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Luxury brands

Not a boutique, not a pop-up: Inside Patek Philippe’s Singapore Service Centre

khpatek - Patek Philippe Service Center(SG-24.

copyright: Patek Philippe
khpatek - Patek Philippe Service Center(SG-24.

copyright: Patek Philippe

Winter Olympics in Italy attract luxury brands seeking global stage

Luxury brands have been racing to open or refurbish boutiques in the Alpine resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Luxury brands have been racing to open or refurbish boutiques in the Alpine resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Style News

Swarovski launches Valentine’s Day Collection fronted by Ariana Grande

csstyle29 - Ariana Grande for Swarvoski Charming Love, Valentine's Day collection 2026

PHOTO: SWARVOSKI
csstyle29 - Ariana Grande for Swarvoski Charming Love, Valentine's Day collection 2026

PHOTO: SWARVOSKI

First-class goods in second-tier cities as luxury goes local in China

People walk outside of Deji Plaza shopping mall in Nanjing.
People walk outside of Deji Plaza shopping mall in Nanjing.

LVMH Watch Week: Hublot’s tribute to Djokovic, Louis Vuitton’s Escale Worldtime and more

LVMH Watch Week 2026 took place in Milan from January 19 to 21, offering an early view of the design cues and ideas likely to shape the year ahead.
LVMH Watch Week 2026 took place in Milan from January 19 to 21, offering an early view of the design cues and ideas likely to shape the year ahead.

Tick Talk

Korean actor Park Bo-gum is Omega’s new ambassador, Hublot and Yohji Yamamoto drop new collaboration

Korean actor Park Bo-gum is now an Omega ambassador, joining an elite roster which includes Daniel Craig, George Clooney and Nicole Kidman
Korean actor Park Bo-gum is now an Omega ambassador, joining an elite roster which includes Daniel Craig, George Clooney and Nicole Kidman

From Sydney to the world: Aussie fashion label Zimmermann opens first Singapore store

Simone Zimmermann (left) and Nicky Zimmermann are sisters and co-founders of their namesake brand Zimmermann.
Simone Zimmermann (left) and Nicky Zimmermann are sisters and co-founders of their namesake brand Zimmermann.

Commentary

A tale of two cities, two Isetans and a retail conundrum

After Isetan Serangoon Central (pictured) at NEX shopping mall closes in April, Isetan Scotts will be the brand's sole Singapore outlet.
After Isetan Serangoon Central (pictured) at NEX shopping mall closes in April, Isetan Scotts will be the brand's sole Singapore outlet.

An investment fund that buys and sells your luxury handbags

Despite claims that Birkin bags are a good way to diversify your portfolio, the market for luxury goods tends to be pro-cyclical.
Despite claims that Birkin bags are a good way to diversify your portfolio, the market for luxury goods tends to be pro-cyclical.

Peace, love and Yeti: 5 ways to interpret Pantone’s colour of the year, Cloud Dancer, for 2026

Pantone said Cloud Dancer, also known as Pantone 11-4201, has an “aerated presence” which acted as “a whisper of calm and peace in a noisy world".
Pantone said Cloud Dancer, also known as Pantone 11-4201, has an “aerated presence” which acted as “a whisper of calm and peace in a noisy world".

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.