In sociology, a lifestyle is the way a person lives. It’s a characteristic bundle of behaviours that makes sense to both others and oneself in a given time and place, including social relations, consumption, entertainment, and fashion. The behaviours and practices within lifestyles are a mixture of habits, conventional ways of doing things, and reasoned actions.

A lifestyle typically reflects an individual's attitudes and values. Therefore, living a luxury lifestyle is a means of forging a sense of self and to create cultural symbols that resonate with personal identity. Part of that may be defined with fine art collections, fine wine & dining, glamorous cars, exotic travels, to name a few.

SFO, in partnership with Stamford Wealth Academy and various industry experts, is dedicated to set the highest standard in lifestyle learning and appreciation.

For ultra-wealthy individuals, family office owners and family members who have worked hard to grow and accumulate their wealth and want to enjoy life and appreciate luxury indulgences such as fine art and fine wine, our Certification in Sommelier (Wine / Sake) and Certification in Art Appreciation course will make perfect choices.

Lifestyle Events

• October 7 - 10, 2011 - Learn About Sake for a Cause with Ms. Akiko Tomoda
• February 10, 2012 - Seminar on Chinese Antiques Market and Its Future with Bloomberg Hong Kong

In the meantime, the wine connoieseurs among you can follow the Stamford Wine Society through her Weekly Newsletter issues where the best wine deals in Asia can be found as well as some interesting reports, findings and tasting notes.