YOON AHN IS SOMETHING OF A GENERATIONAL DEFINER WITH A FIRM PLACE IN BOTH THE INTENSELY MASCULINE WORLD OF STREETWEAR AS CO-FOUNDER OF THE LABEL AMBUSH AND THE HISTORICALLY BOURGEOIS REALM OF HIGH FASHION AS JEWELLERY DIRECTOR AT DIOR HOMME.

The first tattoo-art car by Lexus will travel around the UK when lockdown measures ease.

Her World celebrates its 60th anniversary this year with the fifth part of the six-month series #HerWorldHerStory to celebrate, define and champion women.

SINGAPORE ARTIST HOWIE KIM TRANSLATES FANTASTICAL, ALMOST TRIPPY POP CULTURE-INFLUENCED IMAGERY THROUGH DIGITAL DRAWINGS.

Heritage arts patron edmond Chin may have moved on to designing bespoke jewellery, but he remains a staunch advocate of endowing museums with compelling exhibits to cultivate interest in history.

A lifelong sneaker fan brings one of the world’s biggest street-culture shows to our shores.

South Africa is leading the discourse on art and design on the African continent.

This luxury kitchen purveyor is helping people realise their dream designs.

What if your work is your dream? Hear how these young movers calling and shakers followed their hearts and found their purpose.

In a decade, Shang Xia’s Jiang Qiong Er has grown the collections of the luxury Chinese brand, known for its museum-worthy pieces. Next month, its 11th store will open in Singapore.

While weekend getaways to regional destinations allow one to relax with the tried and true, it is travel to the unfamiliar that inspires and provokes thought. Here, luxury travel agency Scott Dunn and resort operators share their recommendations and insights for 2020.

Where most see risks and disadvantages, Gary Xie sees potential in destinations less travelled – and proves his point with the success of Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts’ far-flung hotels.

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.

A new book Deep Human argues that staying relevant in an AI-powered future lies in tapping the innate qualities that make us human.

This unique cultural centre welcomes you to Jade Valley Winery in Xi’an, China.

Lying on a beach or mooching through a museum not your idea of a fun holiday? Maybe it’s because you crave the transforming challenge of adventure.

Modern-day Abu Dhabi continues to evolve in harmony with its traditions.

MANDEEP CHOPRA, FOUNDER OF LIMITED EDT, SINGAPORE’S FIRST DEDICATED SNEAKER BOUTIQUE, IS ON A MISSION TO CEMENT SINGAPORE’S STATUS AS A STREET CULTURE CAPITAL.

THE ANSWER IS NO. Chronic workplace stress is more serious than you might think it is. And with more people burning out at work, here’s why you should take extra precautions to balance your work and life.

These are the designers and labels whose work will set the agenda and trends in the years to come, so stay woke.

With a steady stream of personal and collaborative projects and an active, 218K-strong instagram account with Virgil Abloh as an ardent follower, the New York-based graffiti artist has not only outlived most of his contemporaries, but would also easily outshine any Gen Z in hypebeast-ness – without even trying. Who better to school us on the evolution of street art and its intersection with fashion? Keng Yang Shuen reports.

Underground, misfit, weird, and 100 per cent wonderful that way. Way before such attributes became Gen Z buzzwords, the DJ/boutique owner/nightlife impresario was steadily living and dressing up by them.

Having just turned 28, Zouk is the undisputed OG of clubs in Singapore, but has the Institution of Electronic Music still got its groove? Its latest independently minded, drum and bass-mad head of marketing Audrey Choy sits down with Tracy Phillips – the cultural connoisseur who held her very position at the nightspot a decade before – to talk about its relevance, direction, and what’s going to make everyone lose themselves to dance again.

Whether you’re after natural beauty and cultural ruins or want to party and lounge poolside, Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is the place to play.

Habitat, diet and lifestyle choices are responsible for greater number of heart problems for men.

Peru, not long ago aswarm with backpackers, has lately become a glamorous getaway boasting hotels whose design features complement the destination’s dramatic natural environs and reflect its complex heritage.

Jo-Ann Yeoh and Melissa De Silva, two recent awardwinning authors, bring new flavours, perspectives and styles to Singlit with their debuts.

Two Spanish restaurants in Singapore are eschewing familiar favourites to give us region-specific dishes: One is focused on Barcelona’s cosmopolitan cuisine, while another brings us grills from the Basque Country.

Having that human connection with your team members isn’t just for touchy-feely self-esteem purposes—it actually boosts your performance at work.

The opening of M+ in Hong Kong next year will allow visitors to access for the first time the world’s most comprehensive Chinese contemporary art collection, thanks to the efforts of one man, Uli Sigg.

Singapore is arguably the world’s most expensive city* to live in.

Elegant, atypical and often tailored to local preferences, these scents smell good and also stand out from the crowd.

Korean cosmetics giant Amorepacific has a lofty dream of conquering the world with its brand of K-beauty.

THEY TACKLE OBSCURE TOPICS, ARE A LITTLE ROUGH AROUND THE EDGES, AND CAN READ LIKE AN INCENSED MANIFESTO.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, known for its commitment to wellness and sustainability, opens in Duxton.

The best places and fun ways your children can learn about Singapore’s history, culture and heritage BY SANDHYA MAHADEVAN

How Kombucha helps resolve her digestive problems, relieve bloating and discomfort.

Three women tell us what it’s like growing up globally.

Why is Leeuwarden in the Netherlands the coolest place to dine in right now?

In the first instalment of our new preschool series, EVELINE GAN finds out what you need to consider before you enrol your kid in a bilingual school.

Fermenting food increases its nutrients, and more importantly, gets you lots of probiotics – commonly known as good bacteria – which we all know are great for your gut. We found these fuss-free (and tasty) options for you to dig into.

The allure of youth—and all that it encompasses—has never been more relevant than now.

The one-of-a-kind design of this home combines the concept and aesthetics of a Japanese izakaya and ryokan, two big loves of the homeowner.

ECO-ARCHITECT, ACADEMIC AND TELEVISION HOST, THE MULTIFACETED HAS A SINGULAR GIFT TO CONNECT WORLDS INTO VISIONARY CONSTRUCTS FOR THE FUTURE. “IF YOU ALIENATE SOCIETY WITH AN OVER COMPLICATED SYSTEM, IT’S ONLY GOING TO BE UPSETTING.”

If you want your toddler to master Mandarin, some preschools offer programmes that immerse your child in the language and culture.

We listen to their songs, follow their dramas and turn to them for style inspo, making South Korea clearly the tastemaker du jour of Asia. So just how did we become so enamoured with all things Korean?

All hail Dior’s First Lady, Maria Grazia Chiuri, who’s injecting a new spirit of romance into the 70-year-old French House. Kenneth Goh speaks exclusively with Dior’s first female artistic director in Paris.

Our HWZ team traversed various offices of known tech companies – our collection of office stories spill the beans, be it alluring décor, revolutionary cultures, or just old-school cool. By Team Hardwarezone

Set the scene for a cosy family gathering with neutral tones and plenty of texture.

From stage to street, the relationship between dance and fashion has long been intertwined. This season, the two art forms collide in new fangled ways—from the runways to the small screen.

New stores and brands are popping up all over town. We tracked them down to show you what they offer

Everyone wants a cool job, as inane as that sounds. But what does it really mean to be working in today’s hipster tech environments, complete with sleeping pods and pantries calculated to expand your waistline? We’re of the opinion that a pretty office does not a cool job make. There’s so much more to it – culture, colleagues, and the work they do – but these firms we visited are pretty awesome, if we may say so.