Luxury

[ Meet the latest gin on the block. In a market saturated with craft spirits competing for consumers’ attention (and shelf space) through increasingly elaborate marketing strategies, Mystique Gin takes a distinctly different approach. Making its debut in Singapore, the brand’s London Dry Gin expression leans into restraint and is keen to deliver gin enthusiasts

[ TheURWERKUR-100V‘LightSpeed’ Ceramic Some watchmakers speak to the heart of what time means to the editorial team here and Urwerk shot to the top of a very short list with the UR-100V LightSpeed in 2024. As the editor frequently bemoans, space limitations meant we could not get to the watch then. Happily, Urwerk gives us

[ Today’s luxury beauty offerings are defined by high-performance formulas that bridge aesthetic results with active skincare solutions. This month, luxury beauty’s heritage houses are expanding their portfolios with entries into new categories, prioritising ingredient transparency by utilising natural-origin components such as squalane and plant waxes to ensure matte finishes remain hydrating. Beyond product launches,

[ WOW Singapore’s Spring issue champions the “Hidden Gems” of horology — moving away from market hype toward the joy of discovery, anchored by the timeless Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet. The Spring 2026 issue of WOW (World of Watches) Singapore arrives at a pivotal moment for the industry. As the dust finally starts to settle

[ AsEsquire Malaysiaprepares for its March 2026 print debut, the title returns to the market with a clear sense of purpose. Leading the launch is editor-in-chief Stuart Danker, who takes on the challenge of shaping a new edition from the ground up. Danker steps into this role with a clear mandate: build a sharp, confident

[ Kuala Lumpur may not yet occupy the global spotlight as a design capital, but the city is quietly cultivating a generation of architects and interior designers. Across homes, public spaces and commercial interiors, these creatives focus on functionality and clarity in design. Their projects use simple, deliberate forms, efficient layouts and thoughtful material choices.

[ With a stronger Ringgit, Malaysia is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s most compelling economic growth engines — underpinned by a powerful mix of tourism resurgence, industrial capability and resource strength. As a gateway city, Kuala Lumpur has seen a strong rebound in hospitality and travel, with international arrivals, hotel occupancy and premium developments

[ The dress code for formal occasions in Malaysia is not limited to black tie or Western formalwear. Traditional attire — when elevated — stands shoulder to shoulder with tuxedos and evening gowns. Occasionwear here lives at that intersection — between formality and tradition. As fashion becomes increasingly homogenous, local designers rooted in Kuala Lumpur

[ Kuala Lumpur is fast emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic luxury hotel markets. This is exemplified by a wave of international hospitality chains entering the city and opening new flagship properties in Malaysia’s capital. The capital city’s luxury hospitality landscape is entering a decisive growth phase, underpinned by a broader resurgence in

[ The W Kuala Lumpur sits directly across Petronas Twin Towers, positioning guests at the heart of Malaysia’s capital. Kuala Lumpur, or KL, is defined by its contradictions: a high-energy mix of hyper-modern skyscrapers, colonial-era architecture and a world-class food scene rooted in Malay, Chinese and Indian heritage. While the city’s pace can feel chaotic,

[ Fragmented geography remains one of Southeast Asia’s most persistent challenges when it comes to connectivity. While commercial aviation links major cities with ease, access to remote islands and coastal destinations often relies on time-intensive transfers across land and sea. Seaplane Asia was established to address that gap. Founded in 2019, the company has developed

[ It is a quiet irony of wealth that as one’s means expand, the heart drifts back toward the essential and nothing is more essential than the concept of home. For decades, luxury was often associated with familiar images: grand private residences, elaborate services, opulent fashion, or spaces designed to capture attention at first glance.

[ The watch business loves celebrating milestones, far more than even its close cousin, the jewellery trade. For evidence, simply look at all the watch brand and model anniversaries this year, and the amount of attention devoted to the same. Counting this very story, to say there is milestone mania afoot is putting it mildly.

[ Dreamer Marine’s Jeanneau DB/37 in Maya Bay When you see Dreamer Marine’s blue-hulled Jeanneau DB/37 anchored by a white-sand beach near Phuket and surrounded by tropical-green forest, it’s easy to think that Southeast Asia is the ideal home for the new wave of luxury dayboats. Araya Banlang, the boat’s owner, believes so. Her DB/37

[ A home rarely declares its standards with volume. More often, it does so with control. The door opens, the eye adjusts, and within seconds the space has already made its case. Some interiors feel immediate and settled, as though every object has been considered in relation to the next. Others feel visually expensive yet

[ Will Green, CEO, Princess Yachts Formerly Head of UK Sales at Aston Martin, Will Green joined Princess in January 2003 as Assistant Sales Director and later became Sales Director. A member of the company’s Board of Directors since September 2004, Green was promoted to Chief Commercial Officer in December 2021 then succeeded Antony Sheriff

[ Nature remains one of luxury’s most enduring and adaptable sources of inspiration, shaping not only how products look and smell — but how they are conceived, constructed and experienced. Across jewellery, fashion and beauty, natural forms are continuously interpreted and translated — sometimes as aesthetic references and at other times as integral, functional components

[ Madonna at the Dolce&GabbanaWomen’s Autumn/Winter 2026 in Milan The concept of a “muse” — a source of inspiration who embodies cultural or aesthetic ideals — is far from dead.Madonna’s ongoing relationship with Dolce & Gabbana is one of the most visible examples. At Milan Fashion Week for Dolce & Gabbana’s Autmun/Winter 2026–27 runway show,

[ LUXUO explores a new wave of designers who challenge conventional furniture design, elevating the chair from a functional object to a collectible work of art. Through material experimentation, narrative depth and sculptural intent, seating is being reimagined across galleries, design fairs and limited-edition platforms. These creations operate as both design and discourse, often drawing

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