Premium luxury skincare brand The History of Whoo has just launched its first Singapore booth at prime district locations Tangs and Orchard Road, following a successful regional expansion in Taiwan, Hong Kong, China and Vietnam. The upscale skincare brand first debuted in South Korea in 2003 after being commissioned by the National Government of Korea. The History of Whoo boasts of products with royal roots, having reinvented beauty formulas that were originally used by Eastern Empresses centuries ago. The brand strongly emphasizes on premium medicinal herbs from the East in their patented, miraculous concoction, a signature herbal complex with anti-ageing benefits and the ability to encourage self-regeneration in skin cells. For a truly regal experience, go for their Hwan Yu line, which translates to “Returning Youth”. The Hwan Yu line is a true reflection of the royal court of Korea, with three distinct yet complementary products for complete anti-ageing benefits including a firm and lifted contour, strengthened skin resilience, reinforced blood circulation, and a smoother, brighter skin. With over 70 herbs in their formula including their three key ingredients, plus a dash of Wild Ginseng and Black Diamond Truffles, the Hwan Yu line is a true connoisseur of lavish skincare. The label’s all-time best selling product would be the Ja Saeng Essence from their Bichup line, with over 3 million bottles sold globally since its inception. A perfect starter for those trying out the brand for the first time, the Ja Saeng Essence targets the very core, making the skin recognize its very weakness first before encouraging self-repair through cellular issues. The process is strongly evocative of traditional Chinese medicine, where an illness is commonly treated from within. Along with the other products from their signature Bichup line, the Essence also contains an oriental six-herb Gongjinbidan Complex valued for its Qi-balancing, blood-circulating prowess.

Too often the pieces in our jewelry collection are purchased for looks rather than sentimental value, but L’Expression is trying to change that with a line of meaningful bangles and rings. The collection was designed to represent creative freedom with a pencil signifying “the universal symbol for expression showcasing the desire and importance to fight and protect our basic rights as human beings.” Crafted out of 18-karat black, white, rose or yellow gold, the bangle collection is limited to 500 pieces annually and studded in white diamonds. For those who want a little extra bling, each piece is customizable with an extra two or four rows of diamonds. Fans of the cause and the symbolic bangles include Cindy Crawford, Katie Holmes and Selena Gomez.

Put aside the typical chocolate Easter eggs and up the glam factor with these simply stylish, extra elegant egg-shaped pendants by Fabergé. The Fabergé eggs are so iconic, so fascinating and so beautiful (with their elaborate, jewel encrusted designs and royal factor) that they have inspired spin-offs around the world. Now, drawing inspiration from their very own original jeweled masterpieces, Faberge has created The Heritage Collection, in a glorious reinvention of their refined Fabergé egg.  Playful and set in 18K yellow gold, this gorgeous Palais Tsarskoye Selo White Locket Pendant has a beautiful opalescent enamel exterior, embellished with 15 dazzling, round white diamonds. The locket opens up to reveal a golden hen, gazing out in the open while you admire its intricate detail. The Palais Tsarskoye Selo Diamond Turquoise Pendant is set in 18K yellow gold, featuring 74 round white diamonds, glistening amidst the turquoise guilloché enamel. The egg pendant measures 22mm. For something right out of the magnificent Imperial Romanov court, check out the Fabergé Imperial Collection, inspired by the rhythmic Russian seasons and the regal air of courtly splendor.

Three years after its acquisition by the deep-pocketed owners of England’s Chewton Glen, Cliveden House—the famed 17th-century estate on the banks of the River Thames—has emerged from a multimillion-dollar makeover. Debuted in September, just in time for Cliveden’s 350th anniversary, the renovation is the work of the British design duo Mario Nicolaou and Sylvie Le Maitre, who updated each of the 44 rooms and suites with state-of-the-art technology. Still, the Italianate gem—which served at varying times as the home of Frederick, Prince of Wales, and the Astor family—retains its historic cachet, with draped tapestries, velvet sofas, and suits of armor in the great hall. Outside, 180 acres of gardens (including a re-creation of William Waldorf Astor’s yew maze) have been restored by the National Trust. Set on 376 acres of Berkshire countryside, roughly 25 miles from London, this is one of Britain’s most storied country retreats that’s been refreshed and made better than ever.

When looking at the ‘Super Ten’ Motorcycle it’s hard to believe this stunning machine has been built by a man that only has one good hand, but Mr. Chun aka Onehandmade from Taiwan, is clearly not an ordinary man. The stylish 2-wheeler you see here is based on a 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900, and it’s been commissioned by a client that wanted a tracker.  So, Onehandmade – who’s right arm got severely injured in a bike accident – got to work, decided to deliver a unique flat tracker.  He started by shaping the entire body in aluminum, including the headlight assembly, the tank (built three times before it was spot-on), and tail section.  Then, he added the finest parts money can buy: Öhlins shocks, forged billet aluminum ‘Flurry’ wheels, custom-hubs, Maxxis DTR1s tires, Beringer braking system, as well as a speedo, bar-end turn signals and m-Tri signal adapter, all from Motogadget. The friends at Rough Crafts supplied the risers, bars, grips, foot pegs & gas cap, and finally the bike was fitted with a bespoke, right-side exhaust system.  Finished in black & white with clean, sharp graphics, the ‘Super Ten’ boasts a perfect stance and a bold attitude. Truly marvellous.

Apple updates are back with a bang. This time the design-centric brand introduces a fresh, smaller version of the popular iPad Pro. The iPad Pro small is just a more compact edition of the one released last year. It has a 9.7 inch display as compared to the older 12.9 inch display with the finest aspect being that it weighs less than a pound. Furthermore, its display will be 25 per cent brighter and 40 percent less reflective than the iPad Air 2’s screen, which is also of the same size. In fact, the brand claims that the screen is the brightest and has the lowest reflectivity compared to any tablet screen. Users can enjoy the new True Tone Display feature that adjusts the display to match the ambient light. Besides the much-needed display upgrades, this model has the same features as the iPad Pro of 2015. It has the A9X processor at the core, a loud four-speaker system and is compatible with the Pencil stylus introduced last year. This new model has a 12-megapixel rear camera with focus pixels, dual-tone flash, and Live Photos. This new luxe gadget will be available in four metallic colours -grey, silver, gold, and rose gold with space capacities ranging from 32GB up to 256GB. Prices will start at $599 (approx. INR 39,860) with an additional cost for the LTE variant. Already up for pre-order since March 24, the device will be available from March 31.

David Chang and Goodwin Gaw, owners of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, have once again taken over the management reigns in order to further preserve the truly unique spirit of the hotel and give the undivided attention that only an in-house, independent management company may provide. Chang and Gaw appointed longtime hotel collaborator Brett Blass as their Chief Operating Officer to lead the repositioning efforts of the newly renovated iconic property and their new management company. “The Hollywood Roosevelt’s reputation as an iconic, one-of-a-kind lifestyle hotel has been forged with distinction in Hollywood’s history,” said Blass, “It’s an exciting time for the entire hotel team and for Los Angeles – our stunning guest room renovation celebrates this landmark hotel’s character, charm and Hollywood roots while making us all very enthusiastic for the future ahead.” The iconic boutique hotel has recently undergone a $25 million room renovation, led by internationally renowned design firm Yabu Pushelberg. With a palette showcasing subtle textures, beautiful leathers, and soft grey tones with persimmon-red accents, the new design maintains the integrity of the hotel’s Spanish Colonial roots, but with a modern twist. Under the new management direction, the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel will continue to maintain the individuality that has allowed it to forge a distinctive place in Hollywood history for nearly 90 years, while tastefully revitalizing its storied past.

The Mazda MX-5 Miata has been awarded the title of 2016 World Car of the Year, beating all other makes; in the luxury category specifically, BMW crossed the finish line first. Beating out other illustrious rival models such as the Audi A4 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC, the Mazda MX-5 won not only top honors in the overall category but in design as well. Jaguar XE and yet another Mazda, the CX-3, were the runners-up in the design category. In performance, the Audi R8 was named the car of the year, beating out the Honda Civic Type R and Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupé. Returning to luxury, the BMW 7 Series was the big winner, ahead of the Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90. For the most environmentally friendly option, the World Green Car, the Toyota Mirai was handed the Green Car of the year, stepping in front of the Chevy Volt and Toyota Prius. At last year’s automobile event, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class was given top honors as World Car of the Year.

The famous painter of tortured expressive psychological landscapes, Francis Bacon, will have a self-portrait of his go on sale on May 11 at Sotheby’s New York. This is the first time “Two Studies for a Self-Portrait” (1970) has been at auction ever; since it was completed, it remained in the same private collection. The painting is worth an estimated $22-30 million. Knitting together his own inner torment and experiences with his technical skill, Bacon’s art depicts a monstrous and haunted reality. In a characteristic Baconian way, the portrait eschews normal artistic representation and ‘disfigures’ its subject, Bacon’s own face, to point to an underlying psychological state. In this self-portrait, various smudges of colors run across the artist’s face until some of the discernable features are obscured. Yet all this leads up to an overall ‘lighter’ feel (at least relative to his other works) because the colors involved here are vibrant reds, pinks, blues, and whites rather than his characteristic black horrific tones. “‘Two Studies for a Self-Portrait’ goes straight in at number one of all the paintings I’ve handled in my career. To my mind, the painting is worthy of a place alongside the very finest self-portraits of Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Picasso. It’s certainly among the greatest self-portraits ever offered at auction,” said Oliver Barker, Senior International Specialist in Contemporary Art. Indeed, the rare work has only been exhibited to the public two times. The first time was in 1971 in Paris, and later, 1993 in London. It was also chosen as the cover of Milan Kundera and France Borel’s book “Francis Bacon: Portraits and Self-Portraits”. Tate Liverpool and the Getty Museum in Los Angeles will both be hosting Francis Bacon exhibitions in 2016. “Francis Bacon: Catalogue Raisonné” edited by Martin Harrison will also be released this year. It is expected to feature around 100 works by Bacon that have never been seen before.