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PRESTIGE NO. 223 - Apr. 2024
THE CONVERSATION ISSUE / PAVITPORN 'FAI' KANATHANAVANICH - FAMILY TIES / HEART-TO-HEART WITH WIN METAWIN / VAN CLEEF & ARPELS' SECRET GARDEN / 'STARCHITECT' SHOHEI SHIGEMATSU

Into The Deep

For the Thailand launch of OMEGA’s latest Aqua Terra timepieces, the Swiss watchmaker headed to Phuket for the big reveal

2 mins

Yours Virtually

Immersive virtual-reality experiences could well be the future of cinema, writes Mathew Scottz

5 mins

Bubbling Up

A man with a modern vision, Hervé Dantan has helped Champagne Lanson become more widely appreciated, writes 

4 mins

Secrets Revealed

A stalwart of Thailand’s third largest island’s luxury hotel scene, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui is continuing to set the pace with a number of exciting new developments, Francois Oosthuizen discovers

4 mins

Commanding The Empire

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN is leading his label to global domination, one shoe, clutch and fragrance at a time. He invites ALICE FRANKLIN to his Parisian home and waxes lyrical

6 mins

Verdant Garden

For his fendi Haute Fourrure Fall/Winter 2017-18 collection, KARL LAGERFELD conjured up images of flowers from another world, leading to creations of almost ethereal beauty

2 mins

Objects Of Desire

With inspiration drawn from the captivating beauty of the Eternal City, BULGARI’s 2017 Divas’ Dream collection is a tribute to feminine elegance, with gemstones bursting in vivid hues and designs that celebrate iconic motifs in extraordinary and bold designs

3 mins

Days Of Future Past

Urwerk’s exceptional think tank, Martin Frei and Felix Baumgartner, discuss progressive horology with ANDRE FROIS

4 mins

Escaping The Entourage

JEREMY PIVEN talks to KAVITA DASWANI about Ari Gold, artificial intelligence and the weight of a well-placed “F” word

5 mins

Split And Run

JADE CHANG puts the Wangs on the road as they take on the world. But as STEPHEN MCCARTY discovers, they’re already home

7 mins

Double In Paradise

The unbreakable ties of twinship and a dedication to jewellery’s lost arts have forged a unique atelier in a magically named corner of Queensland, discovers Melissa Pearce.

4 mins

A Connoisseur's Eye

For fine jewellery designer BAO BAO WAN, inspiration comes from very personal experiences. françois oosthuizen attends the Shanghai launch of the second piece she created for St. Regis Hotels & Resorts.

3 mins

Let The Games Begin

When the 2018 Olympic Winter Games kicks off in PyeongChang, South Korea this month, a proud tradition that began in 1932 – the introduction of OMEGA as Official Timekeeper – will continue

3 mins

Interior Dialogue

JUAN PABLO MOLYNEUX lets zaneta cheng into his world, where minimalism is a semantic error, classical education supersedes all and dreams are but a stepping stone to his next refurbishment project

6 mins

Double Act

Two designers, two brands, two worlds. Creative directors Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia tell alice franklin why taking the reins at Oscar de la Renta made sense as Monse, their new brand on the block, continues to impress.

6 mins

Jewel In The Crown

Chaumet’s 237-year heritage illuminates its “Imperial Splendours” exhibition at the Palace Museum in Beijing, learns candice CHAN.

3 mins

Sweet Surreality

MANTA KLANGBOONKRONG explores the mind of pop surrealist ATCHALINEE “AIM” KESORNSOOK, learning how she found her way back to art after a years-long soul-searching detour.

5 mins

Joys In The 'Hood

It’s hard to believe that a business hotel can become a celebrated part of the Lion City’s most diverse district, but the post-refurbishment InterContinental Singapore has done just that.

3 mins

Driving Passion

Creative director and founder of Thai luxury accessories brand PHYA, JIRAYONG ANUMAN-RAJADHON is also a full-time investment banker. Prea Satrusayang talks to her about her latest passion and how she juggles it all so well

2 mins

An Ode To Style

In honour of DIOR’s 70th anniversary, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs is offering a window into the history of a house synonymous with Parisian haute couture and its importance in the world of fashion and culture

1 min

French Panache

Among the highlights of a burgeoning dining scene on leafy Witthayu Road, Café Claire deserves a shining spot thanks to its unique Parisian charm and hearty, authentic French cuisine. Manta Klangboonkrong pops in for a taste

3 mins

Diving Into Bliss

The Library in Koh Samui, a member of Design Hotels, reveals a new chapter in the resort’s fast-growing story

2 mins

The Beauty Of Creation

As KPN LAND prepares to open the doors to its crown jewel, The Diplomat 39, KANTALUK “YING” HONGLADAROM talks about how art, inspiration and a global education have inspired the project

4 mins

Seaside Escape

With a prime location in the exclusive Na Jomtien area, the brand new RENAISSANCE PATTAYA RESORT & SPA is a reflection of the hospitality brand’s hallmark approach to feed the curiosity, fuel the imagination and excite the senses of guests

1 min

Space Oddity

The Legacy Machine Split Escapement from MB&F is a curious creation, conjured up in the name of beauty and exploring the depths of horology few have dared venture into. MELAINNE CHIEW speaks to the man behind the machine

4 mins

Perfect Timing

Swiss watchmaker HUBLOT has joined forces with world number one golfer DUSTIN JOHNSON to unveil a watch that’s dedicated to the ultimate precision sport – golf

2 mins

Smash And Gag

Fight for your right to publish? Or accept that GEORGE ORWELL was on the money all along? It’s an increasingly tricky proposition, writes STEPHEN MCCARTY

5 mins

The Big Reveal

Executive chef FRANCK DETRAIT and head bartender SIMON BRANDMEYER lift the lid on what can be expected when Park Hyatt Bangkok opens this month

5 mins

Woman On Top

Taking the reins of a well-established fashion house is no easy task. sheena khemaney speaks to Lanvin’s newest artistic director, Bouchra Jarrar Portrait: Kacper Kasprzyk

4 mins

Steeped in Tradition

François Oosthuizen travels to Wellington in Florida, USA, to attend the prestigious 5* Rolex Grand Prix – the highlight of the three-monthlong Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) – and visits the stables of Rolex Testimonee

5 mins

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