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In Respect & Remembrance

LEE KUAN YEW 1 9 2 3 — 2 0 1 5

“I have been accused of many things in my life, but not even my worst enemy has ever accused me of being afraid to speak my mind.” - 1955

“White racist-supremist theories can only be demolished by clearly demonstrating that the whites are not superior.” - 1971 (Jasper Lai)

(Tony Chen TM)

“Men who have not got the courage to pursue their allegations publicly should desist from making sly and oblique references.” - 1963 (Elizabeth Hsu)

“No people like to be told by their neighbours, particularly a smaller one, what they should do about their leaders.” - 1963

“It is not from weakness that one commands respect.” - 1971 (Roger Kwan)

(Ho Kok Sen)

“We don’t have to be lawyers to understand right, wrong, good, evil. This is basic and fundamental in the values of a people.” - 1967 (Wong Kai Yun)

In their own special tribute to Mr Lee Kuan Yew, members of the Exoticars Club pick their favourite quote from The Man.

“You know the Singaporean. He is a hard-working, industrious, rugged individual… But let us also recognise that he is a champion grumbler.” - 1977

“My colleagues are not intimidated by me. Far from it. They speak their minds. Nothing has happened to them.” - 1988

(Bret Chia)

(Chia Boon Teck)

“Great leaders mirror the qualities of the nations they lead.” - 1985 (Laurent Chevalley)

“Rest on laurels? I wish I could do that. No, you rest when you’re dead.” - 1978

“And even from my sickbed, even if you are going to lower me into the grave and I feel that something is going wrong…I’ll get up!” - 1988

(Julien Bompard)

(Szetoh KL)

“‘Excellence’ encapsulates in one word how Singapore can survive in a very competitive world.” - 1987 (Victor Liao)

In Respect & Remembrance

LEE KUAN YEW 1 9 2 3 — 2 0 1 5

“If I am sure that if I belong to a pack that’s got a big dog, I would consider a nip. If we are all small dogs, it may be wiser just to bark.” - 1995

“I wish you well. How well you do depends on how enterprising you are. That is what private enterprise means.” - 1992 (Jimmy Sim)

(Fed Wu)

“As along as the leaders take care of the people, they will obey the leaders.” - 1994 (Chris Teo)

“The weakness of democracy is that the assumption that all men are equal and capable of equal contribution to the common good is flawed.” - 1992 (Adrian Lee)

“No army, however brave, can win when its generals are weak.” - 1998 (Lyndon Teoh)

“I always tried to be correct, not politically correct.” - 2000

“The very fact that we are not challenged is a pretty strong mandate.” - 2006

(Raymond Lim)

(Jaacky See)

“If we want to have successful entrepreneurs, Singaporeans have to accept a greater income disparity between the successful and the not so successful.” - 2002 (Derrick Seeto)

“Loyalty is not something that can be measured quantitatively like height or weight. It is in the mind, in the heart. It is a question of our gut feelings.” - 2001 (Paul Tan)

Lee Kuan Yew

1 9 2 3 — 2 0 1 5 There is so much to learn from Mr Lee Kuan Yew that historians and academics will have a field day writing about him in the next few decades. In our tribute to Mr Lee, we would just touch on two topics – complacency; and saying “No”. ON COMPLACENCY

ON SAYING “NO”

“What I fear is complacency. When things always become better, people tend to want more for less work.” (27 June 1970)

“You lose nothing by being polite. The answer is ‘No’, but please say it politely and give the reasons… Explain to me why ‘No’. Don’t change ‘No’ to ‘Yes’. Don’t be a fool. If there was a good reason why it is ‘No’, it must remain ‘No’, but the man must be told politely.” (30 September 1965)

Singapore has enjoyed an unprecedented success despite having been carved out from swampland in the years following the end of the Japanese Occupation. The road up to now had not only been not without challenge but at times even subjected to deliberate obstruction by dissenting forces. And yet our younger generation’s continuous observance of our accomplishments can only lead to smugness and complacency. In this sense, the country’s lesson draws strong parallels with the need for good leadership in business. This indulgence in self-praise is often little more than self-consolation when things do not turn out as planned. Very often this develops into a situation where the desire to build something better is relegated in favour of the desire to enjoy the here and the now. Being resolute in his persistence and his passion for achievement was something Mr Lee had endeavoured to embody right up to his final days. While his physical being eventually succumbed to the forces of nature, his spirit remained strong to the last. Therein lie an example for us to emulate, with far-reaching relevance in all areas of our lives and especially applicable to mature industries and economies which are in danger of stagnation. This is the inspiration which drives Anika’s desire to persistently push for betterment of quality — quality of product and quality of service.

The messenger of bad news often gets shot. Part of having maturity of thought is the acknowledgement that one may not achieve an ideal outcome all the time. Such ideals exist for the fantasies of theorists who have the luxury of debating what greatness might be achieved “if only....”. And yet the greatest victories are often those that have been snatched from the jaws of near tragedies; one in which the optimal outcome is achieved “in spite of....”. It is immensely difficult in our culture to resist indulging decision-makers who are flawed in their approach; flawed to the extent of being detrimental to themselves and to those for whom they are responsible. Yet there is always a strong temptation to relent, to acquiesce, and to accommodate the decision-maker...with a smile, albeit a sheepish one. How much more progressive our society would be, if the courage to speak with clarity and truthfulness was more characteristic of the average individual or organization. For it is so much easier to be a “Yes-man”, than to say “No” and having to justify it. Saying “No” is not something Anika shies away from. Standing up for what is right is important to Anika. May Mr Lee’s legacy live on in the strength of our convictions executed with the grace of our actions.

This is a tribute to Mr Lee Kuan Yew from

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In Respect & Remembrance

a Singaporean; my forefathers arrived here in the early days, back in the 1880s. Through the years, my family’s fortunes have ebbed and flowed, just like the tides of our shores. I am a true son of the soil. My past, present and future lies here. My own destiny also rises and falls, sometimes just meandering but that is my fate and, most of the time, my own doing. I come from a generation in which life was characterised by many fears and uncertainties: just getting an education was a strain in my parents’ limited resources, and there were the dark clouds of Confrontation, the British withdrawal and racial riots hovering over us. Life was not a bed of roses but I was too young to comprehend the sacrifices my parents were making for me. It was only years later that I could understand why my mother stayed up all night when I had a fever, or why my late father went out to work every day when the sun was high or the rain was hard. Even when he was extremely ill, the tears in his eyes were not so much the result of his pain but because we were young and vulnerable then. Correspondingly, I am certain the leaders of Singapore went through the same trials and tribulations during the formative years of our young nation. Today, I am extremely grateful to our leaders, past and present, and especially to the father and architect of modern Singapore, Mr Lee Kuan Yew. Through hi far-sighted visions for the country, he has brought about a stable and thriving environment for us to live and work in, one in which I am able to care for my parents in the way that I hope to. At the same time, I am able to give my children what my parents had to strive so hard for in the past. Younger Singaporeans born from the 1980s onwards may not appreciate our vulnerability up to the 1970s when we struggled to keep unfriendly neighbours at bay. Born in peace, stability, and racial harmony, many of our young wonder what all the fuss over Mr. Lee Kuan Yew’s achievements was about. If not for Mr. Lee Kuan Yew’s no-nonsense way of handling our neighbours, English would not be our first language today. Instead of demanding for freedom of speech to mock our leaders, we would be busy looking for ways to put food on our table to feed our family. With the passing of Mr. Lee Kuan Yew on 23 March 2015, I wish our leaders strength and foresight to continue to achieve happiness, prosperity and progress for our nation.

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HONOURING LKY Since the passing of Mr Lee Kuan Yew (“LKY”) on 23 March 2015, Singaporeans from all walks of life have been proposing a plethora of ways to honour him, including featuring him on our currency, renaming Changi Airport after him, turning his house into a museum, etc. We know by now that LKY disliked being idolized or immortalized through objects, statues and monuments. However, what we witnessed in the national week of mourning and the magnitude of Singaporeans’ reaction to his passing was unprecedented and dare I say, will not be bestowed on any other. LKY was so blasé about his contributions to Singapore and Singaporeans that many of his selfless deeds went unknown to most Singaporeans except for his family and colleagues. Most Singaporeans were unaware of and fascinated by his family’s anecdotal revelations about him as a husband, father, brother, and grandfather; by his colleagues’ recollections of his demands for perfection and how he toiled past 3am when he was PM, and past 2am when he was SM and MM; by tributes from world leaders on how he had helped them to run their countries and made the world a better place. How many conflicts between nations had LKY helped to prevent as an advisor and mediator we will never know. In all my fifty years, I have never seen the side of Singaporeans that I witnessed in the national week of mourning - kind, patient, generous, courteous, united - under the blistering sun throughout the week of national mourning, and the torrential storm during the funeral procession. Those who queued for hours to pay their last respects or lined the route of the funeral procession felt so united that if the well-being of Singapore was threatened at that moment, I believe everyone would have taken up arms to protect what LKY had built and achieved for Singaporeans. Amongst other things, LKY wants Singaporeans to be united. The many suggestions as to how we should honour him are not from pockets of supporters but cut across the nation. If objects, statues and monuments in honour of LKY could serve to unite Singaporeans, I believe he would graciously acquiesce to the “fuss” over him with a “so be it” attitude. Singapore has progressed at the expense of losing its charm. We pulled down many historical monuments including the National Theatre where our earlier National Day Rallies were held, the National Library where many Singaporeans hold fond memories of their younger days, the National Stadium where the Kallang Roar was born, the Supreme Court with its iconic green dome roof where many laws of the land were made, etc. But I would argue that the mother of all monuments is LKY’s Oxley Road house which stands largely unchanged in the past 50 years. Many of us are torn between wanting to respect LKY’s wish to demolish it, and wanting it preserved as a national monument. LKY’s Oxley Road house is where many historic events took place during the formative years of Singapore. That LKY spent 50 years developing Singapore from third world to first, while living in a home where time stood still material comforts-wise, leaves many a materialistic Singaporean feeling a little ashamed that a man as great as LKY could live his entire life so simply and frugally. If LKY’s family could come to an agreement with the government on how to preserve his house whilst ensuring that his concerns about privacy be respected, and that his family is equitably compensated for the property, then perhaps a piece of Singapore’s history could be saved from the wrecking ball. *The writer is a lawyer involved in various voluntary and social organizations.

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WRITERS ANDRE FROIS A wanderlust backpacker who enjoys the imagination of modern fashion and applies his education in engineering to his reviews of haute horlogerie. Addicted to change, he tries his best to find a new adventure every day. He has written for several fitness, men’s and luxury journals, and also enjoys writing music, customising musical instruments, teaching martial arts, acting in short films and learning new languages as he travels. He is currently writing a few books, one of which catalogues the ancestry of Portuguese Eurasians in Singapore

KWOK LEONG NG A civil engineer by profession who currently works in a prestigious Malaysian company, Kwok Leong also contributes greatly to AFFLUENT Magazine’s Adventurous Travels, Beauty & Health, and Food & Wine columns. While cooking and baking during his free time is a way to show love for his family, Kwok Leong also shares an interest in gardening, listening to music, and caring for his Dutch aquarium. With a strong passion for exploring the world, this seasoned traveller swears to complete his “Wonders of the World” tour one day

MALLIKA KAPOOR With a love for fashion that goes back to her adolescent years, Mallika is a design graduate who loves putting pen to paper. Having lived across India, Dubai and now Singapore, she is not new to change and is thus immensely inspired by the swinging trends in luxury

MARY LIM A freelance writer and editor who has worked with leading magazine publishers in Singapore, she loves telling a good story. Her portfolio ranges from personality profiles to topical pieces but when not busy tapping away at the keyboard, she indulges in child-at-heart pursuits, especially her collections of Blythe, Sonny Angel and Pullip dolls

7 5 ROHAIZATUL AZHAR

A wordsmith with his head in the clouds, Rohaizatul Azhar cut his teeth in the industry as a journalist for The Straits Times Urban. During his tenure at the national broadsheet, he has interviewed some of the world’s most prolific designers, including Karl Lagerfeld, Jason Wu, Diane von Furstenberg and Carolina Herrera, and attended numerous fashion weeks around the world. In his spare time, Rohai can be found at the nearest Starbucks with his custom quadshot Carame latte (nonfat, of course) and a good book

XUE TING

Xue Ting is a Jill of all trades, but mistress of none. Like everything else in her life, her work in copywriting and journalism tends to be eclectic. The gym-phobic ambivert enjoys indulging in new dining experiences, computer gaming and horror film marathons

PHOTOGRAPHERS CHRIS TEOH

After Chris’ wedding reception was shot with a compact camera in 2008, he made a promise that no one else should experience bad quality images of their happiest moment in life like he did. So Chris bought his first DSLR and made photography his passion. Since 2010, he had been shooting weddings, events, maternity and product on a freelance basis. Covering events has given him the opportunity to meet the likes of Dick Lee, Jamie Yeo and even the winner of America’s Next Top Model Season 10, Whitney Thompson

LAI WEE LEONG WILLIAM

Lai Wee Leong, William is an event photographer. His portfolio boasts of the Audi Fashion 2009 Cartier, ION Orchard Opening, Ms Singapore World 2009, Singapore International Jewellery 2009, Modish Wardrobe 2009, Fashion show and a Book Launch By Audrey Quek Image covered for Mocca, Media Corp during his term as official photographer. His coverage of the Celton Wish Ball at Keppel Island, the Louis Vuitton Event at ION Orchard, Richard Mille Event at Richard Mille Loft, Montblanc Event at Luxe Art Museum and Victor Victoria Event at St Regis can be found in luxury magazines

MARTIN TAN (MARTIN T. PHOTOGRAPHY) Martin Tan is one of Singapore’s most prolific photographers producing the most diverse range of pictures right from fashion to interior design to product shoots. Martin graduated from Singapore’s leading art school, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and set up his own studio, Martin T Photography in the year 2000

WILLIE YEO

Photography has always been Willie Yeo’s passion. It started as a hobby on the weekends until he decided to make it a profession about 10 years ago. Willie enjoys capturing events, weddings, products, interiors, food, sports and concerts. He has previously also contributed his photographs to publications such as iWeekly, Style, Style Weddings, Manja and Ezhealth

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Patrimony Contemporaine ultra-thin calibre 1731 Hallmark of Geneva, Power reserve of approximately 65 hours Ultra-thin hand-wound mechanical movement (3.90 mm thick) On-demand repetition of hours, quarters and minutes, Silvered opaline dial Patented centripetal regulator striking mechanism, 18K 5N pink gold case 30110/000R-9793

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Franck Muller has created a new sensation with its latest avant-garde model â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Vanguard Carbon, its first timepiece featuring a case made from carbon that matches harmonious design with pioneering technology.

Founded in 1992, FRANCK MULLER® has built a reputation as a watchmaker known for its bold styling and avant-garde designs. Celebrated for its “World Premiers” which unveil new and exclusive timepieces that remain unrivalled in the world of watches, the watch manufacturer continues to dazzle the world with creations that represent major technical advances in the history of haute horlogerie. It has to date more than 50 world premieres and patents, showcasing its innovations and marvels of technical complexity. THE VANGUARD COLLECTION Individuality, harmonious contours, flawless finesse and impeccably balanced proportions — these have been worked to combine elegance with sporty characteristics of Franck Muller’s latest sensation. The Vanguard exemplifies the avant-garde attitude of Franck Muller – it made its numerals using appliqué relief numerals and raised hands against an intense dial that sets a new trend in design for watches. The Vanguard Collection has made itself distinguished by offering a dynamic masculine look and unparalleled style with its clean and futuristic aesthetics. Sporting its classic Curvex case, the Vanguard Collection made news for its most striking feature – using appliqué relief numbers and raised hands that instantly grab attention. These are carefully handpolished and brushed, perfectly complementing the steel dial and robust winding crown. The Vanguard comes with a case that is available in both mattecoating and polished finishing, with an integrated strap that has crocodile grain on the obverse and rubber lining as inlay. Fitted with an automatic movement, Vanguard collection has a Chronograph Non-Chronograph version.

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THE VANGUARD CARBON Franck Muller’s latest creation, the Vanguard Carbon is its first timepiece which features a case made from carbon. Dedicated specially to men, the timepiece has been described as a perfect match between harmonious design and pioneering technology. Widely used in aviation, military and aeronautic, carbon is extremely strong and light, enabling the shaping of the Vanguard timepiece into a new contemporary style. Using a delicate machining process, the whole case including the tapping is crafted out of a mass of carbon and enables the unfurling of a modern and futuristic characteristic. This innovative model is embellished with yellow details which renew the elegant and harmonious vision of its creator. Powered by an automatic movement, the Vanguard Carbon has a power reserve of 42 hours and is fitted on a strap in cordura onto black rubber with colored stitches.

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THE VANGUARD LADY A new feminine interpretation, the Vanguard Lady features stunning details as well as elegant and sensual characteristics. Drawing its inspiration from the perfect Cintrée Curvex curves, the Vanguard Lady is emphasized by its glamour – which is highlighted by the sunstamped dial adorned with the pink and white appliqué relief numbers. The distinct and feminine numbers perfectly complement the sporty and bold design of the case. The Vanguard Lady is fitted with the iconic rubber and leather strap with feminine pink color stitches, complete with the pink winding crown as the finishing touch. THE VANGUARD GRAVITY A true symbol of technological avant-garde with a sporty approach, while evoking the remarkable power of the time piece, the new Vanguard Gravity features an open face dial which showcases a new concept of tourbillon cage. This is demonstrated by its innovative elliptical shape and structure in aluminium. Instead of the traditional bridge and pillars of a tourbillion, it has an ellipse circle with diameters of 21.2mm and 7.7mm. Occupying the entire lower side of the dial, the impressive elliptical tourbillon cage, counters all effects of gravity, by making a full rotation every 60 seconds. This remarkable mechanism is emphasized by blue sapphire crystal screens on both sides of the watch. The rubber on the inside of the strap takes the form of a bold wrist. The strap comes in a variety of finishes including fabric and croco and creates absolute harmony with the iconic Cintrée Curvex case. Wholly in-house designed and manufactured, the Vanguard Gravity is powered by a manual-winding mechanical movement with a power reserve of five days. It is available in titanium and 18-carat pink or white gold plated and offers a personalised choice of 6 colorful variants for the bridge.

Housing a quartz movement, the Vanguard Lady is available in stainless steel and pink gold. This new collection is at once sporty in terms of its impressive shape and yet very feminine through the elegance of its style.

Page 36 & 37 L-R Franck Muller’s new sensation, the Vanguard Carbon, its first timepiece featuring a case made from carbon; The Vanguard Collection matches harmonious design with pioneering technology. This Page L-R Vanguard Gravity — a true symbol of technology showcasing a new concept of tourbillon cage; the Vanguard Lady with stunning details and sensual characteristics.

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Tiffany Masterpieces Tiffany, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier diamond jeweller, has launched a collection of masterpieces which have been created using the finest diamonds and gemstones and mounted on modern settings.

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are designed not only to maximize the stones’ firepower but also to enhance elegance and charm. Available in this collection are stunning pieces which include the earrings of radiant diamond tiers and bracelets in open weaves and medallions as fine as lace; tassel pendants shimmering with diamonds and seed pearls; and rings of rhythmic contours accented with sapphires.

Handcrafted in a tradition of excellence and with a style that is legendary, Tiffany’s latest masterpieces feature spectacular creations which are set to dazzle even the most discerning collectors. Many of the pieces showcase Tiffany’s masterful craftsmanship and ingenious use of coloured gemstones to create the most intricate nature inspired pieces. They

Tiffany reinforced its reputation for rare coloured diamonds in this collection with a treasure trove of gems in saturated hues from yellow and purplish pink to bluish green. Example includes an exceedingly Fancy Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow diamond of 8.16 carats set with white opal and colored diamonds in 18 karat rose gold. Also unveiled in its Masterpieces collection are its selection of Yellow Diamonds which are among the world’s finest and most sought-after diamonds distinguished by a colour that is as pure as sunlight. Highlights include a diamond daisy platinum necklace with a medallion of pearls and diamonds featuring a cushion-cut 3.60 carat Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond as the center stone. Stunning creations include Art Deco-style necklace and bracelet of green chrysoprase, black spinel and diamonds anchored with a curvaceous buckle; and a tassel of turquoise beads with a sparkling diamond cap and diamond ribbons a wide bangle of black lacquer and 18 karat white gold. This collection also marks the debut of a number of modern Tiffany Masterpieces created by design director Francesca Amfitheatrof who uses a vivid color palette that unveils innovation and versatility.

Inspired by archival jewels of diamonds set in square bezels, several pieces feature the linearity and fluidity of 1920s design. Using a mixture of custom cut princess, baguette and round brilliant diamonds, Amfitheatrof has created a selection of necklaces and bracelets, each designed with discreet details. Aficionados will appreciate how the diamonds are arranged to allow movement or how the elements are linked, so subtly that only the wearer knows about them. The jewellery pieces use varied lengths which are layered beautifully to build volume and generate a dazzling light.

Page 39 Tiffany has unveiled its Masterpieces collection including a selection of Yellow Diamonds which are among the world’s finest and most soughtafter diamonds.

Page 40 & 41 Diamond daisy platinum necklace with a medallion of pearls and diamonds features a cushion-cut 3.60 carat Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond as the center stone.

In others, some diamond and platinum jewels drape like silk scarves and delicate folds of satin. For example, a necklace of fluid lines and sensuous motion showcases the beauty and glamour of Tiffany diamonds. Using a 20.01-carat internally flawless diamond as a centre piece, it is set in platinum and framed by round, cushion-cut and marquise diamond ribbons. An intricate platinum setting rests sensuously against the body, resulting in a stunning creation that upholds Tiffany’s legacy as the world’s preeminent diamond jeweler. Amfitheatrof’s versatility is evident in several pieces. For example, she uses black spinel and diamond baguettes which create sophisticated linear patterns, and jewels of hand-carved white agate contrast cool with the warmth of 18 karat gold. A talking piece of her creation is in using gemstones including citrine and turquoise which are set in reversible necklaces of sculptural and geometric gold links that are bold and well articulated. +

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The Making of Iconic Landmarks

Veteran hotelier DR. RICHARD HELFER, who is chairman of One Farrer Pte Ltd, shares some insights on what makes great hotels. Dr Richard Helfer is no stranger to the hospitality and tourism sector. A veteran of more than 35 years in the industry, the chairman of One Farrer Pte Ltd has accomplished much during those years, including being credited for the success of creating the Raffles International group of hotels & resorts. While he was at the helm, Raffles became a global luxury brand and international hotel/resort management company, he was instrumental in growing the hotel company from a 103-suite hotel in Singapore to thirtysix hotels/resorts, with over 12,000 rooms, in thirty-one destinations. Dr Helfer, who spends at least 100 nights a year in hotels and resorts, thrives on solving problems and loves every minute of his work. “Every day is a new learning experience. I feel most fortunate that I have the opportunity to be involved in activities that I would more often choose to do, even if not directly part of my profession. My 14

years as the founding chairman and CEO of the Raffles International Hotel Group, including restoration of Raffles Hotel and launching the Raffles brand, was a most unique experience as it enabled me to conceptualise and build, along with a team of really wonderful hotel professionals, an international hotel branding upon a historic foundation, while setting standards going forward that were aimed at and reflected the best of the present and future of the industry.”

He says, “Each time I stay at a hotel or resort, I try to bring back one positive new idea to incorporate in the hotels we are currently conceptualizing or rethinking for existing properties. Adding these new thoughts along with our endeavors to limit and or modify many of the troublesome lack of services, products and faculties experienced by frequent travelers, assists us in building a hotel that meets and often exceeds the expectations of our residents and patrons.”

To successfully manage an iconic hotel, Dr Helfer cites some important factors: “Attention to detail in both product and service. Make sure that you yourself are constantly interacting with end-users and those who provide its services (your employees). Always be on the lookout for that new positive service/devise/facility that can be offered to your hotel residents or patrons, something that they will appreciate enough to tell others about and come back themselves to your hotel, on a regular basis. In the case of an iconic hotel one must first understand why over time people have christened the hotel iconic and make sure that during a restoration or make over, that the iconic nature is not lost.” Today he has a new baby in Singapore, One Farrer Hotel & Spa located in the middle of a rich heritage and cultural enclave of the Farrer Park area, which is set to put the island republic on the world map with its intuitive approach towards lifestyle and hospitality. It charms its guests with 14 gardens over 20 levels. In a bold move, it has also commissioned and acquired an exquisite art collection featuring more than 700 pieces of original Greater Asia art by artists from Singapore and around the region, all part of creating a ‘total lifestyle environment’.

“The end-users, hotel in-house residents and patrons to the hotel’s facilities, have become more confident and forthright as to what services and overall product that they want to see in the hotel or resort they stay in. The advent of social media has also made it easier for end-users to express their preferences directly to the hotels and at the same time share these personal likes and dislikes with a wide internet based marketplace through blogs,” he says. To meet the challenges in the industry, One Farrer is designed to set a new benchmark in hospitality. “It is a completely different proposition as it is truly three hotels within one, featuring different room types and facilities which focus on the customer base of each individual hotel (focus age 35 to 45). The three hotels are then encompassed within a total lifestyle environment that integrates the whole to make it far greater than the sum of its parts,” he explains. “We have focused on creating a special product which resonates within both its location in Farrer Park, as well as creating a total environment that is inclusive of atmospheric attributes (gardens, water features, artwork and architecture) unique to its venue and Singapore,” he says.

At One Farrer, in-house residents have a choice between three distinct hotels as well as six different types of rooms, studios, suites and villas. It also impresses with a total of nine interactive food and beverage concepts. “Another part of this total environment is making the end-user feel unthreatened and completely at ease. In addition to safety and security features, this unique feeling of security and relaxation is furthered by not badgering the in-house resident at each turn with charges for mini bar, WIFI etc and or extra charges for things that one does not really want,” he explains. “A successful hotel is beyond its location, its décor or its amenities. It is a place where are you are cared for so well that you want to come back again and again.” + Opposite page Dr Richard Helfer, chairman of One Farrer Pte Ltd, has focused on creating a special product which resonates within both its location in Farrer Park, as well as creating a total environment that is inclusive of atmospheric attributes (gardens, water features, artwork and architecture) unique to its venue and Singapore.

Above One Farrer is designed to set a new benchmark in hospitality — offering three hotels within one featuring different room types and facilities, encompassed within a total lifestyle environment.

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Be Like Beijing W Singapore-Sentosa Cove hosted the W Beijing: Rock The Empire Global Tour a few months ago. The event was held in celebration of the recently opened W BeingChang’an rocked Woobar that showcases burlesque performances designed by Dita Von Teese along with cocktails. The evening saw 250 of the city’s who’s who in attendance who enjoyed the Beijing transformed hotel and entertainment for one night.

Time Travellers Etihad Airways launched walletplusTM –to its membership card a few months ago. The new payment feature, powered by Visa allows members to load travel money onto their Etihad Guest card and to convert it into eleven different currencies. In addition to being loaded in advance, the membership card makes managing travel budgets a breeze with its competitive exchange rates.

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One-of-a-kind SilkAir and Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts have the ultimate trip planned for Singapore’s 50th Anniversary celebrations. Together the two lifestyle brands have created a unique experience for vacationers going to Bali, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Lang Co and Phuket. From SilkAir flights to staying at one of the iconic hotels, in-villa dining, guided tours and spa treatments, there is plenty to keep the fun going!

Gilded Fantasies Elyona’s new collection of jewellery unveils bold cuffs, stunning necklaces and playful ear cuffs. Some of the trendy ear jewellery includes the Statement Studs and Drops that feature a beautiful oversized stud and drop earrings. Inspired by the magic of the ‘Chronicles of Narnia’, the pieces are crafted from gold plated brass and Swarovski crystals.

All About The Sparkle At Sotheby’s New York headquarters, a gorgeous 100.20-carat ‘Perfect Diamond’ in a classic Emerald-cut was the talk of town. The rare piece achieved US$ 22.1 million/ HK$172.3 million per carat. It’s exceptional personality of D colour and Internally Flawless clarity make it a perfect stone and also marks it as the first 100+ perfect diamond to be sold in North America.

A New Summer Christian Dior shows you a new kind of summer with its latest collection of fashion and accessories. Historical dresses meet quilted pilot uniforms, all the while finished with the brand’s latest sunglasses. Sure to be the “it” trend of the season, these feature an open-worked metal front with flat, mirrored lenses that beautifully contrast with the soft acetate temples.

Hello Yellow! Floral Inspiration CH Carolina Herrera’s new jewelry collection, Falling Jasmine as the name suggests is inspired by the jasmine flower. The designer teamed up with Argentinian artist Grillo Demo to create the collection as an ode to her mother, Mrs. Herrera as also to mark her first foray into the world of jewelry.

Ring In The Summer Poh Heng tumbles into another glorious summer with Mixi.Gold, a 22 carat yellow gold collection of delicate layering chains and stacked up rings. Designed for the versatile dresser, these pieces can be worn individually, or mixed and matched to play up your look.

The Sotheby’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Spring Sale 2015 took place in the cosmopolitan city a few months ago. The showcase was as grand as ever with ‘The Lady Luck Diamond’ 77.77-carat fancy vivid yellow diamond taking centre stage. Part of the US$35 million worth jewels also included a stunning 23.15-carat DIF type IIa Golconda diamond and a spellbinding jadeite bead necklace.

Pearls That Please! Mikimoto unveiled four new pieces of high-end jewellery at this year’s Baselworld in Switzerland. Elegant strands of Akoya pearls were mixed with tanzanites, garnets, sapphires, tourmalines and diamonds to present the unique and beautiful neckpieces.

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On Pedder recently hosted an intimate in-store cocktail soiree with Aquazzura’s Creative Director Edgardo Osorio. The Colombian designer flew in specially for the event and during the two-hours, he mingled with guests, signed shoes and sketched some of his famous pairs for the excited fans.

L-R: TJIN LEE, AND EDGARDO OSORIO

Celebrated designer Naeem Khan showcased his Spring-Summer 2015 and Fall-Winter 2015 Bridal collections in a exclusive trunk show. ‘Red Carpet Romance’ and ‘A Winter Garden’ showcase the designer’s handcrafted expertise with dramatic ostrich feathered capes, laser-cut leathers, cathedral length veils, vintage-inspired accents, floral appliqués among other details.

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Dare To Dior? The trend lists were ablaze with numerous Dior sightings over the last few months. A-list celebrities including Rihanna, Jennifer Lawrence, Charlize Theron, Kate Bosworth, Kate Mara and Carey Mulligan were some of the ladies who stepped out for their events, wearing trendy looks by the brand. L-R - CHARLIZE THERON, KATE MARA, KATE BOSWORTH, CAREY MULLIGAN, JENNIFER LAWRENCE, AND RIHANNA

Effortless Pop Goes In Every Way Poppy Actress Jennifer Lawrence graced the images of the all-new Dior bag ad campaign. Italian photographer Paolo Roversi captured the actress looking effortlessly elegant in a minimalist setting with the Be Dior bag. Crafted from smooth leather or precious skins in monochrome or two-toned shades, the bag features delicate charms and the word “Dior” emblazoned in silver. JENNIFER LAWRENCE

Golden Old Memories Naomi Watts collaborates with British Airways to recreate their iconic poster in celebration of the airline’s 80th anniversary from the UK to Australia. Dressed in a vintage swimsuit, the actress brings back the glorious days of the 1930s when the first ‘Kangaroo route’ was chartered from the UK to the South Pacific via Singapore.

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The multi-faceted Poppy Delevingne has become the first ever Jo Malone London Girl. In addition to contributing her expertise towards various projects, the model and designer will also share the brand with her friends and followers around the world. As someone who has been personally associated with the brand since age 22, this was but a natural evolution for Delevingne.

Faces Of Fashion Top Brazilian model Ana Beatriz Barros and International footballer Cristiano Ronaldo became the new ambassadors of fashion label Sacoor Brothers. The two can be seen in advertising campaigns across all Sacoor Brothers boutiques. L-R ANA BEATRIZ BARROS AND CRISTIANO RONALDO

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Pink Lady Miley Cyrus went the elegant way with a cropped top, pencil skirt and pink versized coat from Miu Miu’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection. The singer and performer was attending the 30th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cleveland.

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Glamour Call Jennifer Connelly attended two events wearing Louis Vuitton. She was at the premiere for ‘Aloft’ in New York City in a black and white ensemble from the brand’s Fall 2015 collection. She went more dark at the ‘Avengers:Age of Ultron’ screening in a black dress with gold and red aquatic prints.

Monochrome Marvels Chanel’s all new ad campaign for bags was a sight to behold for any fashionista out there. Kristen Stewart, Vanessa Paradis and Alice Dellal turned up with heat in photographs shot by Karl Lagerfeld himself that were released in April.

Faraway Beauty Lady Dior’s muse, French actress Marion Cotillard appears in the latest ad campaigns looking as ethereal as ever. Dressed like a gorgeous beauty from an alternate world, she stands in an arid dessert holding on to her Lady Dior, presented in metalised leather or with the Cannage motif. MARION COTILLARD

Encrusted Beauty Rebecca Lim won the Best Actress award at the 21st Star Awards held in Singapore and she chose Chanel Fine Jewellery for the glorious moment. The actress picked the ‘Lion Mosaïque’ necklace and ring as well as ‘Lion Vénitien’ earrings and bracelet, both in 18K white gold and diamonds for the various festivities.

Hear The Siren? Salma Hayek takes over Pomellato’s world in a new sexy ad campaign photographed by Mert and Marcus in Los Angeles. The gorgeous star adds her individual personality and charisma to the contemporary pieces inspired by the gourmette and torchon motifs of Milano. SALMA HAYEK

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Couture Bling Swarovski partnered with London’s Victoria & Albert Museum to launch the Alexander McQueen fashion retrospective Savage Beauty.

It was a meeting of opposites when the late English designer Lee Alexander McQueen first crossed paths with Austrian crystal house Swarovski. With one revelling in the macabre and the other the refined, a collaboration between the two industry big wigs may seemed odd to many. But for over 15 years, Swarovski has played a crucial role in creating some of the late designer’s most iconic runway moments. In her official statement released to the press, Nadja Swarovski, member of the Swarovski Executive Board, says: “Working with McQueen revealed the magic that comes from putting our crystal into the hands of cuttingedge talent. He explored creative boundaries and pushed the limits of craftsmanship, developing innovative, new applications for our products, and putting them back on the map for other designers.” And this long-time collaboration has been put on display at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum for the Alexander McQueen fashion retrospective. Called Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, the landmark exhibition, the first major retrospective of the late designer’s work to be presented in Europe, tells the sartorial tale of a visionary designer who changed the face of fashion. On show, along with other creative works from the late McQueen, are several runway pieces created by the designer in IMAGES COURTESY OF SWAROVKSI | WRITTEN BY ROHAIZATUL AZHAR

collaboration with Swarovski. They include a crystal mesh hooded top from the label’s spring/summer 1999 collection, and Bird’s Nest Headdress, which was created in collaboration with Philip Treacy and Shaun Leane for his autumn/winter 2006 Widows of Culloden runway show. “We were privileged to collaborate creatively with McQueen since 1998 in both fashion and design,” reveals Swarovski. “And Savage Beauty is an eloquent tribute to the scale of his talent and to his limitless imagination, which conjured looks that were sometimes wild and challenging, but always exquisitely crafted, and always beautiful.” The relationship between McQueen and Nadja Swarovski also served as a blueprint for Swarovski’s future fashion collaborations, and led to the establishment of the Swarovski Collective. The international programme has gone on to support over 150 emerging designers in producing some of their most avant-garde fashion looks of the past 15 years. + The Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty fashion retrospective is on show at the Victoria 7 Albert Museum in London till 19 July 2015. All Images Key pieces designed by the late Lee Alexander McQueen are on show at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum.

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Bronzed Goddesses It isn’t quite summer without a bronze glow. In the upcoming months it’s all about having those cheeks glisten like the sun.

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When contouring your face, always use an angled brush and apply a matte bronzer into the hollows of your cheeks. Then, use your fingers to apply a cream highlighter to the very top of your cheekbone and up around the edge of your eye. This will further emphasise your bone structure.

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Clockwise from top left Laura Mercier Foundation Primer Radiance Bronze; Bareminerals Blooming Blush Brush; Tarte Bronze And Glow Contour Brush; Tom Ford Bronzing Powder; Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer; Guerlain Blanc De Perle Radiant Powder Glow; Tarte Amazonian Clay Matte Waterproof Bronzer.

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The summer months are dawning upon us and what better way to kickstart a new makeup look than by checking out the hottest looks from the runway. AFFLUENT highlights two chic looks that will make heads turn.

Watercolour Peepers In a season where less is often more, it was fun to see colourful smokey eyes.

Runway Inspiration: Chanel, Elie Saab

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Mix and match or keep it simple when playing around with this makeup trend. The key here is extend and blend the eyeshadow slightly beyond the lids to achieve this remarkable look. Clockwise from top left Sephora Collection Colorful Shadow & Liner; Chanel Les 4 Ombres 244 Tisseo Jazz; Chanel Ombre Essentielle 116 Swing; Laneige Pure Brilliant Shadow; Urban Decay Nirvana Build Your Own Pallete.

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NAILING IT

Leave the dark vampy shades of fall behind and spring into summer with the latest palette of hot hues for your talons.

NAIL POLISH IN CANDY SHOP BY DEBORAH LIPPMANN FROM NET-A-PORTER.COM Inspired by sugarcoated frosting, Deborah Lippmann’s semisheer pink ‘Candy Shop’ polish is packed with her signature rainbow glitter. Fabulous day and night, it will make a playful accent to any party ensemble.

LE VERNIS BY CHANEL Choose from four vibrant nail polish hues, such as the Mediterranee, which is a pure, deep shade of ocean blue; Coquelicot, a luminous vermillion shade of red; Lavanda, which is an intense vivid violet and the Terrana. The latter is a limited edition hue of chocolate brown with pink shimmers.

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STUDIO NAIL LACQUER BY M.A.C Created based on the latest Korean colour trends, this season’s nail lacquer offerings from beauty giant M.A.C. Cosmetics provide rich, opaque colour in three high gloss finishes: cream, pearl and glitter.

This line of nail polish from London-based beauty brand Ciate is the perfect excuse to experiment with colour. The result: incredible nail polishes promote creativity, self-expression, and individuality.

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NAIL LACQUER BY BUTTER LONDON FROM SEPHORA This highfashion nail lacquers was created backstage at fashion week for the world’s top fashion designers. Enriched with vitamins, the lacquer promises to give your talons a look that is more vibrant.

Burberry’s new nail polish collection features new shades from the Prorsum Spring/Summer 2015 runway that provides a protective and longlasting high-gloss finish.

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SUMMER ESSENTIALS

So you’ve got your beach body and ready to flaunt it in chic swimwear. Now, it’s time to get your skin and hair games on point. AFFLUENT rounds up the best products you need to try. TSUYA SKIN YOUTHFUL BOUNCY-FINE CREAM BY SHU UEMURA This rich & hydrating cream creates a bouncy-fine smooth skin touch as well as a delicate dewy-glow look. HAPPY HEART BODY WASH BY CLINIQUE CLEAR DIFFERENCE OIL CONTROL/ MATTIFYING HYDRATING GEL BY ESTEE LAUDER Reveal clearer, fresher-looking skin for the summer with Estee Lauder’s new Oil Control/ Mattifying Hydrating gel from the popular Clear Difference range. The skincare product helps to control shine and minimise the appearance of visible pores. Left Flaunt your glowing skin in Emporio Armani’s pre-fall 2015 looks.

CC CREAM COMPLETE CORRECTION BY CHANEL Get the perfection of a longlasting makeup result in a wonderfully comfortable texture, all while ensuring perfect affinity with skin. Based on a skilful and subtle combination of simplicity and refinement, Chanel’s CC Cream immediately appeals to women by instantly correcting their minor flaw with a natural touch.

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Bathe in the signature refreshing and floral Happy Heart scent with this foaming bath and shower gel. SURF SPRAY BY BUMBLE AND BUMBLE This styling spray adds volume and texture to the hair to create a sexy, wind-blown feel. Its salt-infused formula adds fullness, hold, and a cool, matte finish.

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Beauty Masquerade Let’s face it: Sheet masks may make you look terrifying but you cannot deny the wonders they do to your skin. While they have been around for many years in Asia, it is only recently that these skin saviors have made their way to the west. Designers, such as Victoria Beckham, are known to apply thee hydrating sheet masks on the models backstage before sending them out on the runway. Essentially fabric sheets doused in serum, they cover the face to give the skin a high dose of hydration before you simply throw them away, massage the remaining liquid into your skin and go. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.

This season, slap on some hydrating sheet masks to put your skin concerns at bay. AFFLUENT rounds up the five best sheet masks you need to try.

1. SHISEIDO BENEFIANCE PURE RETINOL INTENSIVE REVITALIZING FACE MASK

Enriched with Estée Lauder’s exclusively formulated Micro-Nutrient Bio-Ferment, this silky, hydro-spun cotton essence-inlotion mask envelops skin in a cocoon of deep nourishment, providing intense hydration. The result: Your skin will feel deeply hydrated, dewy fresh and translucent with a youthful radiance that lasts all day.

Restore youthful suppleness and radiance with a single application of this vitalityenhancing complex. This advanced formula features Shiseido-original Pure Liquid Retinol and anti-photo wrinkle system with Chlorella plant extract.

2. DIOR PRESTIGE WHITE SATIN BRIGHTENING MASK

4. SKII FACIAL TREATMENT MASK

This mask intensely helps correct, revitalise and firm the skin. Immediately, the face contours seem re-sculpted. Features are more defined and the face appears lifted. Its innovative design fits the curves of the face perfectly thanks to a woven texture similar to a satin veil.

Enriched with Pitera - SK-II’s amino acidpacked hero ingredient - these masks have a fan in Cate Blanchett, who says she wears them on long plane journeys to ensure she arrives at her destination looking fresh.

3. ESTEE LAUDER MICRO ESSENCE INFUSION MASK

5. DIORSNOW WHITE REVEAL EXTREME COOLING GEL MASK This gel mask promises to not only brighten your skin but also instantly reduces melanin production. This leaves your skin looking fresh, youthful and with a dewy finish.

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We round up the best beauty a products you need to have to get your skin summer ready.

GUERLAIN SUMMER 2015 LIMITED EDITION METEORITES This skin-enhancing powder features a feather-light texture catches light imperceptibly without covering the skin. It also corrects your skin tone and gently erase flaws and suffuse the complexion with a lively glow.

LANEIGE WATER SLEEPING MASK This award-winning mask works to improve your skin condition while you sleep. Rich in antioxidants, the mask repairs the damages caused by various external aggressors during the day and restores the skin to its optimal condition overnight by preventing degeneration of skin cells.

AQUA MATIC LINER BY MAKE UP FOR EVER This creamy, creaseless formula glides like a liner, blends into a shadow, and is also smudge-proof. It offers perfect coverage without weighing down the eyes.

Right Celebrity socialite Jamie Chua launches her beauty line Luminous by Jamie Chua.

THE LUXE CREAM (WITH MARINE COLLAGEN EXTRACT) FROM LUMINOUS BY JAMIE CHUA Infused with premium hydrolyzed marine collagen that absorbs well into the skin, this luxurious cream will firm up your skin, tighten pores and improve your overall complexion.

CLINIQUE LIMITED EDITION POLKA DOT SONIC CLEANSING BRUSH Treat your skin to a good cleansing scrub with Clinique’s newest limited edition sonic cleansing brush. Available in green and purple polka dots, these patterned brushes bring all of the gentle yet effective cleansing of the Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush with the added bonus of a fun pop of colour.

KANEBO NICOLAI BERGMANN X IMPRESS IC SPECIAL SET This limited edition set features an exclusive floral-motif mirror designed in collaboration with Nicolai Bergmann, one of Japan’s most recognisable foreign artists who has worked with the world’s most prominent design houses. It contains the Impress IC Refining Lotion I/I as well as the Impress IC Refining Emulsion I/II.

LANEIGE LIP SLEEPING MASK

LANEIGE SATIN FINISH LOOSE POWDER_EX

Wake up with kissable full lips with Laneige’s latest mask for the lips. Formulated with the brand’s signature Moisture Wrap as well as the vitamin C-rich Berry Mix Complex, the Lip Sleeping Mask gently melts and erases dry, flaky skin on the lips overnight, leaving you with smooth and supple lips.

Keep your skin looking matte for hours while still having a glowing complexion with Laneige’s latest Satin Finish loose powder, that’s packed with new skin-friendly ingredients.

TOM FORD SHIMMERING BODY OIL This silky and lightweight oil illuminates the skin with shimmers of gold and platinum leaf. You will love the captivating fragrance that smells like you’re in a bouquet of white florals in a golden, amber-sandalwood embrace. It also creates the effect of glowing skin and tempts the senses with an alluring fragrance.

SK-II MID-DAY AND MID-NIGHT MIRACLE ESSENCES Give your skin a quick refresh on-the-go by spritzing SkII’s latest miracle essences. Infused with the uber-popular Pitera, these nifty products are conveniently sized for round-the-clock skincare. They can also penetrate through makeup and improve hydration with a speciallydesigned formula, so you can keep your skin looking fresh after a long day.

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First Impressions Play with the captivating new notes of this season’s latest scents.

BURST OF ENERGY Chanel’s all new Chance eau Vive is bubbling the energy of grapefruit-blood orange, jasmine, white musks and fresh vetiver. There are several surprises hidden in this latest scent by the brand and it’s sure to keep you intrigued all through the summer.

IDEAL NOTES Guerlain’s La Petite Robe Noire Eau Fraîche for women is playful, light and irresistible all at once. Fresh petals mingle with Pistachio and together they create an aura of rich sensuality. The new fragrance is presented in three different sizes- 30ml, 50ml and 100ml. As for men, Guerlain brings L’homme Idéal Cologne composed by the likes of green almonds, patchouli and vetiver to bring you something fresh, captivating and ideal!

EMOTIONAL CONNECT Salvatore Ferragamo has both men and women swooning over it’s latest creations- Emozione and Acqua Essenziale Colonia. The first is for the ladies and features feminine floral bouquets that engulf you in it’s sensuality. The second fragrance, for men, is driven by aquatic notes like Bergamot, Lavender, Clary Sage and Orange Blossom.

DOUBLE THE FUN Estée Lauder introduces two new fragrances for the ladies- Modern Muse Chic and Florals. While the former combines a playful mix of floral and woody accords, making it the perfect companion for the day; the second scent holds on to Spring a little longer with Naartjie mandarin, honeysuckle and jasmine. IMAGES COURTESY OF RESPECTIVE BRANDS | WRITTEN BY MALLIKA KAPOOR

OH SO PARIS! Crabtree & Evelyn’s new Heritage Collection transports you back to the beautiful, winding streets of Paris with Black Absinthe Eau de Cologne and Parisian Millefleurs Flower Water. While the former fragrance offers a new take on refreshing with absinthe, fennel flower and other green notes, Parisian Millefleurs Flower Water is composed of the delicacy of uberose, violet and other spicy infusions.

SCENT WITH AN EDGE Shanghai Tang presents a fragrance with a twist — The Silk Road. The collection of eight scents, with five for women and three for men, takes you from Europe to China with 100% natural ingredients like gold lily, orchids, rose and jasmine.

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LIVING LUXE In March 2015, Technogym, Starpool and Fendi Casa took part in the much-anticipated Maison&Objet Asia trade show which attracted more than 1000 design enthusiasts. Held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, the brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s booth saw the latest and premium products, such as the chic Personal Run training machine, the Sweet Spa as well as the Sweet Sauna equipments. So popular are these products, they are used by major celebrities and can also be found outfitting a couple of five-star hotels. Making the exhibition a delightful experience, guests and design enthusiasts were intrigued and impressed by the seamless design and functionality of the brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products. The event was made more special with invited guests receiving a bottle of Mountain Fresh Fruit Juices, choosing from a selection of 100 per cent Australian apple, strawberry or grape. The thirst-quenching drink is also in line with the lifestyle angle of the exhibition. +

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TIPPLE TIME Last April, a new wine and whisky bar opened its doors on the first floor of The Big Hotel. Called Tipple Wine and Whisky bar, it is nestled in the heart of the city and serves carefully curated libations that will suit any mood. The grand opening, which saw good friends and business associates come together to relax and mingle, was made interesting with the unplugged sounds of live singing performances. Served at the event were some of the best concoctions made by the bar. They include fine wines and champagne from France, New Zealand and Italy, as well as Japanese and Scotch whisky such as Hibiki, Yamazaki and Macallan. The night was filled with the sounds of laughter and chatter as the guests enjoyed themselves while having more than a few different types of tipple. +

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A LUXE NIGHT OUT On 9th April, 50 members of the Exoticars Club gathered at a private villa in Sentosa Cove for an evening of networking. The 3.5 hours soiree saw the well-dressed elites enjoying themselves over light music and free flow of white and red wines as well as whisky from Royal Salute, who was one of the nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s participating partners along with Ovas Gallery. Guests tucked in to delicious canapes made by the renowned chef Julian Bompard while enjoying a special session of porcelain painting demonstrated by a Russian master artist from the storied Herend Porcelain Manufactory. The two-century old Hungarian manufacturing company is known for its luxury hand painted and gilded porcelain. The night was made even more special by the appearance of the ambassador from Royal Salute who mingled merrily with the guests. +

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GOLDEN LOVE Popular specialist finger painting artist Adeline Yeo celebrated her 38th Birthday at Brasserie Les Saveurs with close friends and collectors of her art on 11 April 2015. The theme of the night was Golden Love, which was also inspired by the luxurious decor of Brasserie Les Saveurs. Adeline’s guests, dressed accordingly in their finest, were treated to a sumptuous dinner that was accented by a special arrangement of flowers curated by floral enthusiast Yuki Lange. The night was further illuminated by Catherine Ng winning the Best Dressed Award. Adeline described her golden ensemble as “simple, elegant and sophisticated”. It was a cosy night filled with much joy and laughter, filled with an endless supply of Adeline’s love for fine wine and glittering happy experiences. +

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Grand Hyatt Singapore offers luxuries of every level – and a grand escape to solace amidst city life. With a slew of exciting activities such as the Great Singapore Sale (GSS) taking place this mid-year season, you won’t want to be any further than a stone’s throw away from the Lion City’s commercial and entertainment district. Grand Hyatt Singapore ensures that its guests are never too far from where the action is, being strategically located at the start of Orchard Road. The five-star hotel encapsulates all of life’s simplest and most extravagant pleasures with its warm timbre interior guestrooms, unique dining concepts, and most of all, an extraordinary stay experience – especially for suite guests.

OPULENCE FROM THE GROUND UP Grandeur begins from the moment you step into Grand Hyatt’s lobby, which houses five specialty boutiques including Richard Mille and Royal Insignia. For an even greater dose of retail therapy, the building itself is surrounded by some of Singapore’s most iconic malls and luxury brand names, all of which can be easily accessed by foot from the hotel. Health, wellness and lifestyle enthusiasts looking to relax and recharge in style can do so within 78,000 square feet of the hotel’s recreation facilities which have been designed by Japan’s renowned interior design firm, Super Potato. Aside from the Fitness Centre and award-winning Damai Spa, you can also while your day away in the swimming pool or on the tennis and badminton courts.

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TASTE OF LUXE Discover a kaleidoscopic spectrum of exhilarating flavours at the Grand Hyatt Singapore, with a variety of restaurants and bars which even local and foreign non-residents flock to on a regular day. Gourmands will be spoilt for choice during mealtimes with mezza9 restaurant, known for offering nine different dining experiences in a single venue; Pete’s Place, which was established over 25 years ago and yet remains popular for its hearty classic Italian cuisine; StraitsKitchen, featuring a variety of local cuisine that all of Singapore’s diverse cultures have to offer; as well as Oasis, where one can indulge in a poolside barbeque with friends and family. If you’re looking to unwind after an afternoon of shopping, 10 SCOTTS presents a delectable spread of desserts and gourmet tea within a refined setting. Evenings are best enjoyed at BRIX – one of the hottest nightspots in town – where three distinctive sections for whisky, wine and music are presented to satisfy every taste and preference. This page from top The living room of the Grand Corporate Suite (108 square metres) is suitable for all levels of meetings;Tuck in to delicious breakfasts

and afternoon tea spreads at 10 SCOTTS. Page 77 The spacious, openplan lobby of Grand Hyatt Singapore.

GRAND ULTIMATE: THE SUITE LIFE 46 of the hotel’s 677 guestrooms take luxury up a notch as the prestigious Singapore Suites. Ranging from 83 square metres (Grand Suite King) to a breathtaking built-in area of 252 square metres (Presidential Suite), one is bound to feel right at home within these elegantly appointed accommodations. Each suite boasts a spacious living and dining area, walk-in wardrobe, as well as a separate guest restroom in addition to the bedroom and bathroom with individual shower and bath areas. An extensive selection of complimentary privileges awaits Grand Hyatt Singapore’s suite guests as well. Enjoy access to the Grand Club Lounge where continental breakfasts and evening cocktails are served; SGD 500 nett credit per stay, for use at all dining establishments, on room service and laundry, or at the Damai Spa; Champagne Afternoon Tea for two at 10 SCOTTS; arrival and departure limousine transfers via a BMW 5 series, and more. + From 1 May – 31 July 2015, experience the Suite Life when you book and prepay for a minimum of two nights, at special rates starting from SGD 1100++ per night. Get the Suite Life package online at singapore.grand.hyatt.com, or quote “Suite” when calling +65 6235 4111 or e-mailing reservations.sinro@hyatt.com Grand Hyatt Singapore 10 Scotts Road Singapore 228211 Tel: +65 6738 1234 singapore.grand.hyatt.com

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36 AFFLUENT moves • McLaren lets fly a new arrow aimed at a bigger market share. AFFLUENT collectibles • Lladró celebrates the wonders of life with a new range of handcrafted sculptures that capture artistic brilliance.

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CONTENTS AFFLUENT indulgence 44 • Internationally-acclaimed restaurateur Calvin Yeung’s Tburu tantalizes with premium offerings of special fish and premium meat in a multi-sensorial experience in... • Sir Julien Bompard and his wife Edith are offering customized menus including some of their best known dishes at 27 Scotts and bringing back the classic ‘gueridon service’... AFFLUENT living • A good night’s rest can either be someone’s downfall or secret ingredient. • XZQT presents Bonaldo’s most acclaimed objects of desire.

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It is with a heavy heart that we are publishing this edition in tribute to Mr Lee Kuan Yew (“LKY”) who passed away on 23 March 2015. Many of our readers were born in the 1950s and 1960s and who witnessed LKY transformed Singapore from a kampong to one of the most affluent countries in the world in just one generation. Many young Singaporeans take Singapore’s economic miracle for granted, forgetting that Singapore has no natural resources. Much of Singapore’s success in the last 50 years were attributable to the personal relationships that LKY fostered with the leaders of other countries which led to their investments in Singapore. One hopes that those relationships and goodwill have passed on to our current leaders as we count on them to take us through the next 50 years and beyond.

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PAUL TAN / Managing Director / Publisher Paul has never been away from the magazine industry since he started as an advertising sales executive more than 10 years ago. And now, as the MD/Publisher who spearheads Affluent magazine, he says “Magazine is in my blood, it’s a trade where Passion, Stamina and Foresight is important and key to making a magazine a success. It far supercedes the monetary rewards. For me, what is important is crafting and creating a magazine that’s of a quality difference.”

JACKLYN KHOO / Vice-Chairman Managing a company in the male-dominated sector has never been easy for a woman, but the Chairman’s wife and also CEO of MOVA has done it! Jacklyn, armed with determination and hard work took MOVA from a two-men team to over 100 to-date since MOVA started in 1986. The business was built from scratch to a 7-storey MOVA building, a chain of workshops in the automobile business, an engineering arm and several CNG set-ups. To many, she is the leading inspirational example of a modern woman.

CATHERINE NG / General Manager Catherine has a passion for fashion, with which she spots every season’s trends and contributes invaluable ideas and foresights for our female readers. This style icon has worked with International brands locally before coming onboard as the GM of Affluent magazine. She strives to create a fashion trend bible so that you can easily pick up tips on how to strut the best stuff and to make your wardrobe as colourful as the pages in the magazine!

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CONTRIBUTORS WRITERS ANDRE FROIS A wanderlust backpacker who enjoys the imagination of modern fashion and applies his education in engineering to his reviews of haute horlogerie. Addicted to change, he tries his best to find a new adventure every day. He has written for several fitness, men’s and luxury journals, and also enjoys writing music, customising musical instruments, teaching martial arts, acting in short films and learning new languages as he travels. He is currently writing a few books, one of which catalogues the ancestry of Portuguese Eurasians in Singapore

ROHAIZATUL AZHAR A wordsmith with his head in the clouds, Rohaizatul Azhar cut his teeth in the industry as a journalist for The Straits Times Urban. During his tenure at the national broadsheet, he has interviewed some of the world’s most prolific designers, including Karl Lagerfeld, Jason Wu, Diane von Furstenberg and Carolina Herrera, and attended numerous fashion weeks around the world. In his spare time, Rohai can be found at the nearest Starbucks with his custom quadshot Caramel latte (nonfat, of course) and a good book

XUE TING Xue Ting is a Jill of all trades, but mistress of none. Like everything else in her life, her work in copywriting and journalism tends to be eclectic. The gym-phobic ambivert enjoys indulging in new dining experiences, computer gaming and horror film marathons

PHOTOGRAPHERS CHRIS TEOH After Chris’ wedding reception was shot with a compact camera in 2008, he made a promise that no one else should experience bad quality images of their happiest moment in life like he did. So Chris bought his first DSLR and made photography his passion. Since 2010, he had been shooting weddings, events, maternity and product on a freelance basis. Covering events has given him the opportunity to meet the likes of Dick Lee, Jamie Yeo and even the winner of America’s Next Top Model Season 10, Whitney Thompson

LAI WEE LEONG WILLIAM Lai Wee Leong, William is an event photographer. His portfolio boasts of the Audi Fashion 2009 Cartier, ION Orchard Opening, Ms Singapore World 2009, Singapore International Jewellery 2009, Modish Wardrobe 2009, Fashion show and a Book Launch By Audrey Quek Image covered for Mocca, Media Corp during his term as official photographer. His coverage of the Celton Wish Ball at Keppel Island, the Louis Vuitton Event at ION Orchard, Richard Mille Event at Richard Mille Loft, Montblanc Event at Luxe Art Museum and Victor Victoria Event at St Regis can be found in luxury magazines

WILLIE YEO Photography has always been Willie Yeo’s passion. It started as a hobby on the weekends until he decided to make it a profession about 10 years ago. Willie enjoys capturing events, weddings, products, interiors, food, sports and concerts. He has previously also contributed his photographs to publications such as iWeekly, Style, Style Weddings, Manja and Ezhealth

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La Galerie De Dietrich Oxley Bizhub 65 Ubi Road One #02-70 Singapore 408729. Tel: 6508 4600

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White Magic There’s no option but to get mesmerised by Blancpain’s Day Night. The recently launched timepiece stands apart with its two retrograde indications, its fine craftsmanship, double stepped case and bezel that is set with two spiral rows of 140 diamonds. Fitted on a white ostrich strap and featuring a mother-of-pearl dial, the piece is sure to be the object of envy by many. S$ 71,400 +65 6634 8771 www.blancpain.com

Fitting Tribute Montblanc’s Patron of Art Luciano Pavarroti is as memorable as any of the performances by the great man it’s named after. Part humanitarian part inspirational guru, the Opera singer enthralled guests for years and so now Montblanc celebrates his contribution with a pen crafted from the finest materials and with the utmost precision. Take a leap of faith and immerse yourself in true class! Right: S$ 3,620 (limited edition 4810) Middle: S$ 12,700 (888 version) +65 6735 5038 www.montblanc.com

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Into The Blue Damianiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Masterpiece Medusa Earrings have all the drop dead gorgeous looks of the mythological character it gets its name from. Crafted in White gold and emblazoned with diamonds and sapphires, the pair is as mesmerising as the creatures of the sea that it is inspired from. Price upon request +65 6604 7217 www.damiani.com

Sea Of Grandeur Plunge into the depths of the sea with this mesmerising new cuff from Tiffany & Co. There are diamonds set in 18 carat white gold with South Sea white cultured pearls and 18 karat yellow gold along with Tahitian cultured pearls in 18 karat white gold. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beautiful world waiting to be discovered. Price upon request +65 6735 8823 www.tiffany.com

Your Metamorphosis Transform your look with Van Cleef & Arpels’ Two Butterfly collection. Set in two variations, the delicate butterflies take flight in either white gold and diamonds or yellow gold and tsavorite garnets. The collection takes the form of a pair of earrings, a Between the Finger ring and a pendant that can be worn together or mixed with other pieces to accessorise your outfit for Spring. Price upon request +65 6235 1455 www.vancleefarpels.com

Star Of The Show You don’t have to be a Hollywood starlet to fall in love with Chopard’s latest Haute Joaillerie collection. Presented as a 68-piece range, the new Red Carpet collection is all glamour with this neckpiece in 18 carat white gold featuring staggered rows of diamonds that give it a lace-like delicacy. Price upon request +65 6688 7999 www.chopard.com

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Walk In Style Last seen on actress Jessica Chastain in New York, this pair of Prada heels is just the playfulness your summer look needs! The patent and calfskin sandals come with a heel and jacquard platform, giving your look a little lift in the right direction. Price upon request +65 6735 5715 www.prada.com

Celebrating Style If you haven’t taken notice of the ‘Christian Louboutin Shopping Bag’ and ‘Frank Gehry Twisted Box’ from Louis Vuitton’s Celebrating Monogram Collection, now is your time. Spotted as arm candy on the likes of Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Rihanna and Alexa Chung, these gorgeous styles are timeless! Frank Gehry Twisted Box Bag (S$ 6200) Christian Louboutin Shopping Bag (S$ 7250) +65 6788 3888 www.louisvuitton.com

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Straight Through The Heart McLaren lets fly a new arrow aimed at a bigger market share.

The first of McLaren’s Sport Series, this streamlined road warrior before us was evidently fashioned to do battle with the likes of the Ferrari California and the Audi R8. Launched at the New York Auto Show this past month, McLaren 570S Coupé’s inviting purr is a tenacious grunt unlike Ferrari’s. True to its patrimony, its rising doors reveal with a majestic anticipation that slows time down, revealing a cockpit that bears a much more futuristic aesthetic than those of classically leather-bound Ferraris and Porsches. Its edgy carbon-fibre dashboard is complemented by nothing less than hand-finished Alcantara Nappa leather, enshrining state-of-the-art controls meant for chewing up both road and track. Would you like to hear about its amazing surround sound system and satellite radio, or are you ready to rumble? Fire it up and you are now at the reins of a speed freak, whose athleticism makes you feel completely in control. The agility and responsiveness it brandishes

when negotiating tight corners are almost addictive, bolstered by front and rear anti-rollbars, independent adaptive dampers and dual wishbones. Although the McLaren 570S Coupé’s M838TE – a V8 twin-turbo 3.8-litre engine – is mostly adapted from the McLaren 650S, has been revealed by its British manufacturer to be 30 per cent new, which includes a new suspension that McLaren specially developed for what might be a pivotal offering in McLaren’s history. Named after its power of 570PS (562bhp), the McLaren 570S Coupé totes a fairly friendly price tag of about USD180,000, which is around the same asking price of its rival Porsche 911 Turbo S, but beats in the zero to hundred race by more than a second. Nicknamed by Top Gear the “Baby McLaren”, the rationale of the 570S’s ‘attainable luxury’ price is driven by McLaren’s new direction – McLaren looks to triple sales volume over the next few years. While

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some might find McLaren’s relinquishment of its grand exclusivity for volume sales heartbreaking, McLaren’s legendary models like the McLaren P1 and 12C still enjoy that rarity and elitism, for the time being at least. A McLaren seven-speed Seamless Shift Gearbox transmission hurtles this gleaming blade through the wind from 0km/h to 100km/h in 3.2seconds. Cutting edge technology like aluminium rear fenders direct the airstream to its rear spoiler, while aero blades beneath the front bumper reduce drag, endowing this mid-engine rear-wheel drive sports car the capability of achieving a maximum speed of 328km/h. Nonetheless, feel no guilt when flooring the accelerator: the carbon emissions of the feisty 570S are an impressive 258g/km, while its fuel economy is a laudable 25.5mpg. Only a handful of these trailblazers will be retailed in South-East Asia, which leaves no time for deliberation. + McLaren Singapore 45 Leng Kee Road Singapore 159103 Tel: +65 6430 4888 www.singapore.mclaren.com

Page 37 Above The McLaren Nappa leather is 570S Coupé’s finished by hand aerodynamic before swathing the 570S’s carbon- chassis channels fibre pilot’s seat. wind efficiently to maximise its stabilising downward force.

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Lladró Boutique: Paragon (now at #04-45) · Tel: 6738 3900 • Lladró Corner: Takashimaya Dept. Store, Basement 1 · Tel: 6737 6979 lladro.com

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A World Of Details: Porcelain Around The World Lladr贸 celebrates the wonders of life with a new range of handcrafted sculptures that capture artistic brilliance.

Founded in 1953, Lladró which has its factory located in Tavernes Blanques in Valencia, Spain, has become an international brand known for beautifully sculptured porcelains. Every piece of its porcelain figurine boasts the hallmarks of superb craftsmanship, artistic brilliance and timelessness. The company takes pride in creating each and every piece of its works after a meticulous and laborious handmade process. Highlights from its latest launch are the Xian Warrior, African Motherhood and Lion Dance. XIAN WARRIOR Lladró’s Xian Warrior is inspired by the collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. The life-like sculptures were part the funerary art buried with the emperor in 210 - 209 BCE and were discovered in 1974 in Lintong District, Xi’an, Shaanxi province. The Xian warrior comes alive imposing his stature and authority. The original warriors found in Xian were made in polychrome terracota, and the piece recreates those original tones by treating the glazes which are applied in earthy tones to emulate terracota and the gold and red tones to symbolize nobility.

Opposite XIAN WARRIOR Size: L58 x W22 x H16cm

Lladró artists had a most challenging time to achieve the pictorial effect of the sword. Its rhomboids look like they had been painted but in fact, it is first varnished, then rubbed so that the varnish stays within the bas-reliefs of the rhomboids, and then the glaze is applied on top. It has the resulting effect of the glaze creating nuances after coming into contact with the varnish, a feat which was not possible if it had been painted homogenously. Another complex issue that artists had to work on was getting the precise alignment of the sword with the hand. This has not been easy as porcelain is known to shrink by about 15 per cent during the firing process porcelain because of the loss of water. It has been a feat for the artists in achieving the perfect distance and alignment between the hand and the handle in this warrior. AFRICAN MOTHERHOOD Also recently launched is the African Motherhood, a figurine that symbolizes the special relationship between humans and Mother Nature and with Africa as the cradle of civilization. This figurine is a highly expressive sculptural piece featuring a colorful representation of African life. Artisans show the full potential in the use of the glazes to present a very

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dynamic and very realistic look in both modeling and palette. The artisans have successfully captured the faces of the mother and of the child which seem to have a life of their own. Rich coloring taken from African iconography and the use of white gres make a strong contrast with the red, the earthy hues and the decorations in gold and silver colours. LION DANCE The pair of creatures in this Lion Dance sculpture seems ready to start prancing. Inspired by the pugilistic performance that has a history dating back to more than 1,500 years in China, Lladró has captured the beauty of this tradition in a handcrafted sculpture that is limited to 500 pieces only. The Lion Dance, which features performers in lion’s costumes imitating the movement of a lion accompanied by loud drumming, is performed during auspicious occasions, including the unveiling of new buildings, offices and shops. It is believed that this performance brings good fortune and wealth. During Chinese New Year, the Lion Dance is also part and parcel of the festivities because it has long been a legend that the Lion Dance had the effect of frightening a bestial creature, the Nien, by villagers who banged on drums on the eve of Chinese New Year. Today the parading lions along the streets bring goodwill and luck to everyone they meet. + Lladró | 290 Orchard Road #04-45 Paragon Tel: +65 6738 3900 www.lladro.com.sg Right from top AFRICAN MOTHERHOOD Size: L38 x W20 x H20cm LION DANCE Size: L32 x W53 x H35cm Limited Edition 500 pieces

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FRENCH HOSPITALITY AT ITS BEST

Light Smoked Prawn Carabinero Semi-Cuit with Coral Head

Sir Julien Bompard and his wife Edith are offering customized menus including some of their best known dishes at 27 Scotts and bringing back the classic ‘gueridon service’ – where food is cooked at the table. Gourmets are in for special treats at Scotts 27, the all-private room restaurant which offers the best of classic French hospitality in a charming black and white colonial house located at Scotts Road. At the helm of Scotts27 are award-winning chef, Sir Julien Bompard and Edith Lai-Bompard, both of whom are from the defunct restaurant Le Saint Julien. “Edith and I had been toying with the idea of an ‘all-private room’ restaurant for some time. With the limited capacity at Scotts 27, Edith and I are able to present a dining experience that is so personal, you may think you are dining in our home,” shares Sir Julien. Indeed the rooms have all been designed and decorated to reflect the highly personalized nature of the restaurant, which includes many personal antique furniture and prized collections of the husband and wife team. Launched in September 2013, the restaurant is available by reservations only and dishes out “traditional cuisine in a heritage home”. According to the Edith, the restaurant offers an everIMAGES COURTESY OF SCOTTS 27 | WRITTEN BY SANDY LEE

changing menu, bringing the best of the seasons’ produce, which showcases Sir Julien’s brand of cuisine that includes traditional French flavours with touches of inspirations from around the world. It has over 300 wine labels carefully selected by Edith, including a sought-after collection of old and new world wines. Fans of Le Saint Julien can expect signature dishes such as the Sea Bass in Puff Pastry with Tomato Concasse and Choron Sauce, Roasted Quail Stuffed with Mushrooms, Lobster Bisque with Lobster Claw & Crepe Suzette. On the day we visited the restaurant, Edith personally wrote the menu and offered a medley of lobster with orange dressing with avocado guacamole and

Scotts 27 27 Scotts Road, Singapore 228222 Tel: +65 6737 0895 reservations@scotts27.com

fennel chips for Amuse Bouche. This was followed by duck confit with foie gras served with java coffee sauce. Our appetite for more was more than satisfied with a serving of roasted stuffed quail with seasonal mushrooms with green pepper sauce. Edith also honoured us when she made crepe suzette topped with Chantilly Cream at our table before serving coffee and Scotts Garden Petit Fours to end the meal. “One of the best things about private dining is that the menu can be changed every day. With the limited capacity, we are able to pick the freshest produce of the day and present a menu that is always in season,” shares Sir Julien. + Available strictly by reservations only.

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A good night’s rest can either be someone’s downfall or secret ingredient.

Championed by trusted sleep advocate Luxury Mattress, Royal Auping was founded in Holland over a century ago based on the maxim that a good night’s sleep is priceless. Tracing its roots back to the traditional metal craftsmen of Northern Europe, Royal Auping refined its artisanal offerings over the course of 120 years. Passionately investing in the biological sciences, Royal Auping now brandishes over 20,000 individual pressure points within a single mattress, to contour and respond with the appropriate support to the differing body shapes of individual clients. Spurred on by the sleep needs of affluent home owners, Royal Auping of Deventer grew in reach and mastery of its craft. Today, the mesh bases of its bespoke mattresses continue to increase in fame via word of mouth between satisfied clients. KEEP COOL Besides the optimum pressure relief and support that heals a tired body, Royal Auping’s mattresses also facilitate comfortable rest with immense emphasis on ventilation. Fabrics specially selected for their soft texture and breathable threads are applied to Royal Auping’s patented technology, which facilitate sleep’s rejuvenation process. The winner of the Readers Digest Readers Research ‘Trusted Brands’ in the bed category in 2010, Royal Auping’s bespoke programme offers over 2 million modular combination accessories, which allows further customisation of one’s personal bed.

All images Beds by Royal Auping distribute support over numerous pressure points and keep cool via breathable threads; Royal Auping engineers mattresses that conform to several of an individual’s favourite postures.

TRANSFORMABILITY Besides being able to customise your bed to the exact length of legs, torso and body, Royal Auping’s contours may also be adjusted to your exact preferences at the push of a button. User-oriented controls raise and lower sections of the bed to angles memorised for your resting or sleeping pleasure, silently and gently. LEADER OF THE PACK After receiving an eminent feather to its cap in the form of acknowledgement from the European Space Agency in June 2010, which deemed Royal Auping’s mattresses the most ideal for astronauts of the Mars500 space project of the Russian aerospace programme, Royal Auping made headline news again the following year. In March 2011, the lauded manufacturer spearheaded an off-kilter campaign to encourage good rest. Auping ambassador leading international skaters from the Kia Speed Skating Academy had the dormitories in their new training facility fitted with Royal Auping beds. Now sponsoring an international facility hosting professionals from around the world, Royal Auping continually proves its mettle and made its declaration clear to “encourage the development of international skating and good rest”. Rival brands face an uphill battle to when trying to catch up with good sleep’s trailblazing champion. + Luxury Mattress Collection 9 Penang Road #01-03 Park Mall Singapore 238469 Tel: +65 6735 5040 www.LMC.com.sg IMAGES COURTESY OF LUXURY MATTRESS COLLECTION | WRITTEN BY ANDRE FROIS

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XZQT presents Bonaldo’s most acclaimed objects of desire.

Forward-thinking Italian design has been warmly welcomed worldwide because of its easily adaptability and unpretentious elegance. A major advantage of these contemporary objets d’art is their provenance – they are built by craftsmen whose skills have been passed down for generations. Make no mistake about frontrunner Bonaldo’s enthralling modernist unveilings, within their solid woods and manipulated shapes lie intelligent design and a wealth of experience, without which their visual and tactile gratification could not have been achieved.

FILLY Bonaldo embraces Italian minimalism with a collection, entitled Filly, which touts dress-down simplicity without compromising comfort. Bartoli Design imagined unassuming, sleek silhouettes in durable steel, and endowed the Filly chairs a desirable echelon of plush softness by first swathing their metal structures with shrink-resistant rubber, before sheathing the chairs in removable upholstery in specially selected fabric, eco-leather or leather. One also has the option of whether a Filly chair’s steel legs are fully upholstered or left in bare simplicity. The Filly chair’s variants include the Filly Up, which employs a higher back to improve comfort, while the Filly Large rests the torso with a wider back. Homeowners with a penchant for armrests might prefer the Miss Filly, while others who are more inclined to minimal stools might fancy the Filly Too. Available either in the fully upholstered version or with steel legs.

BIG TABLE Paying pleasing complement to the Filly chairsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; thoughtful simplicity is the Big Table, which design maven Alain Gilles produced for Bonaldo. Legs of laser-cut steel crisscross to support a solid table top in a fascinating physics equation. Available in a customisable combination of coral red, orange, green, lilac, powder pink, brown, dove-grey, amaranth, or completely in anthracite grey, white or Corten, the Big Table has been lauded in the industry of furniture design as a subtle and utilitarian conversation piece. Its sturdy surface can be fashioned in lacquered matt white, in canaletto walnut, in solid American walnut, in anthracite grey polished solid oak, in natural polished oak, in black acid-treated glass or white acid-treated extra light glass, in white or anthracite grey ceramic.

OCTA The winner of the vaunted Good Design Award, the Octa is as subtle yet striking as the Big Table. Also a creation of Bartoli Design, the Octa presents a curiously curated mesh of metal. Inspired by the Italian game of Mikado pick-up sticks, lithe sticks, bent and welded, hold up a hardy table top. Also available with a round top, in black acid-treated glass, white acid-treated extra-light glass or transparent glass, this sophisticated table may be crafted as a fixed or as an extendable structure. Its metal supports may either be painted white or matt anthracite grey, chromed or hewn from black nickel.

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GAP Among the prodigious Alain Gillesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; recent works, his Gap table is one of his most memorable and celebrated endeavours. Previously highlighted by Affluent as one of Bonaldoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most standout pieces, the Gap returns with a wider range of customisable options. Legs that widen at the top and taper at the end intrigue the eye, seeming transforming when admired from different angles. Possessing the excellent versatility of being able to lend a touch of sophistication to most styles of home or commercial space, the Gap can be made between 200cm to 300cm long, while its metal legs can be lacquered brown, anthracite grey, white, green and red, or the new corten (weathered) steel finish. Its table top can be requested in anthracite grey or white matt lacquer, but looks best in Canaletto walnut, solid American walnut, oak, acid treated glass or finely frosted glass. +

XZQT Triple One 111 Somerset Road #01-14/15 Triple One Somerset Singapore 238164 Tel: +65 6238 8233 XZQT Home 8 Pandan Crescent #01-05 (Along West Coast Highway) Singapore 128464 Tel: +65 6774 8031 XZQT Studio 1 Kaki Bukit Road 1 #01-19/20 Enterprise 1 Singapore 415934 Tel: +65 6749 0813 Calligaris by XZQT 3 Temasek Boulevard #02-405/406 Suntec City Singapore 038983 Tel +65 6734 0290 www.xzqt.com.sg www.facebook.com/XZQT.SG

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A Vacant Affair Designer label Toncelli blows us away with its light-hearted but nonetheless utilitarian collection simply entitled Wind. Acclaimed interior designer Toncelli sought lightness with its latest endeavour. The pilgrimage towards lithe form, both visually and contextually, as well as an unassuming presence birthed a collection that it named Wind. Shrugging rich materials and ostentatious designs, models like the Tea column conscientiously tuck cutlery and crockery away, only revealing them at an ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behest, cascading forth in a visually pleasing format, and even providing a hidden extension upon which the art of preparing tea may be gracefully executed and served. Besides the Tea columnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s handmade oriental kit and contemporary design accessories, this pull-out table brandishes a drawer as well as a tray for collecting liquids, two lateral pull-out elements and a hidden compartment in the back with a sliding opening. Unpretentious cabinetry that teems with ideas under its charmingly striped woods and pristine facades, the Tea column has been designed to adapt to stowing away jewellery, accessories, clothing or cosmetics too.

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Fashioned from rare woods, the Wind collection’s Plinto table is a prime example of Toncelli’s trademark style of applying age-old Italian craftsmanship and knowhow to modernist designs and revolutionary ideas. The striking Plinto table paves the way for stylish and reliable Italian design to manifest in contemporary forms. The sturdy table chose to embellish two robust concrete bases with a contrasting wooden top. The theme of the lightness of wind resurfaces in the Plinto table, nuanced by the wooden frame that connects the cabinetry to the island. The hovering bridge is a subtle conversation piece, but is nonetheless practical and durable for a multitude of uses.

Page 55 Toncelli’s proud ode to Oriental culture: The pull-out Tea column. This page L-R Toncelli’s pairing of immaculate ceramic and exotic stripped wood; Toncelli’s floating Plinto table.

A foray meant to convey modesty, yet astound with sophisticated details, Wind is best epitomised by its pieces crafted from Eta Blanc concrete. Stripped down, hardy seats that are themselves gentle statements, make way for one to take in the rich details peppered across the elegant kitchen ensemble. Concrete surfaces are in turn furnished by the mesmerising finishes of Ziricote wood. Capacious storage units open up to reveal completely immaculate spaces. In the spirit of Italian craftsmanship, Toncelli has not compromised on materials nor has it lacked thought in designing these opulent creations of easy-going elegance. All

this while, not an inch of the Wind collection exudes a frontal implication of extravagance. As the brand puts it and we agree: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wind perfectly reflects the discreet Toncelli style.â&#x20AC;? Toncelli continues to champion and spearhead the indirect conveyance of luxury. + Artisan Furnishing 71 Kim Yam Road Singapore 239369 Tel: +65 6733 9060 www.artisan.com.sg IMAGES COURTESY OF ARTISAN | WRITTEN BY ANDRE FROIS

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Smart innovations of De Dietrich and the sophistication that they endow the modern home with. By keeping keen tabs on state-of-the-art technology, luxury label De Dietrich continually drives the advancement of the bespoke kitchen. Comfort and ease of usage are the smart appliance purveyor’s priorities, around which the DOP1597GX pyrolytic oven was designed. This patented Tactilium full-colour touch sliding menu control panel oven prides itself on a reliable rotisserie with shelf support. Besides its adjustable telescopic railing and two flat safety anti-tip shelves, this discerning luxury appliance adapts to various forms of food by employing two 45mm deep drip tray with grid as well as a patented Lissium baking tray. Engineered with immense durability, the patented Low Temperature cooking mode oven’s array of dynamic functions are user-oriented and easily operated via the simple push of buttons.

The highlight feature of this meticulously engineered device is an innovative system developed to prevent slamming of its oven doors, thereby greatly reducing wear and tear. The DOP1597GX’s silent system known as Soft Close, employs two chambers of lubricants and creative hinges. An innovation inspired by the noise minimisation technology of modern cabinets, the first chamber gradually pushes the lubricant to the second chamber when the DOP1597GX oven’s door has swung shut. This mechanism located on the left side of the oven door cavity activates within the last one centimeter of door movement, only slightly slowing down the DOP1597GX’s swift closing process in order to guarantee a perfectly silent close. Bolstered by the patented intelligent cooking system (ICS), the DOP1597GX is also very adept with lowtemperature cooking. Cleaning is a breeze with the oven’s “Pyroclean” function, which carbonises dirt

All Images De Dietrich leads the revolution of intelligent stoves that allow you to apply different settings to multiple pots.

and grime within a device, so that these unwanted remnants can be swept away easily afterward, while its “Eolyse” technology greatly reduces the fumes and odours of cooking. Designed to complement both the charming aesthetics as well as the forward-thinking mechanics of the DOP1597GX pyrolytic oven, the DTIM1000C is a stove that can multitask between the needs of five dishes at one time. Brandishing De Dietrich’s vaunted HoriZone Piano as well as a state-of-the-art tactilium screen, this high-tech stove can be adjusted to apply a single cooking zone, where singular heat is applied across the hob despite the various cooking zones, or piano mode, where its smart surface compartmentalises three different cooking zones each with their independent adjustable temperature settings. The full capabilities of this HoriZone Piano smart hob are showcased when it is set to its expert function, which allows five pots or pans to be tended to by separate sensing cooking spots with independently adjustable settings across the hob. Best summarised by innovator De Dietrich as a “full zoneless cooking area”, the revolutionary DTIM1000C’s automatic “power tracker” sensors follows pots surfaces as they are moved, and offer 15 levels of power per zone, across a 930mm by 520mm surface. A capacitive TFT tactillium touch screen that controls individual timers effortlessly makes cooking all the more enjoyable. Protected by 10 safety features, this intricately beveled and chromed device has a dedicated locking touch with cleaning function, rendering it one of modern cooking’s greatest secret ingredients, besides standing out as one good-looking complement to interior aesthetics. + De Dietrich Oxley Bizhub, #02-70 65 Ubi Road One Singapore 408729 Tel +65 6508 4600 IMAGES COURTESY OF DE DIETRICH | WRITTEN BY ANDRE FROIS

Facing The Sun《向日》 | Sanzi | 180×160 cm | oil on canvas | 2012

Sound of the Wind《风之声》 | Sanzi | 120×100 cm | oil on canvas | 2013

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DIVINE STROKES Contemporary painter and designer, Sanzi, is a welltravelled individual who is versed in the fields of both Eastern and Western art. Still, he stays true to his traditional mainland Chinese roots with his art, which is heavily influenced by ancient Taoist philosophies.

in Yangzhou, China, he graduated from the Fine Arts Institute of Hunan Normal University in Changsha at the age of 18, where he studied Chinese ink painting & calligraphy, along with European oil painting. THE EARLY YEARS As Wang Xiaolong, he cut his teeth running in a self-titled studio in Dafen (a suburb north-west of Shenzhen, China), eventually earning himself recognition among private European collectors who formed a deep appreciation for his unconventional approach to art. He then went on to experiment with breakthrough figurative and conceptual works the late 1990s to the early 2000s, during which he frequently employed pale or neutral colours in his paintings. It was also during this period that Taoism became an ever more central focus in his art. FROM WANG XIAOLONG TO SANZI Highly inspired by the teachings of Laozi, the founder of Taoist philosophy, the artist eventually decided to adopt the moniker Sanzi in 2008, and rose to even greater fame while introducing more intense colours into his trademark style. Sanzi’s studio began to participate in an increasing number of exhibitions and art fairs in Asia, resulting in greater attention from businessmen, banks and property developers from around the region, especially in Shanghai.

Few artists in this day and age would be able to achieve what Sanzi has accomplished in their lifetimes. The contemporary Chinese painter and designer is one of the biggest names in the global art industry today, and is revered by international media and well-known collectors alike – being only second to first-tier Chinese artists such as Yue Minjun and Zhang Xiaogang. Born as Wang Xiaolong in 1965

Since then, Sanzi has held numerous solo exhibitions around the world in cities such as Miami (2011) and New York (2012) in the United States; Taipei (Art Revolution 2013 – 2015); Malaysia (Art Expo 2013 and 2014); as well as Singapore (Art Stage 2015). In 2011, he was visited for the first time by renowned London auction house, Bonhams. His works have been collected by museums in Shenzhen and Shanghai, as

well as by private collectors across the globe, including high profile and high net worth figures like Bernard L. Schwartz, former CEO of Loral Space and Communications in the United States, as well as billionaire Tan Sri Dato Danny Tan, founder of Malaysia’s Tropicana Corporation Berhad (formerly known as Dijaya Corporation). DEVOTION TO TAOISM AND NATURE In the words of Sanzi himself, “Before 40, we believe in Confucianism; after that, it would be Taoism.” His uplifting and enlightening artworks are often titled after Taoist sayings and idioms, which are reflective of the artist’s belief that everything, be it in heaven or on Earth, is best in its natural form, as each life is governed by the laws of nature. His artistic style is said to be of a “divine level” as it invokes inspiration and create dialogue within the observer. Sanzi is also a firm advocate of cherishing the process and meaning of life as people transition from phase to phase in the various stages of their lives. He is the only mainland Chinese artist to be represented by Taglialatella Galleries in New York, where his works are displayed alongside that of

iconic figures in the art world, namely Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons and Andrew Wyeth, just to name a few. More recently, Sanzi’s artworks have been introduced to Art WeMe Contemporary Gallery – a specialist in Asian contemporary art housed in the Publika Shopping Gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. +

Art WeMe Contemporary Gallery Block D2, Level G4, Unit 3A & 5 Publika Shopping Gallery No. 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia Tel: +603 6211 1269 www.artweme.com Above Abundance Silver (2012), 320x180cm. Medium: oil on canvas. Opposite page L-R Love Nest (2013), 160x180cm. Medium: oil on canvas; Sanzi (b.1965) is a widely-acclaimed Chinese contemporary painter.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Celebrating all the beautiful things life can bring when we give and receive abundantly.â&#x20AC;? A Beautiful Harvest 2015 65.5 x 65.5 inches (with frame) Finger Painted, Acrylic On Canvas Price: S$16,500

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STOCKIST 7 FOR ALL MANKIND The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands #B2-73 Ion Orchard #B1-07 ADELINE YEO.ART Private Commissions + Special Projects 22 Jalan Kilang Level 5, Mova Building Singapore 159419 Tel: +65 6377 6779 ARTISAN FURNISHING PTE LTD 71 Kim Yam Road Singapore 239369 Tel: +65 6733 9060 BILLIONAIRE COUTURE The Shoppes At Marina Bay Sands  B1/81A, Galleria Level  Tel: +65 6688 7603 BK MEDICAL GROUP AESTHETIC CLINIC • #08-05/06 Novena Medical Center Tel: +65 6397 5550 • BK B/D, 1-2, Nonhyeon-dong Gangnam-gu, Seoul South Korea 135-811 Tel: +82 2 544 0404 BLUE DUNA PTE LTD 391 Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City, Tower B, #05-26, Herend Boutique Tel: +65 6737 1210 BREAD & BUTTER Mandarin Gallery, #01-10 & #02-11 Forum The Shopping Mall, #01-03/04 Marina Bay Sands, #B2-74 Scotts Square, #02-06 CAMPER 583 Orchard Road VivoCity #01-21 Ion Orchard #B1-13 Paragon #03-43/44 Isetan Scott’s Men Department Level 3 Takashimaya Ladies’ Department Level 1 Takashimaya Men’s Department Level 3 The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands #B2-13 Tangs Orchard Level 2 CHRISTOFLE • Shopping Gallery Hilton 581 Orchard Road #02-11/12 The Shopping Gallery Singapore 23888 Tel: +65 6733 7257 • Takashimaya Dept. Store B1 Branded Tableware Zone 391 Orchard Road Singapore 238872 Tel: +65 6737 8710 DA VINCI • Da Vinci Home Collection 191 Upper Bukit Timah Road Tel: +65 6468 6333 • Da Vinci Home Marina Bay Sands 2 Bayfront Avenue L1-29 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands Tel: +65 6688 7555

DE DIETRICH Oxley Bizhub #02-51/52 65 Ubi Road One Singapore 408729 Tel: +65 6508 4600

• 391 Orchard Road Level B1 Takashimaya Department Store Singapore 238873 Tel: +65 6737 6979

DESIRE AESTHETICS 9 One North Gateway #01-44 Shops @ One North Singapore 138643 Tel: +65 6779 5466 +65 6685 8637

LUXURY MATTRESS COLLECTION 9 Penang Road #01-03 Park Mall Singapore 238459 Tel: +65 6735 5040

DYNAFORCE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD 1 Kaki Bukit Road 1 #02-14 Entreprise One Singapore 415934 Tel: +65 6842 3166 EDRINGTON SINGAPORE 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2, Level 24-01 Singapore 018961 Tel: +65 6653 2000 ENNOVY CAPITAL LIMITED Tel: +852 3590 9706 EVISU Marina Bay Sands #B2-110 Paragon Shopping Centre #02-19 FRANCK MULLER 2 Orchard Turn #01-07 Ion Orchard Singapore 238801 Tel.: +65 6509 3380 GAGGENAU EXPERIENCE CENTRE BSH Home Appliances Pte Ltd 11 Bishan Street 21, #04-01 Singapore 573943 Tel.: +65 6356 1080 LA PERLA • Takashimaya SC #02-12 f 391 Ngee Ann City Orchard Road Singapore 238872 Tel: +65 6738 753 • The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands #01-48/49 Marina Bay Sands 2 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018972 Tel: +65 6688 7072 • Changi Airport Terminal 3 #02-25 D/T Lounge South Singapore Tel: +65 6738 7531 LATITUDE 8.1 PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT GROUP BTN Griya Asri Senteluk, Jln Otomotif No 6, Batu Layar, Lombok, Indonesia Tel: +62 370 619 4025 LLADRÓ • 290 Orchard Road #01-28 Paragon Shopping Centre Singapore 238859 Tel: +65 6738 3900

MAUBOUSSIN 333 Orchard Road Meritus Mandarin Hotel #01-04 Mandarin Gallery Singapore 238897 Tel: +65 6836 9040

TAJ HOTELS RESORTS & PALACES C/O THE LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD 30 Bideford Road, #03-01 Thongsia Building, Singapore 229922 Tel: +65 6732 1789 THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL PCL 100 Cecil Street The Globe #03-00 Singapore 069532 Tel: +65 6210 5111 TIRTHA WEDDINGS 1 Fullerton Square #01-08 The Fullerton Hotel Tel: +65 6557 0820

OVAS (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD 1 Kaki Bukit Road 1 #01-11 Enterprise One Singapore 415934 Tel: +65 6749 9232

TOURISM NEW ZEALAND ℅ New Zealand High Commission 1 George Street, #21-04 Singapore 049145 Tel: +65 6735 8613

PERRIER Yuan Xing Foodstuff Industry Pte Ltd 28 Senoko South Road Singapore 758090 Tel: +65 6759 1661

TOTTS 896 Dunearn Road #01-01A Singapore 589472 Tel: +65 6219 7077

PRIME CRUISE ASIA PTE LTD 16 Raffles Quay B1-32 Hong Leong Building Singapore 048581 Tel : + 65 6507 3734/5/8/9 RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX 3 Church Street Samsung Hub, Level 25 Singapore 049483 Tel: +65 6692 9195 ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS 29 Leng Kee Road Singapore 159099 Tel: +65 6475 3113 ROYAL SALUTE • Deluxe Lido Palace Pte Ltd 317 Outram Road #05-01 Concorde Shopping Centre Singapore 169075 • KPO Café Bar Pte Ltd 1 Killiney Road Singapore 239518 • Fullerton Hotel 1 Fullerton Square Singapore 049178 • Grand Hyatt Hotel 10 Scotts Road Singapore 228211 SILVERSEA CRUISES 62A Tras Street Singapore 079001 Tel: +65 6223 7066 SPA CLUB AT BEACH ROAD 75 Beach Road Level 1 and 2 Fu Yuen Building Singapore 189689 Tel: +65 6339 9238

TRUE RELIGION Ion Orchard #B1-05 Marina Bay Sands #B2-75 Paragon Shopping Centre #02-08 VACHERON CONSTANTIN 2 Bayfront Avenue, #B2-238 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands Singapore 018972 Tel: +65 6688 7000 VERTU 2 Bayfront Avenue #B2-238 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands Singapore 018972 Tel: +65 6688 7000 WEARNES AUTOMOTIVE PTE LTD 45 Leng Kee Road Singapore 159103 Tel: +65 6473 7755 Tel: +65 6378 2628 WORLD OF DIAMONDS 79 Meyer Road Singapore 437906 Tel: +65 9830 2121 XZQT • Main Showroom 8 Pandan Crescent #01-05 UE Tech Park Tel: +65 6774 8031 • Studio 1 Kaki Bukit Road 1 #01-19/20 Enterprise One Tel: +65 6749 0813 • Calligaris 3 Temasek Boulevard #02-405/406 Suntec City Mall Tel +65 6734 0290 YAMAHA MUSIC (ASIA) PTE LTD Blk 202 Hougang St 21 #02-00  Singapore 530202   Tel: +65 6740 9200

JUNE / JULY 2015

Xian Warrior • Image courtesy of Lladró

ISSN 1793-6152