillion valuation that defies logic. Markets cheered. After publishing its quarterly results, Tesla saw its stock jump 7 percent. A perfect “double beat”: revenue and earnings above forecasts. Yet behind this euphoria lies a far…
Bangkok is a city suffocating in luxury. It is likely the only place on the planet where even the mid-tier chains perform with a level of service that makes London or New York makes everything else look second-rate. In a landscape where five stars is the bare minimum, the sheer volume of high-end rooms is staggering. However,…