Through tightly edited collections and invitation-only unveilings, couture week has become a critical time for high jewellery maisons to reinforce their heritage and articulate their creative direction for the year ahead. Maisons such as Dior, Chaumet, Boucheron and Pomellato use this platform to reinterpret their most enduring codes by referencing archives and savoir-faire into contemporary,…
For most holidays, there is a consensus for how we are supposed to celebrate them: we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, dress up on Halloween, kiss at midnight on New Year’s. However, Valentine’s Day seems to be an exception. Nobody seems to agree on how we are supposed to spend it and social media only exacerbates…
Buying a luxury home isn’t just a financial decision; it’s about investing in a lifestyle. For many people, owning a high-end property in an exclusive neighbourhood isn’t just about the home itself — it’s about the success, style and personal satisfaction that come with it. However, it’s a big decision that requires careful thought and…
Bulova Super Seville Precisionist 38mm in stainless steel The title says it all and we think these watches really do not break the bank or leverage you like an AI start-up. The modern market is teeming with what we call “guiltless pleasures” — timepieces that offer robust engineering, historical significance, or impressive complications without the…
Riva 112’ Dolcevita Super is a 34m, 150-tonne flybridge motoryacht It’s hard to supersize a Riva. For anyone not in the yachting world, the brand conjures up an image of a mahogany-clad speedboat tracing elegant lines across a glassy Italian lake, mountains in the background, and a James Bond-style character behind the wheel. That kind…
Since its founding in 1997, Men’s Folio has grown into a regional media powerhouse, focusing on men’s related interests across style, beauty and culture with an influence spanning well beyond Southeast Asia. Since its founding in 1997, Men’s Folio has evolved alongside the region’s growing luxury and fashion industries. Nearly two decades later, Men’s Folio…
The New Materialism: Why Longevity is the Ultimate Luxury In the world of high-end lifestyles, the definition of a “prestige” object has undergone a radical shift. We have moved past the era when luxury was defined by gold plating or celebrity endorsements. Today, the most discerning consumers are looking for something much more technical. They…
Of the five senses, smell is arguably the most primal and yet the most elusive. The body’s olfactory system is intimately connected to the brain’s centers of emotion and memory, capable of evoking the past and subtly shaping the present mood. Francis Kurkdjian — the visionary perfume creation director at Christian Dior Parfums — has…
Transparent caseback of the Perpetual 1908 in 18ct yellow gold In the lexicon of Rolex, “Perpetual” has always meant more than just a rotor; it signifies an enduring legacy. When the brand introduced the Perpetual 1908 collection in 2023, it was not merely launching a new reference – it was reclaiming the dress watch territory…
Louis Vuitton LUXUO explores what the recent concluded Men’s Autumn/Winter ’26 Fashion Week reveals about the current state of menswear. The pared-back Milan and Paris calendars this January were a reflection of a luxury sector under pressure. The absence of key players and the scaling back of major shows exposed a recalibration underway, as luxury…