As the new face of Chanel N˚5, Marion Cotillard joins the ranks of numerous leading ladies, starting with Coco herself. She talks to Lydia Slater about her passion for activism, her dedication to her craft and the lessons she learnt during lockdown.

YEAH, YEAH, NETFLIX’S REDUX OF SINGAPORE TV SHOWS FROM THE ’90S IS MAKING US NOSTALGIC FOR THE ERA’S BRAND OF “POWER” DRESSING.

BACK IN 1932, GABRIELLE CHANEL CREATED BIJOUX DE DIAMANTS, HER FIRST AND ONLY HIGH JEWELLERY COLLECTION, CELEBRATING DIAMONDS AT A TIME OF RECESSION BECAUSE “THEY REPRESENT THE GREATEST VALUE IN THE SMALLEST VOLUME”. THIS MONTH, CHANEL OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES A SERIES OF NOVEL AND OFTEN TRANSFORMABLE DESIGNS INSPIRED BY IT, EACH CELEBRATING AN ICON THAT – HOWEVER SIMPLE – REPRESENTS THE SPIRIT OF THE HOUSE SHE BUILT. HERE, THE STORIES BEHIND FOUR OF THEM.

From breakthrough skincare formulas to groundbreaking makeup textures, beauty innovation has pushed forth speedily—especially in these times of pandemic, when self-love and self-care are so essential.

Talented, smart and sexy, French actress Marion Cotillard epitomises Parisian style, and all its glamour and elegance.

THE SHOE MOST SYNONYMOUS WITH CHANEL MIGHT BE ITS BLACK-AND-BEIGE SANDALS, BUT THIS SEASON, THERE’S ANOTHER TWO-TONED STYLE TO KNOW.

A covetable, curated wardrobe is really one that’s filled with things you truly love, and that can last you a lifetime.

FRESH OUT OF LOCKDOWN, LUCIA PICA – GLOBAL CREATIVE MAKEUP AND COLOR DESIGNER OF CHANEL – GIVES NOELLE LOH THE EXCLUSIVE ON WHAT NOW (AND NEXT) FOR COSMETICS

Create your own fairy tale with pretty dresses and florals, all worn with a devil‑may‑care attitude and swashbuckling boots.

The latest beauty must-haves to keep you radiant from top to toe.

The latest beauty must-haves to keep you radiant from top to toe.

Dress your fingers in a prism of hues. These luscious gems are picture perfect for rocking any outfit.

Chanel shows no signs of slowing down on the occasion of the iconic J12’s 20th anniversary.

IF AN ABODE SHOULD INVIGORATE AND INSPIRE, THEN COCO CHANEL’S HOME AT 31 RUE CAMBON IN PARIS IS A DREAM HOUSE; ITS DECOR AND CONTENTS THE SOURCE OF IDEAS FOR MANY A CHANEL GARMENT OR ACCESSORY.

When tastes can last an instant, trends a couple of days and creative directors at fashion houses no more than three years, these designs that have been around for at least a decade and still score on innovation (and double taps on IG) prove that age is indeed just a number.

Nothing sells like star power—as these celebrities who lend their cachet and aspirational appeal to jewellery brands prove

The latest and most talked-about collections

Though the pre-fall collections were designed well before the current crisis, the messages behind them are more resonant than ever. Many conveyed a sense of joyfulness through candy colours, megawatt metallics and frothy fabrics. Others championed good old staples: Hard-working denim, chic camel suits and sparkly glad rags for night.

FEMALE COVER LOOK

Eyeshadow, mascara and eyeliner are now your new besties. Start with these head-turning looks.

Including the stuff that didn’t, so that you have more options.

Lucia Pica on why one can never go wrong with the colour red in beauty

Fit model, runway model, family since 2001. In fashion today, there are few who hold as special – and as long-standing – a position at a brand as Amanda Sanchez at Chanel. Keng Yang Shuen gets up close (virtually) with the effortlessly cool, 40-year-old clotheshorse for this exclusive cover story and discovers the secret to longevity.

NO TRADITIONAL FASHION SHOOTS ALLOWED? NO PROBLEM.

Long live the glory of chic black pieces in silk, lace and leather.

What you need, what you want, and what really works

THE NEW PERFECT

SIMPLE YET BOLD WITH GRAPHIC INCISIONS INSPIRED BY THE BRAND’S SIGNATURE QUILTING, CHANEL’S COCO CRUSH LINE OF FINE JEWELLERY HAS ALWAYS MEANT AN EFFORTLESS WAY TO MAKE A PERSONAL STATEMENT.

An action plan that helps you accomplish your ultimate #SkinGoals trifecta of clarity, smoothness and all-round radiance.

Nine days, thirty-eight shows and one million croissant-calories later, Paris Fashion Week has come to a close— BAZAAR captures the highlights in this visual diary

Contemporary art, sculptural shapes and power petals played starring roles on the Paris runways for the haute couture spring/summer 2020 shows.

As The Peak rounds up the latest crop of ladies’ timepieces, we also take a moment to consider what makes female watch fans tick.

Chanel expands its Coco Crush fine jewellery collection with new mini sizes meant for maximum impact. Time to get stacked.

What you need, what you want, and what really works.

The latest and most talked-about collections

A STAR IS BORN

HEY LITTLE RICH GIRL

Chanel spring/summer 2020

IF GRETA THUNBERG REPRESENTED A CATEGORY OF PEOPLE, TALIA RYDER WOULD FIT RIGHT INTO IT: A SOPHISTICATED VOICE ON SOCIAL ISSUES SPANNING BULLYING TO REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALL PACKED INTO A PETITE 17-YEAR-OLD.

SIX OF THE MOST POPULAR SIGNATURE FINE JEWELLERY COLLECTIONS GET AN UPDATE – YET ANOTHER WAY TO KEEP SPARKLING DAILY.

Young, beautiful and digital savvy, these three faces represent the new breed of Singapore models and they’re making major moves in some of SS ‘20’s most eyecatching looks.

A total of 155 new products. More than 180 award categories. A panel of 14 dedicated judges. Weeks of non-stop testing.

JOINING THE SHELVES OF CELINE, HERMES AND MORE OF THE WORLD’S MOST WELL-LOVED AND TRENDSETTING LUXURY FASHION HOUSES:

The spring/summer 2020 runways served up a plethora of modern, graphic looks that ran the gamut from the everyday to the fantastical—highlighted with bold, brilliant colour from eyes to hair. Warning: Wallflowers need not apply.

What you need, what you want, and what really works

Coco’s guide to the new ways of loving.

Balenciaga spring/ summer 2020

Timeless boots; bold, bright pumps; comfy flat sandals; and classic sneakers in neutral tones.

The new decade brings a slew of fresh ideas, with some designers reimagining concepts from the past—be it three decades or three centuries ago.

WINTER WONDERLAND.

BAZAAR presents the hottest models from Singapore who are making their mark beyond the Little Red Dot. By Jeffrey Yan.

The premise here: Brights and bold prints definitely brighten our days.

The BAZAAR Academy heads to the City of Lights to soak up culture, craftsmanship and a new dawn at Chanel.

Bring glad tidings with luscious baubles everyone would approve of.

The bold, the brilliant, and the beautiful on celebrating the power and joys of fashion.

Inspired by the jewellery's matelasse pattern and versatile style, we explore the playful side of Chanel's Coco Crush pieces.

Unassuming, steely cool yet Sentimental, the artistic Director of chanel brings a hip And inspiring human touch to The french luxury maison.

Splurge on these must-have accessories that will last you for seasons to come. Go ahead, you deserve it.

After London, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Seoul, the fifth chapter of the travelling Mademoiselle Prive exhibition opened in Tokyo’s Shinagawa-Ku in October 2019. Ng Yi Lian paid a visit.

Red, blue and yellow are the must-have colours for Resort.

The objective: a year-end standout style reboot.

The nostalgia gripping fashion today offers some insights into what the zeitgeist craves and desires.

The latest lippie drops that make for perfect gifts (for you in every #mood).

From Gabrielle Chanel’s passionate love affair with the Grand Duke Dmitri comes a high jewellery collection that shows her life-long fascination with Mother Russia.

Take a shine to the bag of legacy and dreams

Lucia Pica’s Parisian home is as fresh and bold as the makeup looks she creates for Chanel.

Guard these jewels and precious watches with a dash of daring.

BAZAAR SHOWCASE

Whether you’re looking for something fierce and fabulous or cute and cuddly, there’s an accessory (or two) for you this fall/winter 2019. By Debby Kwong

Step confidently into fall in tall boots, midi skirts, and luxurious outerwear. By Lisa Armstrong

THE BEST OF STREET STYLE BOILS DOWN TO INDIVIDUALITY, AND WITH PUNK ELEMENTS LIKE SEW-ON PATCHES AND DESIGN DETAILS THAT LET ONE CUSTOMISE ONE’S LOOK, THE LATEST INSTALMENT OF 2 MONCLER 1952 HAS US COVERED.

FROM ITS GENDERNEUTRAL ORIGINAL DESIGN TO ITS DIVERSE RANGE OF STYLES AND SIZES, CHANEL’S J12 WATCH HAS BEEN ENCAPSULATING PRESENT-DAY VALUES SINCE THE YEAR 2000.

Ten of our favourite watches from this year’s collections—and they couldn’t be more different from each other.

Watchmakers present their very best at this year’s Only Watch auction, which benefits research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

FALL/WINTER 2019 SAW DESIGNERS BOTH REINFORCING HERITAGE CODES AND CHARTING BRAVE COURSES FORWARD, CREATING CLOTHES THAT ADDRESSED THE REALITIES OF MODERN LIFE WHILE SOARING TO NEW FASHION HEIGHTS.

A makeup collection based on the absence of colour (black) and the inclusion of every colour (white) – is it absurd? Or is it bold? Ng Yi Lian finds out in Paris.

Fashion reflects the zeitgeist of our time—and this is especially true as the decade draws to a close and we look towards 2020.

In contentious and crazy-ass times, designers revisit what makes women feel good, confident, safe and strong: elegance (beautifully exemplified here at Dolce & Gabbana).

The mark of a truly iconic watch: when its design remains distinct and looks right, be it past, present or future – even after its maker hits the refresh button on it.

As a new wave of bespoke shopping experiences takes things to the next level, Grace O’Neill investigates how the one percent buy jewellery in 2019.

The enigmatic, surrealist oeuvre of French photographer/beauty guru Serge Lutens makes the perfect inspiration for Pre-fall’s ’80s-inflected makeup colours and fashion accessories.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

MOROCCAN MAGIC.

EVERY DAY IS FANCY DRESS DAY WITH THE COLOURFUL, VINTAGE FANATIC MODEL MAE LAPRES – SO WHO BETTER TO PUT SOME OUTLANDISH CINEMATIC GLAMOUR INTO PRE-FALL’S DRAMATIC GOWNS AND STATEMENT COCKTAIL DRESSES?

The 15 here have one thing in common: They are going to be most sought after.

Every year, the CLEO Beauty Hall of Fame brings you the very best in beauty. This time, judges Alex T, Mong Chin Yeoh, Sahur Saleim, Sean Ang, Beauty Editor Smita DeSouza and the CLEO crew tried over 200 products to bring you the ones that truly work—plus insider tips to make the most of them. Don’t add to cart without reading this first

Special edition street-inspired collab? There’s one in here.

While S/S and F/W generate bigger showmanship buzz, it’s the in-between seasonal collections – Resort (also known as Cruise) and Pre-Fall – that are designed for longevity as much as desirability. So before you head for a store or go online, let this first of a two-parter be your guide to what to wear and covet from now until August.

This couture season was a whimsical dreamland where surreal beauty, romantic femininity and exquisite fantasy reigned supreme.

Chanel-Pharrell—a collection that deftly melds the ethos of the classic French House with Pharrell’s unique brand of swag—has finally been unveiled. Whether standing in front of the camera or speaking about his friendship with the late Karl Lagerfeld, every moment is filled with what makes Pharrell, well, Pharrell.

Watch brands roll out highlights at Basel, even as fair looks to sync with SIHH to boost attendance next year.

The prolific designer remained fashion’s tour de force until the very end.

From double-visor straw caps to novelty bags inspired by a day out at the beach, Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2019 accessories make for some of the most collectible toys in any woman’s wardrobe.

Golden skin with a chance of fuchsia lips, quirky manicures, metallic eyebrows and intricate cornrows— this spring/summer 2019 promises a warm front and a cheery outlook.

Power up your Lois Lane suits with these statement making pieces.

Could Tag Heuer’s latest experiment set a new benchmark for watchmaking’s trickiest component?

Monochromatic black or white staples and pretty, made-for-everyday fine jewellery can come across as kinda, well, basic.

When the newest beauty products arrive on our desks it always makes our day, and every new product launch gives us a reason to live (or rather, to do our jobs).

Advances in perfumery have refined the olfactory notes extracted and made blending techniques more innovative, so you get unique concoctions that don’t just smell “mass”.

WE TRY, YOU BUY.

What the colour shares in common with classic crimson:

With special musical appearances by...

From tree-posing in Sri Lanka to fasciatherapy in Paris, retreat to these restorative spa destinations for a trip of the holistic kind

The hills are alive with botanical treasures, and one brand has gone to great lengths to bottle their benefits.

Makeup for men – and genderless makeup – is becoming mainstream.

What we’re all talking about this month.

March to the rhythm of your own beat with Chanel Coco Crush’s chic, versatile pieces.

Some silver-screen remakes from the era are great (cue A Star Is Born); others not so (see – or should it be not see – Carrie).

It’s uncanny that I’m writing this just hours after having watched Chanel’s Metiers d’Art show live, this time at the Met in New York.

Because the freedom to live a little crazily is the biggest luxury.

WHOEVER SETS RULES TO ACCESSORISING DOESN’T KNOW HOW TO LIVE THE GOOD LIFE. FEMALE COLLABORATES WITH CHANEL TO PLAY DRESS UP, FEATURING THE FRENCH LUXURY LABEL’S ’80S SOPHISTICATION-MADE-MODERN FALL/WINTER 2018 COLLECTION.

THE ’90S COMEBACK THAT WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR: UNAPOLOGETIC, HIGH-OCTANE GLAMOUR THAT MAKES TRAFFIC-STOPPING GOWNS, STUDIO-54-PERFECT SEPARATES, OR ANYTHING FANCY USUALLY RESERVED FOR NIGHTS, THE NEW EVERYDAY DRESSING.

Eighteen years on and Chanel’s J12 remains one of the brand’s most beloved timepieces—with good reason.

EVERY YEAR, THE WORLD’S MOST PROLIFIC WATCH MAKERS GATHER AT WATCH FAIRS TO UNVEIL AN EXPLOSIVE SHOWCASE OF TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS, NEW STYLES AND POETIC STORIES. IT’S HARD TO KEEP TRACK OF THEM ALL, BUT THERE ARE UNMISTAKABLE PATTERNS THAT HAVE EMERGED FROM THE INDUSTRY’S DESIRE TO PLEASE ITS FANS. SO HERE ARE FIVE TRENDS WE’VE SPOTTED THAT YOU, READER AND TRENDSETTER, HELPED PROPAGATE.

Nothing is ever old. PPre l-lovoveded ffasashihionon merely waits until people find new ways to love it again. Two stores that specialise in vintage show us what’s “Carousell” and what has cachet.

An investment piece is a fashion item we buy not just because we love it, but because we think it will last for years and likely hold in value. But with fast fashion flooding the high street, is putting money into a few luxury pieces still a good investment?

Or what the French house calls it: Les Eaux de Chanel – its first unisex fragrance line centred on freshness, and celebrating life’s freedom and escapes.

What goes into the latest skincare that promises to quench our complexions with some much needed moisture? Here, our pick of the best, and what goes into them. Sofia Kim reports.

Taking inspiration from the Singaporean homeowner’s favourite fashion designer, the design team injected an air of understated opulence and sheer elegance into this chic London pad. DOMENICA TAN finds out more about this metropolitan abode.

Drawing inspiration from Gabrielle Chanel's favourite destinations, Perfumer Olivier Polge introduces a trio of fragrances to arouse the modern urbanite’s love for travel.

THE EVERYDAY ESSENTIAL: OUTDOORSY BOOTS

Embrace your individuality by experimenting with the brightest colours and boldest textures.

THE ANSWER: AS MANY AS YOU NEED – BECAUSE IT’S WHAT THIS SEASON’S REAL-LIFE-INFLUENCED RUNWAYS ARE DICTATING, AND BECAUSE THERE ARE JUST SO MANY TO LOVE.

SHEER, SEE-THROUGH AND OTHER FROTHY FABRICS LEND STORYBOOK ROMANCE TO CLASSIC BRITISH-INSPIRED LAYERING.

THE ANSWER: AS MANY AS YOU NEED – BECAUSE IT’S WHAT THIS SEASON’S REAL-LIFE-INFLUENCED RUNWAYS ARE DICTATING, AND BECAUSE THERE ARE JUST SO MANY TO LOVE.

SHEER, SEE - THROUGH AND OTHER FROTHY FABRICS LEND STORY BOOK ROMANCE TO CLASSIC BRITISH - INSPIRED LAYERING.

Flawless white diamonds—with just a hint of gleaming gold— epitomise unadulterated glamour that’s fit for royalty.

Take a walk through the Italian city of Naples, where Chanel’s latest collection was born.

It was a season that saw fashion insiders circumvent the globe in a whirlwind tour of exotic show locations that perfectly underscored each designer’s vision, resulting in a magical journey where fashion and destination became one. By Gerald Tan

Be it sitting front row at fashion week or connecting with nature at a safari, these are the beauty essentials BAZAAR’s editors swear by on every voyage. By Joyce Cheo

Unforgettable gems that turn precious moments into memories that last a lifetime.

As lyrical as it sounds, Chanel’s newest High Jewellery collection.

A perennial favourite when it comes to lip colour, red is now also an It hue when it comes to the cheeks and eyes – and just as foolproof a doll-me-up trick.

As we age, the skin’s natural oils decrease, leading to a weakened barrier that can’t keep moisture in. These beauty oils can pass quickly through the skin to the lipid layer to fortify it, so pick one with properties that suit your specific needs.

We love a beauty launch; but what’s truly fascinating are the crazy processes that go into making a product the iconic beauty hit it is today. True to the visionary direction of Coco Chanel, Chanel N°5, born in 1921, was all about firsts.

The Ritz on Place Vendôme, where Coco Chanel returned to sleep each evening, has played a vital role throughout her label’s illustrious history. Following Karl Lagerfeld’s Métiers d’Art show, Justine Picardie explores the enduring relationshop between these two icons of Parisian style.

After a successful inception at London’s Saatchi Gallery, Chanel’s “Mademoiselle Privé” is headed to Seoul.

Synonymous with high fashion and fine art, Joyce Cheo discovers another facet of the City of Light - through the most lavish spa retreats the French capital has to offer.

Bb and us at female agree: truly stylish people are real and creative with what they wear. So when you give them something as versatile as chanel’s gabrielle bag, you don’t just get effortless chic, but a whole expression of individuality. Together with the french brand, we got some of singapore’s most authentic style stars to do just that.

Gen z hollywood scions, film’s new royals, fashion’s cultural elite and pop’s coolest style stars. What happened when chanel invited this rambunctious crew to the ritz for its paris cosmopolite metiers d’art show (not only to grace its front row and runway, but also to relive the hotel’s legendary high life that inspired the collection) last december? Noelle loh gives you an exclusive peek.

Chanel’s Blue Serum is the product you didn’t know you needed in a bottle as classy as the brand itself.

Meet Lily-Rose Depp, the leading lady of Chanel N°5 L’eau.

Who doesn’t like progressive, bold-thinking folks whose ideas start cool cultural trends that make life better? To kick off the new year, Female and Chanel Fine Jewellery speak to five who check the box, and look set to do it again.

Described as Karl Lagerfeld’s “outside eyes”, the stylish multi-hyphenate recounts her work day in Paris.

Chanel’s spa at the Ritz.

Luxury brands are playing to our olfactory senses – and more – with a new breed of haute fragrances featuring intriguing ingredients and lavish packaging.

The humble wheat takes centre stage in the grandest of ways. By Windy Aulia.

Whether they're teenager or a mother of five, the pride and joy of Singapore's fashion scene are made up of these trailblazing models, whose magnetic camera presence and killer cheekbones prove that there's no shortage of beauty on this Little Red Dot we call home.

Have it under brown and taupe. And make it matte. CHARMAINE LEE reports on Chanel’s unexpected yet wearable takes of its iconic colour from London.

Rooted in haute couture heritage with a rock ’n’ roll energy, the breakout stars in watches live life on the edge.

Only a select few have access to glamorous Fashion Week soirées; even less get front row at the shows.

Five years after embarking on maket reforms, a revolution of a different sort is taking place in one of the world's last communist countries.

One of the world’s most iconic fragrances gets a fresh, modern makeover. JACLYN GUNASILAN reports from Grasse.

As a fresh eau fills Chanel’s legendary flacon, Joyce Cheo rediscovers the No.5 story and learns how a new chapter can be written by safeguarding the past.

Feel the might of a fashion invasion.

The latest take on braids, knots and buns? Two is better than one.

French film noir meets Italian la dolce vita for Chanel’s latest pre-fall fashion collection in Rome.

Think the hair equivalent of Lily-Rose Depp: pretty without being predictable and utterly cool.

Products for sensitive skin used to look functional, clinical and, well, boring. Not anymore. This moisturiser looks and feels luxe even with an ultra-stripped-down formula of 10 ingredients.

More than one in two women worldwide claim to have sensitive skin*. Cynthia Chew finds out how La Solution 10 de Chanel addresses this global beauty issue.

Originally designed to conceal, the camouflage print no longer plays hide-and-seek today.

That’s what goes into this luxurious, vanilla-packed antiageing cream. Jaclyn Gunasilan reports from Paris.

An icon’s legacy lives on with the launch of Chanel’s Holiday 2015 makeup collection.

Shine now in these high-gloss metallic suits and fully embellished dresses that scream wow.