How often do you notice a “Made in SG” tag on your clothes? Not often, we reckon. Producing here poses its own challenges, such as higher costs, yet some homegrown labels are pushing on. Here’s why, and how they’re moving forward in these times.

Dior’s Resort collection celebrates the craftsmanship and beauty of Africa.

The Keong Saik neighbourhood’s revamped shophouses now boast more culinary diversity than most hotspots, from European to African or Caribbean. That makes this the current ’hood of choice for bon vivants.

HOW DO YOU PORTRAY A TAG LINE LIKE “DON’T CRACK UNDER PRESSURE” EFFECTIVELY? FOR SWISS WATCH HOUSE TAG HEUER, IT MEANS GETTING ITS POSTER GIRL AND MODEL CARA DELEVINGNE TO GO FACE-TO-FACE WITH A LION IN THE AFRICAN BUSHLAND. TOGETHER WITH THE BRAND, FEMALE BREAKS DOWN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN.

Not one to shirk a difficult challenge, London-based, GhanaianBritish architect David Adjaye is redefining the meaning of social architecture through changing the city’s landscape. Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle gets up-close with the man of the moment.

In a distinct nod to globalism, this Barcelona apartment artfully melds contemporary African influences with its bustling Spanish surrounds.