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New timepieces appeal to men's passion for speed
Life, Published on 29/09/2017
» As men have a penchant for cars and timepieces, prestigious watch maisons collaborated with leading automakers in producing a series of "wearable engines". Here are some of the latest models driven by haute horlogerie that requires an investment as large as an expensive motor car.
An auctioning of Legends
Life, Published on 29/09/2017
» A total of 50 exceptionally rare and iconic wristwatches of the last century will go under the hammer during Winning Icons -- Legendary Watches of the 20th Century at Phillips' New York saleroom on Oct 26. This is the British auction house's inaugural watch auction in New York and will feature some of the finest timepieces available anywhere in the world in terms of quality and condition. They include elegant dress, sports and complicated watches by the best-known manufacturers, such as Patek Philippe and Rolex, as well as A Lange & Söhne, Audemars Piguet, Breguet, Cartier, Omega and Vacheron Constantin, not to mention leading independent brands such as Philippe Dufour. Prior to this landmark thematic auction, some exceptional items will be exhibited in Hong Kong from tomorrow until Oct 2, London from Oct 4-7, Seattle on Oct 10, Los Angeles from Oct 12-14 and, finally, New York from Oct 20-26. Included for this worldwide tour is the top lot -- the legendary Rolex Paul Newman Cosmograph Daytona owned and worn by Hollywood legend Paul Newman.
A Francophile's delight
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 29/09/2017
» Two months ago, in the midst of the city's high tea demand, So Sofitel Bangkok decided to launch its own rendition of the afternoon gourmet affair.
Experience the pinnacle of style from Mont Blanc
Life, Published on 29/09/2017
» Douglas Humphrey, president of DKSH (Thailand), Matthieu Dupont, president of Montblanc Southeast Asia, together with Onthira Bharksuwana, deputy managing director of the Emporium, hosted the grand opening of the revamped Montblanc boutique under the Neo concept by French interior designer Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance. ML Korkrit Kritakara was the DJ at the event, where guests checked out the latest collections of watches, jewellery, pens and leather goods. Located on the Emporium's ground floor, the boutique operates under an amicable retail concept welcoming customers, who are considered lifelong friends of the maison synonymous with exquisite writing instruments.
The Polish Japanese chef
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/09/2017
» Polish Pawel Viktorek moved to Thailand this year in February, joining Zuma Bangkok as the executive chef. The izakaya Japanese restaurant with a fine-dining twist is world renowned, with branches in major cities and the Bangkok branch recently celebrated its fifth anniversary. And you may be wondering what a Polish guy is doing in a Japanese kitchen. Originally from a small village where Japanese food was unheard of, the 33-year-old chef cultivated his passion, fascination and deep respect for the cuisine over years of travelling to Japan in search for the best ingredients. We talked to him about his culinary journey thus far.
When Ahoi meets Aroi
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/09/2017
» <B>The setting:</B> A restaurant can be the accumulative result of the life-long journey of its creator, who may fuse what they have experienced and the different cultures they have been exposed to into the restaurant's making. This is the case of Pirate Chambre, which is owned by Na-chanok Ratanadaros, aka chef Pirate G. He's the CEO of G Enterprise & Co. but you may know him more as the man behind Chingcha Charlee restaurant and the now-defunct nightclub Fallabella.
Envision a vision in pink
Guru, Catherine Faulder, Published on 29/09/2017
» Pinkplanter X Bonca Cafe opened its doors about three months ago and it sits on the third floor of the Matchbox store, a three-storey wonder already pretty decked out in pink, with cool clothes and accessories to purchase. The pinkness goes to a whole new level when you reach the top though. The cafe itself is even more pink; pink chairs, pink walls, pink kitchen counters and to balance it out, there are fairy lights and green ferns hanging beautifully from the ceiling and walls covered in cutesy quotes such as "You had me at Aloha"; "Tropical Vibes"; "I Love You Like a Fat Kid Loves Cake" and our personal favourite, "I Love You Matcha". When we build our dream house one day not so far away, the cafe's theme is kinda the look we want to go for. Oh, and did we mention the place is bursting with pink flamingoes?
Some like it Siam
Guru, Catherine Faulder, Published on 29/09/2017
» New things to do in Siam!? What an obvious story, we hear you say, dear readers! Another one about what's going on in the square mile of Bangkok's beating heart, which has been the epicentre of the city's art, culture and fashion scene since the 70s. Well, actually, new developments have occurred which simply cannot go unnoticed! And while researching the new, we found ourselves re-igniting that old flaming passion we had many years ago for the square. Some things don't change, and other things do, but it's safe to say that if you spend a day here, you'll locate that pulse that gives life to all your inspirations, be filled with new tastes and colours and perhaps pull an all-nighter working on your next big project. Read on to see why.
Ooh la la, the real McCoy
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 29/09/2017
» Many eateries in this tropical Kingdom call themselves a bistro because it sounds French, trendy and inviting. Those wannabes tend to focus more on portraying the ambience and visual vibes of a Parisian joint rather than providing the soul of the real thing.
It takes a Village
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 29/09/2017
» Usually sparsely visited, Gaysorn Shopping Centre has been seeing more traffic lately than ever, after launching its much-anticipated Gaysorn Village project. What the developers call a "mixed-use lifestyle urban village", Gaysorn Village spans 180,000m² across the Ratchaprasong district and aims to provide "urban regeneration" to Bangkok's chaotic and sometimes bleak lifestyle.