EMBRACE CHANGE
The world is no longer the same. You and I are no longer the same. The past few months have shown us what the human spirit can conquer. And I believe for many of us, we have also proved to ourselves that we can do new things, look at the world in a new light, and exceed our perceived limits with new challenges and endeavours. Even in the tiniest things, even on a deeply personal level.
The beginning of Phase 2 of the post-circuit Breaker period signals a fresh start. As we enter it with hope and some trepidation, we also bring these newer and better versions of ourselves into the future. Our cover personality Lang Lang certainly epitomises not just the best of human achievement, but also the best of reinvention. The boy wonder turned rock star of the classical music world bounced back from potentially career-ending tendinitis to a stellar comeback. He’s not just an artist at his peak now, he’s also a loving husband, a forward-thinking philanthropist and a mentor to gifted young musicians.
On a more light-hearted note, we have also captured the spirit of reinvention in various fun ways this issue. Our illustrated fashion spread lets us indulge in a little fantasy role play. Our readers show us their new hobbies, resolutions and even looks. And several luxury brands, from Chopard and Gucci to Audemars Piguet as well as Porsche showcased here, also bowled us over with their ingenuity, creativity and passion.
Speaking of transformation and evolution, the world of arts and design has always been a torchbearer for these qualities. And that’s why we bring to you profiles on four female artists around the world who have found acclaim in trailblazing new ideas and concepts within their practice.
Certainly, all of us at Prestige can’t wait for our lives to ease back into normalcy soon. Some of us miss travelling desperately. It doesn’t hurt to dream a little, so we have compiled reviews of three beautiful resorts situated in secluded destinations within Indochina that offer the kind of privacy and safety that future travel demands. In the meantime, while dining out is now allowed, at-home dining is set to be a big part of our lives in the near term – and for your sake, we highlight in this issue some of Singapore’s most scrumptious gourmet deliveries.
Let’s brace ourselves and embrace what’s ahead with optimism!