Fly Like A Bird

For the first time since the creation of jewellery designer Jean Schlumberger's Bird on a Rock brooch in 1965 for Tiffany & Co. with a crested diamond bird perched on a coloured gemstone, the American house has reinterpreted this iconic design using rare natural pearls.

The Craft Of Coffee

When it comes to Singapore coffee culture, tradition and innovation go hand-in-hand. Three industry insiders spill the beans on the evolving scene and what makes a perfect cup of coffee.

Why We Need Art

Artists, experts, gallery owners and collectors naturally have a profound love for art and many reasons why it's so important to their lives. Following Art Basel Hong Kong's successful return, here's what some of the most prominent names in the region have to say.

The Materialisation Of Emotion

After representing Madagascar at the 2019 Venice Biennale and opening an art space in his hometown, JOËL ANDRIANOMEARISOA now expresses his art of emotions through Moroccan crafts in a major museum show.

Crafting New Perceptions

Ong Keng Sen, the founding artistic director of T:> Works, reflects on the first edition of the Per Form Open Academy of Arts and Activation, and how its reception bodes well for the local arts scene.

UNDER THE VOLCANO

Sicilian wines have evolved from overdone and stylised a few decades ago to energetic and characterful today. JamesSuckling.com takes the plunge into the island's diverse terroir-driven offerings.

Remaking Traditions

In the face of climate change, some Old World winemakers are accelerating their vineyard management technology and repositioning business opportunities to stay ahead of the game. GUILLAUME BARRAUD of the Gérard Bertrand Group in Languedoc-Roussillon explains how.

IN SUCCESSION

An emotional and introspective night prompted CHARMAIN KWEE to quit a budding law career for a world that belongs to her father. The affable executive director of Eurokars Group opens up to Crystal Lee about stepping into his shoes.

Take the Boys Out

Fendi's first standalone men's store in Southeast Asia opens in Singapore.

Maestro Of Diamonds

Graff has maintained its position as one of the world's preeminent high jewellery houses after over 60 years. We look at its latest high-wattage creations featuring the most phenomenal gems and craftsmanship synonymous with the maison.

Stewards Of The Planet

Saving earth's last wild places is the mission of Steve Boyes, who has completed the first of his Great Spine of Africa series of expeditions in protection of humanity and wildlife through the support of the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative.

The Ties That Bind

Chaumet's CEO Jean-Marc Mansvelt gives a fascinating insight on how the past informs the present at the maison.

New Culinary Heights

Asia's 50 Best Restaurants celebrates its 10th anniversary this year - in Singapore. Ahead of its 2023 edition, we speak to WILLIAM DREW, director of content for 50 Best, on what it takes to be recognised in the regional food awards.

Crossing Cultures

Peranakan Museum reopens with nine thematic galleries celebrating the evolving tastes and times of culturally diverse Peranakan communities. KENNIE TING of Asian Civilisations Museum and Peranakan Museum gives us an inside look.

His Time Has Come

Lauded US contemporary artist Daniel Arsham talks about his unique way of democratising art, his ambassadorship with Hublot and pushing the boundaries of possibility in an Asia-exclusive interview with Yanni Tan.

The Making Of A Masterpiece

Now into its eighth iteration, Clé De Peau Beauté's The Cream is now at its most potent, with an exceptional texture and presentation worthy of its status as the paradigm of luxury beauty.

Hypnotic Hues

A vintage diamond brooch once owned by Queen Elizabeth II inspires a modern, gender-neutral high jewellery collection by French maison Boucheron.

Celebrity Tresses

Luscious locks fit for the big screen are now a cinch with the most advanced scalp treatments and products at Papilla Haircare.

Hypercars Hit Town

Two multi-million-dollar souped-up supercars set the motoring scene buzzing with their appearance at Wearnes Automotive earlier this year.

Ease Into Luxury

The new chapter of Italian furnishing brand Maxalto's story now features Antonio Citterio-designed showpieces that bring to mind a timeless bourgeois elegance.

Kyoto On Your Tastebuds

Discover Japan's cultural capital anew with an insider's gourmet journey through its age-old institutions.

A Legacy Of Creative Genius

IWC presents the new Ingenieur Automatic 40, which revisits the iconic and now sought-after Ingenieur SL "Jumbo" created in the '70s by famed watch designer Gérald Genta.

Tastemaker's Table

With the right dinnerware, the table almost sets itself. We share the crème de la crème of luxury tableware from esteemed designer labels for an impressive mise en place.

FULL CIRCLE

In Bangkok for the Legend of Diamonds exhibition, which showcases creations crafted from the exceptional 910-carat Lesotho Legend rough diamond, president of Van Cleef & Arpels (Asia Pacific) Nicolas Luchsinger takes us deep into the maison's past and present, and his lifelong passion for jewellery.

EAUX D'ART

\"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see,\" said the Impressionist artist Edgar Degas. These perfumes and perfumeries would like to disagree on the \"seeing\" part.

Sommelier On Call

It is not uncommon for wine collectors here to engage a sommelier to manage and curate their cellars, and also advise on pairings for hosted dinners. We find out more from sommelier and movie producer STÉPHANIE RIGOURD of The Vintage Club.

KUSAMA'S COSMOS

M+ celebrates its first anniversary with a monumental scholarly showcase on the Japanese artist. Co-curators DORYUN CHONG and MIKA YOSHITAKE take Prestige behind the scenes.

MAKING MOVES

Big changes are afoot for CAROLINA KUMALA, and the intrepid Singapore-born Indonesian is welcoming them with open arms, Crystal Lee discovers.

Star Power

The hottest tables in town right now have Japanese leanings and the clout of big-name chefs.

Gems Of The Seine

Glide into the lesser-known wonders of the Seine River from Paris to Normandie, and explore France's artistic heritage aboard a floating pied-à-terre aptly named the S.S. Joie de Vivre.