The RuMa Hotel & Residences in Kuala Lumpur boasts a new approach to luxury – one that does away with the unnecessary flash, focusing instead on what matters most: The guest It’s a scenario painfully familiar for most frequent travellers: You take a red eye or early morning flight and…
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THE GIFT EDIT
Necessary objects for the modern bon vivant Il Borgo Balsamic Vinegar Il Borgo’s “L’aceto Balsamico Tradizionale” or traditional balsamic vinegar is extracted from casks where it has matured for at least 12 years. Expert tasters then decide on the vinegar’s ranking according to two different categories – Affinato (aged) or…
WEAR YOUR SKIN PROUDLY
Matthia’s & Claire’s Skin collection lets your true self shine Swiss jewellery brand, Matthia’s & Claire, was established almost two decades ago with the goal of tapping into the international market. Today, the brand is pushing for the concept of fun, personalisation and one-of-a-kind pieces, which is why the…
LADY OF LEISURE
Alila’s Doris Goh talks about how to make a difference in the business of leisure, luxury, and inimitable experiences Doris Goh, Chief Marketing Officer for Alila Hotels and Resorts, is someone you’d want to have a long, meandering conversation with. She exudes grace and effervescence, much like the Alila properties…
THE LITTLE RESTAURANT THAT COULD
Kausmo, a small 16-seater restaurant, has big dreams when it comes to challenging food wastage Up on the third level of Shaw Centre, a food revolution is brewing at Kausmo, a restaurant that aims to spark conversation about thoughtful and conscientious ways of living. The star of the show at…
UP CLOSE & PERSONAL WITH MIKIMOTO’S YASUHIKO HASHIMOTO
Mikimoto’s Yasuhiko Hashimoto talks to us about the new Marina Bay Sands boutique, personal style, and the jewellery he is most obsessed with Yasuhiko Hashimoto, Mikimoto’s Director & Executive Vice President of the Sales Division, is someone that immediately exudes confidence and effortless style. The soft-spoken gentleman was recently…
ALL ABOARD THE TIGER EXPRESS
Eastern & Oriental Express and Save Wild Tigers shine the spotlight on the wild tiger’s plight Fact: There are as few as 3,800 tigers left in the wild and time is running out to save this species from extinction. The majestic animal is often hunted for its skin, bones, and…
REMEMBERING AN ICON
Retelling the story of the Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur and a bygone era through a collaboration between YTL Hotels and Singapore jewellery brand Choo Yilin 1932 was no doubt a historical year. It was the year the Sydney Harbor Bridge first opened. It was when Amelia Earhart became the first…
THE PATH TO HAPPINESS AND PEACE
Aman puts together a specially created wellness retreat at four of its most serene retreats in Indochina to help you rest and reset The concept of peace and contentment has unfortunately become fleeting for most, given our constant state of busyness. Juggling a career, social life, and relationships, all while…
LA VIE EN ROSE
An exploration of the multi-faceted rose in perfumery There is perhaps no flower or ingredient in perfumery that is more important than the rose. In some scents, it is the key centrepiece in the heart – the essence of feminity. In others, it is the fragrance’s invisible aura. I recall…
