1+ hour, 25+ min ago   (1046+ words) From murals and neighbourhood parks to better public spaces, architects and urban practitioners are exploring how cities can foster well-being, connection, creativity and a stronger sense of belonging. Leading the project from conception to completion was Lee Hui Lian, principal…...

7+ hour, 37+ min ago   (485+ words) Singapore’s top bar Jigger & Pony slips to No 9; Bangkok, Jakarta and Chinese cities post strong showings. Seoul’s Zest is first runner-up while Hong Kong’s Bar Leone, last year’s No 1, came in third. Bangkok’s Dry Wave Cocktail Studio and and MO…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (876+ words) Just over an hour from Tokyo, the Gunma capital is pairing contemporary art and architecture with a broader effort to revive its city centre. Tanaka is the founder and group CEO of Japanese eyewear company JINS, which operates more than…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (297+ words) From Julien Royer and Kirk Westaway to Sun Kim and Kenjiro Hashida, the Champagne maison assembled its Krug Ambassade chefs to explore food pairings alongside the regional pre-release of Krug Grande Cuvee 174eme Edition. Maison Krug brought together several of its…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (259+ words) Set high above the Peloponnese, Amanzoe pairs Ed Tuttle’s monumental architecture with sweeping sea views, serene gardens and a new exhibition of contemporary Greek art. The drive from Athens to Amanzoe takes the better part of three hours – south-east through…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (332+ words) Labels such as Auralee, Ssstein and Soshiotsuki are winning over buyers and fashion insiders with refined tailoring, exceptional craftsmanship and a fresh vision of everyday dressing. At men’s fashion week in Paris, amid a packed schedule of megawatt names such…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago   (1681+ words) The year’s major launches span Egyptian symbolism, celestial motifs, sculptural gold and some of the rarest gemstones in the world. High jewellery represents a maison’s creative vision at its most ambitious, bringing together artistic freedom, rare gemstones and exacting craftsmanship....

2+ week, 15+ hour ago   (1418+ words) Long before luxury watches became status symbols, the Rolex Oyster was conceived as a practical tool for a rapidly modernising world. A century later, its influence can still be seen across the modern sports watch. Let’s face it. When you…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1587+ words) For more than a century, the world of high jewellery has revolved around a familiar constellation of houses: Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari and their peers. For younger designers trying to break into its upper echelons, the industry has often…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (239+ words) The Singapore restaurant’s new menu draws on wild kangaroo, coral trout, native botanicals and bush foods as Wilson reconnects with the ingredients of his home country. These days, Marguerite has held its Michelin star for four consecutive years. And having…...