As fashion and beauty embrace AI for marketing and personalisation, 2025 promises even more possibilities. From personalised experiences to leveraging TikTok trends, brands are poised to redefine how consumers engage with products and how technology will shape beauty trends. From augmented reality (AR) virtual try-ons to AI-driven trend forecasting, the industry has started to integrate…
Photo by RIMOWA. “No matter how far or long, I only bring one carry-on,” says Rick Owens. With this first-time partnership between Owens and RIMOWA, we can expect a suitcase perfectly tailored to one’s needs and refined with the designer’s signature edge. When imagining the collaborated RIMOWA piece, the first thought was, of course, a dark,…
As AI-powered personal assistants become deeply embedded in the daily lives of large corporations, businesses and individuals alike, the balance between convenience and control is shifting. From China’s DeepSeek to the West’s AI race, artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool — it is an omnipresent force shaping global surveillance, economic power structures, and…
Edith Ho’s life and career have been shaped by a rich tapestry of global influences. With Danish and Brazilian heritage, a childhood in France, and years spent living in Asia, she was naturally drawn to the arts — an industry that celebrates culture, people, and place. A dedicated art collector for over two decades, she…
Located off the eastern coast of Central America, the most private island resort in the world lays bordered by Mexico on the northwest by Mexico, the Caribbean Sea on the east, and on the south and west by Guatemala but for all intents and purposes, given the nautical distances involved, the Gladden Private Island Resort is the perfect villa…
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to bounce between good and bad effects. In 2025, AI use is only projected to increase, with McKinsey reporting that AI use in companies leapt to a staggering 72 percent after hanging around 50 to 60 percent in previous years. The question now becomes how well companies can…
Welcome to the glittering world of fine floristry in 2025! The days of lazily exploring overflowing floral boutiques are long gone. Just a few clicks now can let you order luxury flowers online and have convenience and elegance right at your door. This list covers both luxury event preparation and simple surprise gift ideas for…
As the visionary hotelier behind successful market and brand positioning of a few 5-stars hotels in Kuala Lumpur. Cristian Nannucci has redefined what it means to combine sustainability with luxury. With decades of experience in the hospitality industry across Asia, the Middle East and Europe hotelier Cristian Nannucci’s tenure in Malaysia stands out as a career-defining…
Photo by Riccardo Raspa Cutthroat doesn’t even begin to describe the relative speed in which Gucci has decided to end its partnership with Sabato De Sarno. The now-former creative director of the Italian house was first announced as the successor to Alessandro Michele in late January 2023, and presented his first collection—the Spring/Summer 2024 womenswear collection…
With founder Melvyn Goh at the helm, Succession Advisory Partners provides consultation services to highly affluent families and their kin on intergenerational and succession matters. As Asia experiences a dramatic shift in wealth dynamics, Melvyn Goh is spearheading efforts to support family enterprises in navigating succession planning and wealth transfer. Through his various ventures, including Succession…