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

Interior designer Raymond Lee’s transformation of a Penang shophouse juxtaposes heritage and modernity with sensitivity, flair and refinement.

Florence Ng, founder and creative director of Synergraphic Design, which specialises in glass art and design, reveals the intricacies of working with this beautiful, fragile and versatile material.

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

Amassing a cult following in recent months, these homegrown cafes, eateries and home kitchens are wowing diners with innovative ideas, fresh new flavours and DIY kits that are simply mouthwatering.

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

The global fashion landscape is set to change irrevocably post-pandemic and those tectonic shifts have also reverberated here at home. Jeffrey Yan examines how the industry at large is adapting and the ways our local and regional designers are responding to this crisis.

SOLID WOOD FOR THE WIN

Chief technical officer Jon Gunner fills us in and introduces the 21C – the first hypercar from his company Czinger Vehicles.

Nine personalities. Eight very personal columns. These future leaders write about the issues closest to their hearts.

Celebrated for its natural scarcity and exclusivity, the life-giving elixir of fine tea holds inestimable value for enthusiasts.

DON’T BUY INTO THE HYPE JUST YET.

Eat well, live well. It used to be that doing so meant indulging in the likes of foie gras and wagyu – but not anymore.

If you began the decade with a promise of self-love, in dulge in these sensorial rituals from glow-boosting facials to pampering head to toe programmes for the ultimate treat

Deepen your connection as a couple with getaways to breathtaking destinations.

Sequels used to mean one thing, and there was seldom any ambiguity around it.

The Japanese lifestyle lends itself to wellness with a love for gardens, healthy eating and onsen baths.

Aman Kyoto’s minimalist design immerses guests in nature – and it can’t come at a better time.

Traditional Chinese Medicine has been around for more than 2,000 years – but it might take thinking out of the box for it to survive the 21st century.

South Africa is leading the discourse on art and design on the African continent.

Yes, the tech we have in our smartphones now is the best they’ve ever been.

The year end = a getaway for your mind and body. Luxe out and recuperate at these wellness retreats that look great, and are even better for the soul.

From Gabrielle Chanel’s passionate love affair with the Grand Duke Dmitri comes a high jewellery collection that shows her life-long fascination with Mother Russia.

These beauty treatments take the most effective elements of the original therapies to give you an experience that is still culturally authentic.

PHILIPPINES

ASIAN FOOD’S FINE-DINING RENAISSANCE HAS REINVIGORATED THE TOP END OF SINGAPORE’S CULINARY LANDSCAPE. DISCOVER THE EXCITING CHANGES UNDERWAY.

THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE US…

Your guide to luxury travel & wellness.

Valentino presents the essence of wabi-sabi in a standout pre-fall show that challenges traditional ideals of beauty and culture.

The Swiss luxury watchmaker’s centuries-spanning success is anchored to its relentless drive to improve.

SHE’S THE STAR BEHIND THAT INFAMOUS RIHANNA YELLOW GOWN AND NOW, LINCHPIN OF THE ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM’S LATEST EXHIBITION – GUO PEI: CHINESE ART AND COUTURE – WHERE 29 OF HER DESIGNS WILL BE DISPLAYED, INCLUDING TWO NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN PIECES THAT WERE INSPIRED BY THE MUSEUM’S ARTWORKS.

One South Korean luxury skincare brand says its do-it-all serum is the formula for a glowing and beautiful complexion. Here’s why they’ve been backing it for more than 20 years.

Once a luxury only few could afford and now an almost commonplace dye, indigo’s mark on history is irrefutable.

Portugal’s beautiful Douro Valley is looking beyond its heritage of port to a future in fine red and white wines.

Designed for a four-generation family, the Hidden House also doubles as a space to entertain 200 guests.

Expressing our daily emotions can stress and build tension in our facial muscles over time. Korea Beauty Centre’s kyung-rak massages aim to relax and balance the facial muscles to help you achieve your ideal profile and look.

Two Spanish restaurants in Singapore are eschewing familiar favourites to give us region-specific dishes: One is focused on Barcelona’s cosmopolitan cuisine, while another brings us grills from the Basque Country.

Conceived in the 18th century, the ryokan represents an exclusive form of rural hospitality based on treating guests as family.

The first Singapore jeweller to collaborate with household names such as Disney and Singapore Airlines is also organising bigger and better Keepers events.

Makeup for men – and genderless makeup – is becoming mainstream.

Conveying our daily emotions can stress and build tension in our facial muscles over time.

Having valuable skills is the best way to get ahead in your career. Here are some of the popular ones employers are looking for in 2019.

Although most of the brands in the watchmaking industry are defined by their heritage, it doesn’t mean that modern technology can’t help create a better watch.

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

Sonny Liew, cartoonist, Wacom Ambassador

The 3 Days Of Design fair is an annual event where Copenhagen hosts some of the Danish design scene’s prominent brands and creative minds. Home & Decor checks out the latest trends coming out from this gathering of design luminaries.

Conveying our daily emotions can stress and build tension in our facial muscles over time. Korea Beauty Centre’s kyung-rak massages aim to relax and balance the facial muscles to help you achieve your ideal profile and look.

These 30 food brands from Singapore are trusted by generations of chefs, home cooks and foodies.

Focus on recuperating during your confinement period instead of slaving over the stove. MIA CHENYZE susses out popular confinement food delivery services to consider.

Conveying our daily emotions can stress and build tension in our facial muscles over time. Korea Beauty Centre’s kyung-rak massages aim to relax and balance the facial muscles to help you achieve your ideal profile and look.

No home is complete without showcasing your favourite souvenirs and decor accessories. Dressing your sideboards, side tables and display shelves with knick-knacks you love adds character to your living spaces.

Blizzard’s vision for the future of esports Blizzard’s Overwatch League is ending its inaugural season this month with the playoffs scheduled to kickoff next month. The grueling seven-month long competition started in January this year and sees 12 professional teams battling it out to win a share of its US$3.5 million prize pool. But while league viewership figures have been promising, the whole thing remains a massive gamble. Initially announced way back at Blizzcon 2016, the League is the most ambitious attempt at turning esports into a legitimate sports league to date. If it succeeds, Blizzard will set a new standard in esports that other games will look to follow, but if it fails, over three hundred million dollars will have been sunk into a venture that many said was doomed to fail right from the start.

Move over, whisky, vodka and gin. Bartenders are now swirling Italian amari – including fernet – as well as Japanese liqueurs, Mexican mescal and Turkish raki into potent concoctions. But the newest, hippest cocktail bars are serving more than these exotic regional spirits – they’re pairing them with region-specific food.

At multi-brand lifestyle concept store Dreamweave, you are invited to see, touch, smell and feel the range of artisanal products from all over the world.

At multi-brand lifestyle concept store Dreamweave, you are invited to see, touch, smell and feel the range of artisanal products from all over the world.

At multi-brand lifestyle concept store Dreamweave, you are invited to see, touch, smell and feel the range of artisanal products from all over the world.

Nothing melts away your daily stresses like a trip to the spa: Whether it’s a facial, massage, mani-pedi or wax, these award-winning beauty treatments will have you looking and feeling your best. A perfect spa pampering session is just an appointment away!

Even the most seasoned traveller seeking a hot new travel destination, or elusive ancient land, will be spellbound by magical Bhutan, possibly the ‘last Shangri-La on earth’ that lives up to its newfound hype

GUIDE TO STYLISH SPAS.

The one-of-a-kind design of this home combines the concept and aesthetics of a Japanese izakaya and ryokan, two big loves of the homeowner.

Spa heaven framed by nature.

Across fashion, photography, retail, beauty and entertainment, these digital powerhouses in Singapore are gaining international traction and recognition—proving that the mighty Lion has a lot more byte in its roar. By Dana Koh & Gerald Tan.

Relaxation, rejuvenation and a little more

Tokyo, Osaka, Hokkaido – been there, done that? It’s time to experience the warm hospitality of family-friendly Okinawa.

Tokyo has always been known for its sleek five-star hotels more than traditional ryokan, but a spot of zen has now opened in the Otemachi business district between Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace.

Crab meat popiah. Satay marinade with freshly ground lemongrass and galangal. Modern texture-enhancing techniques. Local food is being elevated to newer, greater heights. TAN MIN YAN susses out the trend.

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong introduces a range of face and body treatments by Epicuren, a Californian skincare brand known for combining the best of nature with cutting-edge technology to create age-defying products.

FOLLOWING AN INTENSIVE TWO-MONTH renovation programme, Halong Bay cruise operator Bhaya Group has revealed an impressive new upscale design for its two luxury level vessels, collectively known as The Au Co.

Be prepared to be charmed by this endearing Japanese island, where happiness and hospitality are as much a way of life as throwing back an Orion beer or two. BY VERONICA CHNG.

Ahead of the Embassy of Mexico’s Flavours of Mexico festival this month, we uncover more about the country’s cuisine to ready our palates.

Thai treatments have long been a highlight on spa menus around the world and with good reason, boasting a long and fascinating medical history and treatments that really deliver results. But there’s more to Thai therapies than just a yoga massage and herbal poultice. Writer Judy Chapman.

Located in Wat Gate, one of Chiang Mai’s older districts made up with a mosaic of cultures and religions, Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique Hotel is a luxuriously cosy boutique that’s a stone’s throw away from the city’s top tourist spots like the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Walking Street, Ping River, Warorot Market and the flower market.

These four traditional local ingredients have been modernised for contemporary palates; give the newfangled versions a whirl.

Ago Bay is known for its pearls, and legend says it is the birthplace of the precious lustrous mollusc. Today the bay area, midway between Kyoto and Tokyo on the eastern side, emerges not only with shiny allure but also as a haven of wellness, a perfect escape from the city to rejuvenate.

Technology is making it easier, safer and more fun

Choosing to do a refit or full restoration is a popular way to obtain the yacht of your dreams.

The region offers many great places to visit, and an even greater selection of vessels to make your boating holiday perfect.

These three designers rediscover unexpected sources of design inspiration, right here in Singapore.

These luxurious getaways have more to offer than sun, sea and sand.