THE 100 PEAK SELECTION The Peak FORTRESS STAY Fort Bishangarh boasts 59 stately Perched on top of a granite hillock rooms and suites designed for quiet in the midst of the Aravalli Range indulgence. Each suite is individually in Jaipur District, Alila Fort created to capture stunning views, Bishangarh was originally built with spacious interiors elegantly 100 during Rajasthan’s royal era as furnished with large bay windows an outpost guarding the kingdom and day-beds, expansive bathrooms of Jaipur against invaders from with footed bathtubs, and luxury the north. Having long outlived bedding and room amenities. While Our Selection Of The Year’s Best. its original purpose, the owners it is the perfect base from which to and Alila undertook the immense explore Jaipur’s innumerable tourist task of breathing new life into the attractions, do make time for Spa dilapidated fort almost a decade Alila, carved out between granite ago. Reincarnated into a boutique rocks in the old dungeon, offering a resort and yet maintaining its unique setting for relaxation. stark sanctity, the all-suite Alila alilahotels.com 01TOP MARK A Lange & Söhne is almost at the top of the line when you think about luxury timepieces and, within its 04 collection, the cream of the crop are the ones that bear the “Pour le Mérite” mark. This marvellous work of art that you see before you is the Tourbograph Perpetual “Pour le Mérite”. It is the fifth reference in the series and stunningly combines a fusée-and-chain transmission (the “Pour le Mérite” signature) with a tourbillon, a chronograph with a split-second function and a perpetual calendar. alange-soehne.com 06 CITY LIFE The newly opened Almanac 03 Barcelona is located on Gran Via JUST BAG IT! de les Corts Catalanes, just steps From London-based from Passeig de Gràcia, where you Anya Hindmarch comes a new can find the city’s best shopping, expression of personalisation that restaurants, bars and museums, as caters to fashionistas with discerning well as some of its most significant 02 FLY FISHING tastes. ‘Build a Bag’ is a unique online 05 PURE IMAGINATION Modernist buildings. With the beach At Ashford Castle in County Mayo, service concept which encourages Creative Director of Amouage and cafés of Barceloneta in close Ireland, take fly fishing lessons from customers to tap into their creative Christopher Chong’s seemingly proximity as well, Almanac Barcelona one of the most knowledgeable side by designing their very own boundless imagination has conceived is just the place to be to enjoy the experts on fishing. Lough Corrib, one bucket bag. Available in two sizes and the exuberant Figment fragrances. very best of this vibrant city. With of the largest of the three lakes near eye-catching leathers, customisation Inspired by the ethereal beauty of 91 luxurious rooms and suites, some Ashford Castle, sees excellent fishing options include a wide variety Bhutan, Figment Woman is a with Juliette balconies or terraces, with the same salmon returning year of elegant key fobs, quirky ruffs, floral expression of the nation Almanac Barcelona offers a richly after year. The hotel itself is a unique colourful leather key rings and fun with saffron, orange blossoms appointed yet discreet refinement, experience – this is your chance to stickers in fluffy mink. Decorative and patchouli notes. Meanwhile, while the wealth of textures and stay in a beautifully restored castle leather, shearling or fur handles as the majestic mountains of the materials throughout creates a sense dating back to 1228 and was once well as detachable shoulder straps Land of the Thunder Dragon of tranquillity. The Mediterranean home to the august Guinness family. with embossed leatherwork or are embodied in a woody musk brasserie Línia offers all-day dining, ashfordcastle.com glistening hand-beading can also be punctuated with lemon, while the rooftop terrace and added to enable your personalised sandalwood and labdanum, lounge Azimuth serves an inventive bag to be worn in several different and known as Figment Man. cocktail menu and the best views of ways. anyahindmarch.com amouage.com Barcelona. almanachotels.com
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DESIGN STATEMENT 11Marc Newson’s limited edition design of the signature Hennessy X.O decanter features a wholly CERAMIC unexpected twist. Once he had pared SURPRISE the bottle’s shape to its purest form, Introducing the new D Icon Carta da the designer chose to reprise its Zucchero, a gleaming new creation traditional decorative motifs – by Italian luxury brand Damiani. grapes and leaves – in a corrugated Named after a special blue paper relief. These striations are perhaps that was once used to wrap sugar the most daring design elements in Italy, the ring features a unique ever incorporated on the iconic light blue shade that has an almost Hennessy X.O decanter, ceramic-like appearance that gleams amplifying the blend inside 07 from any angle. Featured on the band – unchanged since 1870 – of the ring is the maison’s distinctive while placing one of the ALOHA CHIC logo presented in lustrous gold and world’s leading cognac on a After a USD115 million transformation, Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach bedazzling diamonds. modern aesthetic frontier. launches this month, introducing an alluring aloha-chic vibe right in the heart damiani.com hennessy.com of Waikiki Beach. Located on Honolulu’s prestigious Kalakaua Avenue and 10 previously known as the Pacific Beach Hotel, the all-new resort is a stylish and sophisticated addition to Oahu’s iconic beachfront. Taking its name from the Hawaiian word for ‘the heavenly brightness’ and in honour of Hawaii’s last reigning monarch, Queen Lili’uokalani, Alohilani Resort welcomes guests through a grand porte-cochere entrance and into a sophisticated and modern lobby with soaring window walls and lofty ceilings. The lobby also features the 12 O Bar and a stunning 280,000-gallon saltwater Oceanarium that is home to DOG’S DAY more than 1,000 indigenous marine life and replica coral reef formations. The Just in time for the gifting season, dunhill London has 839-room resort also features three new culinary concepts (two more, set up in launching a new range of characterful small leather collaboration with Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, will open in January 2018), a goods featuring an exclusive printed bulldog design from destination pool deck on the fifth floor that overlooks Waikiki Beach, the Island illustrator Mr Slowboy. The artist reinterprets symbols of Club and Spa, as well as a host of programmes and amenities inspired by the the dunhill heritage, such as the bulldog and the Motorities nearby ocean waters and Hawaii’s rich heritage. alohilaniresort.com in his own witty way. Constructed from supple, finely 09 grained Boston leather, the collection consists of a zip REAL TOUGH organiser, zip folio, coin purse, key fob and a billfold wallet. This is perhaps one of the best dunhill.com examples of how a brand can bring a classic design into the modern watchmaking landscape. The perpetual calendar is one of the 08FULL BLOOM complications that is strongly Drawing inspiration from a lotus in embedded into the core of 13 EASY CYCLE full bloom under the midday sun, Audemars Piguet’s origins. This Having done so well with both cars and motorcycles, it the diamond studded pieces from year, the manufacture offers the is not a complete surprise that BMW has brought its not De Beers’ Lotus high jewellery classic Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar inconsiderable engineering expertise to bicycles. The collection are designed in the image but with a case and bracelet in new Active Hybrid e-bike is the latest success story of the of the petals radiating from the a stunning black ceramic. Due BMW Bikes Collection, demonstrating how innovative flower’s centre in perfect symmetry. to the extremely hard nature of technology and sophisticated design can come together The exquisite Flourishing Lotus this material, Audemars Piguet’s flourish together. The e-bike comes with a removable necklace perfectly mirrors this bloom specialists required more than 600 504Wh battery that provides energy for the electric pedal with a 3.13-carat round brilliant hours of research to develop the assistance for over a range of up to 100 km. Cyclists can solitaire at the heart of a diamond wristwatch and even the process of adjust the degree of pedal assistance, choosing from four lotus flower medallion supported by a making the bracelet took five times different power modes, and there is even a micro USB chain of pear, marquise, princess and longer than if it was in stainless steel. socket and Bluetooth function that allows them to hook round brilliant diamonds. debeers.com audemarspiguet.com their smartphone up to the bike. shop.bmw.com
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NEW HEIGHTS For a brand that puts a lot of time and energy into honing SPORTY the design element and aesthetic finishing of all its 19 VANGUARD 14 15 products, the BR-X2 Tourbillon Micro Rotor represents LADIES’ FIRST the next step for Bell & Ross – proving that it is capable For years, the pleasure of of technical innovation in addition to aesthetic beauty. exceptional haute horlogerie For this watch, the brand worked with an independent timepieces has been reserved for movement maker to create a unique timepiece where men’s watches, while female the movement is the case. The Calibre BR-CAL.380 watches were skewed towards movement with a micro-rotor sits in the middle of the simple movements and watch, sandwiched by two sapphire crystals to give it the precious stones. Breguet’s impression that it is floating in mid-air.bellross.com Tradition Dame 7038, however, breaks the mould by offering a watch with an aesthetic essence firmly rooted in mechanical horology. The barrel sits neatly in the centre of the watch, clearly visible with a rosette motif. The gear trains as well as the bridges bearing them are in full view, yet sufficiently 17 discreet so it doesn’t distract from OUT OF THE BOX miss, with a perfect square featuring the dainty natural white mother-of- Armani/Casa’s approach to sun pattern black straw marquetry pearl dial with rose gold open-tipped furniture is to present them as perched atop an X-shaped base. Breguet hands. breguet.com pieces of micro architecture and this Inside is a lower pull-out shelf for the limited edition The Club is the perfect drinks preparation, a fold-out top for It’s been a long time coming but embodiment of that. The cocktail service and several drawers. Audi’s second-generation LIVING HISTORY and ecological conservation, cabinet’s unique design is hard to armanicasa.com A7 Sportback has been well worth Aman has always been known for Amanyangyun sits amidst an the wait. With a sculpted body the spectacular settings of its resorts, ancient camphor forest that was defined by striking edges, the all- but its latest destination, located relocated from Jiangxi province new A7 Sportback is a consummate 27km south of Shanghai, could well 800km away after it was threatened CROWNING GLORY expression of the values of the brand outdo the rest. The culmination of by the construction of a reservoir. Everyone deserves to be treated like with the four rings: progressiveness, an ambitious feat of architectural Accommodation at Amanyangyun royalty and, with the regal Hyperbole sportiness and sophistication. – which means ‘nourishing cloud’ 18 adornment from the Cartier Melding the design of a coupé, the – includes contemporary Ming Résonances De Cartier high spaciousness of a sedan and the 16 Courtyard Suites that are designed to jewellery collection, you’re almost versatility of an avant, the complement the serene surrounding part of a monarchy. Worn as a A7 Sportback is athletic, with a woodland as well as Ming- and Qing- tiara or necklace, a spectacular muscular engine hood, expansive dynasty Antique Villas that made the 140.21-carat cabochon-cut wheelbase and short overhangs. same journey as the camphor forest, Colombian emerald is Inside is a futuristic lounge and meticulously and sensitively surrounded by a white gold atmosphere, where the interior restored, brick by ancient brick, to wreath inlaid with brilliant-cut architecture seamlessly melds with create peaceful, refined spaces. The diamonds. cartier.com Audi’s new MMI touch response Nan Shufang, named after the Royal operating concept that spreads over Reading Pavilion in the Forbidden two large, high-resolution touch City, is where guests can enjoy displays. Paired with a seven-speed Chinese cultural activities such as S tronic transmission and quattro ancient calligraphy, Chinese painting drivetrain, the A7 Sportback is or a tea and incense ceremony in one powered by a 3.0 TFSI V6 engine of the nine elegant tea-rooms. With that produces 340hp and 500Nm six dining venues and the expansive of torque that allows this four-door 2,865 sq m Aman Spa, guests will coupé to sprint from 0 to 100km/h definitely discover that everything in a mere 5.3 seconds. Top speed of has attended to, in typical Aman style. 250km/h is, as you imagine, just a few
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00 THE PEAK THE PEAK 00 THE 100 PEAK SELECTION 20 MODERN TRADITIONAL Following an extensive refurbishment, Bangkok’s The Athenee Hotel has reopened with an opulent re- design that is a modern take on traditional Thai design elements with a distinctly European flair. One of the city’s most prestigious addresses, the iconic 29-storey hotel stands on the grounds of a former royal residence and has always ensured guests enjoy a stay of luxury and refinement enriched by memorable culinary journeys at award-winning restaurants and the discovery of authentic local treasures. The Athenee’s transformation includes the refurbishment of common spaces and all 374 luxurious guest rooms, as well as a newly redesigned city-lagoon styled swimming pool area and new F&B options, including The Glaz bar, with a timeless neo-colonial décor that celebrates the hotel’s location on the site of a former royal palace. theatheneehotel.com 23 25 REVEALING TIME THE MARINES Although they demand prices that are Breguet’s Grande Complication through the roof, who can really resist Marine Équation Marchante 5887 the revealing nature of a sapphire expertly shows the difference case? Bulgari’s Octo Tourbillon between mean solar time and true Sapphire is one that not just reveals solar time in a motion that varies the movement with a sapphire mid- according to the analemma curve. 22 section, but also lights it up thanks to The Calibre 581DPE self-winding HOUSE SPECIAL the high-tech luminescent material movement also bears a 60-second For a watch brand to have its own on the bridges. The Calibre BVL 206 tourbillon with a titanium carriage chronograph movement is impressive movement offers a tourbillon that that houses a Breguet balance with a enough but, when a manufacture almost appears to be floating on the 11 silicon balance spring, while several unveils its in-house split seconds black DLC coated bridges, enticing all nautical nods are seen through a chronograph movement, it proves who lay eyes on it. bulgari.com ‘wave’ guilloché pattern on the dial that it is a brand evolving with time. and an engraving of the French Royal The Breitling Navitimer Rattrapante Navy’s 18th-century vessel, offers up the in-house Calibre B03 Royal Louis, on the back bridges. movement that is also chronometer- breguet.com certified by COSC. Nestled in the iconic Navitimer style case, the movement has 70 hours’ power SAFETY FIRST reserve and, thanks to its innovative Buben & Zorweg’s new masterpiece24 is a blend of technology, art and social modular-type architecture, the split- responsibility. The Buben & Zorweg Art Safes features three panels decorated with THINGS TO COME seconds mechanism contains just 28 abstracts by Mongolian artist Burigude Zhang, renowned for his unique style that We are well aware that this was only marque will include combining be packed with the latest technology parts. breitling.com incorporates broad strokes that appear to leap off the canvas. Refined materials such released as a concept vehicle but, unadulterated dynamics with modern and, yet, still have enough exquisite as hand-sewn Italian nappa leather and plush velour can be added to provide a haven since the new BMW 8 Series Coupé luxury, creating a sports car that has materials and high-grade design. for all your valuable treasures and precious keepsakes, while discreet LED lighting is slated for launch in 2018, we might great driving performance without And, yes, in case you were wondering illuminates every nook and cranny. Holding everything in place is the solid housing as well add it to our list. The idea here compromising on comfort and – an M8 is definitely not out of the meticulously constructed from precision German craftsmanship and fitted with the 21 is that the next step for the German opulence. On the inside, the car will question. bmw.com latest high-tech safety, which includes a Swiss-made security lock. buben-zorweg.com THE 100 PEAK SELECTION
CROSS OVER What happens when you decide to unite watchmaking with architecture? You get 30 the Corum Golden Bridge Stream fitted with the meticulously crafted Calibre CO313, an automatic movement in 18K gold wound by two inconspicuous parallel linear weights. The 42mm structural piece takes its design cues from the Streamline Moderne movement that dominated American architecture from the 1930s to the 1950s – reflected in the support structures running parallel to the movement that resemble the pillars of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. corum.ch
THE GOOD LIFE skyline and the Bukit Gasing forest bathrooms. Residents will enjoy BÖN Estates’ flagship project, reserve. Inside, expect spacious a host of facilities and amenities, The Estate South Bangsar, sits open concept layouts, ceiling heights including five pools, a 3,000 sq ft gym, on 3.68 acres of freehold land, and of 11ft, bedrooms with attached yoga room, meditation room as well merges spacious elegance, lush baths, as well as quality fittings as child-friendly facilities, sky decks VINTAGE STUFF liveability, convenient connectivity and fine finishing – think marble with barbecue area and dining areas, The age statement on a bottle of whisky is often great for and the true meaning of ‘home’. floor finishing for the living area, lounge and dipping pool. Highly giving consumers a good idea of the kind of effort that has Two 46-storey towers house 328 homogenous tiles for the balcony, unusual too, The Estate has dedicated gone into the bottle; but when a whisky touches an age spacious upmarket condominiums wet kitchen and bathrooms, 70 per cent of its land mass area to a statement of 50 years, it’s more than just the maturation of of between 2,346 sq ft and 3,474 sq engineered wood flooring for the resort themed landscape, complete a spirit that has been bottled – it’s the history of the brand. ft in size. Each floor accommodates bedrooms, and carefully selected with luxury cabanas, a resort themed The Glenlivet’s The Winchester Collection: Vintage 1966 just four corner units, boasting designer sanitary ware and lobby and beautiful tea garden. was distilled more than 50 years ago by former Master views of the Kuala Lumpur city stone composite bath tubs in the theestatebangsar.com Distiller Robert Arthur. At the peak of its maturation, 26 present Master Distiller, Alan Winchester, released 100 bottles of this rare single malt. It is tantalisingly rich and dark in colour, and bursts with soft fruit and sweet treacle flavours, making it a wonderful whisky to cherish for 27 29 generations. theglenlivet.com COMPLEX TIMEKEEPING More than just a watch, this fantastic timepiece from Cartier combines two of watchmaking’s most complex complications in a theatrical display ITALIAN JOB of micro-mechanical engineering 28 31After standing over the town of Ugento, in Salento in the prowess. Not only does the Rotonde de HOLIDAY CHEER southern tip of Puglia, Italy, for over a 1,000 years, the 17th- Cartier Minute Repeater Mysterious For extra special occasions, one can’t century castle-turned-palazzo Castello di Ugento is now Double Tourbillon offer a double go wrong with Graff Diamonds. The transformed into a luxurious boutique hotel, the cutting- tourbillon with the aesthetics purveyor of fine jewellery returns edge Puglia Culinary Teaching Centre, in an exclusive of Cartier’s mystery clocks, the with a glamorous new design that partnership with the Culinary Institute of America, as well timepiece even has a minute repeater, will uplift anyone’s spirits. Part of as over 1,000 sq m of exclusive exhibition space, adorned a complication that only select few The Dazzling Sonata collection, with fine baroque frescoes. There are only nine suites here, manufactures have been able to these dangling earrings, resembling incorporating contemporary design and luxury without master. And to combine the two in contemporary Christmas trees, compromising the ancient walls or grounds, where there is a fully open-work calibre 9407 MC feature a sparkling combination of a working 17th-century kitchen garden with over 100 kinds movement just goes to show that festive oval yellow diamonds and of herbs, fruit trees and vegetables. With the stunning Cartier didn’t achieve its status in multishape white diamonds that beaches of the Ionian Sea just a stone’s throw away, horology by resting on its laurels. amount to a hefty 43.11 carats. Castello di Ugento offers an experience like few others. cartier.com graffdiamonds.com castellodiugento.com
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URBAN RESORT Located in the heart of the exclusive Embassy District in China’s capital, The Bulgari Hotel Beijing is adjacent to the Tadao Ando- designed Genesis Art Foundation and surrounded by lush, sculpted gardens that extend along the Liangma River. An intimate oasis where the discerning traveller may encounter nature and art, the hotel’s 119 exquisitely furnished rooms, all fitted out with luxury brands like Maxalto, B&B Italia and Flos, include The Bulgari Suite, which boasts some of the best views over the city while offering guests modern Italian design with touches of Chinese tradition coupled with cutting-edge technology. Accommodation is complemented by a 1,500 sq m BVLGARI SPA, 25m pool, private park, Il Ristorante – Niko HIGHLAND WONDERLAND Romito and Il Bar, where cocktails, 32 fine wine, champagne and Bulgari’s See out the year on a high with a to some of Bhutan’s main cultural renowned aperitivo can be enjoyed unique getaway that will unlock highlights, including the ‘Tiger’s at the signature oval bar or on the the many facets of the enigmatic Nest’ monastery, and activities such outdoor terrace overlooking the river. Land of the Thunder Dragon. The as the national sport of archery. The bulgarihotels.com all-Buddhist Himalayan kingdom intimate COMO Uma Punakha – a of Bhutan remains an unknown five-hour drive from Paro – is set 33 35 for most of us, so it’s time, then, to within one of Bhutan’s most sacred discover the nation that pioneered valleys, with each of its 10 rooms FLORAL FANTASY the concept of gross national commanding sweeping views of Fabulous, fun and functional, these flowery prints from happiness, and there’s no better the valley, with the Mo Chhu River Fendi’s new Spring 2018 RTW collection will leave you way than by checking into COMO snaking through the rice terraces longing for the joys of spring. A fusion of Italian Futurism Uma Bhutan’s two exceptional and orchards below. For a special and carefree Caribbean style, highlights from this eclectic properties. COMO Uma Paro offers touch, mark Christmas with a special collection include belted leather coats in teal with subtle nine exclusive private villas, 20 six-course dinner in the private cut-outs, sheer shirts and lightweight dresses, and bedrooms and a COMO Shambhala courtyard of the COMO Villa at glamorous contemporary gowns in luxurious fur. Each Retreat, with pared-back interiors COMO Uma Paro, the perfect way to look is made complete with matching totes and crossbody accented with work by local cap off an unforgettable adventure. bags that blossom to life with vivid floral prints in all artisans. From here, you get access comohotels.com shades of the rainbow. fendi.com 36 LOFTY STAY Situated on the 33rd to 40th floors of the Nakanoshima Festival Complex, located on the prime stretch between the FLIGHTS OF FANCY WORLD ON Umeda and Namba districts, Conrad Osaka guarantees Elevate your travels by chartering a fully customised YOUR WRIST 34 impressive views of the Osaka cityscape through floor- Boeing 777-200LR by Crystal AirCruises. Aboard Why settle for the world on your plate when you can bring to-ceiling windows in all public spaces, as well as all guest 37 the Crystal Skye, it’s a lavish experience for up it with you on your wrist? This Tri-Axial Planetarium rooms and suites. Exuding modern chic style infused with to 88 voyagers with ergonomic seats, designer from Girard-Perregaux is the perfect combination traditional Japanese elements, guests enjoy state-of-the- amenities, Crystal Skye Butlers at their beck and call, of raw technical ingenuity and delicate craftsmanship. art amenities as well as unique and curated itineraries Michelin-inspired meals by award-winning Chef The watch is crafted in such a way that it plays with a that offer authentic and vibrant experiences within west Francois VanZyl and the finest wines courtesy of three-dimensional space to house a tri-axial tourbillon, Japan’s largest city. The 40 Sky Bar & Lounge, located, of the well stocked Crystal SkyeCellar. The enriching a globe that performs one full turn every 24 hours and an course, on the 40th floor, offers live music, cocktails and experience then continues on land with a personalised astronomical moonphase indicator. Needless to say, it also light meals, while tranquillity awaits at the Conrad Osaka journey crafted of the finest accommodations, tells the time flawlessly.girard-perregaux.com Spa, where guests can rejuvenate in four private treatment private transfers, and privileged access to sites and
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43 TAKE COVER 39 EMPIRE STATE OF MIND If a coveted status symbol for the home is what you seek, look no further than the Double Horse Cashmere Blanket Get into the empire state of mind in Embraer’s handsome Manhattan airship by Hermès. Made from oh-so-soft cashmere that has been inspired by the Art Deco movement of 1930s Big Apple. The Lineage 1000E spun and woven entirely by hand, this blanket comes alive executive jet is outfitted in rich mahogany and jewel tones, highlighted with in captivating shades of sensuous maroon and lively orange gold and brass accents, while passengers setting foot into the 84-foot long cabin – a shade that has long been associated with the French are greeted by a magnificent mural evocative of the Leif Neandross-designed luxury maison. Finishing touches include eye-catching work in the lobby of the Empire State Building. Even the Chrysler Building and studs that glimmer in light and, when viewed from a Park Avenue are referenced in the cosmopolitan luxury lounge and dining area, distance, will reveal a ‘Double Horse’ motif that adds just 38 respectively. embraer.com the right amount of joie de vivre. hermes.com COUNTRY HOUSE Dimora delle Balze is a 19th-century aristocratic masseria (fortified farmhouse or country house) on a 27ha country 45 MEMENTO MORI estate in Noto in south-eastern Sicily. Restored after being Limited to just five pieces worldwide, the newSkull Vida abandoned for 50 years, the sprawling estate, set around by HYT redefines the meaning of rarity. Powered by a three courtyards, retains its original spare architecture mechanical hand-wound movement equipped with a 65 which has been softened with unique and vintage objects, hours’ power reserve, the 51mm black DLC titanium case and colourful design elements. There are only 12 rooms houses a commanding skull at the centre of its a cream- here of different sizes, each with its own concept and coloured dial. This impressive piece of art was meticulously story, and specifically designed colour and design scheme. handcrafted from a tusk of an actual mammoth fossil found On the floors are handmade cementines from Morocco in Siberia. A capillary outlining the skull uses immiscible in Mediterranean colours of blue-grey and shades of liquids to indicate the hours. Additional features can be green. While some rooms overlook the central courtyard, found in the skull’s eyes: a seconds indicator displayed there is also one inside the manor tower, with splendid on the left and a power reserve indicator on the right. views of the Val di Noto. Ideally situated between the ENCHANTED BUBBLES hytwatches.com ancient cities of Noto and Syracuse, Dimora delle Balze 41 DAYS 42 ON TRACK allows you to discover in total luxury and perfect privacy. Santa Fe’s most intimate resort, Four Indulge in gourmet cuisine and dimoradellebalze.com Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado ancient culture while exploring some a one-of-kind luxury getaway in the of the world’s finest wine-producing heart of New Mexico. With only 65 regions on the Golden Eagle Luxury 44 INTO THE casita guest rooms – each with a cosy Trains’ new 12-day journey between 47 BLUE indoor kiva fireplace and private Venice and Paris. The westbound CAPTIVATING IWC Schaffhausen has once MOVING patio or terrace – you’ll enjoy the tour of the Champagne Express MOVEMENT again revived its popular 40 FORWARD service excellence that the Four combines the remarkable scenery Hublot’s MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Portugieser by introducing This year marks a very important Seasons brand is renowned for as well of the French Riviera and the Route currently sits at the top of its list two new stainless steel one for Grand Seiko as it as the intimacy of a boutique hotel. du Champagne, with tours of the in terms of movement technology. models paired with a announced its separation Located on 57 pristine acres, it offers most prestigious wine cellars and Not only is it the first ever bi-axis dial in a breathtaking from Seiko. To celebrate this breathtaking panoramas of both exclusive tastings at Grande Marques tourbillon from the Swiss brand but, IMPERIAL shade of deep blue. The milestone, it has re-created the snow-capped Sangre de Cristo champagne houses. Enjoy Michelin- also, the case has been re-designed Portugieser Automatic the very first Grand Seiko Mountains and the sun-drenched starred dinners, privileged access specifically to show off the captivating 46 PLEASURES (Ref IW500710) watch from 1960. The mesas of the Rio Grande River valley. and champagne during the journey HUB9009.H1.RA movement. Featuring a tourbillon constructed includes rhodium-plated SBGW251 is pretty much Conveniently located 10 minutes that also takes in Verona, Monte Additionally, the movement also from 323 parts with a Clous de Paris hands that gracefully identical to the original in from downtown Santa Fe – one of Carlo, Grasse, Le Cannet de Maures, boasts an innovative feature where, guilloché dial, the Emperador cigar sweep over Arabic terms of design, save for the the American south-west’s most Tain L’Hermitage, Beaune, Épernay via a simple winding movement of chest by Imperiali Genève is a prime numerals, two subdials fact that the watchmaker has historic cities – the resort offers an and Reims. Highlights include the lever up or down, the date moves depiction of Swiss savoir-faire. Inside and a date window at 6 increased the case size to 38mm unbeatable combination of rugged creating a personal perfume at forward or back by a day, respectively. lies 24 Grand Cru cigars wrapped in o’clock. Driven by the IWC- to cater to modern tastes. The case adventure, proximity to the world- Parfumerie Fragonard in Grasse, an The case material is either in gold leaves, while drawers slide out manufactured Calibre 52010, is constructed from an unusually renowned Santa Fe Opera as well exclusive visit to Hautvillers Abbey titanium or King Gold, while the to reveal a cigar cutter with a laser which includes the patented pure platinum 999 and, to do justice as authentic immersion in native in Épernay to learn about the history sapphire crystal has been masterfully positioning system, table lighter and Pellaton automatic winding to the material, the Calibre 9S64 culture and history. fourseasons.com of Dom Pérignon and, in Reims, pieced together to form a three-sided sensor-activated ashtray, and the self- system now adorned with ceramic movement has even been adjusted a tour of the 13th-century Gothic construction, so that the bi-axial regulating humidity system keeps components, the Portugieser Automatic comes equipped to a higher level of precision. cathedral and the cellars of Krug. tourbillon is visible in its entirety. it at 70 per cent with temperatures with a hefty seven days’ power reserve, which is indicated grand-seiko.com goldeneagleluxurytrains.com hublot.com from 16 to 18°C. imperiali-geneve.com via the subdial at 3 o’clock. iwc.com
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48 HIGH-FLYER Based on one of the maison’s oldest designs from the 53ICON’S RETURN swinging 60s, Hermès’ Plume Fourre-Tout Bag is a Louis Vuitton’s iconic flagship store returns to Place FOR THE LOUVRE OF ART lightweight creation designed with frequent flyers and jet- Vendôme after four years, coming back to one of the 54 Opened last month, the Louvre Abu Dhabi marks a rising setting professionals in mind. Aptly named after the French world’s most prestigious addresses and where the maison appreciation for art and history in the Persian Gulf. On word for feather (plume), it is meticulously constructed laid its roots over 160 years ago. Lovingly restored by Peter Saadiyat Island’s seaside promenade, the silver-domed of supple yet sturdy Maurice bullcalf leather in black. The Merino, the new maison at No 2 spans over two Parisian museum designed by Jean Nouvel displays a permanent final result is a timeless bag with clean lines and spacious townhouses: one overlooks Faubourg St Honoré, while collection that spans the entirety of human existence: interiors, sturdy curved leather handles that can be used as the other on to Place Vendôme’s famous octagonal square. from prehistoric artefacts to religious exploration and shoulder straps as well as a unique three-sided, all-around Everything we know and love about the French luxury label contemporary artworks. Light streaming through 8,000 zipped top for ensuring those precious belongings remain is laid out in enticing detail – from its legendary trunks to metal stars carved on the dome’s underbelly illuminate secure and always within reach. hermes.com leather goods, shoes to fragrances, accessories, jewellery, visitors’ discovery of shared human stories across horology and even artisanal workshops. louisvuitton.com civilisations and cultures. louvreabudhabi.ae
49 ISLAND LIFE 56 FUTURE’S SO BRIGHT Carol Lim and Humberto Leon’s homage to Kenzo’s Japanese muses, past and present, sees an inspired menswear collection supportive of individuality. The likes of legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto is paid tribute to, no less, with the retro-futuristic sunglasses sported on male models, an instant hit when it appeared on the runway. kenzo.com
SPIRITED Located on 17 flourishing acres of a former coconut 50 AWAY 55 WONDER OF THE ATLAS plantation on the island of Vanua Levu, The award- Since its inception in 1874, each drop Located less than an hour’s drive all over the world. While the suites winning, five-starJean-Michel Cousteau Resort of the House of Rémy Martin’s away from Marrakech, Kasbah are luxury personified, opt instead in Fiji is one of the South Pacific’s most renowned Louis XIII is a 100 years in the Tamandot lies in Morocco’s for the Berber Tents, with your vacation destinations. The eco-luxury resort overlooks making, as the cellar master blends spectacular Atlas Mountains. own private deck, equipped with the beckoning waters of Savusavu Bay and offers an 1,200 of the finesteaux-de-vie from Perched at the top of a valley with sun loungers and space for outdoor exclusive escape for anyone looking for an authentic Fijian the Grande Champagne region of views up to Mount Toubkal and over dining, and Jacuzzi. While it’s experience. The resort consists of 25 spacious individual Cognac into individually numbered to some of the traditional Berber tempting to just stay put and enjoy bures, traditional Fijian thatched houses that are crafted crystal decanters. It lives up to its villages – ‘tamadot’ is Berber for the amenities, Kasbah Tamandot is from local timber, and are complete with private patios predecessors with a complex melange 52 ‘soft breeze’ – each of the resort’s the perfect base for exploring the from where you can enjoy the island’s spectacular sunsets. of oak tierçons, young fruits, spicy TRAVEL EASY 28 rooms and suites has been region – don’t miss excursions to the Divers should take special note that the resort offers access ginger and wildflowers that slowly The third collaboration between individually decorated to reflect High Atlas as well as the stunning to some of the best dive sites in Fiji and the South Pacific. reveal themselves after each sip. the Houses of Krug and Berluti the beautiful architecture of the 12th-century Tin Mal Mosque. fijiresort.com louisxiii-cognac.com has resulted in this gorgeous Wild building and features antiques from virginlimitededition.com Journey Backpack that invites you to step off the beaten track and indulge in passion for adventure – in the most luxurious way, of course! 51 DARK DELIGHT Finished with the Krug patina – the 57 LOCAL LOCALE From the amazing minds at MB&F comes the Octopod, dark cherry hue patina that the two Local sartorialists can now look new Winter collection, with an eye the latest collaborative project between the celebrated brands developed and is now part of forward to stepping into the on simplicity and attention paid on watchmaker and Switzerland’s premier clock makers, the Parisian shoemaker’s permanent new Lanvin store dedicated to design – what Ossendrijver describes L’Epée 1839. This formidable beast of time is a A union range of patinas – it is embossed menswear in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. as “the essence of the design, the of creative expression and haute horlogerie, this 28cm with the ‘Berluti pour Krug’ insignia Showcasing the sharp, tailored looks construction and proportions”. Try tall whimsical table clock features eight articulated while inside is a thermofoil lining and of Lucas Ossendrijver, Lanvin’s the close-fitting suit with narrowed legs and a transparent spherical case that displays a a removable insulated foam insert menswear creative director, the new pleated shoulders, almost graphic mesmerising manual-winding mechanical movement. specially designed to protect keep a flagship incorporates a VIP bespoke in its creation. Or the oversized coat Available in black PVD, blue PVD or palladium, each bottle of Krug Rosé champagne at the section in its inner sanctum. The with a contrasting piping effect. version is limited to 50 pieces. mbandf.com perfect temperature. krug.com store is the perfect setting for its lanvin.com
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EXTRA 59 SPIRITED It takes both courage and conviction to modify a century-old icon and, thankfully, Martell has plenty of NEW DREAM CAR both. The cognac maker’s Cordon Bleu A fitting addition toMercedes-Benz ’s Dream Car has been one of its stars since it was Collection – some of the most exclusive and exciting created by Edouard Martell back in cars available, the E-Class Coupé embodies all the 1912, instantly becoming a classic for best of the marque. Sleek and athletic in appearance, cognac connoisseurs. After last year’s its interior boasts a high degree of personalisation 64 NOVEL DATE Cordon Bleu Intense Heat, this year, and design highlights like the exclusive air-vents The Calibre 113 is the third movement that has been fully Martell has added a twist to the recipe with turbine look, exceptional Burmester surround developed by Oris and offers the user a novel business THE GREAT OUTDOORS by adding some very old Borderies sound system and the Widescreen Cockpit. A winning calendar showing the day, date, week and month of the Make like Meryl Streep and Robert Redford in Out of Africa eaux-de-vie from the smallest and combination of contemporary luxury, agile sportiness year. The new movement has been housed in Oris’ Ateilier and recreate your own exclusive safari with most sought-after vineyard in and the best of the latest technology, the E-Class Coupé case, making it an extremely elegant watch. Additionally, The Luxury Safari Company in Botswana where tents Cognac. This enhancement has is available in two variants – the E 200 and E 300. the Swiss manufacture has also taken the time to properly come replete with Egyptian cotton bedding and tribal resulted in the Cordon Bleu Extra, a Better yet, opt for the E 300 Edition 1, limited to just finish the movement, offering an unbridled glimpse of it carpets. Take with you an expert guide, a private chef permanent addition to the Martell 555 units worldwide. mercedes-benz.com through the large caseback. oris.ch and a couple of staff in attendance, and you’re all set for a range. It is more subtle and elegant, 63 luxurious adventure just off the beaten track with access and has a much longer finish; rounded to some of the Okavango’s most exclusive and private and mellow, yet still bold and deep, wilderness areas and plenty of animal spotting for the avid and, as in the finest cognacs, invites photographer and naturalist. theluxurysafaricompany.com 58 greater contemplation. martell.com
66 FAMILY FUN If you’re looking for a quick getaway during the holidays, The Parisian Macao could be the answer to all your 60 61 62 family’s needs. Within its French-themed architecture are dramatic sculptures, marble pillars, glittering chandeliers and antique-style décor, as well as nearly 3,000 rooms and GARDEN OF EAST MEETS WEST TAKING A BOW FINE FURNISHINGS suits, luxury shopping, restaurants and bars, spa and health EVENING MISTS For its latest masterpiece, Montblanc has teamed up with Flexing its watchmaking muscles You can always turn to the Italians for style advice and club, the water-theme park Aqua World and a spectacular Missoni Men’s SS18 Pre-Collection Japan’s Chiso Company, which has been handcrafting once again, Omega has crafted its Antonio Citterio is telling us to furnish our homes with theatre, there’s definitely fun for everyone in the family. sees a nature-inspired, almost kimonos for centuries. A celebration of art and culture, the first-ever worldtime watch. The Maxalto’s Alcor collection. The sleek storage units, Don’t forget to make time for climb up the half-scale Oriental sensibility with Japanese- Homage to Kyoto Artistry Limited Edition 55 is a refined dial on the Seamaster Aqua Terra consoles and sideboards come in rich hues of black and replica of the Eiffel Tower just outside the hotel. inspired workwear, and inspired writing instrument with a cap and barrel in gleaming Worldtimer Master Chronometer is deep red French polish, and are right at home in the living parisianmacao.com colours of persimmon, jade, bamboo, 925 sterling silver, and enhanced by intricate designs a masterful mix of precious metals, area or the office.Maxalto is available at Space Furniture brushwood, all intricately woven into engraved by the maison’s artisans and accentuated with including sand-blasted platinum and (spacefurniture.com.sg) 65 the signature knits synonymous with solid gold inlays of spring cherry blossoms and autumn 18K yellow gold indices and hands. A the Italian luxury label. missoni.com leaves. Additional finishing touches can also be seen on circle of the global destinations are the champagne gold cone that features a hand-engraved printed on the dial but the pièce de hanabishi pattern, while the nib displays a mini traditional résistance has to be the handcrafted CHOCOLATE RAIN filled with silken flavours that prompt Japanese robe known as the kosode, which was commonly enamel world map. The movement is “Life was like a box of chocolates. You a rush of endorphins with each worn during the Japanese Edo Period. Limited to just the Calibre 8939 and the entire watch never know what you’re gonna get,” – bite. The signature Écrin de Patchi 55 pieces, each pen comes in a luxurious box decorated is master chronometer certified by so goes the famous line from Forrest perfectly embodies this with the with a silk inlay hand-painted by the artisans at the Chiso METAS, meaning it’s not only precise Gump. With Patchi’s gift boxes, collection of Capricio, Gaite, Légère 67 Company using the ancient Kyo-Yuzen dyeing technique but near impervious to magnetism as though, we know exactly what we’re and Carmen chocolates in an elegant and embellished with gold leaves. montblanc.com well. omegawatches.com getting: perfectly wrapped pieces green and black case. patchi.com
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MAKING AN ICON OSK Property’s maiden venture in Melbourne is an expansive and ambitious development that will transform the Australian city’s inner THE GIFT OF GIVING neighbourhood of Southbank. The five-acre 70 Melbourne Square site will eventually see Introduced earlier this year, the From large leather bags to small the elevation of four residential towers as well Meisterstück Selection UNICEF leather wallets, every piece in this as a hotel and an office block, as well as space Collection by Montblanc pays coveted collection has been enhanced 73 74 for F&B and retail outlets, including the first tribute to the maison’s longstanding with a touch of UNICEF blue and full-scale supermarket in the neighbourhood. 68 ARTFULLY DONE philanthropic partnership with subtle design details inspired by Phase one of the development was recently The new Mondrian Doha brings a new level of vibrancy the United Nations programme the first characters of six different SPECIAL TRIO OCEAN DEEP launched for registration, consisting of two and round-the-clock entertainment to the West Bay that provides humanitarian and languages: Roman, Arabic, Korean, The three timepieces of Omega The Oris introduced the Hammerhead elliptical designer residential towers, defined by Lagoon in the capital of Qatar. The eye-catching hotel developmental assistance to children Hindi, Japanese and Chinese. 1957 Trilogy are part of a limited Limited Edition this year to help their shimmering pleated facades. Residents can offers exceptional luxury with 270 rooms, designed in and mothers in developing countries. montblanc.com edition set to celebrate 60 years raise funds for a shark conservation look forward to an extensive range of amenities, collaboration with Dutch designer Marcel Wanders and since the birth of the Seamaster 300, project run by the non-profit including games and music rooms, sauna, yoga South West Architecture. Throughout, Wanders’ signature the Railmaster and the Speedmaster organisation Pelagios Kakunjá, and studio, gym, 35m pool, golf simulator, cinema, floating staircase and hand-painted One-Minute Delft blue – all three watches that have since supported by Oris ambassador and lounge/bar, kitchen and space for private vases set a striking and sophisticated atmosphere, while become massive icons for the brand. professional diver Jérôme Delafosse. dining, all to be enjoyed with stunning views of locally inspired features connect guests with the history Originally built as instruments for Limited to 2,000 pieces worldwide, Port Phillip Bay, the Royal Botanic Gardens and and culture of the region. The property also includes the professionals, these watches now the Oris Hammerhead Limited Melbourne’s most iconic buildings. 2,000 sq m ESPA Spa – the largest in the world – CUT by return with the classic broad arrow Edition reflects the colour of the 76 oskproperty.com.my Wolfgang Puck, Magnolia Bakery and an entertainment hands and styling akin to what it ocean, with a blue central seconds floor complete with a nightclub.mondriandoha.com looked like back in 1957. Although hand and a blue minutes scale these watches are also available around the outer edge of its grey separately, only those purchased in a dial. The caseback is embossed with HOROLOGICAL set will have the prestigious ‘trilogy’ a hammerhead shark as well as the 77 ART word on the dials. omegawatches.com limited edition number. oris.ch Celebrating a movement that 69SECRET SANCTUARY has seen 40 years of faithful Off the coast of northern Mozambique, Medjumbe Island is 71 JOIN THE SECOND LINE service, Patek Philippe’s only 1km long and 300m wide. This tropical utopia is home Staying at the legendary Hotel Truman Capote and William Calatrava “Squelette” to the idyllic Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort & Spa, Monteleone in the French Quarter, Faulkner. Join the second line in 75 CREATURE FEATURE Reference 5180/1R-001 where barefoot luxury and secluded privacy are matched New Orleans, puts you right in a traditional brass band wedding They call it ‘The Beast of the Green Hell’, not because of its takes its ultra-thin, self- only by the impeccable hospitality and surrounding the centre of where the literary, march, or pay your respects to stunning paintjob but because the Mercedes-AMG GT R spent winding Calibre 240 and dazzling coral reefs. There are only 12 luxurious thatched musical and lyrical action is. The Marie Laveau, the voodoo queen, at most of its development time on the Nürburgring racetrack, gives it a treatment pool villas here, complete with Anantara’s signature hotel is mentioned in no less than the nearby Saint Louis Cemetery. which is nicknamed ‘The Green Hell’. Built specifically to peel worthy of the master amenities and plunge pool with views of the Indian Ocean. Ernest Hemingway’s short story, There’s also NOLA’s famed Mardi rubber on the racetrack, the GT R is the new spearhead of the watchmakers within Watersports are, as expected, outstanding – diving and Night Before Battle, and has been Gras festivities to partake in. AMG model range, going from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and the manufacture. snorkelling aside, try kite surfing as well. More leisurely, frequented by writers including hotelmonteleone.com with a top speed of 318 km/h. Packing in an AMG 4.0-litre twin- This movement indulge in the tranquil sanctuary of Anantara Spa, where turbo engine, everything from the steering to the suspension has not only been you can forget your worldly cares. medjumbe.anantara.com has been tweaked to give you the best times on the racetrack. skeletonised but also CELEBRATION mercedes-amg.com imbued with magnificent 72 OF TASTES engravings lending an End the year with the special menus enigmatic sensuousness at Nobu Kuala Lumpur that to the movement. More celebrate Christmas and the New than 130 hours went into Year, where Executive Chef Philip decorating the structure after Leong conjures incredible flavours it has been skeletonised, and like delicate lobster with bold shitake the entire movement is held in and quinoa butter, and rich and place by a holder ring in 18K, 5N smoky wagyu steak with yuba and rose gold with 12 spokes that serve as nori sauce. noburestaurants.com hour markers. patek.com
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THE ART OF 83 A DRINK FAN Royal Selangor’s much admired 84 FAVOURITE partnership with the Victoria & TAG Heuer’s Autavia 2017 is 80 IN THE LIMELIGHT Albert Museum (V&A) is known definitely one of the very few watches Relish under the spotlight as you don the dazzling for the creation of some of the most that can claim it was made by fans timepieces of Piaget’s Limelight Gala collection. Our visually stunning pieces, and this for the fans. The Autavia 2017 is a favourite iterations are the sultry white gold piece with gorgeous bottle chiller and foil re-interpretation of a vintage watch black satin strap, the charming rose gold piece with cutter from the new William Morris worn by the racing drivers of the white satin strap and, of course, the opulent rose gold collection of wine accessories are no 1960s and 70s. TAG Heuer ran an piece paired with a rose gold Milanese bracelet. All three less impressive. The intricate grape interactive campaign 2016, where of these dainty 26mm quartz timepieces come adorned and vine motifs are drawn from the more than 50,000 fans voted for with 60 brilliant-cut diamonds. piaget.com titular English artist’s ornamental this very version of the Autavia. The 78 79 borders for The History of Godefrey watch you see is a design inspired by of Boloyne (1893) and The Works of the Autavia “Rindt” from 1966, worn Geoffrey Chaucer (1896) by Morris’ by the legendary F1 champion Jochen BLAST FROM YOUR OWN TIME own Kelmscott Press. Rindt. tagheuer.com THE PAST The constant-force tourbillon royalselangor.com As the popular saying goes, trends is definitely one ofIWC ’s most come and go but style is forever. If elaborate complications, but the true there’s one thing that will never go luxury with this timepiece comes out of style, it would have to be the from the knowledge that the watch exquisite timekeeping creations may be the only one of its kind in from Patek Philippe. This year, the the world. Basically, for the first FOR THE LOVE renowned Swiss luxury watchmaker time, IWC is offering customers the OF SICILY 85 pays homage to its classic models chance to build their perfect version Luxury appliances brand Smeg has teamed up once more of a bygone era with the Reference of the Portugieser Constant-Force with Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana to release an 5320G, a new perpetual calendar that Tourbillon, customising everything exquisite range of kitchen appliances that would be worthy combines sublime vintage aesthetics from the colour of the dial to the of any art gallery. A delightful union between Sicilian with the best of modern watchmaking material used for the case and hands, craftsmanship and state of the art tech, the Sicily is My technology. Never one to skimp on and even the engraving on the Love collection comprises a colourful range of domestic the details, a close inspection of its caseback. Each watch will feature 81 TROPICAL PARADISE appliances such as toasters, citrus juicers, coffee machines, delicious cream-colored dial reveals the Calibre 94800 hand-wound Set in a tranquil private bay, the newly opened The Ritz- kettles, blenders, stand mixers and slow juicers. Decorating fine-tipped baton hands filled with movement and a distinct dial design; Carlton, Langkawi is surrounded by a 10-million-year-old each appliance are vibrant images inspired by local folklore Super-LumiNova that gracefully the rest is entirely up to you. iwc.com jungle, with a pristine beachfront lapped by the alluring that is intrinsically tied to the fashion house’s homeland. sweep across applied gold Arabic Andaman Sea. Designed to reflect the nearby traditional Smeg is available at Kitch (kitch.com.my) numerals and luminous five-minute kampongs, the resort incorporates local influences to cabochons. Also displayed on the create a unique and luxurious retreat. Guests are immersed dial is a double aperture for the day into the island’s natural ecosystem and local culture, with and date, two small round apertures spacious interiors in the rooms, suites and villas framed by to indicate day/night and leap year delicate references to Malay architecture in the intricately- cycle, set beside a subsidiary dial designed features, large windows and gabled roofs. The at 6 o’clock that includes an analog Ritz-Carlton Spa, Langkawi is home to five cocoon-shaped date and moonphase. Powered by pavilions that float above the sea and designed to resemble 86 the Calibre 324 SQ, the Reference bubus, the intricately woven fish traps that have used by PASTEL POWER 5320G is an elegant creation that local fishermen for centuries.ritzcarlton.com Designed for men with a flair for fashion, NATURE’S allows the wearer to focus on what’s this stylish suit in orchid pink from Italian TREASURE truly important by doing away with label Salvatore Ferragamo will definitely This stunning Tiffany & Co high the unnecessary bells and whistles. make anyone stand out from a crowd of grey jewellery necklace from the 2017 Blue Housed in a slender 40mm case in and navy suits. A great example of casual Book Collection certainly drives us lustrous 18K white gold paired with 82 PRECIOUS BREW sophistication, this classic two-piece features wild with a gorgeous platinum choker a strap in divine brown alligator, this If your morning cup of coffee is as precious as gold to you, a loose fit for the blazer and turned up sleeves that shines with round brilliant classic timepiece makes for a fine then you’re in luck as Royal Paris presents an extravagant paired with matching pants. The resulting white diamonds. Showcasing the ‘Art everyday companion for any modern coffee maker handcrafted in 24K gold by French artist look emits an irresistibly relaxed vibe that of The Wild’, the leaf-like necklace day gentleman. patek.com Jean-Luc Rieutort. The Royal Coffee Maker is crafted draws attention for all the right reasons. If intertwines to present a pendant as a replica of the balance siphon coffee maker used by you’re looking to kick things up a notch, try heart shaped from a breathtaking royalty in the 1800s, with Baccarat crystal and semi- pairing it with your favourite plain t-shirt, a 30.50-carat oval pink tourmaline precious stone of black obsidian, azurite or malachite base. classic leather belt and plain penny loafers for and equally dazzling 16.05-carat oval royalcoffeemaker.com a casual day out. ferragamo.com 87 spessartite. tiffany.com
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REST AND RELAX drama and beauty. Designed with Located on Félicité, a private island typical Six Senses flair, the resort in the Seychelles, Six Senses Zil offers every creature comfort amidst 92 Pasyon offers 30 spacious pool locally inspired décor and modern villas with views of the Indian Ocean amenities. Retreat to your private as well as unmatched elegance swimming pool, with views of tropical and seclusion. Arrive in style with vegetation or sweeping panoramas a helicopter ride from the main of the Indian Ocean, or bask on one island of Mahé or, less dramatically, of the resort’s three delightful white short boat rides from the nearby sand beaches. And, of course, this La Digue and Praslin islands. The being a Six Senses, the Six Senses resort occupies just one-third of Spa ensures unparalleled relaxation Félicité, leaving untouched the and rejuvenation within its setting massive granite rocks and white of majestic rock formations and the sand beaches that create an air of ocean. sixsenses.com
89 IN RESERVE You have to applaud Rado for its increasingly creative use of ceramic in its timepieces and the DiaMaster 90 Power Reserve brilliantly showcases BONE TO PICK the material’s incredible strength and The Crazy Skulls timepiece by versatility in a polished black high- Speake-Marin narrates the tale of 88 tech ceramic case fashioned from a two souls linked through death as RACING AHEAD monobloc. The DiaMaster’s signature symbolised by a heart between two When it comes to a brand that is clean dial persuasively draws the eye skulls etched on the dial. This heart 94 celebrated for daring to go over the to the réserve de marche indicator beats as a 60 seconds tourbillion top with its complications, at 9 o’clock that keeps track of the that reveals itself when the minute JUST IN CASE Roger Dubuis’ Excalibur Spider remaining 80-hour run time, while repeater carillon begins its woeful Jetsetters on the quest for world Pirelli Double Flying Tourbillon is a rhodium-coloured moving anchor song and the skulls separate while the domination can store their probably not the most technically symbol above the Rado logo makes a Roman numerals of the number 12 formidable tools inside the limited- spectacular or the most expensive. surprise appearance. rado.com fall apart. speake-marin.com 93 edition rose gold line of TUMI’s Instead, it’s the story and exclusivity SLUMBERING 19 Degree collection. The aluminium behind the watch that makes it one of TREES luggage features a reinforced frame a kind. With only a limited edition of Treehotel provides unusual, unique case design with snap closures, die- eight pieces, the watch strap is made digs in the middle of a lush pine cast corner caps and the TUMI Tracer with rubber from actual tyres of the SOLID PIECE forest in Swedish Lapland with for fortified protection. Meanwhile, Formula 1 car that won the Monaco Perhaps best known for the fact that91 its watches are incredibly complex feats of spectacular views of the Lule River. the interior includes a beautifully Grand Prix in 2016. rogerdubuis.com micro-mechanics, it may come as a surprise that most of the timepieces in Each treehouse is suspended four to lightweight lining embossed with a Richard Mille’s collection can take a serious beating. The culmination of these two six metres above ground and accessed diamond pattern complementary to elements can be found in the RM 50-03. This watch is currently the lightest split- via ramp, bridge or escalator. What the bag’s chic exterior. tumi.com seconds chronograph ever made, yet it can endure being thrown across the room. The makes these tree houses unique are case material, Graph TPT, is brand new in watchmaking and comes as a collaboration their futuristic designs bordering on between the University of Manchester National Graphene Institute and North Thin the fantastic. Choose from staying in Ply Technology (NTPT). richardmille.com a ‘UFO’ to a Mirrorcube tree house, or even a giant bird’s nest. treehotel.se
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REACH FOR THE MOON Fans95 of complications will no doubt concur that nothing captures the poetry of time’s passing quite as elegantly as observing a waning moon. For luxury Swiss watchmaker Rolex, there’s no better way to pay homage to this elegant complication than by introducing the Cellini Moonphase, the latest stunning addition to the popular range inspired by the revered Italian sculptor, musician and goldsmith, Benvenuto Cellini. Housed inside its 39mm 18K Everose gold case is the self-winding mechanical movement that powers the centre hand date display and moonphase disc at 6 o’clock featuring two full moons surrounded by miniscule stars in white lacquer. Fitted with an elegant strap in brown alligator, additional finer details of this COSC-certified timepiece include a sculptural domed and fluted bezel as well as hands and hour markers in matching 18K pink gold. rolex.com SPRING SKIING Quite possibly one of the most remote resorts in the world, the Ultima Thule Lodge in Alaska sees you in an isolated SEASIDE but no less remarkable setting amidst the best of Mother 97 SPLENDOUR Nature. With only five beautifully appointed cabins, the Get ready to make a splash this lodge is not only private, it treasures its exclusivity of season with this scintillating being only accessible via email – there is no mobile line to swimsuit combination from Italian speak of. The upside of this is two plane drop-offs sees you luxury fashion house Versace. As experiencing unprecedented access to some of the finest part of the new Spring/Summer snow this side of the Atlantic with no jostling crowds. In 2018 RTW collection, this decadent 98 spring. ultimathulelodge.com one-piece in youthful blue comes emblazoned in a bold, baroque- style starfish print evoking images of lavish tropical retreats and seaside escapades. Complemented 99 by matching bold jewellery, this sensational print can also be found in sandal form, sultry cat-eye sunglasses as well as a wraparound scarf in sumptuous silk, making this head-to-toe getup BACK TO THE ideal for fabulous FUTURE added versatility, the device can getaways where the 100 Designed with modern horologists also be tailored to one’s liking only agenda involves TO INFINITY AND BEYOND in mind, the Connected Modular with interchangeable straps, lugs soaking up the When news broke of renegade entrepreneur Richard 45 by TAG Heuer is an ingenious and central module that come in a sunshine on Branson announcing the launch of Virgin Galactic, timekeeping device that unites haute vast variety of luxurious materials a private BEACH GETAWAY services and in-villa dining options if the company promising space travel for all, about 500 horlogerie with high technology. and trendy colours. As a way of beach. A stylish all-pool villas resort, you opt to stay in or, if you’re feeling people pre-booked their first experiences in space on Equipped with Android Wear 2.0, eliminating the issue of obsolescence versace.com X2 Hua Hin Oasis Residence is a a need to explore, use this as your SpaceShip Two at the hefty price of USD250,000 each. the device allows both Android and that plagues smartwatches, the perfect retreat at this seaside city base for exploring the area’s myriad Despite setbacks (including a fatal accident during iPhone users to access a plethora Swiss watchmaker has also offered on the Gulf of Thailand, just a three- attractions, including the Hua Hin a test flight in 2014) and delays, Branson has already of useful apps that allow you to customers the option of swapping hour drive from Bangkok. Ideal for Safari & Adventure Park, Vana Nava forecasted the inaugural trip on the six-seater SpaceShip stay on track with schedules, while out the entire central module for families or group, all units feature a Hua Hin Water Jungle, boat trips to Two for end 2018. Those who have already experienced monitoring their daily progress Swiss mechanical movement or a luxurious open-plan design, private Koh Ling (Monkey Island) and the the extraordinary can only look forward to space, the and remaining connected to the COSC-certified Carrera Heuer-02T outdoor pools, kitchens and family Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park. final frontier, and should book their adventure now. people that matter most. For Tourbillon. tagheuer.com 96 dining areas. Enjoy 24-hour butler x2resorts.com virgingalactic.com
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