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GROWING UP, HOME was a tranquil neighbourhood in the southwestern part of Singapore. It was a tiny enclave where neighbours felt like family and we seemed to have everything we needed. School was a 15-minute walk away. The food options, whenever my g

A collaboration between Korean fashion collective Ader Error and Bang & Olufsen, this limited-edition portable Bluetooth speaker delivers stunning sound in a stylish aluminium body. Dressed in Ader Error’s signature Z-blue colourway, the speaker is a

Ader Error has brought its unique edge to Bang & Olufsen’s most iconic speaker. ■

The Tonda PF Sport Chronograph isn’t ostentatious, but it will grab your attention. This version—an elegant interpretation of Parmigiani Fleurier’s 2022 GT Chronograph—oozes classically inclined elegance, featuring a knurled bezel that frames a 42mm

A new, frighteningly stylish RollsRoyce, anyone? Fans of the carmaker’s minimalist revamp of the Ghost series from 2021 will be thrilled by the new Ghost Prism limited edition, rolled out in 120 units to commemorate RollsRoyce’s 120th anniversary. Oo

From the side, the ICE 70 RS—with its inverted bow—resembles a scimitar. The design enhances the yacht’s efficiency in water, cutting through the ocean with ease. Made from carbon fibre, the ICE 70 RS—with its ability to cruise at speeds that exceed

WE ALL KNOW the saying ‘less is more’. Over the past century, the aphorism has become a battle cry for architects and designers, defining a modernist aesthetic that champions the minimal and the refined over the busy and the ornamental as a path towa

ONE CAN SAY that Keiji Ashizawa has architecture and design in his blood. He remembers growing up surrounded by architectural books and models, thanks to his father, who was in the architecture business. “I felt a deep connection to the field from an

Good spatial design, where every inch is thoughtfully considered and curated to harmonise functionality with the tastes and needs of its inhabitants, has the power to orchestrate a universe of experiences. Two of Singapore’s leading design luminaries

Held annually since 1961, Milan Design Week transforms the Italian fashion capital into a hotbed of inspiration and creativity with a heady brew of art installations, design showcases and, not forgetting, the Milan Furniture Fair, the world’s largest

Gaurang Khemka remembers the moment that sparked his interest in architecture. He was attending high school in Delhi and the red-bricked building he was in suddenly stirred up some strong emotions. “I felt curious and inspired,” he recalls. “I wonder

KITCHENS PLAY A pivotal role in the timeline of Piero Lissoni’s life. From childhood conversations around the dinner table regarding his creative ambitions to the small apartment in Milan where he set up his first studio, the architect followed his p

In designing the newest iterations of the Origami table for Italian marble maestro Budri, Patricia Urquiola again turns to colour—a signature of her playfully sophisticated style—but in a nuanced and notably romantic manner. While an earlier version

This suspension illuminant by Venicem offers high-impact design with a low profile; the silhouette will no doubt appeal to the minimalist romantic seeking a subtle flourish. With an LED light strip embedded into the darkened brass body, the Bissa (US

ARE YOU STILL working from home? With the pandemic now a distant memory, many companies and employees have made a permanent shift to hybrid work arrangements—a legacy of those days of isolation. This new normal is both blessing and curse, depending o

GEN ZS HAVE a new favourite word: homebody. Fuelled by the rise of remote work options, streaming services and social media, many young people find that staying in can be just as fulfilling (if not more so) than going out. But for the rest of us, not

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ASK ANY ELITE athlete or entertainer about how they were inspired early on and you’ll likely hear another household name that impacted their trajectory to stardom. LeBron had Jordan, Bono had Bowie and Streep cites De Niro. The same holds true in aut

RIDING IN A speedboat on the Red Sea, 34-year-old Major League Soccer striker Jozy Altidore is observing his new sailing team as it races a highly technical 50ft catamaran in the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix. The contest is part of the SailGP race

WITH THE EFFECT of seeing a grainy cinematic reel enhanced to high-definition, the Cegga 002/60 roars into view on a country road outside London. The car is a tribute to a Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa that lived a most improbable life. Raced, wrecked, reb

THE FIRST CENTURY of aviation design didn’t give trendspotters much to get excited about, with the vast majority of production aircraft remaining little more than tubes with wings attached. Later, boomerang-shaped outliers known as ‘flying wings’, su

Planes with flapping wings sound more anime than aerospace, but the world’s largest airframers on both sides of the Atlantic are expediting prototypes that could shape the next generation of business and commercial jets in unconventional ways. Their

OUR EARS PERK up whenever Bowers & Wilkins announces a new addition to its Signature series. The British audio company uses the Signature tag sparingly, bestowing only its most exclusive and premium products with the prestigious title. Since the bran

AT FIRST GLANCE, private jets and military aircraft couldn’t seem further apart. But in the grey area between coddling luxury and missionbased efficiency, there’s a rich history of innovation exchange that has helped both categories stay on the bleed

WHEN IVOR TIEFENBRUN debuted the Linn turntable in 1973, he sent shock waves through the music world. The device quickly won favour among audiophiles due to its superior sonic qualities, among other attributes. Plus, it was purpose-built for modulari

Grooming | Jewellery | Style | Time ■

SOME WATCHES EVOLVE to become icons, while others seem to hit the ground running. The TAG Heuer Monaco, for all its motor rally-inspired bravado, took the scenic route to become established as one of the most iconic timepieces in contemporary watchma

LOVERS OF DIVE watches who are keen to know about their origins need look no further than Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms. Any hulking timepiece that professes to be able to withstand the treacherous challenges of underwater exploration owes it to Fifty Fa

FOR AFFLUENT HOLIDAYMAKERS, Long Island evokes relaxed strolls down New York’s most picturesque beaches and towns. Yet, in the world of high-end watchmaking, the moniker instantly brings to mind one of Franck Muller’s most esteemed collections, a cor

JULIA ROBERTS HAS been adorned with Chopard’s most exquisite gemstones on and off the red carpet. But the award-winning actress probably wouldn’t have imagined that one day, she would be helping Chopard create one of its most monumental high-jeweller

Guerlain’s newest olfactory creation, Bouquet de la Mariè, manifests itself as a symbol of union and fertility. The spectacular bottle, inspired by a traditional wedding bouquet, was conceived in collaboration with high-end jewellery designer Philipp

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MANY DISCERNING INVESTORS, including US president Franklin D Roosevelt, once labelled real estate as the safest type of investment. Certainly, it’s hard to deny the allure of a wealth-enhancement asset that can double as a second home. With Indonesia

MIAMI, FLORIDA, THE US Behind the shimmering facade of this 57-storey tower are the colourful patterns that have become synonymous with Missoni, which has lent its name to a residential project for the first time in its 70-year history. From lobby to

CHRISTOFLE AND ITS subsidiaries have used a variety of hallmarks, from a rooster to a cat’s head, since the Parisian firm was founded in 1830. It employs the knight, one of the most powerful pieces on the chessboard, on the high-quality items it has

Named after the river Roya that flows between France and Italy, Roia is tucked inside the Botanic Gardens at the stunning EJH Corner House. Surrounded by the beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Laank-designed restaurant shines the spotlight

IT IS EASY to find oneself hypnotised as you wander through Nikka’s Yoichi Distillery. Built in 1934 with redtinted, pagoda-style rooftops on stone buildings and rows of carefully manicured greenery, it is a place that can be counted on for nostalgia

LONDON’S MOST EXPENSIVE restaurant has its least visible presence. Sushi Kanesaka lies behind a dark, unmarked wooden door in Mayfair’s 45 Park Lane hotel, the exterior of which also fails to advertise the place. Further confusing matters, the entran

VINCENT CHAPERON SPENT his childhood dreaming of the sea. The grandson of French marines on both sides of his family, he grew up near the ocean and loved sailing—which is perhaps why he figured his stint at Moët & Chandon, in landlocked Champagne, wo

VISITING ISTANBUL 25 years ago, oenophiles were more or less limited to a single wine available at restaurants: a red produced by Kavaklidere. Few servers knew what grape it was made from, or much else about the producer (one of Turkey’s leading wine

HOST CITIES OF modern-day Olympic Games have gotten into the competitive spirit by trying to stage the most spellbinding, over-the-top opening ceremony on record. Beijing enlisted 2,008 drummers. London featured James Bond escorting Queen Elizabeth I

THE STAGE IS set for a historic event like no other: the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. For the first time, the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony breaks with tradition. It will not be held in a stadium, instead taking place on the River

It’s a balmy afternoon and I’m riding my bike around an idyllic island in the Mediterranean. I keep glancing at the cyclist next to me—partly to make conversation but also to check that he’s really Geraint Thomas, winner of two Olympic gold medals, t

The reassuringly named Slow Cyclist was founded by British author Oli Broom, who spent 412 days riding— via 23 countries—from London to Brisbane, Australia, to watch a few games of cricket (and raise money for charity). The company is part of the ‘sl

ONE OF THE go-to names for globetrotters, Samsonite embarked on an unprecedented eco-initiative in March this year: the company opened its first store constructed with sustainable alternative materials at Suntec City, Singapore. Subrata Dutta, presid

IN APRIL, LUXURY perfume house Amaffi rolled out the red carpet for select readers of Robb Report Singapore to enjoy an exclusive experiential journey. Within the luxurious confines of the Amaffi boutique at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, a unique