King Louis XIV’s heeled shoes The relationship between fashion and status is a familiar concept to all. High heels (or “pumps”), in particular, are a sartorial staple that has had close associations with people in power since their invention, making the shoe variation a sought-after footwear design for centuries. From their beginnings in 10th Century…

The 97th Academy Awards took place on 2 March 2025, at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre. The film Anora emerged as the evening’s biggest winner, securing five Oscars — including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing and Best Actress for Mikey Madison. The night was filled with memorable moments, but also sparked lively…

The “dress watch”, in theory, should be as easy to execute as it is to categorise. It is in the name: a timepiece to suit “dressy” occasions where attire call it an outfit if you want to be casual about it or a uniform if you prefer some ambiguity – that requires at least three…

Art: Kimberlee Kessler Tiktok is the realm of newness and novelty. Every week, something new emerges and it’s always something that I simply need to know about. A novel way to style my hair for maximum impact, a new homegrown brand I should shop from or just a fresh meme that will take over the Tiktok community—and…

Halcyon Gallery’s audacious new exhibition dubbed “Sacred & Profane” offers a contemporary reimagining of religious iconography. Situated at 148 New Bond Street, the exhibition will feature a dynamic range of works by renowned artists including Mitch Griffiths, Andy Warhol, David LaChapelle, Robert Montgomery and emerging talents such as Graceland London and Dominic Harris. For centuries,…

Alexander Gutierrez and Jens Schneider As dyed-in-the-wool watch people, we all understand the appeal of fine finishing. Then again, there is finishing, somewhat finer takes on the same and proper fine finishing; and then there is hand finishing. Ok, this might read like gibberish or typical watch bore nonsense but we begin in this somewhat…

The premier destination for luxury timepieces and fine jewellery, Avi & Co. celebrated their Aspen Boutique Grand Opening with an exclusive 3-day VIP event this week. “After the success of our Miami Boutique that opened in 2023 and the release of our Iced Collection, the expansion into Aspen felt like the perfect time to introduce…

Get ready for Asia’s biggest, grandest and most relevant yachting awards presentation of 2025! The Yacht Style Awards and Gala Dinner, an established and essential event in the yachting calendar, is set to return on the evening of Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, the night before this year’s Singapore Yachting Festival…