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In this issue, we take you across continents into a world of wonderfully eclectic luxury interiors beginning with our cover story: the home of Aquazzurra’s Creative Director Edgardo Osorio. Located within the historic Palazzo Corsini in Florence, it

What: Ethan Allen Collection Launch Where: Ethan Allen Showroom, BGC Philippine Tatler Homes partnered with Ethan Allen for a two-part ladies event to launch the brand’s Uptown Collection and the magazine’s Entertaining Issue. For this occasion, Etha

After an extensive three-year renovation, The Francis House, a small luxury inn in Calistoga, California, opened its doors this year. Built in 1886, The Francis House is the only stone building in Napa County with authentic French Second Empire archi

The Coanda Effect: a natural fluid phenomenon that was observed by the Romanian aerodynamicist, Henri Marie Coanda, describes the behaviour of high velocity air or liquid on nearby surfaces, and later serves as the foundation of modern-day jet engine

It is the most wonderful time of the year—one synonymous with parties, food, wine, and, inevitably, the deliberation of hostess gifts for the season. After all, it is a gracious gesture to show up at any celebration with a thoughtful gift for your ho

Surrealism is a destructive force, tearing down pillars of the realities that limit its view. Salvador Dali said it, Yves Tanguy painted it, Man Ray made ‘rayographs. ’ A movement that celebrated how the ordinary and everyday could be illogical and s

Established by Alberto Minotti in 1948, the eponymous furniture label celebrates its 70th anniversary this year with a myriad of significant developments—from massive expansions to long-lasting partnerships, new collaborations, and a phenomenal anniv

Located in Shanghai’s prestigious Jing’an district is a grand, three storey villa with a graceful beaux arts exterior and orange dome. Now known as Prada Rong Zhai, this Western-style garden villa has a rich history, one that’s peopled with opera sin

The luxury brand B&B Italia is known for bringing masterfully created furniture pieces to the home since 1966. From classic bedroom essentials to contemporary seating systems, B&B Italia has epitomised the “made in Italy” quality and design DNA throu

When the bustle of city living becomes too great to bear, every urban dweller needs a space to relax, recharge, and rejuvenate. Shang Residences at Wack Wack, the newest condominium project by premium developer Shang Properties Inc., is designed to b

Driven by a passion to change the way people look at furniture—from mere functional pieces to fine selections that evoke meticulous craftsmanship and timeless beauty—Furnitalia owners, William and Florence Ko, continue to bring in some of the world’s

Its name is derived from a scene in the Spanish film Matador, where an eclipse evokes strong emotions and great astonishment in the protagonists; its design, inspired by the sculptures of the Romanian artist Constantin Brâncuși that designers of Stud

It is an item that has gone beyond being just a piece of furniture, one that has crossed over into becoming functional art thanks to the creativity and brilliance of some of the world’s finest designers and artists. It would probably not be too much

A challenge to the status quo, a jester-like take on the daily grind, a creative sarcasm that plays on humour, a shout-out on an intellectual level—this is what it is like to encounter Nam June Paik. He was a visionary who pioneered technology in art

Iceland is a treasure trove of natural beauty. With its striking fjords, magnificent glaciers, soaring waterfalls and volcanic black sand beaches, this Nordic nation’s otherworldly landscape has long inspired Icelandic designers. Being one of the wor

Looking at Patricia Urquiola’s prolific body of work, the architect and industrial designer seems almost indefatigable. In the span of three decades, her diverse projects range across the fields of architecture, interiors to product design and hotels

The shortest day and longest night of the year has roused enchantment since the beginning of time. Whether gathered ‘round a bonfire or seated by the fireplace, the Winter Solstice inspires tales of adventure and rites of magic, words and worlds summ

Touring the corners of the world this fall, Hermés Carré Club presented a new experience of free-spirited exploration and collective joy. Debuting their scarf design artists in a different light, the core of the Hermés silk universe highlighted the H

This is possibly the most popular silver cleaning trick of all. Baking soda being a mandatory protagonist in nearly every cleaning hack, is highly versatile. And it can do amazing wonders for silver too, especially when paired with aluminium foil. Fi

This is dialled back and dialled in. The purity is superb, with crushed apple, peach, lemon, and slate character. Full body, lightly sweet and very fruity but the linear length and focus are impressive–it’s like tasting freshly picked grapes. Drink n

Complementing furniture, fixtures, and appliances will further enhance a home’s exquisite interiors. In the kitchen, choosing classic and sleek designs will easily go well with any style. Viking Range offers a number of reliable appliances that add f

Upon entering the contemporary room, the feelings of intimacy are certainly alive and well: the 10-seater, 50-square-metre space adjoining the main dining room of Gallery by Chele looks unassuming. But it promises big, big things. The Studio Lab’s pr

As the oldest and closest neighbour of the Philippines, the province of Guangdong—formerly Canton—shares an intertwined culinary history that spans centuries with the archipelago. From rice to sweet and sour pork, Cantonese cuisine has influenced the

Cooking requires a perfect balance of heat, moisture, timing, and techniques to produce a delightful meal. Steam preserves food’s nutrition, taste, and texture—helping maintain up to 22 per cent higher vitamin content. Cooking with steam lessens the

Everybody in the world spends a third of their entire life sleeping, or at least attempting to do so. That said, it makes perfect sesne to craft a relaxing sanctuary in the most intimate space of your home. A place for relaxation and deep slumber, th

For 25 years, Dyson has been researching and developing the technology that powers ingenious household items like hairdryers, fans, and vacuum cleaners. Efficiency became the DNA of these signature products, which have pride of place in homes around

More than just a functional room in the home, the bathroom is also a peaceful oasis; a calm and relaxing spot to relax—exactly the mood that Duravit’s Brioso bathroom line wants to capture. Duravit, a German manufacturer of luxury bathrooms since 181

“I love a big international city where you can walk wherever you need to go, ” says Emmanuel de Bayser, who divides his time between two such European locales—Berlin and Paris. In Berlin, de Bayser runs The Corner, a luxe concept store focused on fas

We are in Florence, near the Via di Bellosguardo: one of the most scenic areas of the city, which is characterised by cobblestone streets and centuries-old trees. Set in the heart of the Boschetto Gardens within the historic Villa Strozzi’s historic

It was not too long ago when the architect and interior designer Juan Antonio “Anton” Mendoza was commissioned to put together this minimalist masterpiece. The 350-square-metre apartment, located within the luxurious Horizon Homes at Shangri-La at th

Gorgeous De Gournay wallpaper with animal print, marble busts with displays of coral—the home of Edgardo Osorio and his partner, Ricardo D’Almeida Figueiredo, is a riot of colour and patterns, of contemporary and classic elements, all contained withi

“Even though you might leave Africa, Africa never leaves you,” says South African-born Julian Koski. He left South Africa for the US as a young man in the 1980s, but his vivid memories of his childhood safari holidays stayed with him. Now living with

Johannesburg couturier Howard Green is best known for the exquisite detail he puts in his gowns, from hand-stitched beadwork to ensuring the perfect fit. “We make gowns that fit the body like a mould,” he says. Green has a reputation for being a perf