Author: Solitaire Magazine
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11 Krug Ambassades from Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand Reinvent The Humble Carrot
Krug’s Carrot Era: Southeast Asia’s Top Chefs Reimagine a Humble Root Each year, Maison Krug poses a singular, almost poetic challenge to some of Southeast Asia’s most inventive chefs: take one humble ingredient and reimagine it entirely. In 2025, that ingredient is the carrot, a root often confined to broths and sides, now thrust into…
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Nikita Stephanie: A Life Destined For Architecture
The founding principal and design director of NN Studio shares about her passion for design, starting her business in her 20s and using her creative talent to give back. Nikita Stephanie was a busy child. “I had ballet class, art class and piano lessons. My mum loved planting and gardening, so we explored different varieties…
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TIME TO SHINE: DAZZLING TIMEPIECES FOR SUMMER 2025
This season’s visually stunning timepieces lend glamour to your summer ensemble. Chopard Jewellery Watches Since its foundation in 1860, Chopard’s storied history has been defined by milestones of innovation, craftsmanship, and artistic excellence, cementing the Maison’s reputation as ‘Masters of Jewellery Watches’. From the brilliant-cut and baguette diamond-set designs of the 1960s through to 1997’s…
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WELLNESS ENTREPRENEURS ON LOOKING AND FEELING AMAZING EVERYDAY
Singapore-based wellness entrepreneurs, Calvin Ng and Grant Wee, open up about their favourite ways to look and feel amazing every day. By Sasha Gonzales As the founders of wellness spaces, Calvin Ng, who established Senze Boutique Spa 20 years ago, and Grant Wee, who launched Hideaway this September, know a few things about looking and…
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GEN-Z APPROVED JEWELLERY: TIMELESS, VERSATILE, ANDROGYNOUS
The best gifts come in jewellery boxes. These Gen-Z approved jewels are statement-making, versatile and androgynous, and ever so timeless. Young, fun & carefree Boucheron’s Quatre collection, now a youthful 20 years old, has truly come of age. Its distinctive design remains as relevant and wearable today as it was upon its debut. Quatre, meaning…
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SIMILAR, YET DIFFERENT CUSTOMIZED SKINCARE
Despite their similarly busy lives as co-founders of Cloversoft, Angela Sim and Lynn Yeo have very different skincare types and requirements. Enter mtm labo with its custom-blended skincare. Homegrown brand, Cloversoft, has been making waves in the realm of sustainable household supplies, and the duo behind its success are Angela Sim and Lynn Yeo. Once…
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JASS BENEFIT GALA 2024 RAISED MORE THAN $1 MILLION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF JAZZ IN SINGAPORE
It was an unforgettable night of glamour, music, and philanthropy at the JASS Benefit Gala 2024. More than $1 million has been raised for the development of jazz in Singapore at the JASS Benefit Gala 2024 “Love Is Here to Stay – Gala of Peace and Love” held on Saturday, 19 October 2024, at the…
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INDULGE IN TRENDING TREATMENTS AT CAMBRIDGE MEDICAL GROUP’S ALL-FEMALE AESTHETIC CLINIC
Cambridge Medical Group (Somerset) stands out as one of the few aesthetic clinics in Singapore that are fully staffed by women. It is helmed by Medical Director Dr Shirley Kwee — an experienced doctor with over 10 years of experience in Aesthetic Medicine. Her clinical interests and expertise include injectables (BTX and dermal fillers), skin…
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EXPERIENCE THE SPIRIT OF GIVING AT THE COREY KOH – INCURABLY ROMANTIC CONCERT
Special feature by TRCL Get ready to be swept off your feet as homegrown talent Corey Koh brings his mesmerizing voice to the Singtel Waterfront Theatre on 10 December 2024, for an evening celebrating music and charity. At just 22, Corey Koh has already captured hearts around the world with his vocal range and dedication to using…
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EMBRACING TIME WITH THE LONGINES MINI DOLCEVITA
Special feature by Longines Time is of the essence for Estetica Group’s Karen Lam and the Longines Mini DolceVita ensures she gets through the day efficiently and in style. In a fast-paced world, where every second counts, Karen Lam, CEO of Estetica Group and a mother of three, exemplifies the art of time management. Juggling her professional and…
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LINEAGE AND LEGACY: SOUTHEAST ASIA’S MULTI-GENERATIONAL JEWELLERY COMPANIES
With a passion for gemstones in their blood, tradition and innovation on their minds, and the future in front of them, three multi-generational jewellery companies in Southeast Asia discuss the most precious treasure of all: family. THE POWER OF FOUR Family has always been at the beating heart of jewellery house Amee Philips, entwined with…
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COLOUR YOUR WORLD WITH MONOCHROMATIC TIMEPIECES
There’s a place for the crisp elegance of monochromatic timepieces in every wardrobe. But when your day calls for creativity or a wild streak of fun, break your wrist monotony with these bold colour statements. Dark Green Is The Night Known as the pioneer of ceramic in watches, Rado first introduced this material in 1986.…