In this issue

On the cover is Talenia Phua Gajardo, an early tech adopter who has taken her art business further than the showroom, with online art gallery, The Artling, and online marketplace for high-quality pre-loved luxury items, Luxglove. She shares her forward-looking vision for e-commerce in the luxury segment and how tech is changing the game. Our very first tech issue also looks at the key players in Asia, and how social enterprises are harnessing the power of technology for a more measured impact.

History Lesson

Multidisciplinary artist Zai Kuning explores one of the lesser-known narratives of Southeast Asia with his presentation at the 57th Venice Biennale.

3 mins

Cause And Effect

SymAsia CEO Young Jin Yee tells Hong Xinyi how a new generation of Singapore philanthropists is changing the charity landscape.

3 mins

Funny Bones

Piaget ambassador and all-round witty guy Ryan Reynolds opens up to Karishma Tulsidas about the first Golden Globesnominated superhero movie, and that ‘Spideypool’ moment.

3 mins

Tech Touch

Social enterprises are harnessing the power of technology to create a greater and more measured impact on communities around the world. Grace Ma reports.

4 mins

Upper Distinction

Cartier’s watchmaking arm has gone from strength to strength with the establishment of six production facilities across Switzerland. Karishma Tulsidas tours its main manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds, and delves into the incredible minutiae of crafting a Cartier watch.

3 mins

Rock Star

Vihari Sheth-Poddar’s curated design portfolio highlights ultra-rare coloured diamonds that the jeweller has exclusive access to.

2 mins

Strings Attached

The romantic, feminine bow makes an appearance within Chaumet’s Insolence line, reimagined for today’s women.

1 min

Luxury's New Facets

E-commerce entrepreneur Talenia Phua Gajardo mulls over the future of luxury retail and tells Hong Xinyi why she believes it will become vividly virtual.

7 mins

Scenic Route

Savour the merits of slow travel aboard the Belmond Eastern & Oriental Express. Kissa Castañeda tells us about life in the slow lane.

4 mins

Style And Substance

Sansiri takes luxury living up a notch with uber plush Ralph Lauren Home-furnished spaces and homes for its flagship project in Bangkok, 98 Wireless.

2 mins

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