23Oct

Initial These

The rise and fall (and rise again) of the monogram

We explore the phenomenon that is logomania and the role it plays in a fashion brand’s evolution.

23Oct

FAMOUS FACE

That Time Gisele Bundchen Tried Face Yoga

For the first episode of Dior Skincare Talk, supermodel Gisele Bundchen had to “look up to the ceiling and stick out your tongue, and move it side to side”.

22Oct

advocate

Nadia Ahmad Samdin Wants To Give Voice To The Marginalised

“Representation matters because when decisions are being made, you want to make sure that different perspectives are being heard,” she says.

22Oct

watch this

5 Collaborations Between Watchmakers And Fashion Houses That You’ll Want To Get Your Hands On

The union between timepieces and fashion is a match made in sartorial heaven.

21Oct

welcome to the wild side

Singapore’s Zoos Aren’t Just For Housing Animals — They Help Protect Wildlife At Home And Around The Globe

The head of Wildlife Reserves Singapore, Dr Cheng Wen-Haur, talks us about the important role that zoos play, how people can help — and about the Lion City’s beloved otters.

21Oct

Double Tap

10 Years of Instagram: How One App Shaped Fashion

A look at how one social media platform has shifted the fashion industry in ways that were previously unimaginable.

20Oct

avast!

How Singapore’s New Cult Fave Bar, Barbary Coast, Avoided Becoming A Tourist Trap

The designer behind the hot cocktail bar in Boat Quay tells us how they created a world within a world — and what 2021 portends for hospitality design.

19Oct

RETAIL THERAPY

Your New Beauty & Fashion Buys Can Help Change Lives

From skincare that supports cancer research to T-shirts that fund school meals, we’re sending them to cart.

19Oct

flower power

Behold The Newest Additions To Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra collection

Go on – find your luck charm

13Oct

lights, camera, action

Rolex And The Road To The Red Carpet

With contributions to the fields of science, environment and the arts, Rolex’s pursuit of excellence extends far beyond the bounds of watchmaking. And when the crown partners with filmmaking’s finest, the results are nothing short of electrifying.

16Oct

super like

Swipe Right For Honesty: New Dating App Lovenn Wants To Reduce The Stigma Of Mental Health And Other ‘Dealbreakers’

Founded by a Singaporean who struggled with depression — and found it difficult to disclose to potential paramours — Lovenn wants to help its users create more meaningful connections.

16Oct

Build Back Better

Capitalism Post-Covid Must Create A More Resilient, Cohesive And Sustainable World

We need a Great Reset of our economies, politics and societies to lend a voice to those who have been left behind by the pandemic.

15Oct

bling on

3 Exceptional Jewellery Auctions To Take Note Of

Expect lots of hyperbole, zeros and commas, and eye-watering carat weights from these jewellery lots that have rocked auction houses worldwide.