The Oyster Story exhibition at the Shanghai West Bund Dome What does the future hold for the Rolex Oyster? Well, to look forward in time, you can sometimes look back for clues. So it is with the centenary of the Rolex Oyster, and it is the general idea behind the Oyster Story Exhibition in Shanghai. Opening June 10, 2026,…
From Singapore studios to global stages, these women artists and designers — image-makers, object-shapers, world-builders — are redefining what it means to make. Through lens, line, and material, they are expanding the visual language of our time. Ahead, meet Chok Si Xuan, an installation-based artist exploring a tension at the heart of contemporary society: the…
The modern kitchen has shed its purely functional past and become a stage for architectural ambition and culinary craft. In this elevated environment, luxury kitchen refrigeration is no longer a background appliance but a defining element of the room’s character. It dictates the proportions of cabinetry, influences the rhythm of daily life, and signals the…
Luxury evening fashion is evolving toward a more understated and wearable form of elegance. Instead of dramatic, heavily embellished gowns dominating collections, many women are now drawn toward luxury designer dresses that feel refined, modern, and versatile enough to work across multiple occasions. The Shift Toward Wearable Evening Fashion Traditional eveningwear often prioritized dramatic silhouettes…
Founded in France in 2016, Devinci Cars occupies a niche segment of the automotive market, producing electric collector vehicles inspired by pre-war and mid-century automotive design. Manufactured in small series and built to order, the company’s models combine classic proportions and open-air driving with modern electric powertrains, allowing owners to enjoy the visual appeal of…
The FIFA World Cup stadium The countdown to the crowning of a winner at the World Cup rarely begins with the opening match. Long before a ball is kicked, conversations gather momentum in cafés, offices and living rooms across the globe. Predictions are exchanged, favourites debated and dark horses identified. Every tournament arrives with a…
Gifting for fathers has evolved beyond the predictable tie, wallet (or heaven-forbid, book). In 2026, the most compelling gifts are those that both personal and have an element of utility — objects that fit seamlessly into the user’s daily life while reflecting the interests, habits and aspirations of the person receiving them. This year’s selection…
Five celebrity chefs, one Mediterranean afternoon and a wine cork you could eat. Marbella has many talents; modesty is not one of them. There are celebrated resorts, and then there is Puente Romano Marbella. Spread across a village-like enclave on Marbella’s Golden Mile, where subtropical gardens lead to the Mediterranean and tennis courts sit alongside…
Zenith follows up on its 160th anniversary commemorative bright-blue ceramic variant of the Defy Skyline Chronograph, launched last year, by presenting a new interpretation, this time entirely in black ceramic. The Defy Skyline Chronograph Black Ceramic is just the second wholly ceramic Defy Skyline Chronograph that the Le Locle-based watch brand has unveiled, which points…
Martin Lo, Director, Cheoy Lee Shipyards & CL Yachts As the affable Director of Cheoy Lee Shipyards and its 2018-launched motoryacht brand CL Yachts, Martin Lo mentions that his role sees him “wearing many hats” as he humbly describes his duties at the start of our interview. “I balance my time at our Hong Kong…