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What's In A Smile?
Guestimates vary on the number of muscles required to smile – 43, 17, 26 – but Dr. Ernest Rex Tan knows that a genuine smile comes from a deeper source where confidence, sincerity and happiness, which can be achieved with professional help – lie.
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February 2019
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The Theory Of Everything
Through a year-long collaboration with hotels under The House Collective group, Swiss artist Katja Loher demonstrates the interconnectedness of philosophy, sustainability, vision and craft.
6 min |
May 2019
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Stephane Le Pelletier - What's In My Portfolio
DIRECTOR ASIA PACIFIC, OPERA GALLERY.
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May 2019
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King Of The Castle
To Mr. Roy Teo, founder of The Mill group of design companies, his newly remade headquarters represents his architectural passions and creative aspirations.
8 min |
May 2019
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In Her Shoes
Ms. Nita Chauhan of Vincitore shares how she stepped in the right direction to find success in the finicky world of the footwear industry.
4 min |
May 2019
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Rolex Seeks To Explore, Conquer And Preserve Our Planet
Rolex seeks to explore and preserve our planet in an environmental campaign titled Perpetual Planet.
2 min |
August 2019
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The New-Generation BMW 7 Series
We test-drive the new-generation BMW 7 Series across the border from Poland to Prague on the BMW CSEU Grand Media Tour
6 min |
August 2019
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How Edward Tan Ensures That He Is On The Right Course
For Mr. Edward Tan, executive director of the Hong Seh Group, understanding the past and knowing the importance of change ensures that he is on the right course — whether on land or out at sea
6 min |
August 2019
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Is It Design Or Is It Art?
Current edition of the Golden Pin Design Awards attracts design pracititoners versed in artketing and curatorial services
2 min |
July 2018
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Chill In Style
If you re looking for a weekend retreat where barefoot luxury and high style meet, look no farther than Villa Hakuna Matata in Canggu, Bali
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July 2018
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Hospitality's New Frontier
Mr. Allen Law, CEO of Park Hotel Group, reveals how heritage, technology, and a seamless guest experience come into play to transform the Grand Park City Hall into a hotel of the future
8 min |
July 2018
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When Tech Meets Travel
What the Tech?, a trend report by strategic branding and marketing agency CatchOn & Company Ltd, talks about the way technology is changing travel experience. Portfolio spoke to Ms. Virginia Ngai, Director, Strategy at CatchOn about some of the highlights and implications of the report.
1 min |
October 2018
PORTFOLIO Magazine
Not Just For The Eyes
Clothes, makeup, and body modification are just starting points in a persons transformation to a virtual artwork. One has to cultivate the mind too. After all, artworks are not only for the eyes
4 min |
October 2018
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PayPal Is Ready For Secure Digitised Cash Transactions
PayPal is ready for a future of quick, efficient and secure digitized cash transactions
4 min |
October 2018
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The Independent
Mr. AlanOei, artistic director of the highly regarded arts venue The Substation, is hoping for the day when his role as keeper of the flame for those on the fringe becomes irrelevant
6 min |
October 2018
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The Telok Ayer Community Whisperer
Ms. Sue-ShanQuekis on a mission to re-envision the concept of Singapores beloved community center withTelokAyer Arts Club
4 min |
October 2018
PORTFOLIO Magazine
Create To Curate
A curators job goes beyond putting together an exhibition they create stories to realize an artists vision for the cultural zeitgeist at any given time. To further understand their role, we spoke to one of Singapores most sought-after curators, Mr.KhairuddinHori
5 min |
October 2018
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Design Out Of This World
Will this proposal for human habitation on Mars take off?
2 min |
October 2018
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Jeremy Lim - Man Of The Moment
To Cortina Watch Chief Operating Officer Mr. Jeremy Lim, pushing the envelope is what brings the watch industry into the future
9 min |
June 2019
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Workplace Demand & Supply
How companies can grow a sustainable talent pool
5 min |
June 2019
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The Art Angel
Art collector Mr. Ryan Su puts together a headlining exhibition featuring works by Charlie’s Angels star Ms. Lucy Liu for the upcoming Singapore Art Week in 2019, all the while working as a shipping litigator, concurrently pursuing a PhD in Art Law.
3 min |
December 2018
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Glamour With A Conscience
With Chopard’s mission towards sustainable luxury in full swing, all that glitters is indeed (ethical) gold.
2 min |
December 2018
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Several Key Luxury Brands Have Harmonized Their Prices Globally, Especially Between Asia And Europe.
The success of luxury pricing lies in quantifying the emotion-based value-to consumer regardless of costs, competitor or market prices. Luxury companies need to precisely measure the perception of their brands’ value within their customer segments in order to set their prices.
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March 2019
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TZE Char Steps Up
Mr. Alexander Pang, second-generation chef and CEO of beloved tze char institution, New Ubin Seafood, is responsible for taking it to the next level with the opening of two upscale locations at CHIJMES and Ramada Zhongshan Park, all while keeping it grounded and truly Singaporean
5 min |
March 2019
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Destination: Luxury
For Mr. Scot Toon, Managing Director for Asia of The Pavilions Hotels and Resorts, the secret to a truly luxurious travel experience is allowing the property and its location to shine
4 min |
March 2019
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So Dependable
SO Sofitel Bangkok still remains a favorite among those who frequent the Thai capital – and with good reason
1 min |
March 2019
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The Gut Of Strategy
It was fishy. But definitely no red herring.
4 min |
March 2019
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Are We Ready For 'China Made' Luxury?
Tradition and pride in local culture supports China’s growing voice in the international luxury sector. For one watch manufacturer, this could be the start of something big
3 min |
March 2019
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2019 Year's Best Timepieces - Delicate Display At Baselworld And SIHH
A subtler expression of familiar and new models may signal the direction in which watch design is headed.
4 min |
May 2019
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A Cursory Look At Trends Past
Not too long ago, the 10-year challenge was trending on social media.
5 min |