Samantha Francis

Written by Samantha Francis

Luxury Coffee Table Books Every Stylish Living Room Needs

Artfully curated and endlessly inspiring, these coffee table books transform your home into a gallery of style and story.

Keigo Tanaka performed at the Forest Stage, presented by Defender (Credit: Defender)

Defender Celebrates Sustainable Mobility And Artistic Innovation At Wonderfruit

We took a break from the festivities at Wonderfruit to speak with Garth Turnbull, Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover Asia Pacific Region, about the Defender’s collaboration with the festival.

Luminara's itineraries depart from Singapore, Hong Kong, or Tokyo (Credit: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection)

Discover Asia At A Relaxed Pace Aboard The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Luminara

President and CEO of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Ernesto Fara, reflects on the appeal of unhurried, yacht-led travel as Luminara, the brand's newest superyacht, launches its inaugural Asia-Pacific season from Singapore.

The Vilah Social Creative Space features art by Pichaya Osothcharoenpol (Credit: Kromo Bangkok)

From Diamonds To Zircon: How Kromo Bangkok Celebrates The “City of Nine Gems”

In Kromo Bangkok, Thai creatives bring the city’s ceremonial “nine gems” to life through artful details and whimsical design touches.

Empire Grill’s dining areas are filled with natural light (Credit: Raffles Sentosa Singapore)

Bjoern Alexander Crafts Tuscan Flavours With Fire And Precision At Empire Grill

At Raffles Sentosa Singapore’s Empire Grill, Chef Bjoern Alexander believes food should inspire conversation and create connections.

Stone surfaces, light wood finishes, woven accents, and greenery soften the look of the space

EVs, Great Food & Pet-friendly Fun At BYD By 1826’s New Automotive Lifestyle Hub At IMM

Sip specialty coffee, explore premium electric cars, and linger in a pet-friendly space where community and design come together.

LIFESTYLE

The eight-course dinner menu spotlights both Japanese and Southeast Asian ingredients (Credit: Loca Niru)

Loca Niru Is Chef Shusuke Kubota’s Culinary Dialogue Between Past And Present

Executive Chef Shusuke Kubota creates elegant dishes by blending Japanese philosophy, French techniques, and Southeast Asian flavours at Loca Niru in the historic House of Tan Yeok Nee.

Moutarde’s interior blends urban grit with old-world charm (Credit: Resorts World Sentosa)

Paul Pairet Brings Comfort And Carvery To Moutarde And Sundae Royale At Resorts World Sentosa

Paul Pairet transforms everyday dishes into extraordinary culinary treats, introducing two new dining concepts at Resorts World Sentosa.

Jungkook wears the Hublot Big Bang Original Unico Black Magic (Credit: Hublot)

Do We Need A New Hublot Watch? Yes, Because BTS’ Jungkook Says So

Hublot unveils the global superstar as its newest ambassador, aligning the reinvention of the Big Bang Original Unico with one of music’s most influential artists.

STYLE