Officially opened its doors this month, So/ Maldives is a sartorially-rooted retreat set on a pristine private island and surrounded by the Emboodhoo Lagoon. Located a 15-minute speedboat ride from Malé’s Velana International Airport, the hotel boasts 80 individually designed villas, nestled directly on its own slice of white-sand beach or on stilts above the lagoon.
So/ Maldives is bold and structural in design, drawing inspiration from the craftsmanship and theatricality of contemporary couture. Thus, the “Castaway meets runway” tagline. Upon arrival, guests are greeted with a spectacular, over-water pavilion, which sets the tone of the hotel with clean lines, cool neutrals, and natural wood, juxtaposed against vibrant accents and a sculptural, red-latticed central staircase. The hotel’s distinctive walkways are framed by billowing fabrics or architectural…
