The Swiss craft

As Switzerland’s premier appliance brand, V-ZUG’S sleek designs and quality build have made it one of the most trusted brands in Europe. With over 100 years of history, this family owned company provides kitchen and laundry solutions to enhance one’s lifestyle.

Discerning hosts have much to look forward to when entertaining at home, thanks to the award-winning Combisteam MSLQ ($18,800). V-ZUG is the first in the world to combine conventional, steam and added microwave heating. This innovative single appliance promises to save owners up to 33 percent of cooking time, and retains 30 percent of minerals and Vitamin C that might otherwise be lost.

V-ZUG’S brand ambassador and head of the V-ZUG Gourmet Academy, Swiss chef Roman Wüthrich, praised the user friendliness and cooking functions of the oven. “Having previously worked for a member of the Saudi Royal Family, I can say I wish I had a V-ZUG appliance there.” He adds: “I’ve tested it myself – for example to bake bread, the Combi-steam MSLQ only uses seven steps whereas our competitor’s product has 27.” He singled out the in-built soft roasting programme as one of his favourite features.

Cooking often leaves smells on your clothes and that’s where the REFRESH-BUTLER ($26,000) comes in. Rather than sending delicate clothing to the dry cleaners, you can now do it at home. With the push of a button, this revolutionary fabric care system neutralises odours, eliminates bacteria and germs, and also gently dries fabrics that may have been caught in the rain within two hours (for a light load). vzug.com/sg