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Entrepreneur Liv Lo discusses the inspiration behind her fitness website, FitSphere, where users can subscribe to yoga-inspired exercise classes that strengthen the heart, burn fat, and build lean muscle, and talks about life in the spotlight with her famous other half—Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding. Cover star Dewinta Pringgodani wears many hats—she's director of her family's mining business, founder of a digital media group, a fashion maven, and a respected political commentator, regularly offering opinions on the country's legal and social affairs in the media and at major political events. Singer and businesswoman Siti Nurhaliza appears on the cover. Having conquered the charts—to date, she has released 17 albums, won more than 300 local and international music awards and sold more than six million records—she is turning her attention…

Tim Griffiths He captures the joie de vivre of Rocio Zobel and her fellow debs in Paris in “Belles of Le Bal” (p.184) and “She’s the One” (p.192) TRAVEL GADGETS YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT Boringly, a travel adaptor. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE TRIP AND WHY? New York—visiting the vault at the Andy Warhol Foundation and being totally surprised by works that I had never seen before. WHAT’S INSIDE YOUR SUITCASE? A Tolu candle from Ormonde Jayne. It is reassuring to be able to have the smell of home anywhere just in case. YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVEL BUDDY? A cashmere and cotton shirt from my clothing line. Margie Moran-Floirendo She shares milestone moments from her pilgrimage with fellow CCF members in “Following Paul” (p.208) TRAVEL GADGETS YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT?…

In this town that is so crazy over black-tie events, I have seen too many faux pas that will fill up volumes and volumes of Ms Emily Post’s books. Let me zero in on just two of them, palanggas—the long tails of the ladies’ gowns and the ties of the gentlemen. An evening gown with a long, sweeping tail is the worst style that a woman would want to wear just to please the onlookers. At least a bride has the entire length of the aisle to show off a mile-long bridal tail; but even she bustles the skirt up for the reception or changes into something less cumbersome. To think that a husband must have spent an arm and a leg on such a gown that will only sweep…

What do you do in your current role? As co-founder of TULA (The Ultimate Learning Accelerator) Education, I support the leadership team that creates and operates TULA learning centres in the Philippines. We serve children coming from a range of backgrounds—from the underprivileged attending public schools to the wealthy ones in private schools— to reduce inequality in the country. We aim to unlock their potential and set them up for a meaningful, successful life in the 21st century. Which of TULA’s achievements are you proudest of? I’m incredibly proud of the work our learning coaches do every week to tirelessly help Filipino children prepare for their future. Their work, just like that of all teachers, largely goes unnoticed, but is of fundamental importance to the future of society. We launched…

In its 2019 The Wealth Report, a global perspective on prime property and investment published annually by Knight Frank, the large property consultancy group shares private wealth trends that impact the profile of property markets. This world of the Ultra-High Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) has the power to influence market directions or strengthen market movements. Understanding the world of the wealthy is the business of the 123-year-old Knight Frank LLP that has partnered with Santos Knight Frank in the Philippines. “It is hard but that’s our job: to work out what trends are, predict the trends, see what the markets are—and then advise our clients,” says Alistair Elliott, senior partner and group chairman of Knight Frank who was in the country recently for the group’s Asia Pacific Conference. From the look…

1 MIU MIU London Night crystal-embellished leather bucket bag 2 LOEWE Paula's Ibiza patchwork printed linen shirt 3 ISABEL MARANT Flash silver-tone crystal earrings 4 ANDERSON'S Croc-effect leather belt 5 LE SPECS The Prince aviator-style gold-tone mirrored sunglasses 6 STAND STUDIO Pernille Teisbaek zebra-print blazer 7 BALENCIAGA Leather knee boots 8 PRADA Leather skirt 9 LOUIS VUITTON Cruise collection 2020 10 GUCCI Silver-plated crystal choker…

When I first got my Rolex—my first and still my only Rolex—a serious watch collector asked me, “Why’d you get that model? Don’t get me wrong, man, it’s a great watch. But most Rollie virgins go for a Submariner or a GMT. I’m curious, why did you choose the Explorer I?” My answer: Because in my opinion, the Explorer I is the perfect all-rounder, which also makes it the ideal travel watch. The experienced traveller packs as lightly as possible, often able to whittle their needs back to what will fit in an onboard bag. I think your aim should be the same when it comes to your watch—you should try to travel with just one timepiece that will work with a variety of looks, in a variety of settings.…

Today’s high jewellery wearer wants something unique—a one-of-a-kind piece that won’t be seen on anyone else—which is why Boghossian has branched out from standard styles to offer its clients jewellery with a difference. Home to some of the world’s most exquisite gemstones, the maison has launched a limited edition of its 2017 Merveilles Icicle collection. Its near-invisible setting allows for interlocking jewels to cover the entire surface of each creation. Soft shades of pink and blue sapphires, as well as brown, orange, and yellow garnet varieties are carefully arranged along spiral designs that allow for the maximum amount of light to shine through each piece. Residents of, and visitors to, Hong Kong were able to appreciate these creations in person late last year, during the one-year anniversary of the city’s…

Aglamorous night of couture gowns, custom jewellery, dashing cavaliers, and endless dancing—many a young lady must have imagined herself in such a scenario at least once. Fairy tale princesses, whose happily ever afters play out in such enviable ways, have given an even more aspirational turn to the concept of a ball. Though such grand events take place in the real world, they are extremely exclusive, with very few deemed eligible for an invitation. The debutante ball—whether we are speaking of the International Debutante Ball, the Queen Charlotte’s Ball, or Le Bal des Débutantes—is one such occasion. Since 1992, French PR maven Ophélie Renouard has been the driving force of Le Bal des Débutantes—or Le Bal, as it is more famously known—the most high-profile debutante ball in the world. It…

1 IL BARETTO AL BAGLIONI One of my favourite restaurants is Il Baretto al Baglioni for classic Milanese in an antique setting. Make sure to get the spaghetti—they make some of the best in the city. 2 LATTERIA DI SAN MARCO For a quick, light lunch with healthy options I go to Latteria di San Marco, where I usually get the Crudaiola all Arturo. It’s a traditional vegetable soup that’s a speciality of the restaurant’s chef, Arturo Maggi. 3 ANTICA LOCANDA SOLFERINO My favourite hotel is Locanda Solferino in Via Solferino. It’s not necessarily the fanciest, but it’s incredibly charming and has been frequented by many artists and authors since it opened in 1926. 4 GALLERIA KAUFMANN REPETTO Art lovers must visit Galleria Kaufmann Repetto, which houses pieces by some…

ED CALMA “Peru, to see the monumental lines drawn on the sand of the Nazca desert and Inca temple. I’d love to be able to relate what I’ve seen from a drone to a ground experience.” AGNES HUIBONHOA “Definitely Japan. I love the harmonious meeting between so many opposites: the old and the new, the fast pace and the calm ambiance. And then there is the beauty of every little detail and moment in all aspects of Japanese life: the food, the customs, the art, the daily dealings. Everyone is so polite, kind, and disciplined. It is my favourite place.” MARIELLE PO “Escape the Manila heat for the cool weather of San Francisco. We take advantage of the fresh air and the many beautiful parks and nature reserves around our…

DRINK UP Calling all peripatetic oenophiles: the newly established WS New York is the drinking den of your dreams. Located next to the Vessel at Hudson Yards, the private members club has a 15,000-bottle wine list assembled by Master Sommelier Michael Engelmann and his team. The selections focus heavily on Californian wines—with gems like the 1986 Diamond Creek Volcanic Hill Cabernet Sauvignon—as well as the Burgundy region “with over 40 different references from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti,” says Engelmann. GAME OF THRONES Prior Travel, the members club for discerning jetsetters, has unveiled its 2020 event programme and we can’t wait to join the High Art and Highland Culture experience in September. The trip is centred around the Braemar Gathering, the annual Highland games religiously attended by the Royal Family. After…

In the course of an hour chatting with Adrian Zecha, the legendary Indonesian hotelier mentioned “luck” a dozen times. “It’s not because I’m clever, it’s because I’ve been very lucky. I’m dead serious,” he says firmly at one point in explaining his success in the hospitality industry. “Of course, I work hard. You have to do that,” he adds. We’re talking in his Singapore office, a minimalist space swathed in white and dotted with wooden accents and books, a look similar to the streamlined “tropical luxe” interiors his hotels have propagated over the past four decades. Most people only associate the Zecha name with hotels, but he first had a career in journalism—he worked for Time magazine and then ran his own publishing company—and it was only at the age…

A fair question from any gearhead, and one that would normally have me digging deep, is: “What is the most expensive [or best] car you have ever driven?” To be totally fair, if I limit it to street-legal vehicles (because nothing on earth could compare to an F1 car), then the answer is pretty simple. This will take me back a few years. But seeing that the Philippines just got the distributorship for the brand and has started offering the exact same car at a staggering 2.7M euro (before tax!!!), I thought it would be the perfect time to recount the experience. The most expensive car is called the Pagani Huayra, a white-hot status symbol with the likes of five-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton as one of its…

Your products are known for that Feliix touch of whimsy. Does whimsy always have a place in every home, no matter the style? Absolutely! That touch of playfulness adds a personal, unique and wonderful experience which our products are all about. We want to offer a one of a kind feeling that inspire the senses. Our products are in between the space of good design and poetry. We believe that emotional response is important in every product; there should be humor and friendliness or a sense of ease. Moreover, we extend these ideas through our services to guarantee a seamless quality of work. No matter what the style is, these would always make a space in a home more meaningful.…

Established in Beirut in 1999, couture label Maison Rabih Kayrouz is the brainchild of Lebanese fashion designer Rabih Kayrouz, who trained under Dior and Chanel before venturing out on his own. The first boutique was located in the Port District, with the atelier on Rue de Liban. In 2009, Kayrouz opened his design house at 38 Boulevard Raspali in Paris, an address that once belonged to Le Théâtre de Babylone, where Waiting for Godot, a play by Samuel Beckett, was first performed. Biannually, during Paris Fashion Week, the studio is turned into a showroom. Last year, the maison unveiled its flagship in Beirut. Located in a magnificent 19th-century palace in Gemmayze, the space is home to both the boutique and atelier, allowing clients access to couture and ready-to-wear collections. Present…

Crystalline sapphire Lighter than titanium and second only to diamond in its hardness, the Récital 26 Brainstorm Chapter One’s crystalline sapphire case ensures that it’s almost weightless. Meanwhile, its back bezel and four attached lugs are machine-cut from grade 5 titanium. 10 Bovet is known for its expertise in long power reserves—one of its pocket watches manufactured in 1900 guarantees 370 days’ worth—and the new calibre that powers the Récital 26 Brainstorm Chapter One draws its energy from a single barrel that offers 10 days’ power reserve despite the wristwatch’s multiple complications. 48 The gilded titanium carriage bridge alone required two days’ work by a single artisan solely for its decoration. 12 A three-dimensional moon phase is positioned at 12 o’clock, nestled within the volume of the hours and minutes…

BULLET TRAIN Since acquiring independent watchmaker H. Moser & Cie in 2012, chief executive officer Edouard Meylan has continuously pushed boundaries, and recently came to Asia to unveil the prototype of the brand’s latest and arguably most daring creation to date: the Streamliner Flyback Chronograph Automatic. H. Moser is, of course, known for producing strikingly modern timepieces, but this new wristwatch stands apart from the rest. Its slate-grey gradient dial that transitions from sooty-black to silver is nothing short of mesmerising, and a single-link metal bracelet adds to its distinctive finish. “More like a wearable sculpture than a simple steel watch, we sought to create a new form with unprecedented lines and finishes for the Streamliner,” says Meylan. “The result is cushion-shaped case with a slightly domed surface and recessed…

SIMPLY PEARLS A far-flung destination and superlative stones inspired Mikimoto’s latest high jewellery range, which celebrates the brand’s longstanding love affair with France’s capital. “Jardin Mystérieux has taken nearly two years to develop,” reveals Asia Pacific managing director, Yasuhiko Hashimoto, “and we’ve taken inspiration from Paris’ beautiful gardens.” Expect clutches of diamonds, coloured gems, and pink conch pearls. Jewellery from the Jardin Mystérieux high jewellery collection by Mikimoto POSTCARD FROM PARIS Each year, Place Vendôme in Paris welcomes the world’s wealthiest jewellery customers. It has also been Boucheron’s main residence since 1893. To celebrate, the brand has unveiled Paris, vu du 26—a collection that’s influenced by the architecture of Boucheron’s Place Vendôme space which, rather enviably, boasts superb views of the Eiffel Tower. Jewellery from the Paris vu du 26…

These are some of the most impeccably dressed ladies who hugged the limelight at the ball…

Ernest Hemingway once said: “I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up that I was not happy.” An overwhelming feeling of happiness and gratitude is not uncommon when visiting the continent—especially so when you go on a safari. “Safari used to be a once-in-a- lifetime vacation, but more and more people are bitten by the safari bug,” says Nico Heath, co-founder of luxury travel agency Lightfoot Travel. For many, seeing lions and leopards in their natural habitats represents the ultimate in transformative travel. “Unfortunately, human incursion and climate change are placing environmental pressures on the wildlife and the landscape. Droughts and poaching are having a detrimental effect on animal numbers and habitats are shrinking,” Heath says. As an added incentive to return to the savannah, many…

I think my penchant for travelling started right after the tragic helicopter crash—close to four years ago—that some of my friends and I survived, but which tragically took the life of two persons. I thought I would never muster the courage to fly again but after three months, I braved a flight—and have not stopped travelling since then. Now I feel that if I stop, the fear of flying would creep back in, or maybe I have just found it so exhilarating that I simply couldn’t stop. Travel is one of the few activities that makes an individual feel alive. There’s something in the human soul that would like to explore the world; it’s that yearning for something bigger than us and to satisfy the curiosity for what’s out there.…

MYLA VILLANUEVA CEO, MDI INC AND NOVARE TECHNOLOGIES This is a time where it is becoming difficult to separate Technology and Geopolitics. Huawei has become a proxy for China and Facebook a conundrum for G7 Central Banks with its cryptocurrency Libra. On the other hand, countries like India and China are seriously or have already stamped a path for national e-wallets and cryptocurrencies. It is suggested that a dominance in 5G is about a dominance of the next generation Internet, thus, the refusal of the US to allow Huawei in is less about security (hacking) but more about National Security (dominance in a strategic field). The phenomenon of using social media to disrupt elections is a full round up from 2016, with Russia and China to watch this 2020 US…

Trust a writer to be attuned to the communicative power of a symbol. At one point during this interview, author Pico Iyer shows me the key card he has been given for his stay at Raffles Singapore as its first writer-in-residence. Its technological guts are encased in leather, which is embossed with the face of British novelist Somerset Maugham—just one of the many renowned guests to have stayed in the iconic hotel. “It’s perfect, isn’t it?” Iyer remarks, regarding the key card with distinct pleasure. “This is an emblem of Raffles’ elegant past, and I’m so glad it’s Maugham because he’s been my hero since I was a boy. But it’s also opening the door, literally, to a cool digital future.” That, in a nutshell, is what he finds interesting…

ATRAM Trust Corporation finds its calling in relieving business and leisure travellers—whom it calls “life travellers”—of needless financial worry amid restive global and local markets. The discretionary portfolio management services of the company strobe market trends night and day. This is the new pace of wealth management and investment, and someone back home has to hold the fort and size up risks in the digital age. ATRAM Trust Corporation Managing Director Marion Kohchet-Chua puts things in perspective: “Discretionary portfolio management becomes a more pronounced and necessary service in the context of global and local markets where the changes are speedier than [they] used to be. There are now a lot of considerations; even Twitter becomes a trigger for a market change and you start asking as an investor if you…

Set in the foothills of majestic Mount Niseko Annupuri in Hokkaido, Japan, Koa Niseko is the latest project by Supernova Land, a Hong Kong-based property development firm. The property is an exclusive collection of 20 beautifully-crafted and fully-furnished luxury homes perfect for families and friends travelling in large groups. The development consists of 10 two-bedroom townhouses (with a master en suite, a garage, and a porch) and 10 three-bedroom villas (with a master en suite, garage, porch, and balcony), all of which are located within minutes from the ski lifts of Higashimaya. With interiors designed by award-winning Japanese designer Bond Studio, Koa Niseko is a thoughtful and innovative balance of Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics, evoking a sense of tranquillity and warmth, while the curated furnishings are a testament to Supernova…

I knew Liechtenstein was a tiny country— the sixth smallest in the world, with 38,000 inhabitants, nestled between Austria and Switzerland—but I didn’t think it would feel like a gathering with a large extended family. “It’s a very cosy community,” says HSH Prince Philipp, who I met in the capital, Vaduz, a picture-postcard town on the banks of the Rhine that’s home to a population of not quite 6,000. The prince invited me for tea at Liechtenstein’s largest bank, LGT, which is owned by the royal family, known as the Princely Family, and is the largest family-owned private banking and asset management group in the world. Prince Philipp, the younger brother of the reigning monarch, Prince Hans-Adam II, is the bank’s chairman, and under his leadership LGT has earned a…

One of the oldest shoe companies in Japan, Onitsuka Tiger has long been famous for its durable, comfortable, and stylish sneaker designs. Former military officer Kihachiro Onitsuka founded the company after World War II, hoping to encourage the youth to lead a healthy, active lifestyle and to help raise their self-esteem. Onitsuka’s first product, a basketball shoe that resembled a straw sandal, was not met favourably. Going back to the drawing board, he designed a better shoe by adding cups and small spaces in the soles. By 1955, Onitsuka Tiger shoes were present in over 500 stores across Japan—and the rest of the world would eventually follow suit. Paying homage to Onitsuka’s formidable spirit, Andrea Pompilio, the company’s creative director, pieced together a vibrant collection that is both a callback…

Panerai’s latest ambassador, Jimmy Chin, is an acclaimed filmmaker who has won an Academy Award for Best Documentary, a BAFTA, and seven Emmy Awards for his latest project, Free Solo. A must-watch film, Free Solo documents rock climber Alex Honnold’s attempts to scale, under extreme conditions, the 3,000-foot vertical wall of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. “Often as a professional climber, you are doing things that people might say or think is impossible, but I found that when you really commit to something you can achieve great things.” Right you are, Jimmy.…

The Legacy Machine Thunderdome is a classic ‘loonshot’—a radical idea that’s met with skepticism and often abandoned midway. But, against the odds, MB&F pulled it off. Offering hours and minutes on a slanted white lacquer dial, it’s the world’s fastest triple-axis regulating mechanism (dubbed the MB&F TriAx), with three axes revolving in a record-breaking eight, 12, and 20 seconds. If that weren’t good enough, in a world first, the Thunderdome also combines a Potter escapement, which integrates a fixed escapement wheel, with a hemispherical balance and helical hairspring. It’s a fantastic example of innovative watchmaking—good gracious, we need to sit down. Legacy Machine Thunderdome by MB&F…

...the RM 33-02 embodies the brand’s extreme versatility Swiss luxury watch brand Richard Mille pays the same care and importance to evolution as it does to creation. It has produced several iconic watches but has also evolved its collections into newer versions without diluting the essence of the original. Take the RM 33-02. This new interpretation of the RM 033, the manufacture’s ultra-thin round watch launched in 2011, was overseen by Julien Boillat, the technical director of one of Richard Mille’s associates Valgine, and the exterior teams of Richard Mille. Combining both a sporty and elegant aesthetic, the RM 33-02 embodies the brand’s extreme versatility. The exterior details, case, and dial have been modified to show a sportier vibe. The taut lines of the case combine the curves of a…

Paul the Apostle, once a Pharisee known as Saul, killed many of Jesus’ followers. His astounding personal encounter with the risen Christ turned him into a dedicated disciple, circling the area of Cyprus, southern Asia Minor, Jerusalem, northern Greece, Phillippi, Athens, and Corinth in three separate journeys to spread God’s Word. We from Christ Commission Fellowship, led by Bishop Peter Tan-chi and his charismatic wife Deonna, took the second route of Paul’s journey. This was a tour from Greece to Rome, an itinerary that has been tweaked to intertwine modern touristic elements with the apostle’s historic grand evangelistic journey. Our trip—made personal with a reading of Bible passages pertinent to each day’s trip—gave us a profound spiritual encounter along with intellectual enlightenment. Most significantly, it brought us to that place…