Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2017 i Tatler Singapore

IN CASE YOU FEEL LIKE TAKING the occasional underwater weekend jaunt around the local coral reef, there is no better way to travel than aboard the new Project Neptune submersible. The brainchild of British luxury carmaker Aston Martin and submersible specialist Triton, the Project Neptune submersible is an exclusive, limited-edition craft that combines the former’s mastery in design and craftsmanship, and the latter’s state-of-the-art diving expertise. The Project Neptune submersible is the result of transforming Triton’s acclaimed Low Profile three-person craft into a sleek and elegant submarine, whose interiors and accessories are completely customisable. The craft’s light and compact design means that it can easily fit onto a superyacht, allowing seafarers to explore the marine world more intimately than before. Project Neptune is a flagship project for Aston Martin Consulting,…

CLASSICS RULE 1 TRADITIONAL ROASTED TURKEY Hankering for a traditional Christmas? You can’t go wrong with Four Seasons Hotel Singapore’s (tel: 6831 7253) traditional roasted turkey. The painstaking preparation method includes massaging the bird with Cajun spices in a secret marinade for 18 hours, and cooking it at a low temperature until the skin is golden brown, and the meat is aromatic and fork-tender. Extra indulgence comes in the form of chestnuts and bread stuffing, as well the freshly-made cranberry sauce for a sweet lift. ASIAN INSPIRATION 2 NASI LEMAK TURKEY Fans of nasi lemak won’t be able to resist this offering from The Fullerton Hotel Singapore (tel: 6877 8911/8912). The bird is first marinated overnight in a savoury concoction of dried chillies, kaffir lime leaves, shallots and lemongrass to…

Lan Shui Singapore Tatler Award for Culture “Thank you Singapore Tatler for such an honour. However, this award isn’t just mine, it’s also for the musicians who make up the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, because without their support, I wouldn’t be here today. I’d also like to thank my wife for agreeing to marry a conductor. And we’ll work hard, so maybe we can be the next Singapore Tatler Society Couple of the Year!” Iqbal Jumabhoy, one half of this year’s Society Couple of the Year “Receiving this award is truly overwhelming. We’re constantly asked, in 34 years of marriage, what have we learned? Well, we realised that we had a new bunch of relatives, as our parents and siblings became in-laws. At the same time, I also found out…

There was not a dry eye at The Eye Ball 2017 when Navy serviceman and para-athlete Jason Chee received the first-ever VisionSave Inspirational Patient Award. He lost three of his limbs in a naval ship accident in 2012 and was diagnosed with eye cancer this year. His right eye had to be removed as a result. Despite the challenges, Chee never gave up, fought like a warrior and even clinched his first individual table tennis gold at the Asean Para Games 2017 in September. “I’m 34 years old but I’ve been through so many challenges. Thanks to the doctors at the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC), life still goes on for me,” said Chee as he accepted the award, which recognises courage and strength by a patient in the face…

It was a day of good sportsmanship and healthy competition as golf enthusiasts competed for the top honours at the Audi Quattro Cup Singapore 2017. Members of myAudiworld participated in the 18-hole tournament at Sentosa Golf Club’s Serapong Course, where the top two champions of the day, Nina Um and Shirley Lee, were then invited to represent Singapore in the Audi Quattro Cup World Final 2017 in December, in Mexico’s Los Cabos. The action-packed day culminated in a raucous dinner celebrating friendship, golf and exquisite German cars.…

MOVE OVER LASERS, THERE IS A NEW skin resurfacing treatment in town: NeoGen Plasma. How does this novel treatment stack up against tried-and-tested lasers such as CO2 or fractional lasers? We ask Dr Lee Mun Heng, founder of Cambridge Medical Group, all about the NeoGen Plasma treatment, and how exactly it can help you achieve a younger, tauter complexion. What is NeoGen Plasma technology and how does it work? Firstly, NeoGen Plasma is not a laser. Lasers are light-based devices, while NeoGen Plasma energy is generated from the conversion of nitrogen gas into plasma energy. This plasma energy is emitted from the hand-piece in controlled pulses to heat the skin up rapidly. A non-ablative treatment, NeoGen Plasma can resurface the skin without any breakage to the top layer of skin.…

Luxury at its finest, The Covette Clinic brings its excellent treatments and premium memberships to discerning individuals who value the best in life. The clinic combines the expertise of a global panel of doctors hailing from Singapore, London, Milan, Marbella, Rome and Prague, decades of research and knowledge together with state-of-the-art technology and constant innovation. With that, The Covette Clinic offers personalised treatments along with unparalleled service for a world-class experience in the quest for beauty and wellness. In addition, procedures, practices and protocols are held to the highest standards ensuring a safe environment for all. But what truly sets The Covette Clinic apart is its by-invitation-only memberships. Open to residents and non-residents, there is only quota for 100 VIP members for each of two categories. They offer such benefits…

Why did you choose to partner Hugo Boss? Boss Bottled is an iconic fragrance by a brand that’s been around for many, many years. So to front the campaign and represent the Man of Today is a huge honour. I believe that success is about living a life full of integrity, honesty and compassion, and not about the material objects we acquire. So I really identify with the campaign and the values it stands for. It’s how I like to live my life. What is your favourite scent memory? I love surfboard wax, coconut sunscreen and the ocean. I spent a lot of time surfing in the ocean as a kid and those particular smells take me right back to that time and some of my happiest memories. What is…

While the sponsoring of sports is a branding and communications exercise employed by brands to reach a wider audience, Hublot’s efforts to do so are particularly aggressive, onboarding of countless sporting titans as ambassadors WHAT DO SPRINTER Usain Bolt, golfer Dustin Johnson and football legend Pelé have in common? Aside from their prowess in the sporting arena, these talented names are all Hublot ambassadors, and have had special watches created for them by the Swiss manufacture. While the sponsoring of sports is a branding and communications exercise employed by brands to reach a wider audience, Hublot’s efforts to do so are particularly aggressive, onboarding of countless sporting titans as ambassadors. Moreover, Hublot has joined forces with the likes of the International Cricket Council, and Fifa, the international governing body of…

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Bringing Beijing’s finest to Singapore is respected Chinese restaurant, TungLok XiHé Peking Duck. The dining establishment, a collaboration between the TungLok Group and China’s renowned XiHe Group, boasts a sophisticated menu of authentic Chinese cuisine reinterpreted with a modern touch, of which the highlight is undoubtedly the Peking Irish duck. Originally created for the Chinese emperors from the Yuan dynasty, Peking duck remains a favourite with gourmands the world over and is a staple at any family reunion. While most restaurants offer ducks that are 60 days old, TungLok XiHé specialises in airflown 42-day-old Irish ducks from Ireland’s famed Silver Hill Farm, which rears some of the best ducks in the world. Fed on a diet of soy and wheat, this special breed is actually a hybrid of two birds,…

Notable for its striking, tiered facade inspired by the rice paddies of Bali, the Parkroyal on Pickering hotel features sustainable design and eco-conscious practices that have earned it the BCA Green Mark Platinum, Singapore’s highest green rating. Its street-level restaurant Lime has also received plaudits for its high-ceilinged, vibrant interiors and three open kitchens. This festive season, Lime will offer a huge variety of exciting and enticing delights, from meat to sweets, fish to fowl, and more. Catering to families that prefer to celebrate from the comfort of their homes, Lime has set up a Takeaway Booth, which is open until December 30. Anticipate goodies such as the Celebration Set, with a 2kg roasted turkey, a 1.5kg honey-baked ham and a trio of Yule logs. The quintessential festive offering of…

This festive season, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel is bringing your celebrations to new heights with sumptuous Christmas delicacies at the Marriott Cafe. Kick-start the merriment with delectable festive buffets brimming with all-time favourites such as roast turkey with dried fruits and chestnut bread stuffing; pan-fried duck foie gras with fig jam and port wine reduction; Australian roast beef; and bourbon and honey-glazed ham. They will be offered with some highly popular seafood dishes such as lobster thermidor, oyster florentine, and risotto with lobster, crab, asparagus and champagne. Asian delights are also part of the elaborate spread with Singapore chilli crab and braised pork belly with light soya sauce topping the popularity chart. And what is Christmas without sweets? Special Christmas desserts—think mulled fruit trifle, eggnog cream pots, and buche…

PICTURE THIS: A SEA OF RED machines zooming past at breakneck speeds, with engines roaring to herald their quick entry and, in the blink of an eye, their exit. No, we weren’t at a Formula One racetrack, but in the quaint town of Maranello, located about a three-hour drive from Milan in northern Italy, and also where Enzo Ferrari chose to set up his Ferrari factory, after he had cut ties with Alfa Romeo. Seventy years since the fateful day Mr Ferrari fired up the 125 S—the first car bearing his name—the Italian marque has gone on to make history, scooping up accolades and titles at international races such as the F1 world championship. As a testament to its decades of innovation and history, Ferrari decided to celebrate its 70th…

DECEMBER IS THE SEASON OF giving. Think of the precious smiles on the recipients’ faces—priceless. But the gift doesn’t always have to be a big-ticket item; a sumptuous home-cooked meal prepared from scratch, for instance, is just as heart-warming. While you, our readers, diligently spread constant love and compassion to the less fortunate, here is a cause that is close to our hearts: Words Without Walls. A collaborative effort with non-profit New Life Stories, it is a children’s storybook written by mothers behind bars. All proceeds from the sale of the book, priced at $75 each, will go towards supporting these mothers and their children and give them a better life. The book was officially launched at the Singapore Tatler Ball last month. Speaking of the ball, that was quite…

ETHAN KOH STARTED HIS JOURNEY as a designer of bespoke croc-skin bags at age 22, but he already knew he wanted a career in exotic skins as a 15-year-old. “I’d follow my dad to Japan and Europe where we’d visit the ateliers of fashion houses, and that’s when I fell in love with exotic skins and fashion,” recalls the founder of Ethan K whose family owns Heng Long Leather, a tannery favoured by luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès. The Central Saint Martins graduate has since carved a name for himself in this cut-throat industry. The appeal of his bags, which are collected by the likes of actress Carina Lau, socialite Hum Fleming and British Princess Beatrice, is arguably a result of the passion he pours into making…

1 MAGICAL MOMENTS Snapshots from this annual affair fill Instagram feeds every year, especially of its Spalliera centrepiece, which along with more than 70 other light sculptures, transform the Gardens by the Bay into a Christmas Wonderland (christmaswonderland.sg). From December 1 to 26, the fair sees its first-ever outdoor skating rink and the Asian debut of the acclaimed Ethiopian Circus Abyssinia. 2 FLAVOURS TO SAVOUR The festive iteration of Singapore’s premier gourmet festival finds home at the Gardens by the Bay with Savour: Christmas Wonderland (savour.online), from December 1 to 26. Sample gourmet dishes by celebrity chefs and Michelin starred-restaurants such as Saint Pierre (pictured right). 3 JINGLE BELL ROCK Kick off the season with the Singapore Lyric Opera Children’s Concert: Kith ’n Kin (singaporeopera.com.sg) on December 2, at the Sota…

ARTIST’S BOOKS: THE COLLECTION HAMBURGER KUNSTHALLE, HAMBURG DECEMBER 1 TO APRIL 2, 2018 The Hamburger Kunsthalle brings together art publications and photo books from its extensive collection to explore the role of the artist’s book within the art realm. From Marina Abramovic to Joseph Beuys, and John Cage to Dieter Roth, the volumes on display weave together poetry and documentation, sketches and manifestos, transcending traditional concepts of the book. hamburger-kunsthalle.de ART BASEL IN MIAMI BEACH MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTRE DECEMBER 7 TO 10 Art Basel returns to Miami Beach with a programme running the gamut from old masters to contemporary art, and highlighting an array of emerging artists. Paintings, sculptures, installations, film and photographs from more than 250 of the world’s leading galleries will be on display. The fair is…

More than 700 guests including minister Ong Ye Kung attended this year’s edition of the biennial SingHealth Duke-NUS Gala Dinner, which took place at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore in September. In the two years leading up to it, more than $32.5m was raised for the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre (AMC), which is dedicated to medical education and research into improving patient care. Private philanthropy contributed greatly to the total amount raised, with generous donors such as respected cardiologist Charles Toh, the Tanoto Foundation and the Goh Foundation. In fact, the evening’s theme, Stars of the Night, was chosen to honour these donors and celebrate their big hearts. GIFTS OF LIFE On the significance of private donations, Duke-NUS Medical School’s professor Thomas Coffman said: “These gifts nurture and encourage innovation…

Once upon a time, there were two intrepid theatrical stars named Ivan Heng and Glen Goei who dreamt big and established a theatre company called Wild Rice. The 2017 Wild Rice Gala was a celebration of their dream come true, and saw guests dress up as their favourite fairy tale characters. Olaf, Red Riding Hood, Pocahontas, Pinocchio, and more, had a ball of a time at the fete, which featured theatrical performances by the likes of Pam Oei, whose costume changes included a unicorn and Ariel the mermaid.…

“I would never put a Supreme logo on my bag. It will never happen” YOU CAN PROBABLY CALL RAMESH NAIR A JOURNALIST’S dream. He never minces his words, nor cares about giving a PR-approved answer. Yet he is soft-spoken, self-deprecating and completely sincere at the same time. This is the second time I am meeting the creative director of French trunk maker Moynat. The first was in 2012 (in fact, he remembered the year, not me), in Paris, at the then-only Moynat store and atelier on rue Saint Honoré, just a year after luxury giant LVMH acquired the brand. Half a decade later, we meet again in the newly opened Singapore boutique. This time, Moynat isn’t a brand just stirring from slumber. It is a powerhouse that is midway through…

What complication is best suited to your lifestyle? My wife! I’m kidding. It has to be the travel time complication because I travel often and everywhere; I need my two time zones so I always know the times in Geneva and whichever city I’m in. What, in your opinion, makes a grand complication the ultimate luxury? It’s easy to make one complication, but when you have to bring several together? We’re talking about over one thousand parts for some complications. If one wheel, spring or rotor doesn’t work, the watch will stop. That’s what makes it amazing—all these parts working together. In order to fabricate one wheel, most manufacturers in the industry take 14 different steps; at Patek Philippe, we have 40, and they’re all necessary because each part needs…

“From the beginning, we knew that we shared the same vision in terms of innovation, reliability and ethics” PARMIGIANI FLEURIER boasts a 13-year-long partnership with Bugatti. It is notably a long-standing one, given that most horology-automobile alliances don’t last more than a couple of years, and aren’t always successful. But the partnership between Parmigiani and Bugatti is different, as the union has spawned various creations including the Bugatti Type 370, Bugatti Super Sport and Bugatti Aerolithe that have enticed collectors. This year, Parmigiani adds another horological member to its Bugatti stable. In October, the Bugatti Type 390 was unveiled in Molsheim, the French city where Bugatti is headquartered at. Inspired by the Chironthe French automaker’s latest thoroughbred—the manual-winding flying tourbillon was the brainchild of both the Parmigiani and Bugatti teams,…

SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATIONS sometimes stem from the unlikeliest of places. For the Tefnut Sleeping Beauty watch collection, the prologue was written at the Singapore Yacht Show in April 2016 when Michael Koh, founder of local jeweller Caratell, met Christine Hutter, founder and CEO of German watch manufacture Moritz Grossmann. Koh was reportedly so inspired by Moritz Grossmann’s timepieces that he created preliminary designs for a ladies’ timepiece within a day of meeting Hutter. As the saying goes, the rest is history. With Koh’s distinctive touch on the watch’s design, the Tefnut Sleeping Beauty’s aesthetics are quite a departure from its siblings in the collection. The single defining trait of the timepiece is its asymmetry. Note, for instance, how the lugs are only connected on their left sides, while the other end…

Defined by their bold, innovative designs and mechanical ingenuity, Hublot’s watches are easily recognisable from afar, and a sight to behold up-close. Closely related to this are the brand’s disruptive innovations, which include stacking 11 barrels to achieve 50 days of power reserve in the MP-05 LaFerrari, and melding gold and ceramic to create a scratch-resistant gold alloy called Magic Gold. To top things off, there are also the partnerships that Hublot has forged over the years with Fifa, Lang Lang, Ferrari and Sang Bleu, just to name a few. These are all movers and shakers of their respective industries—and close collaborators of the brand. The common thread running through this rich tapestry that Hublot has woven over the years is its motto, the Art of Fusion. The phrase says…

“When we were 35, both our kids were already born, though still very young, so life was one big whirlwind of playgroups, kiddy parties and nursery. We also made some of our firmest friends then, which made that time in our lives even more memorable” MANIZA AND IQBAL JUMABHOY Singapore Tatler Society Couple of the Year 2017 ANYONE WHO HAS OBSERVED THE loving interactions between Maniza and Iqbal Jumabhoy in a social setting would not have guessed that the couple’s relationship started with her adamantly ignoring him during their first meeting in her hometown of Hyderabad in India. “I didn’t want to talk to him. I thought he knew that our mothers, who knew each other from childhood, had planned this meetup. Afterwards, I found out that he knew nothing…

URBAN LIVING  Investing in real estate yields the highest returns in the long run. But it is not just the investment potential of the freehold condominium development, Le Nouvel Ardmore, by Wing Tai Holdings, that makes it an attractive proposition. The home, which sits in the heart of the city, is designed by renowned architect and Pritzker Architecture Prize winner Jean Nouvel, and comes with a private lift, wine cellar and facilities such as a sky pool, a yoga deck and spa suites REBEL SPIRIT Trust Cartier to make an everyday object into a covetable jewellery. Inspired by nails, the Juste un Clou collection was created in the 1970s but remain a must-have accessory for any fashionista worth her Birkin. And you can be sure that…

“OKAY, BYE GUYS,” SAYS THE third assistant director, chasing the press off the set politely as filming is about the begin. We are in Lancaster House, where they are filming episode seven of the Netflix series, The Crown season two. Today’s scene surrounds the moment that Prince Philip is told that his and Queen Elizabeth II’s third child is a son—and while the scene is being set up, the changing of the guards takes place outside these windows, at the Buckingham Palace. The first season started with the royal couple’s 1947 wedding and ended with the start of the Suez Crisis. “Season two picks up from the Suez Crisis, and takes place from 1956 to 1963,” explains producer Andy Stebbing. The Crown is set to run for six seasons, each…

The year-end festivities promise one thing to gourmands—great food, and lots of it! Kick off your Yuletide feasting on the right note at Otto Ristorante in Tanjong Pagar. For the holidays, executive chef Michele Pavanello has specially created two menus, both of which promise to be a treat for discerning diners. The son of a Treviso farmer, chef Pavanello is known for his fresh approach to Italian cooking that showcases Italian produce. This is evident in the five-course festive menu, where he introduces a modern twist to classic festive ingredients. Dishes to look forward to include the pumpkin and amaretti cookies soup with foie gras morsels, and Scottish smoked salmon roll with burrata di Andria, a luxurious creamy Italian cheese with a soft, milky heart. The special dishes Pavanello has…

WITH ITS CLEAR TURQUOISE WATERS and white sandy beaches, the Maldives has held many under its spell. The magic is often cast aboard a seaplane transfer to one of its many luxury resorts in the Indian Ocean. But having touched down in Malé International Airport after nightfall (and a 40min domestic flight to Dharavandhoo Airport later), our first glimpse of this tropical paradise was not of its coral islands and aquamarine lagoons, but that of sparkling diamonds sprinkled across the midnight sky. The open skies, minimal light pollution and the Maldives’ location just above the equator meant that stars from both the southern and northern hemispheres were clearly visible—and what a sight it was, as we were whisked away via a 30min speedboat transfer to Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, one…

DON’T BE FOOLED BY THE HUBER girls’ angelic demeanours—elder sister Hayley, aged four, is already honing her ass-kicking prowess by taking taekwondo lessons, and it looks like Ashley, three, might just follow in her footsteps, judging by the way she playfully punches dad Andre while we are interviewing him, before running off to play in another corner of the studio. With such cute hijinks, the girls were great fun to be around, and their cheerful laughter and inquisitive questions added plenty of laughter to this photo shoot of the clan behind Huber’s Butchery, who took some time off before the onslaught of the Christmas rush to share more about their family values. (Andre and wife Belinda had their third child, baby boy Hunter, just a few months ago, and all…

DINNER AT THE RITZ Some people believe that you should spend the last day of the year the way you want the new year to pan out. If so, dining at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore will certainly ensure that your 2018 is full of gastronomic delights. The menu at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Colony, is sumptuous and inventive—think abalone with yuzu jelly, and flambe foie gras with truffle snow—and comes with unlimited pours of Moët & Chandon. After dinner, guests can dance the night away at the elegant Chihuly Lounge, with a five-piece live band to add a final dash of old-school glitz. ritzcarlton.com SWEET SYMPHONY Start 2018 on a melodious note with The Philharmonic Orchestra, Singapore’s annual countdown concert. Held at the Sota Concert Hall, the orchestra presents a…

ONGOING TREASURES OF THE NATURAL WORLD Over 200 exhibits from London’s Natural History Museum including a handwritten manuscript by Charles Darwin, and extinct creatures such as the dodo and sabre-toothed cat come alive at the ArtScience Museum. Till April 29, 2018. marinabaysands.com/museum CENTURY OF LIGHT Discover the transformation of 19th-century art with two complementary exhibitions at the National Gallery Singapore. Colours of Impressionism displays masterpieces from artists such as Monet, Renoir and Cézanne, while Between Worlds takes a regional perspective. Till March 11, 2018, at the Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery. nationalgallery.sg 1 SWALLOW SHADOW A recent trip to Los Angeles inspired the latest iteration of painter Ruben Pang’s signature psychedelic abstraction. Presented by Chan + Hori Contemporary, this exhibition is held at a pop-up space (02-21, Blk 9 Gillman Barracks),…

Over the past 35 years, Singapore Tatler has followed a strict tradition: know the rules, and then proceed to break them. It was in this spirit of rebellion that we celebrated our 35th anniversary on November 11 at Capella Singapore, where movers and shakers came together to fete this momentous milestone. The guest list read like the who’s who of Singapore, from high society anarchists and business disrupters to distinguished dignitaries, who all came dressed to the theme of the evening, Rebellion. Amid the sea of black tuxedos and haute couture gowns, there were elements that hinted that this was not your typical black-tie event: think bold and modern statement jewellery pieces, avant-garde footwear, military jackets and an occasional flash of flesh—sexy but never vulgar. That evening, guests were spoilt…

“These native animals share our urban and forested environments and I believe that they shouldn’t be treated as if they don’t belong here” IT MAY SOUND IRONIC, BUT Andie Ang’s interest in primates was piqued after she received a juvenile wild vervet monkey as a gift. It was illegally taken from Zambia by sailor friends of her relatives, who gifted it to her. She reminisces, “I was only 10 years old and did not fully grasp the difference between a wild animal and a domestic pet. So I raised the monkey like I would a pet dog until I learned, through watching him every day, that he was miserable chained up at home.” The monkey was eventually repatriated back to Africa but the close-up experience sparked a passion in Andie…

At the 65th anniversary charity gala dinner of the Singapore Children’s Society, local comedian Sebastian Tan brought on the laughs when he took to the stage as his Hokkien-spewing alter ego Broadway Beng. Matching the evening’s retro theme, Tan wore a flashy gold suit that sparkled in the light as he performed for a crowd of about 500 guests including president Halimah Yacob. If anything, his energy fuelled the enthusiasm that guests brought to the live and silent auctions, which raised funds for the charitable organisation’s programmes and services that have benefited more than 74,000 children, youth and families to date.…

Over the past six decades, some of the brightest minds have passed through the hallowed halls of the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law (NUS Law) to become Singapore’s top legal eagles. To celebrate this milestone, NUS Law hosted a gala dinner at the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, which was graced by its notable alumni. The event was also marked by the book launch of The Lamp of the Law: 60 Years of Legal Education at NUS Law, written by Kevin Tan.…

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Widely acknowledged by timepiece aficionados as the standard-bearer for Japanese haute horlogerie, a Grand Seiko watch offers not just high-end horology’s triumvirate of performance, innovation and beauty, but also plenty of spirit and soul. In recent years, Grand Seiko has added another virtue—variety—to its merits. While Grand Seiko watches are normally known for their classical charms, the new Grand Seiko Black Ceramic Spring Drive Chronograph collection entices fans with a distinctive sportive allure. At the heart of the watch is Seiko’s proprietary Spring Drive movement, a groundbreaking hybrid electronic-mechanical automatic movement that offers supreme accuracy with deviation of +/-1 second a day, and long power reserve of 72 hours on a full wind. In this collection, the Spring Drive movement drives three key functions—hours and minutes, chronograph, and second time…

THE SUITE LIFE  Regular getaways from the daily grind ensure a healthy mind. Sign yourself up for a membership with Suiteness, so all the holiday planning is left to your personal concierge, from finding the perfect suite and arranging transport, to restaurant reservations and special in-suite requests. All you have to do is to remember to pack the sunscreen! BEST FACE FORWARD Uncover a rejuvenated complexion and pamper your skin with the Genaissance de La Mer facial treatment by La Mer. The treatment aims to hydrate and nourish your skin using products from the luxurious Genaissance Collection, which is rich in Crystal Miracle Broth, leaving your skin smooth and radiant SEALED WITH A KISS Match your pout to your mood with the chic Rouge Dior Precious…

Singapore’s seafood culinary scene underwent a paradigm shift in 1982, when Long Beach Seafood Restaurant first introduced its famous black pepper crab. This unprecedented fusion of pepper and fresh, succulent crabmeat was an instant hit locally, and the dish soon became renowned worldwide, with coverage in The New York Times and Courvoisier’s Book of the Best. Since then, Long Beach has continually shaped the culinary conversation in Singapore. From serving live seafood to offering exotic variants of it, such as the tiger sea mantis, Long Beach has consistently broken new ground in the industry. It is little wonder then, that the restaurant chain remains the de facto market leader that is often imitated, but never duplicated. Naturally, no visit to Long Beach is complete without experiencing the signature black pepper…

From decadent feasts to indulgent staycations, Sheraton Towers Singapore has everything you need to get your merrymaking started this festive season. From December 1 to 25, stop by the Christmas Booth at the hotel lobby to peruse the tempting selection of sweet and savoury takeaway treats—perfect for hosting a fuss-free Christmas dinner! Specially created by executive chef Eric Cheam, new creations include the cherry-glazed semi bone-in Christmas ham, salmon and mushroom duxelle en croute and the hotel’s signature Sheraton Towers Special oven-roasted turkey, which puts a distinctively Asian spin on turkey. Roasted to tender perfection, the bird is infused with lemongrass and Indonesian sweet soy sauce, and served with nasi goreng stuffing and sambal roasted potatoes. Those with a sweet tooth will have a tough time choosing from the three…

ASTON MARTIN HAS been around for over a century, but not all those years have been rosy. Fortunately, the company has seen a prolonged period of growth and stability since the turn of the millennium with the introduction of the DB9, Vanquish, Rapide and Vantage series. In the recent few years, the marque’s president and CEO, Andy Palmer, has also put together a game plan for the future, one that he hopes will pit Aston Martin against rivals Ferrari and Bentley. He optimistically terms this game plan the “Second Century” plan, and the first real project under it: the DB11 V12. The DB11 drew gasps when it was introduced in 2016, even though we had already caught a glimpse of its inspiration in an earlier concept car—the DB10—in the 2015…

DON’T LET ALGORITHMS SELECT YOUR PERFECT PARTNER. Aside from the very real security risks that are prevalent on many internet dating sites, the biggest drawback to using such tools to find love is the way the matches are selected. Over the 30-plus years that we have been matchmaking at Gray & Farrar, it has become abundantly clear that the right partner might be a year outside an ideal age bracket, or based in Hong Kong instead of Singapore. Be as broad as possible with the criteria you select, otherwise you could miss the perfect opportunity to meet the right one. DON’T MAKE JUDGEMENTS. In today’s digital age, it is commonplace to research and analyse anyone and everyone that we meet—whether through their Facebook profile, Instagram or corporate biography. Through these…