Besides the highly anticipated Milan Furniture Fair, the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair is another design exposition that has gained international recognition as a key industry event showcasing emerging trends.

You can’t go wrong with the most iconic luxury watches from the most established names.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

From the United States, Mexico and France to Australia and China, these spaces have everything to please the eye and boost creativity.

The 17th edition of the London Design Festival was, once again, a celebration of talent from the UK – which has one of the biggest creative economies in the world – and beyond with over 400 different events, exhibitions and installations.

IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

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.

Our monthly roundup of the hottest new design products for the home.

What goes into creating a shirt that’s can be worn in more ways than one, tells a story and is super stylish to boot? Designer Shannon Lee shares how he reinvents the classic white shirt.

A new home represents the opportunity to start things on a clean slate, so this family took a leap of faith with a crisp, elegant look they’d never attempted before, says ISABELLE TOW.

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

What makes us Singaporean?

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.

SOME FASHION SCHOOLS MIGHT HAVE INTRODUCED DIGITAL VERSIONS OF THEIR GRADUATION SHOWS THIS YEAR, BUT LET’S BE HONEST: THEY JUST DON’T HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AND MEANING AS A TRADITIONAL RUNWAY PRESENTATION, ESPECIALLY FOR THE DESIGNERS WHO’VE SPENT MONTHS OF LABOUR AND RESEARCH ON THEIR COLLECTIONS (THANKS, MISS RONA).

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.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY

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

Can heritage be sexy? Should we really prioritise staples over new designs post-crisis? Is purchasing that classic luxury watch indeed a wise investment especially now? Pierre Rainero – image, style and heritage director of Cartier, where he’s been working at since 1984 – gives Keng Yang Shuen an exclusive (and sometimes surprising) lesson on economics and the value of time.

Taiwanese musician 9m88 shares how her eclectic style is a combo of her education in fashion and music, and her time in New York City.

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

If 2020 had gone as planned, the peak would have headed to Geneva in april to attend Watches & Wonders, the major watch fair formerly known the Salon Internationale de la haute horlogerie, or SIHH

ONE’S THE YOUNG DANISH DESIGNER CHARMING INDUSTRY INSIDER TYPES WITH HER PRETTY, ARTISANALLY MADE DRESSES THAT FUSE THE CHILD-LIKE WITH THE CONCEPTUAL.

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

THERE ARE THE LOGO-HEAVY DESIGNER TEES THAT’LL INSTANTLY MAKE ONE LOOK FASHIONABLE.

Dive into The Peak’s furniture guide to creating a home workspace where you can flourish, and constraints are taboo.

If there is anyone who knows about surmounting challenges in these tough times, it is the founders of these independent watch companies who have carved a name for themselves in an industry dominated by conglomerates.

Sporty and Snazzy automotive watcheS to keep you revved up about racing back to the open road.

Hong Kong designer Mountain Yam shares why he wants to embolden the modern woman with his vibrant clothes.

Going beyond the K-pop style, these five South Korean designers are creating sleek, everyday pieces for the modern woman.

Enduring, stylish, and endlessly collectible, Mid-century Modern design has established itself as a movement that’s here to stay.

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

An occasional refresh can do any wardrobe a world of good. The welldressed men in these pages share their thoughts on personal style, trends good and bad, and updating their closets for the year ahead.

TO PARAPHRASE GEORGE ORWELL, IF THERE’S HOPE FOR THE FUTURE, IT PROBABLY LIES WITH THE NEXT GENERATION.

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.

THE FIRST SEASON OF THE NEW DECADE SAW A LEGION OF DESIGNERS ADDRESSING THE ISSUE OF SUSTAINABILITY AND LONGEVITY—WHETHER BY RETHINKING METHODS AND MATERIALS, IMBUING PIECES WITH MEANING AND PRECIOUSNESS TO BE CHERISHED FOREVER, OR STRIPPING BACK THE SUPERFLUOUS TO CRAFT DESIGNS THAT WILL STAND THE TEST OF TIME.

THEY WERE IMPOSSIBLE TO MISS: THOSE DRAMATIC WHITE DRESSES THAT BLOOMED ALL OVER THE SPRING/SUMMER 2020 RUNWAYS, EVOKING A CERTAIN SWEET NOSTALGIA.

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

A COMPILATION OF ALL THE NEW AND UPDATED BEAUTY PRODUCTS THAT’LL HELP GET ONE V-DAY READY, WHATEVER THE RELATIONSHIP STATUS.

ONE-OF-A-KIND COMPOSITIONS.

This month's chic list. Edited by Stephanie Yeong

The Harper’s BAZAAR Asia NewGen Fashion Award 2019 winners and finalists take modern design to new heights and depths.

Edited by Jeffrey Yan.

The latest trend in masculine dressing offers plenty of stylish ways to let loose.

Make a statement with this range of unique fragrances from Ange Gardien Paris.

Make a statement with this range of unique fragrances from Ange Gardien Paris.

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

Make a statement with this range of unique fragrances from Ange Gardien Paris.

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

Make a statement with this range of unique fragrances from Ange Gardien Paris.

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

The latest and most talked-about collections

Our monthly roundup of the hottest new design products for the home.

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

Designs inspired by vintage icons are making a major impact in the present.

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

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.

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.

Inarguably Singapore’s most talkedabout siblings, Benjamin and Narelle Kheng share how they feel about each other, and why nothing can come between them.

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.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

THE NEWS - ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION. Edited by Jeffrey Yan.

Playing a comedian on the TV series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has given RACHEL BROSNAHAN a new kind of strength and self-confidence and made her a bona fide star. Here’s how all her hard work—and killer high school workouts—paid off.

Ever wondered how to reuse toilet paper rolls, instead of simply discarding them? Well, Paris-based artists Anastassia Elias and Junior Fritz Jacquet have found creative ways to transform them into whimsical miniature universes and captivating face masks.

Pampering where exceptional design is a priority Writer Lorelle Williams

Skin Care

Behind the scenes of a four-hands collaboration between Julien Royer and Kenichi Takatsu.

Inspired by the design of Manhattan lofts, the interior designer created elements in this five-storey house to replicate the look. DOMENICA TAN finds out more.

While most people take photographs as a way to create lasting memories, this intrepid artist found a unique way to make his.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

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.

THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE US…

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION.

PRETTY IN PINK.

PRETTY IN PINK.

Your guide to luxury travel & wellness.

Hideaways for Your Next Stay.

SHE’S THE STAR BEHIND THAT INFAMOUS RIHANNA YELLOW GOWN AND NOW, LINCHPIN OF THE ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM’S LATEST EXHIBITION – GUO PEI: CHINESE ART AND COUTURE – WHERE 29 OF HER DESIGNS WILL BE DISPLAYED, INCLUDING TWO NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN PIECES THAT WERE INSPIRED BY THE MUSEUM’S ARTWORKS.

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

Read on for the 10 hottest trends from the most widely anticipated design event of the year!

…it’s an experience your kids won’t forget. Dress like mermaids or unicorns and dine like your kid’s favourite movie characters at these themed eateries around the region. By SASHA GONZALES

ARCHITECT AND MULTI-DISCIPLINARY DESIGNER ONG KER SHING DRAWS ON HER PERSONAL EXPERIENCES TO INSPIRE HER BODY OF WORK.

How do we, the progressive women’s fashion and beauty magazine, celebrate turning 45?

You know her last name, and the launch of her first capsule collection for the house her trailblazing Grandmother built might raise plenty of assumptions. Yes, Talita von Furstenberg is 100 per cent fashion front row elite.

Augmented reality is opening up vast new possibilities to how people access and consume fashion, design and lifestyle. Keng Yang Shuen reports on how the technology is increasingly giving everyone a chance to get a front row experience – and more.

These Singapore artists – working with wildly differing media – share their artistic journey with Hayley Tai.

All the buzz in fashion.

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

With yoga and even language immersion classes for kids aged below two, these childcare centres aren’t just creches – they’re schools of life.

Go Red | Chic CNY Dresses | Detox Your Wardrobe.

Fashion trends can seem downright crazy these days. Thank goodness for these “palate cleansers”.

AS DESIGNERS OOZING HIP CREDENTIALS TAKE THE REINS AT TRADITIONAL LUXURY HOUSES, THE INFLUENCE OF STREETWEAR MAKES ITSELF CLEARLY FELT IN THE LATEST LOOKS FOR THE SPRING/SUMMER FASHION SEASON.

EVERYONE EXPECTED RICCARDO TISCI’S DEBUT FOR THE BRITISH HERITAGE LABEL TO BE A HYPED-OUT, CELEBRITY– CHARGED AFFAIR – AND THEN IT WAS ANYTHING BUT.

The movement based off a single aesthetic – functionalism – was established by German architect Walter Gropius in 1919.

There was a time when the qualities of a great dress were how versatile it was, not how many likes it got;

The latest hybrid trend brings together artisanal whimsy and the great outdoors.

Welcome a year of affluence and good fortune with 2019’s batch of Chinese zodiac watches.

From the busy metropolis of Bangkok to the deep green of the Malaysian jungle, these stays will refresh the soul.

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

The first Singapore jeweller to collaborate with household names such as Disney and Singapore Airlines is also organising bigger and better Keepers events.

Fashion and music have been bedfellows since forever. Here’s a condensed guide to all the ways the latter raised the style – and star – factor of the S/S ’19 collections.

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION.

Our monthly roundup of the hottest new design products for the home.

Former Noma chef Thomas Frebel’s new restaurant in the heart of bustling Tokyo is an invigorating blend of Japanese and Nordic heritage.

Link bracelet straps are timeless and safe, but sometimes you want a watch that’s a little less ‘business’ and more casual. In these cases, opt for a mesh strap.

You may not have noticed the quiet revolution, but some of Singapore’s best bars are fronted by women bartenders – one even has an all-female team – and they bring a distinctly amiable and amicable touch to the scene.

IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW

Life’s too short to waste on a substandard staycay. From a girls’ night out to a sexy weekend with your boo, here are some of the best staycation experiences for the millennial crowd – tried, tested, and approved by us.

A combination of art and function – that’s the best way to describe the intricate products that glass artist Nathalie Ziegler Pasqua creates.

Over three days ( June 14-16), 160 exhibitors showcased their latest collections in furniture, lighting and textiles at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Tattoos have come a long way in Singapore - gone are the days when body art was synonymous with gang poems, barbed wires and butterflies. We ask two local tattoo artists who have been in the industry for almost 20 years to walk us through the evolution of tattoos over the past three decades.

The creations of Canadian-born Japanese designer and interior architect Oki Sato and his design studio, Nendo, are characterised by simplicity, lightness and elegance, while always embracing functionality and a sense of humour.

With signs of recovery everywhere, following a dismal economic slowdown, brands are – understandably – playing it safe when it comes to launches.

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION

An indoor playground, a climbing theme park and a laser tag arena – hang out at these family-friendly play facilities with your children, ELISA CHIA suggests.

An adjective which means using imagination or original ideas to create something. Also a noun used to describe a person whose job involves creative work.

Keen to jump on the fitness bandwagon, but don’t know where to start?

In celebration of International Friendship Day on July 30, we asked besties how they inspire each other and keep their bond strong BY ELIZABETH LIEW

Here are 10 ways to give your home a fresh new look, without having to tear down the walls.

Barely a year into her appointment as Givenchy's artistic director and Clare Waight Keller has already produced a blockbuster hit of a bag with the GV3. Imran Jalal reports from Hong Kong on how this house signature is a leading lady in the It bag game.

THE EVERYDAY ESSENTIAL: OUTDOORSY BOOTS

KRATOS’ CONSOLE Are you a fan of the game God of War and its main character Kratos? Inspired by the Leviathan Axe (Kratos’ weapon), this $669, limited edition bundle includes a specially designed PlayStation 4 Pro with 1TB HDD, a Dualshock 4 wireless controller, and the Blu-ray Disc version of the PS4 title.

This futuristic-looking home is a colossal sculpture that houses generous spaces and elements inspired by fengshui principles. LYNN TAN finds out more from Mercurio Design Lab.

Interior designer Kelvin Teo redefines the industrial look with warm wood accents and a contemporary style in this spacious apartment home.

SINGAPORE-INSPIRED LUXURY HOTEL IN BUGIS

Celebrating Singapore: Cookies inspired by familiar sweet and savoury local flavours are lining the shelves of these bakeries.

WITH MORE PARTICIPATING WATCH BRANDS(35), MORE VISITORS THAN EVER (20,000) AND NEW DIGITAL INITIATIVES, THE SALON INTERNATIONAL DE LA HAUTE HORLOGERIE (SIHH) ANNUAL WATCH FAIR IS MOVING TOWARDS ACHIEVING THAT TRICKY EQUILIBRIUM BETWEEN EXCLUSIVITY AND HOLDING ITS OWN IN A NOISY DIGITAL-DOMINATED WORLD. HERE, OUR REPORT FROM GENEVA, FEATURING THE FAIR’S BEST BOOTHS, CELEBRITY SPOTTINGS, WATCH-CHIEF QUOTES, AND OF COURSE, WATCHES AND HOROLOGICAL INNOVATIONS.

I LLUSTRATED SLICES OF EVERYDAY SCENES, CLOTHING MADE FOR DAILY ACTIVITY, AND A CELEBRATION OF REGULAR-JOE STYLE – THE SPRING/SUMMER 2018 COLLECTIONS PUT AN UNEXPECTED TWIST ON ALL THINGS FAMILIAR.

From delightful ensembles plastered with abstract comic strips at Prada, to Saint Laurent’s epic spectacle held in view of the Eiffel Tower, designers are bringing back the magic of fashion shows while spreading renewed hope and optimism.

These group workouts are crazy effective at raising your metabolism and torching calories for hours (or maybe even days) after.

This little red dot just got a lot brighter, with home-grown architectural firm WOHA named Designer of the Year Asia at the recent biannual edition of the Maison & Objet home fair in Paris. It seized the occasion to debut its new design brand, WOHAbeing, on the international design circuit.

Spanish painter & sculptor.

GUIDE TO STYLISH SPAS.

Fashion is having a maximalist moment – and it’s turning out watches to match.

And, it has an interesting price.

A meaningful gift – such as jewellery embellished with pearls and gemstones – shows Mum exactly what she means to you.

This home has a fun and unique design that brings the outdoors in — in an urban street-inspired way!

In today’s sped-up world, time to yourself is a gift. Treat yourself this year end - make plans to step off the grid and luxuriate in the slow ways of this fabled train journey.

The design of this airy home, with its many storied furniture pieces, was inspired by a colonial and vintage Indian style.

Decor, ambience and service give a hotel its distinct personality. For a select few, this personality is an extension of an already eclectic character; a top fashion designer turning their creative hand to interiors. Suites and foyers abundant in their own inimitable style embody what they look for in luxury lodging Writer Zoe Louise Cronk

At CLEO, cakes and stories are two of our favourite things. So when we found out about Li Tying, whose beautiful cakes are inspired by personal stories, we knew we had to fi nd out more!

THE DUO BEHIND LOCAL FURNISHINGS BRAND SCENE SHANG.

The design of this spacious and simply styled four-room flat shows that not all industrial-inspired homes must have a grungy vibe.

Following sihh, watch connoisseurs had another event to look forward to, the week-long baselworld 2016 in its namesake city. Here are some of the most memorable pieces.

We’ve rounded up 63 winners to soothe every kink. Use this guide to book your next skin, body or hair treat.

Fruit, toys, magazines? The uses for these wire baskets from Harvey Norman are limitless!

The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) returns with offerings for audiences old and new.

A departure from the brand’s previous food and beverage concepts, Empress is The Prive Group’s first Chinese restaurant, but one that is atypical of a Chinese dining establishment.

As part of a designer development programme that aims to nurture the next generation of Philippine designers, these up-and-coming designers were selected to collaborate with established manufacturers.

Here’s where the cool people like Instagram stars Beatrice Tan, Chloe Choo and Amelyn Beverly, and Her World staff go.

“I used to be such a depressive and grouchy person. Then I met Chloe*. She’s like a burst of sunshine – always smiling, always positive, and always able to see the silver lining in everything. She showed me how to turn negative situations around and look at problems in a different way. Nothing bugs me anymore.” – Michael Wee, 26, part-time model

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