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When extravagance meets elegance
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 11/08/2023
» Re-envisioned as a "Maison of Extraleganza", Piaget has elevated its watches and jewellery to typify elegance and extravaganza.
Macklowe art collection brings in $676 million at New York auction
AFP, Published on 16/11/2021
» NEW YORK - An auction at Sotheby's in New York of the Macklowe modern and contemporary art collection brought in $676 million on its first night Monday, including a painting by Mark Rothko that went for more than $80 million, putting it on track to set a new record.
Churchill painting from Onassis superyacht to auction in New York
AFP, Published on 19/06/2021
» NEW YORK: A piece of art weaving together one of the great statesmen of the 20th century, an icon of the jet set and the world's first "super yacht" will go under the hammer at New York auction house Phillips on June 23.
Live like a king
Life, Published on 29/11/2019
» Ever wondered what it would feel to live like an Indian monarch in the 300-year-old City Palace of Jaipur? Well, you can find out for yourself now that the Gudliya Suite of this iconic building in the heart of Rajasthan's capital is accessible and bookable on Airbnb. Having until now been reserved for royals and esteemed guests such as Bill Clinton, Prince Charles and Jackie Kennedy, the luxurious suite is a rare opportunity to witness the rich history, cultural heritage and artistic traditions of Jaipur's royal family. It comprises a lounge, kitchen, luxurious bathroom and private indoor swimming pool. Guests will be feted by a private butler who will arrange curated city experiences including shopping tours, guided walks through local museums and other excursions. Authentic Rajasthani meals may be enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the Aravalis, and a peaceful daily breakfast can be had in the company of the peacocks who roam the palace's lush gardens. The suite is available to book on select nights for a special inaugural offer of US$1,000 (30,000 baht) per night. From Jan 1, onwards, the suite will be available to book at the full US$8,000 rate.
America's saviour
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 18/10/2019
» Bill Clinton wasn't the best president of the United States of America, nor was he the worst. Nor was he the most oversexed. John F. Kennedy had more pillow-mates by far. Yet Jackie Kennedy and Hillary Clinton didn't make a fuss about it.
Piaget’s Holiday Season 2017
Holiday Time, Published on 06/12/2017
» Ever since the 1960s, the Piaget Society has been gathering in this winter resort, bound by their love of beauty, originality and their unbridled passion for life.
That precious gold statuette
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 24/02/2017
» The Oscars takes place Monday morning Thailand time. We pontificate and prognosticate the results
Northern lights
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 23/09/2016
» With over 400 movies on the slot, the Toronto International Film Festival was a feast and a maze. The latest edition of this North American showcase concluded last Sunday, with Damein Chazelle's La La Land winning the People's Choice Award, a bellwether for the bright Oscar season (Toronto, unlike other major festivals, has no prominent juried competition, instead letting the audiences decide the big winner). The festival is known as a launch pad for Oscar hopefuls as well as independent titles looking for distribution. It also features a strong experimental section that casts its radical net far and wide.
Gucci brings Florentine craftsmanship to Thailand
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 25/05/2014
» Gucci recently launched its flagship store in Bangkok at the newly constructed Central Embassy. The two-level store features a design concept by creative director Frida Giannini that paves the way for Gucci’s 21st century contemporary look, which recalls the elegance and richness of the art deco era. Presiding at the grand opening of the store was the Italian ambassador, Francesco Saverio Nisio, who was joined by Natira Boonsri.
Reviving a golden age
B Magazine, Published on 25/05/2014
» In a quiet alcove of Phnom Penh’s National Museum, two young Cambodians, eyes wide with wonder, watch the grainy, fairytale images of a film shot in their quiet capital in the mid-1960s. They observe smartly dressed Khmer strolling down tree-lined, Parisian-style boulevards with gushing fountains, set to a background of classical Western music.