TOHUM by Verda Alaton: Sustainable Jewelry Inspired by Nature
written by SEYDA GöÇMEN In winter light, the world reveals its geometry. A ridgeline becomes calligraphy against the sky; a shell holds the memory of a perfect spiral; a stone carries centuries of wind and water within its quiet form. Meeting Verda Alaton in Geneva, founder of TOHUM, makes one thing immediately clear: this […]
Time, According to Chanel
By Abna Ashanti At Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, where much of the industry continues to measure itself through technical escalation, Chanel took a different position. There was no singular headline piece designed to dominate conversation through mechanical performance. No attempt to compete in the language of record-breaking complications. Instead, Chanel presented a broad and […]
The Inheritance of Time
By Abna Ashanti On April 14 at 11:30 a.m., the official inauguration of Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026 took place at Palexpo. The setting was formal, precise, and deliberate. Geneva was not simply opening a Salon. It was reaffirming its place at the center of watchmaking. Around 300 guests were present, including political representatives from […]
Girls’ Trip to Barcelona’s New SLS Hotel
RJA Barcelona has never been short of beautiful hotels. From grand historic landmarks to sleek boutique hideaways, the city knows a thing or two about hospitality. Yet every so often, a new arrival creates a genuine buzz. Enter SLS Barcelona, the highly anticipated waterfront resort bringing a fresh dose of glamour, energy, and unapologetic fun to […]
Seoul, Revisited Through the Kitchen
By Abna Ashanti It takes a certain kind of curiosity to sign up for a cooking class in a city you already think you know. Seoul is not new to me. I have returned at least five times, each visit adding another layer to an already vivid memory. I know its rhythm, its contrasts, the […]
An Oasis on Makindye Hill
At Latitude 0° in Kampala, a hotel built on the principles of sustainability and local craft offers art, peace, and a place to feel genuinely present in the city. The cat arrived before the coffee did. I was seated on the terrace of Zero restaurant at Latitude 0°, Uganda’s most quietly remarkable hotel. It was […]
Stillness In The Artic: Glass Resort, Finland
BY GONCA LEU There are places you visit, and there are places that stay with you. Glass Resort belongs to the second. I travelled to Lapland with my two daughters not only to witness the Arctic winter, but to reconnect with them, with silence, and perhaps with myself. As an interior architect, I […]
Three Days, Six Senses: Rediscovering Marrakech at the Fairmont Royal Palm
Written by Maria May Some places you visit. Others, you feel. Marrakech is one of those rare destinations that lingers in your senses long after you’ve left. I touched down at 08:50 on Edelweiss’s Zurich–Marrakech flight and felt as wide-eyed as I had fifteen years earlier, when I first visited for a dear friend’s […]
Awakening the Diamond Within: The Empowering Journey Behind La Vallée Spa
Written by Maria May In an industry where wellness is often marketed as a luxury accessory, La Vallée Spa redefines it as a deeply transformative experience. At the helm of this reimagination is Knirke Cathrine Fester Schindler, CEO of La Vallée Spa, whose life journey spans continents, careers, and cultures—each chapter forging the values, […]
Grass Court Greatness Returns to Bonmont
By David Serkin The Bonmont Tennis Masters 2025 is a tournament played on grass, quite literally, masterful—all pun intended! Kai Zen Mag covered the build-up to this remarkable event in our Spring Issue, and we’re thrilled to report back on how it all unfolded. Born out of a scarcity of high-quality grass courts in […]