From unusual to downright peculiar, here are the most intriguing ingredients gracing Singapore’s finest tables and the best dishes to try them in.

One of Rolex’s most elegant and complicated watches gets a sporty update.

Following the launch of its wildly popular Air Dior collaborative sneaker, Dior Men launches a new shoe of its own.

Leadership is still a mens' club and women who want to reach the top have to play by their rules.

A new treatment in town promises to rejuvenate your face without making you look frozen.

Firmenich master perfumer Alberto Morillas talks about his latest work with Bvlgari and sustainable fragrances.

How you look and feel begins with posture. Time to pay more attention to yours.

Moore's law is the observation that the rate of technological growth – closely correlated to everything from transistor and pixel density to processor speed – is exponential, roughly doubling every two years.

A new wellness service uses plant medicines to bring unprecedented clarity to clients in their personal and professional lives.

With the Taycan, Porsche has set the standards for how an electric sports car should be.

Bite-sized updates from the F&B scene.

Good chefs don't just cook, they lead.

How Luke Holden grew a single lobster roll shack into a multimillion-dollar, vertically integrated seafood business.

With the rise of craft vodkas, the vodka soda is enjoying a refreshed moment. We uncover our favourite combinations in a taste test.

Acclaimed hospitality group Dusit Thani makes its way to Singapore amid a pandemic.

From Chinese New Year and Hari Raya to Deepavali and Christmas, Singapore has its fair share of festivities.

One of the newest pilot’s watches around is now also the most popular. This year’s version is one of its most versatile.

The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet collection makes its mark with automatic and selfwinding chronograph models featuring sunburst lacquered dials in five new striking hues.

A watch microbrand owner on the other timepieces that make him tick.

A watch industry veteran on taking the long view with flexibility, patience and plenty of repetition.

Our favourite new timepieces come with colourful dials that are just too arresting to keep under wraps.

For Ohmyhome CEO Rhonda Wong, property transactions are more than just numbers on a screen.

The founder of The Prefecture makes a strong case for colourful leadership.

Stand out in styles that also shield you, whether softly severe tailoring or protective technical gear in outsized proportions.

Veteran recruiter Sabrina Ho’s life passion is to level the playing field for professional women.

COVID-19 HAS CHANGED THE WAY SINGAPOREANS WORK AND WHAT THEY WANT FROM THEIR HOMES. THIS WILL HAVE A LASTING EFFECT ON THE PROPERTY MARKET – AND IN SURPRISING WAYS.

Abhishek Poddar, the third-generation scion of Siyaram Silk Mills is forging his own path in the fashion industry with the launch of a new menswear platform.

What does it take to be an effective leader? We turn the spotlight on four in different industries and quiz them with questions crowdsourced from The Peak’s community.

The secret to star investment banker Keith Magnus’ success cannot be found in the numbers, data or a fact sheet.

Veuve Clicquot collaborates with Yayoi Kusama, who puts her spin on the 2012 La Grande Dame.

Behold, a different kind of rattan furniture that's unlike the ones used by your grandparents.

Bite sized updates from the F&B scene.

How the pandemic finally made me love athleisure.

The safest place to rehome your old Richard Mille.

Welcome to the pyrotechnic experience.

Motor racing doesn’t have to be the preserve of a select few. Given the right steps, the path towards it is very safe.

These entrepreneurial young artists are out to prove that a career in circus arts can be viable in Singapore.

McLaren reckons it’s met all the requirements necessary with the new McLaren GT.

For British architect Thomas Heatherwick, good design is about connecting us to nature, each other and our essential humanity.

The world’s first nomadic distillery is on a quest to rethink the way we produce alcohol.

During this time of crisis, Singapore’s cocktail bars have banded together to preserve one of the world’s most progressive bar scenes.

We have come a long way from eggs Benedict and avocado toast. These three restaurants are elevating the brunch experience.

The Greatest Game Ever Played

In the business of building the perfect playground for his clients, Leon Tan approaches this with the same playful attitude he applies to his sense of style.

What makes a business digital-first? The creative minds behind three digital fashion and jewellery enterprises share what it’s like to run in the virtual world.

She’s only been in Singapore for three years, but Maria Li has made quite a name for herself in tech circles, both for her success and those striking suits.

MASKING UP DOES NOT HAVE TO MEAN DRESSING DOWN. YOU CAN MAKE A STYLE STATEMENT EVEN WHILE DOING YOUR CIVIC DUTY. BONUS: SCAN THE QR CODE ON THE PREVIOUS PAGE FOR A BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO.

Breguet’s Tradition range gets its first date complication – and it’s no run-of-the-mill date window.

A long-time Paneristi on how his horological journey is intertwined with friendships, forums and Florence.

Take a walk through the flora and fauna of the maison's latest limited edition timepieces made for the elegant woman, artistically rendered by Patrick Waugh.

If you thought Audemars Piguet’s youngest pillar would play it safe, think again.

One of the most iconic watches of our time just got better.

Mark these moments

A passion for antique mechanical gadgets drives Shawn Lim to keep his family business of restoring antique timepieces going in this digital age.

SEARCHING FOR A HOLIDAY AND FINDING IT AT THE BOTTOM OF A GLASS OF CHAMPERS.

Her love for nurturing fledgling businesses inspired Phuay Li Ying to spearhead the launch of the investment and entrepreneurial arm of her father’s electronics components company.

How do you create culture? A dash of bravery, a few drops of creativity, dollops of passion and a desire to pass it on to the next generation. The Peak pairs five current and future icons from five different cultural fields and transcribe their riveting conversations.

Not even this pandemic can stop ONE Championship founder Chatri Sityodtong’s quest to build a global mixed martial arts empire the world has never seen.

The founder of the biggest street dance festival in the Asia-Pacific offers his two cents’ worth to younger generations of dancers.

Non-alcoholic wine alternatives are the toast of fine dining venues here as more diners acquire a taste for them. More good news: you can get them outside, too.

Introducing the outstanding Singapore Literature Prize 2020 winners in the English categories.

Aston Martin’s bespoke division releases two special edition cars to celebrate James Bond’s 25th outing on the silver screen.

LIVING TOGETHER IN THE SAME APARTMENT HAS ENABLED THE CALISTO SIBLINGS TO ELEVATE THE BUSINESS THEIR FATHER FOUNDED TO THE NEXT LEVEL, IN SPITE OF A GLOBAL PANDEMIC.

An F&B entrepreneur shares his appetite for Audemars Piguet.

In a world of one-day deliveries and instant gratification, time has become a luxury many can ill afford.

With events all around the world cancelled for the time being, wine distributors are taking tastings online.

Accepting one’s mortality brings one closer to living a meaningful life.

The Ming dynasty was known for its wealth, cultural expansion and vases. But, what made its porcelain so valuable?

If you could distil decades of tuna mercantile expertise and know-how into a smartphone app, would you do it? Kazuhiro Shimura did.

Designer Michael Goodman has a decade of restaurant operational experience that helps him produce emotional, compelling spaces.

Iconic US design firm The Jerde Partnership makes its move into Singapore, with home-grown architect Kenneth Ho returning after two decades to steer its course through South-east Asia.

Trailblazer Christine Amour-Levar is on a mission – and she’s not taking no for an answer.

Why the addition of a mini fridge exemplifies the engineering and design brilliance of the new Land Rover Defender.

It’s time to protect natural wine from the yuppies.

The latest bite-sized updates from the F&B scene.

As the world eases out of lockdowns, some restaurants are adapting to the new normal in refreshingly inventive ways.

Bottles, casks, independents and funds – there are many ways to invest in whisky.

Appetite, chef Ivan Brehm’s latest concept, aims to bring food, art and music together.

The borders of the world may be closed but that doesn't mean we can't let our imagination travel. We just need a little inspiration. Consider these incredible bookshops and free your mind.

The future of luxury is not digital.

Audemars Piguet’s latest Concept model is a jewellery watch for the next generation.

A beefy classic gets a fun update.

A relaunched Cartier icon showcases its unique take on the world’s most famous watch shape.

The season’s latest skeletonised timepieces are distinguished by compelling aesthetics.

Burberry’s latest boutique goes beyond the phygital space.

She may have retired from swimming, but Daphne Teo’s competitive spirit is alive and thriving in the biotechnology industry.

From hip-hop to formal dress codes, executive director Jeremy Ong’s sartorial journey mirrors his evolution in life.

These days, leaving the house feels like an occasion – so you might as well dress for it in the season’s most striking statements.

TARGET SAGGINESS, FINE LINES AND WRINKLES WITH THIS NON-INVASIVE SKIN TIGHTENING TREATMENT.

Emilia Teo’s taste for adventure is inspiring her to steer her family’s Tong Eng Group towards a more diverse range of endeavours.

The pandemic hit the reset button on an industry associated with trends and a taste for the novel. Four players in different areas of fashion and luxury retail share how their work has changed in this new world and their thoughts on the future.

Jesher Loi of Ya Kun Kaya Toast is on a mission to usher the family’s heritage F&B business into the future.

In the age of computational law, your company’s next paralegal could very well be an algorithm.

In a quiet year, Patek Philippe delights collectors with a trio of high-complication watches.

A perfume based on astronauts’ accounts of the scent of outer space exceeds Kickstarter goals.

The vintage cars that caught our eye at the London Concours event last month.

We present a case for growing some of your food.

Fashion designers try different forms to bring their new collections to socially-distanced consumers.

Durreen Shahnaz still hasn’t forgotten her roots and believes that finance can be a force for good if it’s channelled properly.

How Land Rover is moving forward in the Covid-19 era, according to Robin Colgan.

Will the rest of the new Audi A7 Sportback’s features make up for the smaller 2.0-litre engine?

Diageo debuts the first-ever collection curated by master blender Dr Jim Beveridge – and it’s a doozy.

Cocktail making techniques have evolved light years past shaken or stirred and setting drinks alight. Drinks infused with wood smoke? Old hat. Now, nothing is sacrosanct in the endless pursuit of flavour

Wine’s relationship with food has been extensively explored. Next up, the wine and music pairing.

The future of retail is neither just online or offline – it’s both.

If there is one thing born of the pandemic that we’d like to see continuing, it’s the outpouring of innovative take-home options from restaurants offering everything from food boxes containing a feast of gourmet goodies to DIY kits allowing you to experience a meal a la minute. Here are some of our favourites.

Some of the most stunning gardens in the world, as seen through the lens of award-winning photographer Claire Takacs.

Richard Mille’s latest is still light and tough – and in a new material.

A prodigious jewellery designer on how not listening to others allowed her to shine.

Vacheron Constantin unveils the crowning glory of its new collection of one-of-a-kind chiming pieces.

Patek Philippe finally unveils its impressive new building that is setting the direction for its future for the next three decades.

This collector has a boundless love for limited editions.

From innovative materials to interesting collaborations, these five trends have been showing up in this year’s novelties.

Easily dressed up or down, these minimalist timepieces are the elegant workhorses of the horological world.

Accessories made for getting away – even if it’s just to explore your backyard.

Ermenegildo Zegna presents a spring/summer 2021 collection inspired by its storied past and an uncertain, yet hopeful, future.

Balance the need to look professional during online meetings by keeping things cool and comfortable off screen.

Millennial sisters Rachel and Charlotte Hoe are breathing new life into their family’s bespoke gifting business through their love for heritage crafts and history.

The take-up rate for their tech solutions was initially slow, but these local companies – GTriip, Oddle and TiffinLabs – stuck to their guns. Now, there is no stopping their phenomenal growth.

These leaders don’t wear capes but their selfless response to help the sick, the vulnerable and the disadvantaged during the Covid-19 pandemic places them in the league of the heroic.

In the fight against Covid-19, Ng Choon-Peng has been unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight. The CEO of Immunoscape shares his thoughts on balancing social good with business sustainability and a life worth living.

Creating a personalised retail experience is the future for the perfume industry in a digital era.

Barcelona’s oldest and largest opera hall was fully booked for its reopening performance… by plants.

Savvy collectors are gravitating towards lesser-known gemstones with a rarity that makes them investment-worthy.

You’ve heard of terroir but aquaoir? Wineries have been making waves with vino aged in waterproof amphorae and bottles right on the ocean floor.

Luxury carmaker Aston Martin dips its wheels into motorcycles with the AMB 001.

Together as one.

The future of farming isn’t just about food security. Whether it’s finding new ground – at sea or under it – or making a bold statement, these innovative cultivators are bringing art to farming and vice versa.

What happens when food and fashion collide? Michelle Tchea explores the crossroads.

The Peak’s readers uncover a devious plot and come together to answer one question: Who did it?

Vintage spirits are taking over the world of drinks, with decades-old gin, liqueurs, and amari most wanted by collectors and the flavour-curious. Here’s what you need to know about this burgeoning category.

With the rising demand for alternative proteins in Asia, local plant-based protein manufacturer Growthwell is ripe for expansion.

Soneva founder says hospitality operators need to think of the environmental and social impact of their work beyond Covid-19.

Subduing his wanderlust has been tough for extreme explorer Ryan Pyle, who shares his experiences during the filming of Expedition Asia, his latest series.

Two new watches with one underrated complication.

An orbiting celestial canopy takes the grande maison’s grand complication to greater heights

The head of Montblanc on why it is poised for success in a world still in stasis.

In just a few months, the pandemic has changed how we work and play. Collectors tell The Peak about how the ways they appreciate watches have been transformed in a time of tumult.

Works of sculptural art, metal-bracelet models continue to thrive in the horological universe.

The fashion industry finds itself in a state of flux – yet again – as the coronavirus throws its traditional schedules into disarray.

As staying home becomes the new going out, we’re filling our wardrobes with these key new styles.

Get a jump on next season’s trends and styles with our favourite looks from the Pre-Fall collections.

Blockchain whizz Ng Yi Ming believes in looking beyond technology to showcase how its applications can help make the world a better place.

Venture capitalist Martin Berry believes the world is on the cusp of the next great entrepreneurial wave and he’s placing his bet on one thing.

In our relentless quest for progress, DBS Head of Innovation Bidyut Dumra believes humans will become more like machines.

Liu Feng-Yuan predicts that the world will be hyper-personalised. Is this a good thing?

Uniting people by improving global connectivity in an age of technological acceleration.

Koushik Radhakrishnan of DXC Technology shares how IT will take humanity to its next chapter.

Offering flexibility and security, Citrix’s integrated digital worlds empower a remote workforce.

A.MGR’s business intelligence platform catapulted a 136-year-old Myanmar telecommunications operator into the digital age.

With data being the new currency, companies must protect their treasure trove from attackers. LogRhythm provides that cybersecurity.

Foreign exchange platform Spark Systems is creating seismic changes in the FX landscape.

Rather than just provide a technical solution, Magnolia APAC’s Don Lee believes it’s the CMS provider’s investment in client relationships that drives its business.

Honouring technology partners who empower corporations with their most innovative and compelling services and solutions.

Having navigated his company Call Levels through choppy waters, trader-turned-techpreneur Daniel Chia is poised to change the financial world, one WhatsApp message at a time.

Able to lift moods and strengthen the bonds of fellowship, the arts play an essential role in times of crises.

Centuries-old Ruinart invites British artist David Shrigley to share his artistic interpretation of the Champagne house.

Racing simulators have taken over major motorsports events in the last few months. Will they continue in the future?

Moooi partners a new designer to create a unique lamp that will light up your home and life.

The first tattoo-art car by Lexus will travel around the UK when lockdown measures ease.

New ways in which fine watches are looking to make an impression in the dark.

You won’t want to step on this Lego brick.

The future is human.

Being in a lockdown has never stopped art. Here’s proof that human ingenuity and the love for expression are indeed limitless.

One of high horology’s oldest names builds a modern architectural marvel to tell the story of 200 years of watchmaking in Switzerland’s Vallee de Joux.

With dials made from precious stones originating from space or the earth, these pretty timepieces attract even the attention of our most exotic feathered friends.

The Singapore fashion community has been innovating ways to cope with the coronavirus crisis.

In a self-quarantined world, Michelle Tchea discovers that vintage sardines are a hit with gourmets and collectors – and have quite a cult following.

Four superstar designers in their own right reveal their secrets to creativity and design.

Visionary architects are redefining urbanism by merging infrastructure with public spaces.

We might be socially distancing now for everyone’s safety, but that doesn’t mean we should be socially distant.

The unicorn of properties here and the most prestigious of landed housing, we get the low-down on Good Class Bungalows from one of Singapore’s leading experts, K H Tan.

As more diners follow restaurants, bars and cafes with the dedication of groupies trailing musicians, hospitality merchandise has become a badge of honour.

How the Covid-19 pandemic has rewritten the recipes for success of Asian restaurateurs.

As part of its Single Ingredient programme, Krug sent chef ambassadors to Jaipur to create dishes using the humble onion. Zen’s executive chef Tristin Farmer shares the experience.

If 2020 had gone as planned, the peak would have headed to Geneva in april to attend Watches & Wonders, the major watch fair formerly known the Salon Internationale de la haute horlogerie, or SIHH

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Cheerful accessories to sport when it’s time to emerge for some (socially distanced) fun in the sun after months spent holing up in the name of public health.

Joan Chang transformed Lloyd’s Inn and repositioned the real estate brands under her family’s Macly Group. The 30-year-old writes about what luxury means to her.

The Covid-19 pandemic is a true test of crisis management. These business leaders share what they’re doing to get their organisations through this.

Three CEOs shed light on how the industrial, healthcare, and retail and office real estate sectors have been impacted by the pandemic – and how their companies are moving forward.

While dealing with the pandemic, homebased learning and chocolate bribes, start-up darling Darius Cheung plots a better solution to today’s property problems.

Jochen Reb Director, SMU’s Mindfulness Initiative

We find out about Wildlife Reserves Singapore’s animal adoption programme, and how to be a part of it.

The Peak’s selection of virtual experiences for a taste of the finer things in life while staying home is a timely reminder of what the world will still have to offer once this is all over.

Here’s a look at unusual but profitable investments people are buying.

All the fancy gadgets in the world can’t beat the enduring charm of well-made old-school games.

Montblanc’s latest Patron of Art Edition honours the Aztec Empire.

Four years ago, I paid a visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York.

Managing director of Tan Chong International, Glenn Tan reflects on life after his mum’s passing and shares his plans for the future

You might not know what telepresence is now, but it could just be all around you by the time this pandemic is over.

You might not know what telepresence is now, but it could just be all around you by the time this pandemic is over.

Complete your work-from-home experience with these accessories and storage options.

With the right price, it’s easy to fill any cellar with Margaux. But for any oenophile to dismiss the world of natural wines is to deprive oneself of a chance to taste and collect bottles of exceptional rarity and quality. Here are some of the best examples.

New World whiskies may be exciting, but these bottles of Scotch are still what top collectors dream of snagging.

Selecting vino for dinner will never be the same again as sommeliers push boundaries on what a wine list should be.

Grasshoppers have become the answer to the world’s quest for a more sustainable protein alternative.

Dive into The Peak’s furniture guide to creating a home workspace where you can flourish, and constraints are taboo.

If there is anyone who knows about surmounting challenges in these tough times, it is the founders of these independent watch companies who have carved a name for themselves in an industry dominated by conglomerates.

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