Sports Car Racer Samantha Tan Is Right Where She Belongs
The athlete, global ambassador for BMW M Motorsport and team owner of Samantha Tan Racing is making a difference, paving the way for the next generation of women drivers
How Fashion Designer Golnar Ahmadian Turns Opposites Into Art
Soft or hard. Structured or organic. Askew or straight. Golnar Ahmadian’s artistic depth lies in her deftness at navigating the lines between fashion’s many visual and textural contradictions. The Iranian-born, Canada-based designer behind accessories label Lo’bat and ready-to-wear fashion lin
5 Bags to Add to Your Winter Wardrobe
If the summer’s market tote trend sparked a desire for a more refined accessory, the East-West bag offers the perfect transition into the new season. Originating in the 1950s, the sleek style is named after its elongated silhouette; a precursor to the “baguette” popularized by Sex and the City
Fashion Designer Phan Dang Hoang’s Threads of the Future
At only 25 years old, Phan Dang Hoang has already made waves in the global fashion scene, achieving milestones that many designers spend decades pursuing. Last year, he earned a coveted spot on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, where he was celebrated for blending Vietnamese artisanship with his fresh Gen
Shaping a New Era for South Asian Art
In her role as Head of Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art at Sotheby’s, Manjari Sihare-Sutin has become agnostic when it comes to time zones. “Our field is so global. My day often begins with India, shifts to the United Kingdom by midday, and ends with the United States.” It tracks that S
Preventive Medicine and the Price Tag of Longevity
A life well-lived means different things to different people. But as the longevity industry continues to build steam globally, a good life among the moneyed is increasingly measured in health. Where the wealthy may once have been accused of chasing youth, they’ve now largely shifted their focus to
Hidden Gems: Explore the Quiet Luxury of the Swiss Alps
The Swiss Alps have long been the preferred ski-season getaway of the world’s elite jetset—a playground of luxury where snow polo and Champagne-bearing butlers on skates are the norm. But there’s the quintessential Swiss Alps (think: days on the piste followed by nights at three Michelin-star
Luxury Watches That Blend Innovation and Style
A classic timepiece is the ultimate marker of personal style, and this season’s most impressive watches are not just for telling time—they’re feats of engineering. From featuring solar power capabilities to record-setting thinness and deep-sea endurance, these watches are collectibles built to
5 Luxury Trains That Make Slow Travel Worth Savouring
The original golden age of train travel spanned the 1880s to 1940s. Today, a new era has arrived, marked by exquisitely restored carriages and artfully designed new builds that blend railway heritage with modern amenities. Far from just a mode of transportation, these trains offer on-board spas, fin
How to Shop the Pre-Owned Luxury Watch Market
The secondary market in luxury watches has undergone a significant shift in perception in recent years with demand skyrocketing. Secondhand models are now desirable for many reasons: shortages in the supply chain, long waitlists for new designs and an inclination among budding collectors to make sus
