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
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
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
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
Power Ingredients That Belong in Your Skincare Routine
The hunt for the best skincare routine is never-ending, and thankfully it isn’t because of a lack of product—it’s never been easier to incorporate elements that richly benefit your skin. From hydrating and brightening to reducing puffiness and wrinkles, these premium products feature some of s
How Top Chefs Are Mastering Matcha’s Bitter, Savoury Notes in Sweets
It takes an entire year to grow, harvest and make powder of the plant that dissolves in seconds when expertly whisked into hot water. This is the paradox of matcha: a product both painstakingly coddled and voraciously consumed, sacred and utterly ubiquitous. Matcha’s sacred history To appreciate t
An Expert’s Guide to Building a Wine Collection
The wine world has a reputation for being notoriously intimidating and exclusive; consider the infamous, expletive-laden scene in the 2004 Oscar-winning film Sideways where Miles, a wine enthusiast played by Paul Giamatti, declares, “If anybody orders Merlot, I’m leaving.” Thankfully, the indu
5 Multi-Functional Bags to Elevate Your Everyday Look
Your everyday bag shouldn’t just carry your essentials—it should keep up with your life, too. Whether you’re looking for a polished work tote or a sleek carryall for a busy day out, these five multi-functional bags exude sophistication, despite how demanding your day may be. 1. Medium Dark Blu
Style Meets Surveillance as Agentic AI Redefines Wearables
While the fashion world is busy trying to figure out how technology can augment its existing offering—from AI-generated ad campaigns to the mechanical “beating heart” dress on the Schiaparelli fall couture runway—Silicon Valley has created a new multibillion-dollar product category: agentic
Doha Rising: Qatar’s Art Scene Goes Global
To say that the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) has grown in scope and stature over the last 50 years would be a colossal understatement. When the Qatar National Museum, as it was then called, opened in 1975, it was housed in the defunct palace of a former emir and contained archaeological relics th
