A watch industry veteran on taking the long view with flexibility, patience and plenty of repetition.

COVID-19 HAS CHANGED THE WAY SINGAPOREANS WORK AND WHAT THEY WANT FROM THEIR HOMES. THIS WILL HAVE A LASTING EFFECT ON THE PROPERTY MARKET – AND IN SURPRISING WAYS.

Abhishek Poddar, the third-generation scion of Siyaram Silk Mills is forging his own path in the fashion industry with the launch of a new menswear platform.

A DIVERSITY REPORT ON THE FALL/WINTER 2020 RUNWAY SEASON BY THE FASHION SPOT – DRAWN FROM 194 SHOWS THAT TOOK PLACE IN THE FOUR MAJOR FASHION WEEK CITIES – FOUND THAT 40.6 PER CENT OF MODELS CAST WERE PEOPLE OF COLOUR.

FASHION PR, WRITING, MODELLING – BOHAN QIU HAS TRIED HIS HAND AT ALL OF THEM.

Tory Burch reflects on a difficult year, the lessons learnt and fashion’s way forward.

IF THE WORLD OF FASHION – AND CONTENT CREATION IN GENERAL – IS FINALLY WAKING UP TO THE LIMITLESS POTENTIAL OF ANIMATION, WELL HERE ARE SEVEN NAMES TO KNOW: BASED IN SINGAPORE, THEY WORK ACROSS A DIVERSE RANGE OF STYLES – 2-D, 3-D, MOTION GRAPHICS AND MORE. BY KENG YANG SHUEN.

During this time of crisis, Singapore’s cocktail bars have banded together to preserve one of the world’s most progressive bar scenes.

LIVING TOGETHER IN THE SAME APARTMENT HAS ENABLED THE CALISTO SIBLINGS TO ELEVATE THE BUSINESS THEIR FATHER FOUNDED TO THE NEXT LEVEL, IN SPITE OF A GLOBAL PANDEMIC.

LIVING TOGETHER IN THE SAME APARTMENT HAS ENABLED THE CALISTO SIBLINGS TO ELEVATE THE BUSINESS THEIR FATHER FOUNDED TO THE NEXT LEVEL, IN SPITE OF A GLOBAL PANDEMIC.

The pandemic hit the reset button on an industry associated with trends and a taste for the novel. Four players in different areas of fashion and luxury retail share how their work has changed in this new world and their thoughts on the future.

The “Made in China” stamp may have had a less than appealing connotation before – but that’s not the case anymore. In these pages, the top 10 trends shaping the country’s soft power of design.

AS WITH NEARLY EVERYTHING ELSE, THE FASHION INDUSTRY IS UNDERGOING A RECKONING AND PLENTY OF SELF-QUESTIONING AT THE MOMENT.

AS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE SINGAPORE ART-MEETS-STREETWEAR LABEL MASH-UP, CO-HOST OF THE FASHION-FOCUSED PODCAST ‘IN THE VITRINE’, RESEARCHER, CURATOR AND FASHION LECTURER AT LASALLE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS DANIELA MONASTERIOS TAN OFFERS SOME WISE WORDS.

AN UNOFFICIAL MANIFESTO BY 23-YEAR-OLD SINGAPORE WRITER XINGYUN SHEN, WHO RECENTLY GRADUATED FROM THE LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION AND IS BEHIND THE REFRESHINGLY THOUGHTFUL AND INTELLIGENT INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT @NOORDINARYPROTEST, ON WHICH SHE ANALYSES ISSUES THAT SEE FASHION AND SUSTAINABILITY INTERSECT

AN UNOFFICIAL MANIFESTO BY 23-YEAR-OLD SINGAPORE WRITER XINGYUN SHEN, WHO RECENTLY GRADUATED FROM THE LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION AND IS BEHIND THE REFRESHINGLY THOUGHTFUL AND INTELLIGENT INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT @NOORDINARYPROTEST, ON WHICH SHE ANALYSES ISSUES THAT SEE FASHION AND SUSTAINABILITY INTERSECT

The take-up rate for their tech solutions was initially slow, but these local companies – GTriip, Oddle and TiffinLabs – stuck to their guns. Now, there is no stopping their phenomenal growth.

BAZAAR’s league of extraordinary women this year features individuals and teams who took a long, hard look at the needs of our communities and stepped up to the challenge.

Every year, we shine a light on 18 distinguished and powerful women in the Great Women Of Our Time Awards.

ACCORDING TO REPORTS, THERE ARE 217,200 SINGAPOREANS LIVING ABROAD.

What happens when food and fashion collide? Michelle Tchea explores the crossroads.

Keat ong shares the key resons for sIDs rolling out an initiative to provide accreditation for local interior designers.

Soneva founder says hospitality operators need to think of the environmental and social impact of their work beyond Covid-19.

Satirist. Sweetheart. Saviour. Celeste Barber, who raised AU$50 million for bush fire relief, is everything right now. The actor and comedian talks Insta-fame, calling out bulls*** and getting political with Kirstie Clements, as she puts her unique spin on a selection of iconic fashion moments.

From what they’ve learned about themselves whilst on WFH, to how they envision the brave new world that lies ahead for luxury, BAZAAR asks global designers for their post-pandemic predictions.

Masculine-skewed dressing has cropped up on the runway with increasing regularity over the past few seasons. With his new publication, designer Thakoon Panichgul encourages women to take it one step further and embrace everyday menswear. By Grace O’Neill.

The global fashion landscape is set to change irrevocably post-pandemic and those tectonic shifts have also reverberated here at home. Jeffrey Yan examines how the industry at large is adapting and the ways our local and regional designers are responding to this crisis.

The Singapore fashion community has been innovating ways to cope with the coronavirus crisis.

This mother-daughter pair boldly decided to launch a skincare essence as its first product.

A new generation of talent is championing community and creative freedom over commercial conventions. Jeffrey Yan talks to the home-grown fashion collectives making waves

A new generation of talent is championing community and creative freedom over commercial conventions. Jeffrey Yan talks to the home-grown fashion collectives making waves

Three CEOs shed light on how the industrial, healthcare, and retail and office real estate sectors have been impacted by the pandemic – and how their companies are moving forward.

TWELVE CREATIVES – INCLUDING SOME OF FEMALE’S CLOSEST COLLABORATORS – GIVE US THEIR PERSPECTIVE THROUGH NEVER-BEFORE-PUBLISHED WORKS THAT REFLECT THEIR FRAME OF MIND MID-CIRCUIT BREAKER.

WITHOUT THEM, MODEL LAYLA ONG MIGHT HAVE NEVER WALKED FOR GUCCI; THE CULT LABEL YOUTHS IN BALACLAVA MIGHT NOT LOOK AS COOL; AND, WELL, SOME OF THE STUFF YOU SEE IN THIS MAGAZINE MIGHT NEVER HAVE MATERIALISED.

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree when it comes to Wendy Jacobs and her daughter, Iman Fandi, as both take the combination of fashion and family to brave, new heights

As the world plunges into crisis and uncertainty, the fashion industry steps up, whipping up masks, sanitisers, hazmat suits and donations in the millions. Jeffrey Yan ruminates on what we’re doing now and what comes after.

In the world of high-end business jets, technology remains key to survival.

In the world of high-end business jets, technology remains key to survival.

Vast potential, but better security needed.

EMBRACING AND LEARNING FROM HER REGRETS IN LIFE ARE WHAT KEEPS ACTRESS REBECCA LIM GROUNDED.

FROM ITS IMMENSE CARBON FOOTPRINT TO WASTE PRODUCTION, IT’S UNDENIABLE THAT FASHION HAS A SUSTAINABILITY PROBLEM.

When computers were first created in the 1960s, keyboards were the only way one could input commands.

Vinously speaking, here’s a snapshot of where we are now – in Singapore and beyond.

An avant-garde tap company in Northern Italy is also the home to Casa Fantini Lake Time, an intimate luxury boutique hotel overlooking Lake Orta, one of Italy’s unsung jewels. Welcome to paradise.

They run businesses, manage their families and never take no for an answer.

FOR ALL OF FASHION’S FINERY AND GLAMOUR, MENTAL HEALTH ISN’T SOMETHING THAT IT’S NAILED GOING BY THE LUMINARIES IT HAS CLAIMED (THIS YEAR MARKS THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALEXANDER MCQUEEN’S TRAGIC SUICIDE).

For decades, Her World has been a champion for women – in mind, body and action.

Their voices are loud and clear.

Two women who have battled with their physical appearance show us that it’s possible to learn to love yourself despite what you see reflected in a mirror

Nine personalities. Eight very personal columns. These future leaders write about the issues closest to their hearts.

Model mother and daughter duo Wendy Jacobs and Iman Fandi offer a sneak peek into their special bond.

Carolyn Murphy tells Windy Aulia about her life as a model, her secrets to success and her passions beyond fashion.

The food and beverage industry in Singapore is brutal – the competition is intense, there is a dearth of skilled professionals, the consumers are fickle and the burnout is all too real.

Three entrepreneurs, three digital businesses set to make waves in the regional watch, sneaker and fashion e-tail scene.

Agri-tech might be the sexiest thing right now, but is it the solution to bettering our nation’s food security?

They’re locally made, by hand, in small batches.

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

Growing a billion-dollar horology business by journeying beyond the “tiny island” of fine watchmaking.

Derrick Yap never imagined that he would join the family business and, once he did, couldn’t have envisioned how a company making ball bearings could evolve into one leading the way in fancy tech and robots. But none of these were happy accidents. Yap embraced the grind and fought for the change we’re about to see in the world.

GROWING SINGAPORE’S ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) ECOSYSTEM STARTS FROM REALISING AI ISN’T A SCARY “TERMINATOR”, BUT A HELPFUL TOOL.

Hendel is helming the wave of digital change at Porsche, even as technology transforms the automotive industry.

Citroen chief executive Linda Jackson is as well versed in engine design as she is in automotive success strategies.

SINGAPORE'S MOST NOTABLE INTERIOR DESIGN FIRMS OF 2019 AND THEIR OUTSTANDING PROJECTS.

Expert in the leather business, Franco di Fonzo shares more about Frag’s legacy and the future of the furniture industry.

As one of Singapore’s leading watch retailers marks 40 years in the business, its head considers the transformations in the timepiece trade.

What do three of the coolest fashion concept stores in Singapore have in common? They were started by industry professionals who just happen to hail from different countries: Japan, France, and China.

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.

AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR NICOLE MIDORI WOODFORD IS GROOMING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FILMMAKERS

Powerful and passionate, this year’s 18 nominees in The Singapore Women’s Weekly’s Great Women Of Our Time Awards are not only making major strides in their respective industries, breaking new ground, they are also using their voice to lift up others.

What we’re all talking about this month.

ARTS & MEDIA

Writer Rob McGovern

Poland, known to be the shipyard to some of the world’s top yacht brands and commercial vessel builders, is strengthening global confidence in its domestic brands and expertise.

PREVIEW

Peter Mahony, Hong Kong-based General Manager of Benetti Yachts Asia, takes stock of the latest developments in the world of the high-end brand he represents and the regional response.

9th China Macau International Yacht Import & Export Fair, Fisherman’s Wharf, Macau; October 24-27, 2019.

MARCO SEGATO IS THE NEW CEO of Sanlorenzo Americas, which represents the yard in North, Central and South America.

When famously eco-minded fashion designer Stella McCartney takes on a new role as sustainability adviser to the head of the world’s largest luxury conglomerate (that’s LVMH), and some of the biggest labels – from Chanel to Coach – renounce the use of contentious animal-derived materials, it will be impossible to ignore the signs: High fashion entering a new era.

The rise of local design competitions brings opportunity for young designers to showcase their talent. Here are some of the brand initiatives to get the creative juices going.

She went green before businesses embraced eco-consciousness, and grew a two-person start-up into Singapore’s leading sustainable-packaging firm. Susan Chong’s story is one of single-minded vision armed with an ironclad resilience.

VICE-PRESIDENT, PRODUCT MANAGEMENT BMW i, eMobility BMW AG. STORY WONG KAI YI

FIERCELY INDEPENDENT AND PASSIONATELY DRIVEN, THESE FOUR LOCAL WOMEN FROM DIFFERENT PROFESSIONS TELL US WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO CRAFT ONE’S DREAMS—IN TRUE CORUM FASHION.

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

THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE US…

Interior Design Confederation Singapore (IDCS) Design Excellence Awards 2018/2019 Designer of the Year award recipient, Mike Lim, shares his thoughts about the winning project, Our Tampines Hub (OTH), and the key to the success of large-scale projects.

Meet the first nine nominees in our annual awards.

Meet BAZAAR’s league of extraordinary women. Singapore visionaries under 40, they are paving the way in the tech and digital spheres and proving that the future is not only female, the future is now.

AsiaSpa magazine is proud to announce the 15th annual AsiaSpa Awards.

From portable sushi conveyor belt to robotic arm, Neo Group’s Orange Clove catering brand is leaving its mark on the food industry.

Leon Lai thought he was done with advertising, but advertising wasn’t done with him. His last-ditch effort to make his mark in this industry wound up giving Singapore the regional spotlight it deserves.

Can a snowboarding company survive here? What about a pole dancing studio? Three women in their 20s tell us what it’s like running a specialised business, and how they clawed their way to success.

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

WE’RE NOT PAID AS MUCH AS MEN FOR THE SAME AMOUNT OF WORK.

From sprightly brights and the charmingly cute to the exotics, Summer’s bags provide that break from the norm.

The Indonesian island is seeing a surge in beach club developments, but can it maintain its momentum to become the Ibiza of South-east Asia?

Whether celebrating the skills of ethnic craftsmen or studying innovative ways to reuse waste materials, this is BAZAAR’s guide to shopping responsibly.

Why ride-sharing or car-pooling will benefit car manufacturers as much as they would cities.

Before being a vegetarian was trendy, before being kind to animals was the thing to do, before climate change became a contentious issue, and before fashion had to clean up its act in every way, Stella McCartney was committed to fashion sustainability.

Tan Ken Loon pays it forward, so as to develop the local food scene.

Lee Eng Su is more than the food nerd who wants to elevate quality local food one dish at a time – he wants to change the business approach altogether.

We celebrate International Women’s Day with a coterie of women who are ground-breaking and pioneering in their respective (and respected) fields, from AI to social welfare to F&B. These are Singapore’s new game changers.

The evolution of fashion’s online fandoms have given rise to virtual communities devoted to designers and brands—where they show their‘Likes’one click at a time.

Stefan Daniel, Leica Global Director of Business Unit Photo.

More millennial entrepreneurs are getting into the pummelling action, lifting the sport as well as enticing beginners.

If you’re facing a quarter-life crisis or feeling burnt out, taking a career break to do something out of the box may do you a world of good.

Going by the high octane lustre and unconventional shades of the Spring/Summer 2019 colour collections, fun is the new pursuit in beauty.

These hybrid brands combine Korean ingredients and technology with the straightforward userfriendliness of Western skincare.

After years of ceding the limelight to K-beauty, Nihon makeup and skincare are flexing their muscle and making their presence felt once again on the global stage.

Want that raise? Nothing is free: You’ve got to justify yourself, bring something to the table, and learn negotiation skills.

Want that raise? Nothing is free: You’ve got to justify yourself, bring something to the table, and learn negotiation skills.

As the 29th edition of The Singapore International Film Festival rolls around, we meet the power players of our film industry who are shaping, moulding and steering the visual language of cinema with their behindthe-scenes bravado

Although most of the brands in the watchmaking industry are defined by their heritage, it doesn’t mean that modern technology can’t help create a better watch.

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

With over two decades of experience in the interior design business, Selina Tay, founder and principal designer of Collective Designs, is a stalwart in her own right. Here, she shares insights gained on her journey.

Rakesh Mandal, Senior Director & General Manager, Client Solutions, South Asia & Korea, Dell

A fair and sustainable point-to-point transport industry is more about regulation than competition.

In an ever-evolving world, change is the only constant. We speak with three go-getting women on how they stay at the top of their game BY ELIZABETH LIEW

This Italian brand built its cool on being a sort of fashion oxymoron: having one eye on the past and the other streaking ahead. Now, that cool is more accessible at its first Asia-exclusive webstore here.

The Weekly’s annual Great Women Of Our Time Awards aims to inspire the next generation, fuel entrepreneurial passion and galvanise women to be a force for change.

As collaborations become the heart of fashion’s existence today, how do we keep the industry fresh and impactful while moving forward?

Watch brands are beginning to enter the pre-owned market for their timepieces, with potential industry-wide effects.

Charting the course for a successful career in this sector.

WHAT THESE FIVE LOCAL FACES HAVE IN COMMON: THEY’RE REFLECTIVE OF CHANGES IN ONE OF THE MOST CHANGE-RESISTANT INDUSTRIES – MODELLING. IT’S A BUSINESS THAT, UNTIL RECENTLY, STUCK TO ITS OWN AND CHAMPIONED ONLY ONE KIND. NOW THE PLAYING FIELD IS MORE INCLUSIVE, AND THE “STANDARD ISSUE” MODEL IS NO LONGER THE STANDARD. WHAT IS: BEING UNIQUE AND HAVING A DARING ATTITUDE – QUALITIES THE FIVE INGENUES HERE HAVE. OH, ANOTHER THING: THEY’D RATHER BE SUPER ROLE MODELS THAN SUPERMODELS.

To develop Singapore as an international maritime centre, our schools are hard at work grooming the next generation of industry professionals.

Collaborative effort is needed to keep Singapore’s maritime industry running at top speed.

As the maritime industry has such a big impact on Singapore’s economy, it is important that it is well represented on the global stage.

Four enterprising women take us into their spaces to talk about fashion, style and the pieces that defi ne them BY AARON KOK

From brushes to makeup and skincare, these inspiring Singaporean entrepreneurs are making waves in the beauty industry with their own products and signature style BY ARISSA HA

Alexander Fury on the designers leading a revolution in the way we dress, think and live.

In the interior and architecture industry, the spotlight is often on dynamic design hubs like Copenhagen and Milan. Here’s a round-up of thriving yet underrated creative cities that you should also keep an eye on, and the sites to check out when you visit!

Like an ever-evolving Pokemon, the beauty world is shifting all the time. Here’s the what you need to know.

Ramesh Jayaraman, Vice President and General Manager, Harman Professional Solutions.

After raising five children and a near-death experience, former model Wendy Jacobs hopes for another shot in the spotlight.

Paving the way for bathrooms of the future

Fashion is finally embracing difference and diversity— but too many in the industry are doing it just because it’s on-trend, says model Winnie Harlow.

Now more than ever, women are making their voices heard in film and television, and Hollywood powerhouses Reese Witherspoon, Elizabeth Banks, Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington are leading the way.

But don’t write them off just yet.

AUN KOH AND WEE TENG WEN ARE DEFINING A NEW GENERATION OF PRIVATE MEMBERS’ CLUBS WITH STRAITS CLAN.

The cost of having so many private-hire cars here seems to outweigh the benefit.

As quality improves and ethical shopping gains a foothold, will we finally say “I do” to lab-grown diamonds?

How often has the thought, “Do I spend too much?” crossed your mind? Well, join the legion of twenty-somethings who can empathise.

IN ONLY HIS SECOND YEAR AS EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF PRINCESS YACHTS, FORMER McLAREN AUTOMOTIVE BOSS ANTONY SHERIFF IS OVERSEEING A “HUGE TRANSFORMATION” AT THE BRITISH YARD AND “VERY DIFFERENT” CONCEPTS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR 2018.

AFTER CELEBRATING ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2015, PRINCESS YACHTS IS QUIETLY EMBARKING ON A BOLD NEW CHAPTER OF GROWTH WHILE STAYING TRUE TO ITS ‘CRAFTED IN PLYMOUTH’ HERITAGE.

For Edgardo Osorio, founder and creative director of Aquazzura, remaining aesthetically relevant means never sitting still.

Writer Véronique Lo.

REVIEW.

SEVEN TENTHS OF OUR PLANET IS COVERED BY WATER THAT SUSTAINS BOTH US AND MARINE LIFE, YET SEAS ARE DROWNING UNDER A TSUNAMI OF POLLUTION THAT THE RECREATIONAL BOATING INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTES TO.

Across fashion, photography, retail, beauty and entertainment, these digital powerhouses in Singapore are gaining international traction and recognition—proving that the mighty Lion has a lot more byte in its roar. By Dana Koh & Gerald Tan.

MEET THE SINGLISH- SPEAKING, BAIJIU-GUZZLING HEAD HONCHO THAT IS AIRASIA’S KATHLEEN TAN, WHO CRACKED THE CHINA MARKET FOR THE BUDGET AIRLINE WITH CHARM, GUTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA

ENJOY A RECAP OF THE NINTH ASIA PACIFIC YACHTING CONFERENCE, WHICH DREW OVER 160 MARINE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO ONE˚15 MARINA AHEAD OF THE SEVENTH SINGAPORE YACHT SHOW.

FOLLOWING A RECENT MEETING with various Thai Government ministers and officials, including a member of the legislative assembly in the Thai Parliament, Andy Treadwell, organiser of the Singapore and Thailand Yacht Shows, said he remains hopeful that foreign superyachts will soon be able to come to Thailand to charter. 

A significant industry event, the Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) will be hosting the first APSWC Round Table in Bangkok

With all the advances that have been made in equal rights, we’d like to think there’s no such thing as “a man’s world” anymore. But is this really the case when some industries are still clearly dominated by men?

THE 9TH CHINA (XIAMEN) International Yacht Exhibition in Wuyuan Bay Yacht Harbour Nov 4-7 attracted about 18,000 people and 30 yacht orders were made, reaching nearly 200 million yuan intended turnover.

The novel design and unique technology of the 150 are also presented in an entirely innovative way. By Angelo Colombo.

The Vanitee Awards honours these beauty veterans who have not only helped shape the local beauty industry and raised its standards, but also continue to mentor and influence today’s up-and-coming professionals.

The Vanitee Awards honours these beauty veterans who have not only helped shape the local beauty industry and raised its standards, but also continue to mentor and influence today’s up-and-coming professionals.

With a name like Industry+, you might beforgiven for thinking it’s yet another multi-label store flogging, well, industrial-chic merchandise.

Customers watch a fashion show, they like the designs, they buy: The “see now, buy now” system that several fashion brands have adopted might seem like a natural progression in our fast-paced times, but here’s why it might not be the only way for the industry to get ahead.

THE WORLD’S LARGEST TRADE EXHIBITION of equipment, materials and systems for the international marine leisure industry, Metstrade is organised by RAI Amsterdam in association with the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and will be held in Rai Amsterdam, Holland. The show features conferences, events and three dedicated specialist pavilions: the SuperYacht Pavilion (SYP), the Marina & Yard Pavilion (MYP) and the Construction Material Pavilion (CMP).

No need to stress over sending out a multitude of resumes. With these tips, your dream job might just come knocking on your door instead...

Dancer, supermodel, designer... The multihyphenate model-mentor on striking the right balance.

THE SIXTH EDITION OF the China Macau International Yacht Import & Export Fair (Macau Yacht Show) will return to Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, where visitors can experience this yacht event with the theme “Ocean Environment & Technology”.

THE 10TH EDITION OF the Shenzhen International Boat Show (SIBEX) will be held at Sevenstar Yacht Club in China, gathering speedboats priced from a few hundred thousand to motoryachts worth millions.

AsiaSpa magazine is proud to announce the 12th annual AsiaSpa Awards.

THE NINTH EDITION OF THE XIAMEN International Boat Show (CXIBS) will be held at Xiamen Marina in Wuyuan Bay, China and the application for exhibition has recently opened. With a fusion of exhibitions, forums, competitions and exciting events, the show strives for a breakthrough in the luxury industry and to promote a wholesome yachting style.

Held on May 1 and 2 at New York City’s Metropolitan Pavilion, The Makeup Show NYC’s 11th edition brought together fashion and beauty professionals to share news and insight into current industry trends.

Why today’s transistors are hitting a hard wall, and how the supercomputer of the future might be built on new tech.

AZIMUT YACHTS recently announced the exclusive dealership Azimut Yachts Singapore, which is part of the Italian yacht builder’s Asian distribution partnership strategy and follows the successful launch of Azimut Yachts Indonesia.

Think of the last time you went to a brick-and-mortar store to buy a music CD. If you can’t remember when that was, you’re most defi nitely not alone. Two of the most prominent music streaming services – Apple Music and Spotify – both have a combined total of over 90 million users, and we bet that you’re one of them.

If you hate making small talk at industry events, we feel you. But don’t let it cost you that promotion. Guest contributor and seasoned networker DR TANVI GAUTAM shares her tips.

How to stay hot by giving customers what they want, how they want it – and before they know they want it.

…. and they’re not fashion designers, models nor celebrities. We explore how influential and powerful bloggers are today

What is it like to flourish in Singapore’s brutal F&B scene, and even outshine the men in leading roles? These go-getters share their stories with TAN MIN YAN.

Yacht brokers Eric Chan and David Walder of Simpson Marine in Hong Kong explain what they do, and why.

To weather a desperately challenged market, the watch industry’s veterans may need to make way for young blood.

Singapore-based film company Xeitgeist’s Hollywood connections and business acumen are fuelling ambitions to make cross-cultural films for a global audience, right out of Singapore.

Kick-starting your career after graduation can be intimidating, so we’ve rounded up tips from experts at JobStreet.com and Robert Walters Singapore to help you get the job you’ve always wanted.

BOATBUILDERS AND SUPPLIERS ARE GEARING UP FOR THE ISL AND’S INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW IN MARCH, AS WELL AS THE PROJECTED BOOM IN ASIAN BOATING.

Good mentors can be hard to find, so we asked these four inspiring women to share the secrets to their success. Get out your pen and paper; it’s time to start taking notes.

Glamorous. Cutthroat. Exciting. Trivial. Inspiring. Consumerist. Fashion’s said to be many things, but what’s it really like to work in one of the world’s biggest, most lucrative trades?

Job hunting? We have three top job consultants to be your personal advisory panel.

These 55 women aged 20-34 dare to follow their hearts and do what they love. Here, they put their best faces forward.