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Playful rarities
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 05/09/2025
» Besides playing with circles, squares, triangles and shapes within shapes, Piaget encompassed graphic lines, geometric angles and sensual curves in the designs of a new high-jewellery collection.
Beyond exceptional
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 31/07/2020
» Christophe Bourrié had long been interested in luxury watches and jewellery as he did a thesis on this industry for a master's degree in corporate finance at Paris Dauphine University.
Still motion
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 03/07/2020
» The construction of The Spiral skyscraper on Hudson Boulevard will result in a new landmark in New York City. For Tishman Speyer Properties, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) designed the 317m-tall office tower, which will open for business in 2022, as a classic Manhattan step-back that tapers vertically with a swirl of green spaces from base to summit.
Lucky number 8
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 22/11/2019
» Founded in 1738, Jaquet Droz reached its peak in 1788. From the very beginning, the Swiss watchmaker has, some way or another, been associated with the number eight.
Midnight at the oasis
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 27/09/2019
» It felt like receiving gem therapy when viewing Piaget's sparklers that were not exhibited in glass display cabinets, allowing them to fully emit healing energy. The Swiss maison showcased more than 100 pieces at the launch of the Golden Oasis collection, held recently at Park Hyatt Bangkok.
Old-school skincare
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 08/05/2018
» Patting crocodile dung mixed with mud or cyprus oil on the face seems gross but the ancient Greeks and Romans pleasured in this skincare ritual. According to Roman naturalist, Pliny the Elder, it smelled nice since the "crocodilea" was obtained on land where the crocodile grazed on fragrant flowers.
With supplements, it's buyer beware
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 07/05/2018
» Making the headlines recently, the Lyn weight-loss supplement linked to fatalities was found to contain sibutramine, a drug that decreases appetite and caloric intake but was banned due to increased risk of cardiovascular issues.