SOLID FOUNDATIONS: THE YVES SAINT LAURENT MUSEUM IN MARRAKECH. Wrapped with terracotta brick and earthen-coloured terrazzo, the globally acclaimed Yves Saint Laurent museum in Marrakech melds effortlessly into its ochre surrounds. Its understated façade, with its blend of swooping curves and straight lines, is a fitting tribute to the elegance of the late designer’s couture […]
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SPEED DIAL: HOW THE POST-WAR UTAH SALT FLAT RACES INSPIRED A NEW BELL & ROSS VINTAGE DESIGN. THAT BELL & ROSS IS SHARPLY FOCUSED ON PUSHING TECHNOLOGICAL POSSIBILITIES, DEVELOPING COMPLEX MECHANISMS AND PIONEERING NEW MATERIALS IS A GIVEN. THAT ITS FOCUS IS BORN OUT OF A DEEP PASSION FOR THE PURSUIT OF SPEED IS […]
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When Dr Joseph Hkeik entered the cosmetic scene, the southern stars guided him to success. Flash-forward ten years, a strong clientele list are following that same star in search of his exquisite expertise. Joseph is one of very few people propelling Australia on the global beauty scene – making waves in elite circles and media […]
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Perched on a tip of land that juts out into the sea on Saadiyat Island, Jean Nouvel’s Louvre Abu Dhabi has the appearance of a hovering spacecraft that has arrived from a distant universe. Its armour-like domed roof, measuring 180m in diameter, is made up of eight interlocking layers of aluminium and stainless steel that […]
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ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH. Running in tandem with Miami Art Week, the Swiss fair expects its usual flurry of blue-chip galleries and well-heeled patrons this year. Other noteworthy art offerings throughout the city include the newly renovated Bass Museum, which hosts a Mika Rottenberg exhibition, while Studio Drift is collaborating with BMW on a […]
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This week, the artist Tom Sachs unveils his latest sculpture: the Nike Mars Yard Overshoe. It is an artefact that conveys the corporeal values of Sach’s sport of making and musing. ‘I take the sock-liners out of my sneakers so that the ground is harder below so I can think clearer. I like to feel […]
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A WELLNESS JOURNEY Treating yourself to some spa therapy is often a part of any holiday, but a stay at The Barai in Thailand’s Phuket is centred around the peace and calm of spa treatments. The lavish spa accommodation was designed by famous Thai architect Khun Lek Bunnag, who drew inspiration from a visit to […]
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Now you can do it all; from endless cocktail sampling to surfing and exploring, all within 24 hours thanks to The Dose, an IV fluid delivery service available at your villa in Bali.
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HASHI T ARMANI Inside the gorgeous Armani Dubai hotel is Armani/Hashi, a delectable restaurant serving Japanese cuisine. Not many restaurants can say they’re within the world’s tallest building, and the al fresco terrace dining tables take full advantage of the view. With glorious views of the iconic Dubai Fountain below, and the sky-piercing spire of the […]
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CHANEL CRUISE Presented by Karl Lagerfeld in so many cities since its conception, The CHANEL Cruise collection continues to bring the fashion world together and inspire it with its vibrant take on everything summer, evoking the atmosphere of exotic or tropical destinations. The collection is quite diverse, ranging from smart-casual jackets and dresses to sophisticated […]
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