2020 saw us starting on many new hobbies like gardening, embroidery and board games, just to name a few. Yet, many of us are still finding new things to do on this 728-square kilometre piece of land we call home. With travel still off the cards (we know, we’re quite miserable about it too), we’re here Continue Reading
Restaurant review: What my mother thought of Auntie’s Wok and Steam at Andaz Singapore
When we entered Phase 2 in June last year, restaurants and bars all over the city eagerly resumed business, albeit with a whole new set of regulations. Auntie’s Wok and Steam, however, remained closed. “After Phase 2, our immediate priority was the safety of our colleagues and our guests staying Continue Reading
Penhaligon’s CEO Lance Patterson on the fragrance brand’s timeless heritage and success
Established in 1870 by a Cornish barber, British brand Penhaligon’s doesn’t just create complex and elegant fragrances, but also tells timeless and intriguing stories. William H. Penhaligon’s first fragrance, Hamman, created in 1872 and inspired by the Turkish Baths where he was resident barber, paved the way for the brand’s Continue Reading
Birthstones by month: Discover the meanings behind each gemstone with our jewellery guide
Start the year right by harnessing the special qualities and energies of your birthstone. January: Garnet The garnet derives its name from “granatum”, the Latin word for seeds or grains, thanks to its resemblance to crimson pomegranate seeds. While red is the most common colour of the gem, garnets come Continue Reading
The skincare devices worth the investment this year
Once exclusive to the dermatologist’s office, skincare devices have now found their way onto the vanity tables of beauty enthusiasts everywhere. As the worlds of skincare and technology continue to collide, these high-tech tools have upgraded the skincare game considerably, especially when their benefits include reversing the cruel test of time on Continue Reading
Fendi x Julliard: Unwind with Anima Mundi, a jazz performance series by students of the art school
The new episode of Fendi‘s Anima Mundi streaming series features an original jazz performance in New York City by students of The Juilliard School. Two names that need no introduction are Fendi and Juilliard. For the fifth episode of the Italian maison’s series of musical performances across Rome, Shanghai, Tokyo and Continue Reading
3 books to immerse yourself in the modern and timeless style of Gabrielle Chanel
Gabrielle Chanel, more frequently known as “Coco Chanel,” shook up the codes of women’s fashion, emphasising designs that allowed women to move freely and without hindrance. A true icon of style, the designer imagined a modern, timeless wardrobe, combining chic and comfort, whose legacy is still very present in the Continue Reading
Livestream: Louis Vuitton Men’s Autumn/Winter 2021
Virgil Abloh‘s sixth menswear collection for Louis Vuitton will be unveiled on 21 January at 9:30pm (Singapore time). The show, which will be held at the Tennis Club de Paris, coincides with “Louis Vuitton: Walk in the Park”, a series of fashion events happening in Paris throughout this month. Designed Continue Reading
Livestream: Hermès Autumn/Winter 2021 Men’s Ready-to-Wear Show
Last season, Hermès’ Artistic Director Véronique Nichanian partnered with French playwright and director Cyril Teste for a live performance to showcase its men’s ready-to-wear collection. It was an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the making of a fashion presentation, albeit staged choreographed. In the film, the usual frenetic atmosphere prior to Continue Reading
Pao Fan in Singapore: Where to find bowls of lavishly-made poached rice
What exactly is Pao Fan? Literally translated as submerged rice, the soupy dish that has been often grouped into the same family as porridge — more specifically, the Teochew mui. Yet, there are a number of differences that set the two apart. While the humble Teochew porridge is a concoction of rice grains Continue Reading