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The “Made in China” stamp may have had a less than appealing connotation before – but that’s not the case anymore. In these pages, the top 10 trends shaping the country’s soft power of design.

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.

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They’re locally made, by hand, in small batches.

Two distinct camps defined the fall/winter 2019 runways: Pessimism and optimism, marching down as either militant survivors or bohemian daydreamers, each expressing the fashion world’s fight-or-flight responses to political turmoil.

A simple design allows bar-goers to focus on “basal experiential components like craft beer and good company”.

Having established Singapore as the cocktail authority in the region, Paul Gabie now sets his eye on Asia’s bar scene.

Cocktails have come a long way from being merely shaken and stirred.

Artificial Intelligence has always been a subject of debate, especially among creatives

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In Ermenegildo Zegna’s latest ‘Defining Moments’ film, tattoo artists Joseph Siow and Bobo McGrylls wax lyrical about their craft.

WHETHER THEY’RE EMERGING TALENTS IN THEIR FIELDS OR BONA FIDE SUPERSTARS, THESE CREATIVES WANT THE WORLD TO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT THEY HAVE TO OFFER. MEET THE WOMEN WHO’VE GONE GLOBAL AND DONE SINGAPORE PROUD.

Forget greasy nuggets made from mystery meat and salty, cheese-laden pasta dishes. SASHA GONZALES finds eateries that serve healthier children’s meals that will have your little ones asking for seconds.

HAVING BEEN IMMERSED IN THE WORLD OF CRAFTSMANSHIP FOR ALL HIS LIFE, BOBBY CHENG PERSONIFIES WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BORN AND BRED IN THE REALM OF DESIGN.

How Kombucha helps resolve her digestive problems, relieve bloating and discomfort.

Not one to shirk a difficult challenge, London-based, GhanaianBritish architect David Adjaye is redefining the meaning of social architecture through changing the city’s landscape. Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle gets up-close with the man of the moment.

Fermenting food increases its nutrients, and more importantly, gets you lots of probiotics – commonly known as good bacteria – which we all know are great for your gut. We found these fuss-free (and tasty) options for you to dig into.

The fresh faces and hottest exhibitions to keep on your radar this season.

CONSIDERING BUYING YOUR FIRST BOAT AND DON’T HAVE A BIG BUDGET? APB PRESENTS MODELS STARTING FROM UNDER US$50,000 UP TO US$200,000 – INCLUDING DELIVERY TO ASIA.

A REPEAT CLIENT from the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region has taken delivery of a Majesty 155, Sehamia, his fourth yacht by UAE-based shipyard Gulf Craft. The superyacht was named Best Asian Built Yacht at this year’s Asia Boating Awards in Singapore organised by Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating magazines.

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Craft beer is easily the most exciting beverage you can expose your senses to.

“Craft is the essence of Loewe and our main inspiration''.

Two fashion brands go green in surprising ways.

UAE BUILDER Gulf Craft recently presented 16 yachts and boats ranging from 31-125ft at its sixth annual Exclusive Preview event at The Pearl – Qatar.

Design is a big part of everyday life, and it’s about to play an even bigger role in March, when the annual Singapore Design Festival (SDW) will be held.

When mixologists have exhausted the ingredients, the glassware, its rim, foam, smoke and everything in between, they turn to the next best thing: artesian ice. By Joyce Yip.

EMIRATES-BASED YACHT and boat builder Gulf Craft is calling for an official ‘Made-In-UAE’ trademark for the growth of the country’s manufacturing sector.

GULF CRAFT ALWAYS HAS A SURPRISE TO REVEAL DURING THE ANNUAL DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW, AND THIS YEAR’S EDITION WAS NO EXCEPTION.

Uae builder gulf craft is producing stylish and functional superyachts with a luxurious global lifestyle in mind.

THE POPULARITY OF CRAFT BEER HAS SKYROCKETED FROM AN ENTHUSIAST’S SIDE HOBBY TO A GLOBAL REVOLUTION, ONE THAT EVEN HAS THE BREWING GIANTS TAKING NOTICE.

The awards ceremony in singapore honoured the hard work, dedication and passion for boating shared by all of the nominees.

Builders across the region are creating bigger, better, faster and more luxurious vessels than ever before. By Glen Watson