SUMMER
SUMMER 2017 Contents 18 FROM THE EDITOR REGULARS 46 BLACKBOOK 23 LAND, SEA AND AIR Hotel news, on-the-water updates and the latest from the world of aviation 34 SINGAPORE SWING The island-state continues to transform itself into a lifestyle capital 38 CLASSICAL INDIA A new resort enriches Hampi‘s ancient temples and other treasures 40 HARBOUR LIGHTS Sydney‘s star sparkles bright as fresh attractions open in the evolving city 44 GREEN SCENE Golf on the Hawaiian island of Kauai has never been more appealing 46 GLOBAL GOURMAND Europe‘s top tables, brunch in Paris, Tasmanian delights and more 40 58 23 The question that remains is if culture – whether that of the street or of institutions – can thrive here Singapore Swing, 34 38 34 57 STYLE & BEAUTY 51 STATEMENT TIME Sumptuously styled handbags are back in vogue 54 SIMPLY THE BEST A quintet of men‘s dress watches that follow three uncomplicated rules 51 ART & DESIGN 57 HOME COMFORTS Must-have objects for the quintessentially stylish interior 58 SHOWING METAL Furniture designers are hammering out a new breed of heavy creations 62 SHANGHAI SHINES The city‘s West Bund district has become one of Asia‘s culture hot spots PHOTOS CLOCKWISE FROM OUTSIDE LEFT: © CORE BY CLARE SMYTH, NIKKI TO, © BAWAH ISLAND, © PAULA CADEMARTORI, © FORTY FIVE TEN, © ZHIPENG TAN, APU SISTA, © NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE 16 CENTURION-MAGAZINE.COM
