5 People Share How Their Struggles Have Shaped Their Outlook On Life And Business

Meet five people who share how their struggles have shaped their outlook on life and business with Sandhya Mahadevan.

Fifty Is The New 21

Fifty is the new 21, says Brandon Barker, the co-founder of Platinum Angels Management, a new modelling agency that exclusively books mature talents.

Not The T'ang Quartet You Remember

Singapore's premier string quartet celebrates 30 years with two new members, and a new journey.

Tech For Good

Migrant workers falling prey to grasping recruiters may become a thing of the past, thanks to the wave of digitally-based social enterprises that focus on ethical employment.

Paradise, It's Not All Lost

A three-hour journey leads to Koh Lanta, which offers peace, solitude and natural beauty in Krabi, a place many tend to overlook now.

Horological Anniversaries To Watch Out For

Five of the world’s most iconic timepieces celebrate milestone anniversaries this year. How have they evolved?

Haute Cuisine Partners Haute Horlogerie

Five questions for Chopard's Friend of the Brand, Sébastien Lepinoy, executive chef at three-Michelin-starred Les Amis.

Alcoholic Bonds Of Brotherhood

What happens when you mix copious amounts of whisky and late nights? A limited-edition idea.

Timepieces Exclusively For Sophisticated Travellers

Dedicated to the art of travel, Louis Vuitton introduces the latest iterations of the Escale Spin Time and Tambour Outdoor Chronograph GMT, timepieces made exclusively for sophisticated travellers.

Grace Sai Wants You To Be Unreasonable

The entrepreneur no longer wants to stand on the sidelines and watch the world heat up because of climate change. Unravel Carbon is her solution.

Meet The Asia's Best Pastry Chef - Maira Yeo

With her innovative use of unorthodox ingredients and heritage flavours, Cloudstreet's Maira Yeo has discovered sweet success. Shamilee Vellu chats with Asia's Best Pastry Chef.

Alex Chua Making His Mark In Two Disparate Industries Finance And Food

Alex Chua May be part of a longstanding family business, but he is determined to make his mark in two disparate industries finance and food.

The New Codes Of Power Dressing

The new codes of power dressing turn feminine dress tropes on their heads. Corsetry today is undone or structured like armour on modern heroines. The ambiguity of lingerie as daywear toys with propriety in daring style, while the adaptation of menswear silhouettes, such as a trench coat with a couture-like volume, only requires a pair of combat boots to make a statement.

Vacheron Constantin's New Ladies' Models

Vacheron Constantin's new ladies' models are an exercise in style, elegance and high performance.

The Best Of Both Worlds

Chanel's ambition to become a watchmaking powerhouse has been realised. Just look at its impressive, well-rounded showing at Watches & Wonders 2022.

No Holds Barred

Tippling Club's chef-owner Ryan Clift has never held back not in his culinary innovations and certainly not in his opinions. As he tells Charmian Leong, he still has a lot to offer on both fronts after 14 years.

Let There Be Light And Magic

Creativity, finesse and whimsy govern Louis Vuitton's two most spectacular watch launches for the year.

As Happy As Cannes Be

This month, Chopard celebrates the 25th year of its partnership with the Cannes Film Festival.

AN ERRONEOUS TRUNK

The visionary duo behind Recycle Group explains commemorate the non-existent trunk they made to the founder of Louis Vuitton's 200th birthday.

Dual Frequencies

Some find their presence disconcerting, while others find it inspiring. Cara Yap talks to cross-cultural artists who grapple with stereotypes such as cultural appropriation, otherness, and identity.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Chef Damian D'Silva of Rempapa makes a strong case for preserving and elevating our heritage cuisine, intricacies and all.

From Hong Kong To Singapore

These entrepreneurs prove that distance is no barrier to building a solid connection.

HERITAGE, NOW

These designers are rewriting the stories of their lives' work with big ideas, iconoclastic spirits, and plenty of heart.

OLD IS GOLD

Gabriel Fratini, head chef of The English House, prefers Asian classics over flashy European fine dining restaurants on any given day.

When the Stars Align

We learn what makes Singaporean actor and Zenith's newest Friend of the Brand Desmond Tan tick.

Old Designers, New Age Cities

Fancy chests, minimalist lacquerware and striking porcelain — all painstakingly handcrafted by current-generation artisans who refuse to let their heritage fade into obscurity.

Why Fast Cars And The Slow Life Go Together

Tracy Lee chats with Ferrari's president of Far East and Middle East Dieter Knechtel and discovers how the Italian marque achieved record sales during the pandemic, and why fast cars and the slow life go together.

Life On The Red Line

Professional race car driver Sean Hudspeth tells Farhan Shah he believes he can be in Formula One, if he only had the funding.

Life Insurance Tycoon Calvin Lo: 'I Just Wants To Be A Good Father'

There's A Lot Of Mystery Surrounding Sharplysuited Life Insurance Tycoon Calvin Lo, But The Billionaire Just Wants To Be A Good Father, As He Tells Farhan Shah.

Cortina's Golden Hour

Cortina Watch celebrates its 50th anniversary with a series of transformative changes. Darren Ho speaks with the company's new leaders to find out what's next.