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5 Christmas Markets To Visit in Japan This Festive Season 2025
From Tokyo to Yokohama and Osaka, celebrate the holidays at Japan’s top Christmas markets. Text by: Lim Chee Wah Christmas may not be a public holiday in Japan, but the festive spirit is alive and well. These joyous Christmas markets in Tokyo – plus one in nearby Yokohama and another in Osaka – show just…
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Designing with Soul: Inside Atelier V&A’s Dialogue Between Craft and Emotion
Atelier V&A, founded by Singaporean designer Venetia Gu and Australian-Dutch creative Aisha Hillary-Morgan, is more than a design studio. From their atelier, the duo shapes a new narrative for Singaporean craftsmanship, one where furniture, art, and storytelling converge in pieces made to be both lived with and felt. Text by: Young Lim When Venetia Gu…
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Escape To Malaysia’s Pangkor Laut For The Long Weekend
Opera legend Luciano Pavarotti once called Pangkor Laut “paradise on earth”, and it’s easy to see why. Surrounded by emerald waters and cloaked in rainforest, this private island retreat offers the kind of unspoiled beauty that feels like nature’s own aria. Text by: Eris Choo It’s the perfect island afternoon: swaying palms, golden sands, sound…
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Christine Argillet On Her Personal Experiences with Salvadore Dali
The manager of The Argillet Collection shares about growing up alongside the famous French Surrealist artist. Text by: Luo Jingmei Photography – courtesy of Bruno Gallery It is not everyday that one can take a photograph with Salvadore Dali, but Christine Argillet has taken many. In fact, she has spent plenty of time with the…
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Restaurants To Tuck into Gourmet Pizzas in Singapore
Singapore’s gourmet pizza scene is heating up (again) with exciting launches and refreshed menus. Here’s where to go for your next slice. Text by: Eris Choo Artichoke If the name rings a bell, it’s because it’s that Artichoke — formerly Singapore’s cult-favourite misfit of Middle Eastern dining, now rebranded as a contemporary pizza parlour. After 15 years of…
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Sail the World in Style: Oceania Cruises Launches New 2027–2028 Voyages
Highlights include the four-and-a-half-month Kangaroo Route from Sydney, Oceania Cruises’s longest-ever 244-day Epic Global Adventure, and its first winter season in the Mediterranean. Travel the world in comfort and style as Oceania Cruises announces new additions to its portfolio, including a wide-ranging 2027-2028 Collection of over 230 itineraries, stopping at some of the world’s most…
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Secret’s Out: How Niessing Rose From Niche Brand To Minimalist Giant
The German fine jewellery brand is known for contemporary design and has lately become a popular choice amongst jewellery fans in the city. CEO Sandro Erl discusses the brand’s growing popularity and how it syncs so well with the tastes and trends in Singapore. Niessing, the German jewellery brand founded in 1873, used to be…
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New Snowskin Mooncakes for 2025 Mid-Autumn Celebrations in Singapore
Where to get the best new snowskin mooncakes for Mid-Autumn festival 2025 in Singapore. Pan Pacific Singapore Fans of snowskin mooncake can look forward to Hai Tien Lo’s bestselling Mao Shan Wang Durian Snow Skin Mooncake, and the returning favourite Mango Pomelo Snow Skin Mooncake, a combination of juicy mango and tangy pomelo, enveloped in…
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Explore Singapore Art to Commemorate SG60
Artists are said to be the chroniclers of our time and our society. As Singapore marks its 60th birthday in 2025, these exhibitions pay tribute to the works and lives of artists past and present. In 1965 when Singapore gained independence, the art scene was not only in its infancy, it was also largely overlooked…
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Vietnam’s Craft Rhum Celebrates Innovation and Quality
Vietnam’s premium small-batch craft rhums, respectfully made with high quality, sustainably farmed local sugar cane, are waiting to be uncorked. Vietnam, a land known for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, is adding a surprising new chapter to its story – craft rhum. While rhum traditionally evokes images of Caribbean beaches and pirate lore, a unique…
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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…