Olivier Rousteing blends the worlds of haute couture and rare spirits with Johnnie Walker Vault

Spring, summer, autumn, winter … fashion, like life, moves in eternal seasons, each carrying its own poetry of renewal and reflection. It is a rhythm as old as time, yet within this cyclical dance, there are certain visionaries who manage to reinvent its very cadence. Olivier Rousteing, the industry‑redefining “Wonder Boy” of fashion and the creative director of Balmain, is such a force—a designer who renders each collection not merely a set of garments meant for the season, but also an act of transformation.

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As Southeast Asia navigates a protracted “funding winter”, Singapore remains the region’s anchor of venture capital funding. The region’s startups raised US$2 billion in funding during the first half of 2025, according to a report by Tracxn, with Singapore capturing 92 per cent of the total. But behind the numbers is a deeper concern: who’s fuelling the next wave of innovation?

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If there was an undisputed gastronomic microhub in Singapore, it’d be Tanjong Pagar. This neighbourhood in Singapore is also known as ‘Little Korea’ to some, thanks to the number of Korean restaurants located along the stretch of Tanjong Pagar Road. Within the historic shophouses that occupy this particular road lies a culinary melting pot that attracts gourmands from all over the island.

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At the foot of the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain lies a retreat called Club Med Lijiang. Established in 2021, Club Med Lijiang is one of the 11 resorts in China within Club Med’s extensive portfolio of nearly 70 resorts worldwide. Of course, the all-inclusive Club Med experience is seamless at this haven. Think luxurious stays, gourmet dining, house-pour tipples, and a thoughtfully curated line-up of activities—from sunrise yoga to afternoon tennis.

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With Expo 2025 now underway in Osaka, Japan’s cultural and design identity takes centre stage once more. While the world looks to the Kansai region for innovations in urban living and sustainability, the capital Tokyo continues to affirm its creative leadership with a slew of annual events. Among them is Designart Tokyo, which offers an intimate look at the city’s ongoing design evolution. It takes visitors around the various districts to engage in art and design. It was founded by a team of industry luminaries, comprising Akio Aoki of Miru Design, Shun Kawakami of artless, Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham from Klein Dytham architecture, Hiroshi Koike of Non-Grid and Okisato Nagata of Timeless. 

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