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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…
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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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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.…
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DRIVEN BY PASSION: JOEY QUEK
From her day job as a lawyer to her venture in F&B, Joey Quek wants to have it all and do it well. Joey Quek keeps a very busy schedule. For most of the day, she navigates the legal complexities that might concern the island’s most established families as a family office lawyer. By late…
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FLYING THE FLAG
Three finalists from the 2024 BMW Golf Cup Singapore Qualifying will represent the country in the World Final in 2025. It’s not every day that a golfer gets to represent his or her country playing a game that they love. But the BMW Golf Cup lets three successful players live their dream. As one of…
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ANDREA SAVAGE: PURPOSEFUL LIFE LED BY DESIGN
Andrea Savage’s jewellery choices reflect her infectious élan and purposeful life led by design. Andrea Savage describes herself as “an interior design by training, host and television personality by experience, and a multifaceted optimist by design.” It is an apt representation of the co-CEO and creative director of A Life By Design, whose name and…
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PALACE’S WONDERS: SIMONE JEWELS’ HIGH JEWELLERY COLLECTION, DOLMABAHCE
Simone Jewels’ latest collection of masterpieces, DOLMABAHCE, is an exquisite homage to the grandeur and opulence of the historic Dolmabahçe Palace, Istanbul. Built during the height of the Ottoman Empire, the Dolmabahçe Palace, known for its artistic influences, stands as a testament to the empire’s unparalleled stateliness in the 14th and 15th centuries. Simone Ng…
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ULTRALUXE 2024: A CURATED COLLECTION OF FASHION AND JEWELLERY
UltraLuxe 2024 brings together a world-class curation of haute design and meticulous craft by internationally acclaimed independent jewellery designers and houses, prestigious watchmakers, celebrated fashion designers and niche luxury brands. UltraLuxe 2024, Asia’s foremost festival of niche luxury, returns to Singapore from 4 to 13 October. Held at the TENT@ Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza,…