Handsome and unbelievably sleek, the Seamaster Aqua Terra is a watch you’d reach for time and again. The simplicity of the timepiece is marked by a beautiful lacquered black varnish dial set against a symmetrical stainless steel case. At the back is a screw-in caseback that’s accented with a wave-edged design; a nod to Omega’s maritime heritage. It isn’t a flashy piece and it doesn’t have to be if you’re already comfortable in your own skin.
Trail runners require the best cushioning and support; Hoka’s Speedgoat 6 has them in spades. The latest iteration of the Speedgoat trail-running series is refined with a breathable textile upper, an internal support chasis to keep the foot snug and in place, a plusher dual gusset tongue and a revised lug orientation. It’s a surety that whatever one encounters on the trail, the feet are always protected.
There is a certain genius to Prada’s constant explorations of abject uniformity and turning staples into something more inspiring. The latest incarnation of Prada’s Re-Nylon backpack stays true to its archival, timeless style. And yet, it’s modernised with a detachable leather strap wide enough for the backpack to be carried in a stylish, rakish manner.
Getting a good, deep sleep is as important as keeping to a healthy lifestyle—you can’t exactly do one without the other. This Works’ Deep Sleep Pillow Spray is a blend of lavender, camomile and vetiver oils that together, encourage the mind and body to zen and zone out. Spritz your pillow when you’re about to head to bed and let the aroma lead you to a soothing state for better sleep.
Auchentoshan’s Three Wood has that warm and uplifting aroma you would expect from a single malt. It’s then heightened by a complex flavour profile. Matured in three different cask types— American Bourbon to Spanish Oloroso Sherry to Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks—the profile has notes of fruits and hints of cinnamon, lemon and butterscotch. An irresistible oaky sweetness lingers for a smooth finish.
Pharrell Williams’ Americana-themed AW24 menswear collection for Louis Vuitton is replete with workwear codes. Timberland’s classic 6-Inch style is a quintessential workwear piece that’s adopted into mainstream fashion so it made sense for Williams to introduce an LV reimagined designed. The silhouette remains, with leather LV Monogram accents around the collar as well as the tongue lining; it won’t be difficult to make this pair work for you.
To bottle up the essence of Acne Studios into a perfume, the brand worked with renowned perfume maker Frédéric Malle. The nose of the resulting eau de parfum is by Suzy Le Helley, who balanced aldehydes with natural floral notes—rose, violet and orange blossom—and the creaminess of vanilla, sandalwood and white musk. “Like a comforting mohair sweater,” says the brand and we couldn’t agree more.
Local coffee-tech brand Morning makes its flagship machine a tad simpler to use. The Morning Machine Lite retains all the beloved features of the original with the exception that there are only five preset recipe slots available—less fiddling through, especially if you’re a creature of habit when it comes to your brew. This model is also a limited-edition design in collaboration with Tanchen Studio. Only 50 units are available for each of the two colourways.
The Hermès universe is an extensive one and it includes a luxurious homeware selection. Decadent and soft to the touch, the H Riviera pillow is crafted from a blend of merino wool and cashmere in variations of orange hues. The design may have taken inspiration from an advertising visual back in 1929, but is undoubtedly timeless in every way. A piece of luxury in your living room? What a brilliant way to wind down every day.
It’s style meets technology meets tradition—Fendi and Devialet come together to bring back the vibes of lugging a boombox. Packaged in the small but mighty Mania portable speaker, the Fendi x Devialet version is wrapped in the former’s FF motif that you’d easily mistake for a fashion accessory. Perfect when you’re making a declaration of love à la Say Anything.
Photography: Jaya Khidir
Styling: Asri Jasman
Photography Assistants: Ng Kai Ming and Syed Abdullah
Known for its innovative speciality coffee capsule machine and global roaster collabs, MORNING teamed up with TANCHEN Studio, a local textile design house specialising in stylish home accessories. With the intent to put a pause on the rat race and appreciate life as it is, both brands have introduced coffee machines, tableware and dining objects intended for—to paraphrase Jim Hopper—"coffee and contemplation".
Leon Foo, co-founder of MORNING shares his enthusiasm for the collection: "TANCHEN Studio's commitment to thoughtful design perfectly complements our mission to elevate the coffee experience at home. The 'PressPause' collection offers a beautiful and functional way to slow down, savour the moment and enjoy a perfectly brewed cup of coffee."
A special lite edition of MORNING's flagship coffee capsule machine, makes its debut with this collaboration. In a compact-size, the Machine Lite model allows you to calibrate the temperature, pressure profiles and your preferred water-to-coffee ratio. It also offers five ready-to-brew recipes or MORNING's signature "bloom & brew" feature that uses "pre-infusion to maximise the extraction and flavour in each brew.
Evoking MORNING's intriguing coffee notes like chocolate, cherry, smoke, and melon, this collaboration introduces two exclusive colourways for the Machine Lite—maroon, a rich wine shade combined with a calming muted blue, and lilac, a pastel shade paired with sage green accordingly.
There are only 50 units of each colour-way available for the Singapore region, while there are other versions don't miss the chance to own this unique and exclusive Machine Lite.
Other accessories of TANCHEN Studio include the Barista Cloths and Kueh/Kueh Coasters. Inspired by the nostalgic childhood treat, the Kueh/Kueh Coasters are crafted in five pastel shades that evoke the flavours of rose, coconut, palm sugar, and pandan. These coasters showcase TANCHEN's signature R/R (Reversible/Ribbon) design.
Meanwhile, the Barista Cloths represent TANCHEN Studio's foray into printed designs. Currently it has interlocking colour combinations of Lime + Lilac and Blue + Red. Their patterns are inspired by the art of weaving, adding a vibrant touch to the coffee ritual.
The Affogato Set includes a Stainless Steel Bowl perfect for enjoying sweet treats and paired with a hand-beaded place mat inspired by TANCHEN Studio's Braided/Beaded designs. This MORNING-exclusive edition features natural wooden beads in a unique dual-toned style, reminiscent of Southeast Asian taxicab seat covers.
TANCHEN Studio, known for their MAZHA Stools, presents a Singapore-exclusive tribute to the traditional ⻢扎 (mǎ zhá) folding stools. This version features a custom butter shade, conjuring the richness of butter on scones, butter in kaya toast and kopi gu you (butter coffee). It's a statement piece for one's next coffee break.
(It's a bit of a missed opportunity that the natural wooden beads from the Affogato Set isn't used as the seat material. But what do we know? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯)
(MORNING x TANCHEN STUDIO)
Find this exclusive collection at MORNING's inaugural physical store at New Bahru (46 Kim Yam Road, 01-13, Singapore 239351) or online.
