CELEBRATING THE INDIVIDUAL
Mop_14n15_Books_1411.indd By MIRIAM CHEW A dozen titles that tell of women who overcame the odds, seized opportunities and made things better for themselves and others HIDDEN FIGURES BY MARGOT LEE SHETTERLYBased on a true story, Hidden Figures is set amidst the civil rights movement — a time of racial and gender inequality. In a race between the United States and…
By Justin Harper I have never been a big fan of special edition cars as they are usually gimmicks made on the back of an already popular model. But now and again, something special comes along – like the Mini 60th anniversary special edition. As Mini fans will probably tell you, the latest models are unrecognisable from those that rolled…
Perhaps never before has the world truly appreciated the arts as it has right now, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. As the number of confirmed cases grow — currently 2 million and counting — people are staying at home to curb the spread and the arts have been a comfort to many. Despite the tough times, CEO of…
by Jamie Nonis For Sandrine Stern, managing artists’ egos is par for the course in her role as head of creations at Patek Philippe. “It’s hard to find the right [master craftsman] and to also find someone who is open enough to listen to feedback. Because when you are an artist, sometimes you prefer to do your job on your…