Lifestyle
Even casual visitors to Tokyo can attest to the ubiquity of bookstores selling all sorts of printed matter that litter this city, from tiny operations selling secondhand manga to lending and rental libraries, and magazine stands overflowing with some of...
Driving with the roof down can only mean one thing… summer is well on the way. The world’s leading luxury car manufacturers have outdone themselves this year with convertible versions of classics, as well as new models, sporting various arrangements of soft...
The year 2013 is no doubt a good one for Jaeger-LeCoultre and Aston Martin. It marks the 180th anniversary of the Swiss watchmaker and the British marque’s centenary, and incidentally, the two brands’ partnership that started in 2004 is coming to a 10-...
HONG KONG – Bartending champion Brian Miller and his famous Tiki Mondays at Lani Kai in NYC had been drawing cocktail enthusiasts from near and far like moths to a flame. After all, the man did create of the Tiki Bar movement in New York, so expect no less...
For many people the car is much more than a means of getting from A to B. Automobile aficianados and memorabilia collectors will pay top dollar for a car associated with a famous person or event.Over the years a large number of famous cars have hit the...
By Pooja AgarwalHoused in a the newly-opened hall complex by architects Herzog & de Meuron, BaselWorld 2013 was a grand affair with more than 1,000 new stands showcasing the latest in watch and jewelry designs. Many brands had spared no efforts on their...
Gentlemen, start your engines. As we head into warmer months, your sartorial selections needn't be entirely laden with pastel tones or flowery prints. Aim for muscle and robustness — without, of course, sacrificing the luxe factor. Automotive inspirations are...
BaselWorld 2013 is coming to a close May 2, and while there were plenty of new technical marvels unveiled, artistry was not just focused on the mechanisms. This year’s crop of colorful miniature artworks on dials included mainly scenes depicting nature in...
It’s true that man’s love for cars often begins in cinemas, where for as little as a movie ticket, you can catch the newest and hottest cars burning rubber and defying speed limits. Remember the Mini Cooper getaway scenes in both The Italian Job movies? And...
Amidst the technically complicated and avant-garde designs at BaselWorld 2013, there is the usual crop of seriously bejeweled timepieces for ladies. While white diamonds dominate dials and bezels, purple amethysts are also making a push. One of the most...
