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THE PALAZZO LOBBY: LET ROBOTIC FLOWERS MAKE GUESTS WAIT FOR THE HOUR

“The new luxury of arrival may not be speed. It may be having a reason to stay.” Take Away In the lobby of The Palazzo in Las Vegas, 27 suspended,…

ARCHIVISM PUTS MUSEUM LABELS ON CLOTHES YOU CAN BUY

“When a garment comes with its own history, buying it becomes a form of cultural literacy.” Take Away At Shanghai’s Suhe Haus, ARCHIVISM turned Phoebe Philo-era Céline into a shoppable…

THE HOTEL THAT DOESN’T KNOW WHERE PRIVATE ENDS

“A hotel room can become private. Or intimate. Furthermore, Or a party. Furthermore, Or a cinema. Furthermore, Or a gathering. Furthermore, The architecture doesn’t decide the answer quite so rigidly.”…

VANTA IS SINGAPORE’S NEW STATUS GAME: BEING INTERESTING

“VANTA is assembling a broader ecosystem around: culture + dining + influence + experiences + international access.” Take Away Singapore’s private-club scene has just offered an intriguing lesson. 1880, once…

RAFFLES SENTOSA: THE LUXURY OF ESCAPING SINGAPORE WITHOUT LEAVING IT

“Look how much space I don’t have to share.” “In a city where land is precious, perhaps the ultimate status symbol is not owning more of it — but being…

Waynabox: Book A Surprise Trip

What Is It? If you’re itching for a getaway but can’t quite decide where to go, or simply want a break from the usual travel planning, Waynabox offers a unique…

TRUST YOUR NECKLACE

WHAT IT IS? You know that situation when you are not sure if you can eat something because of your allergy? With the Allergy Amulet, that’s something from the past. The…

FOREVER 21: SCOTCH WHISKY CONTAINS MISLEADING AGE TRANSPARENCY

What is it? Furthermore, You know what’s in your food, but you never know what’s in your whisky. Furthermore, Did you know that a 21-year-old Scotch whisky normally also contains much…

GUCCI BUNS IN MY MOUTH

What is it? Well, not those kinds of buns, I mean Taka bun by Gucci Osteria. Furthermore, Food and Fashion meet in a bold collaboration that is nothing short of stunning…

BLACK FRIDAY IN THE NEW NORMAL – WHAT THE FUTURE LOOKS LIKE

Furthermore, With a second wave of the Coronavirus spreading, businesses and retailers cannot attract, or risk attracting crowds that were usual in Black Friday sales season. Furthermore, It is common…