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

Homegrown jewellery brand State Property is breaking into the international market via Hollywood. Founders Lin Ruiyin and Afzal Imram share the secret to their success and how their “wearable art” ended up on the red carpet.

Lucia Silvestri, Bvlgari’s jewellery creative director, says gems are linked to love and shares why jewellery makes a good investment.

What makes a business digital-first? The creative minds behind three digital fashion and jewellery enterprises share what it’s like to run in the virtual world.

With strong graphic lines, the new LV Volt jewellery collection from Louis Vuitton puts the spotlight squarely on the brand’s double initials.

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.

Caroline Scheufele, artistic director and co-president of Chopard, wants to lead the effort to being sustainable by putting ethics at the heart of aesthetics.

A prodigious jewellery designer on how not listening to others allowed her to shine.

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

Elsa Peretti’s classic Bone cuff might be 50 years old, but it’s looking snazzier with a special edition in vibrant green, red and blue.

These local labels got their start from crowdfunding, but have gone on to set up their own brands. Here’s why you should #supportlocal by backing them too.

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

Piaget’s first female CEO shares her love for watches, jewellery and life.

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

French perfumer Mathilde Laurent celebrates nature in its purest form with a trio of new fragrances for Cartier

Luxury watch and jewellery brands are doing their part to give back to society and make ethically responsible decisions.

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.

JAMIE QQ WU IS THE WITTY SHANGHAI-BORN, SINGAPORE-BASED ACCIDENTAL FASHION INFLUENCER WHO TEAMED UP WITH US LAST YEAR ON A MINI MOCKUMENTARY ABOUT KOL CULTURE.

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.

SHANYA AMARASURIYA Creative director, BP de Silva Jewellers

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 Chaumet celebrates the reopening of its Paris boutique this year, CEO Jean-Marc Mansvelt speaks to Kenneth Goh about maintaining its connection to its storied past and plans to reach a new generation

Social distancing may be the new normal, but staying in doesn’t have to be a claustrophobic nightmare. The Her World team has put together a selection of things to try while being indoors, because we’re here to support you #HerWorldWithYou.

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.

The latest and most talked-about collections

A STAR IS BORN

Cat eyes and wing tips, smoky and sleek, LashLine and water - there are plenty of ways to play up your eyes but they can't all be achieved with the same eyeliner.

Penelope Cruz continues the push for conscious luxury with a new collection for Atelier Swarovski

PLASTIC FANTASTIC

MEET FIONA FUSSI THE FEMME FATALE SPY, BOND-WORTHY BOMBSHELL AND OLD HOLLYWOOD INGENUE ALL ADORNED IN THE LATEST PIECES FROM THE WORLD OF HIGH JEWELLERY.

The latest iteration of Bvlgari’s signature B.zero1 charms with a studded update.

The latest and most talked-about collections

Adidas’ latest designer co-creations show that creative collaborations aren’t losing steam anytime soon.

There's nothing like great discounts and promotions to make shopping at Jem so much more satisfying.

Curators Naomi Wang (left) and Jackie Yoong tell us what it means to curate the Asian Civilisations Museum’s first fashion and textiles, and jewellery galleries, which open their doors next year.

Alessandro Michele’s magical beasts are real and they live in Gucci’s Hortus Deliciarum.

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 it to the max with full-on glitz and glamour in Piaget’s High Jewellery collection.

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.

In Hong Kong for the Asian preview of Tiffany & Co.’s 2019 Blue Book Collection, Chief Gemologist Melvyn Kirtley tells us about the science behind the Tiffany magic. By Charmaine Ho

It’s time for accessoryfavouring guys to shine, as a classic jeweller launches new collections just for men.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

Tiffany & Co.’s 2019 Blue Book Collection: Tiffany Jewel Box is a cross between fine art and jewellery.

ARTS & MEDIA

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.

They might not be household names, but these multi-hyphenate women are impacting how we consume fashion behind the scenes. Here’s why you should add them to your follow list.

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.

It’s the italian luxury label that millennials can’t get enough of, and that might have something to do with its pan-generational, omnidirectional creative director’s fashion philosophy: that identity is a personal construct, and clothes and accessories indeed maketh the man. imran jalal previews gucci’s f/w ’19 collection in bangkok and singles out the pieces with the biggest personality.

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

She blazed into the fashion firmament when Gucci launched a bag named after her. But just who is Zumi Rosow?

THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE US…

Up your office wear ante in a wardrobe of modern designs from homegrown labels.

Meet the first nine nominees in our annual awards.

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 latest and most talked-about collections.

MASTERPIECE THEATRE.

Modern, casual, versatile, the house’s fine jewels have been reimagined by its new artistic director for watches and jewellery.

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.

Meet B.Blossom, Louis Vuitton’s new range of fine jewellery that marks the debut collection of Artistic Director of Watches and Jewellery, Francesca Amfitheatrof, for the House.

Danish jewellery luminary Ole Lynggaard speaks to us about his new Cranes collection and the patience that comes with crafting perfection.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

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.

Showcasing over 3,000 carats of certified rubies, Van Cleef & Arpel’s Treasure of Rubies is a disciplined study of beauty. Charmaine Ho reports from the launch in Bangkok.

The latest and most talked-about collections

Such closet spaces have become a sought-after addition for the home, partly because they help to turn the hassle of getting ready in the mornings into a pleasant experience.

From gemstones to candies, neon brights to pastel lights, the horology creations at this year’s edition of Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie was a sweet store of delights. Charmaine Ho reports.

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

Tired of wearing red for the Lunar New Year?

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

The latest and most talked-about collections.

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

Now entering its 131st year, Lalique has earned a reputation as one of the world’s great crystalware manufacturers, with its mastery of traditional techniques and understanding of light, transparency and colour that result in the creation of precious works of art.

Make this festive season extra sparkly with the brightest stocking stuffers everyone will treasure BY AARON KOK

Stack them, mix them, join them up, these versatile jewellery pieces let you make your own style statements.

Being good at googling stuff doesn’t make you an expert. That’s why we’ve got three people who are experts in their fields to teach us how to do specific things better.

Pablo Atchugarry’s chic sculptures are the makings of his deep connection to nature.

Imagine what happens when the now trending “dad”/ monstrous aesthetic crosses over into usually refined bijoux.

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.

Editor-in-Chief Barbara Koh finds out as she gets special entry to the jewellery brand’s ultragreen crafting facility

Get the minimalist look of Japanese-style designs while keeping your home neat and tidy, with these top picks of home and lifestyle accessories from Japanese brand Muji.

Get the minimalist look of Japanese-style designs while keeping your home neat and tidy, with these top picks of home and lifestyle accessories from Japanese brand Muji.

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.

Get to know the names who are making waves overseas, and taking the Singapore flag onto an international platform

As her star continues to rise, the Fresh off the Boat and Crazy Rich Asians actress has become one of the leading voices calling out Hollywood’s skewed portrayal of Asians.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

Tiffany & Co.’s Chief Artistic Offi cer Reed Krakoff on that magic ingredient called humour.

Google the phrase that we’ve used to describe this aesthetic and you’re likely to get a bunch of decor-related results. It might hint at how it’s not the easiest sartorial move to pull off, or that it’s not exactly trendy. We don’t know about you, but such individuality is a lot more compelling to us than anything on Hypebeast. The role models: Bianca Jagger and the late Loulou de la Falaise – fashion icons who would trump today’s style influencers with their exuberant and eclectic way of wearing bright and bold hats, scarves and jewellery. To nail the look, Chloe, Saint Laurent and Diane von Furstenberg offer a simple proposition with their Pre-Fall collections: Pair dramatic jewels with ’70s style headgear. – NL

What we know of fashion justseems to keep on changing. Who are the new influencers? Whatare the new staples? Do seasonsand gender matter? The designersbehind three labels to watch nowgive their take. By Keng Yang Shuen and Imran Jalal.

This mummy embroidery artist turns her daughter’s drawings into whimsical jewellery and hoops. It’s their special way of bonding.

There are as many jewellery labels as K-pop bands. So we’ve curated two with real talent and identity. Yard Yarn and Dvibhumi are not entirely fresh names, but their designers have consistently eschewed trends to focus on their own cachet instead – readily apparent when you catch their latest works.

It remains the world’s largest watch and jewellery fair, but Baselworld has been hard hit by the changes sweeping through the watch industry in recent years, with just 650 exhibitors this year. This represents a stunning 57 per cent drop over the past two years, with big names such as Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux, Hermes and the Movado Group having left the fair. While some have chosen to show at rival Genevan fair, the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, others have opted to meet their retailers and press at different sites – or simply rely on digital means to do their business. This year, the duration of the fair was cut by two days, running for five days instead of seven.

This Mother’s Day, four mum-and-daughter pairs show us the family heirlooms that strengthen their filial ties, and reveal their love affairs with objects that tell stories of the past.

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

Late-night festive shopping hours at Wisma Atria from Dec 18-23 mean that for one week, you’ll be able to get everything you need – whenever you want.

Late-night festive shopping hours at Wisma Atria from Dec 18-23 mean that for one week, you’ll be able to get everything you need – whenever you want.

The latest and most talked-about collections

Food, feasts, festivals... Celebrate Italian culture with Bulgari’s Festa collection.

Jessie Foo’s natural inclination towards jewellery design has gained her a family of fans who love her bespoke creations.

The late Kenneth Jay Lane’s second – and last – collection for Tory Burch brings back eight of the American designer’s archive pieces.

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

Precious pieces at pocket-friendly prices? Gerald Tan travels to Norfolk, England, to explore this oxymoron with jewellery designer, Monica Vinader.

Cartier’s Director of Style, Image and Heritage, Pierre Rainero, on the workings and traditions behind one of the world’s most beloved luxury houses

There is jewellery that wears you – the way, say, statement fashion does. There is jewellery that is based on a design concept for people who already subscribe to that view, or would like to adopt it.

Peek Into the Jewellery Boxes of Three Collectors and Find Out What Are Their Must-have Baubles

The latest addition to Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak collection for ladies is one that will continue the brand legacy brilliantly.

Kenneth Goh jets off to Tokyo to marvel at Cartier’s new Magicien collection of high jewellery pieces.He speaks to Jacqueline Karachi - Langane, Creative Director at Cartier, about how legends are made, one sparkle at a time.

Two years in the making. Fifty haute joaillerie pieces that are one of a kind. Each with a six-figure price tag. TRACY LEE reports on Cartier’s latest additions to its Magicien collection.

Your year ahead as told by the stars.

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.

Jeweller to the stars Chopard is in the business of making you look and feel good. Co-president of Chopard Caroline Scheufele speaks to us on sustainable jewellery and Cannes

Let your personality sparkle this festive season with PANDORA’s Winter and Christmas collection.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

Say oui to chaumet’s brand Of effortless french chic For her, and even him.

Capitol Piazza is home to international luxury fashion and lifestyle brands, making shopping for that perfect Christmas style statement so much easier.

FROM A SMALL DANISH JEWELLER TO A GLOBAL COMPANY RENOWNED FOR ITS CHARM BRACELETS, PANDORA IS CONTINUING TO WIN WOMEN OVER WITH ITS LATEST AUTUMN/WINTER 2016 COLLECTION.

A round up of our favourite classics that will last you the next 15 years—and beyond.

THE BOUTON D’OR COLLECTION MARKS A NEW CHAPTER IN VAN CLEEF & ARPEL’S TALE OF ELEGANCE AND CRAFTMANSHIP.

Like the quintessential modern woman, Lily Aldridge, the new face of Bulgari, slips easily between her multiple identities— as a supermodel and girl-next-door, tomboy and fashionista, rock chick and young mum. But she doesn’t see why any one of these should define her.

FROM HARVEST TIME TO FINE JEWELLERY, CHAUMET TURNS THE HUMBLE WHEAT GRAIN INTO RADIANT, SCULPTURAL RINGS OF DESIRE.

Jewellery that stores your breast milk as a souvenir of your nursing journey. Why has this trend suddenly taken off in Singapore? We find out.

Do the everyday with the statement Casual with designed Glam with kitsch Iconic with trendy And don’t stop till you’ve run out of space.

Looking to start your Christmas shopping early? Pandora chief creative officer Stephen Fairchild tells SARA WEE how to gift the perfect piece of jewellery.

Designers from various cosmopolitan cities come together at Citigems, modernising fine jewellery for everyday urban wear.

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

Working off of archival pieces to create new designs, luxury brands are reinventing storytelling.

If there’s one thing the Italians know, it’s passion. Bulgari’s Lucia Silvestri and Giampaolo Della Croce speak to Debby Kwong about their designs, dreams and delicious desires

Our experiential journey through Seoul gave us a deeper understanding of Korean culture and the secrets within the regal courts By Arissa Ha.

Getting it straight from the top men on the job. BAZAAR sits down for a tête-à-tête with the founding CEO of eponymous brand Richard Mille and François-Henry Bennahmias of Audemars Piguet.

Grandson of the luxury brand founder embarks on a venture that he hopes will be the start of something special. The Peak sits down with the enterprising Italian for a glimpse into his world.

Auction houses are not just for collectors or the affluent. Christie’s Hong Kong experts Shiu-Fung Chiang and Nicholas Biebuyck tell SARA WEE how to score affordable fine watches and jewellery.

These three gentlemen share their favourite fashion collectibles and tips on how to stand out in the crowd.

Making a whirlwind pit stop in Singapore for Van Cleef & Arpels’ “The Art and Science of Gems,” Cate Blanchett talks to Gerald Tan and delves into a rarefied world filled with glitter and gold.

When Fisher made her own piece of jewellery to celebrate the birth of her first child, little did she know it’d lead to the creation of her own brand. BAZAAR speaks to the savvy designer about her business and finding strength in her work.

You know her as the multitalented actress and supermodel. Now, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is the face of Bulgari’s bags and eyewear. She tells IAN LEE about her fashion must-haves in Milan.

This year marks the 130th anniversary of the Tiff any Setting – the six-pronged ring design that’s become synonymous with engagement sparklers as you know them. TRACY LEE tells us why so many remain enamoured of this Tiff any & Co. creation.

As the men’s fashion market grows steadily, accessories are also on the rise – and the style-inclined are working these extras into their wardrobes in all sorts of ways.

FIT FOR A PRINCESS

Unleash your tribal instinct with tropical prints, fringe, patchwork details and XL-sized costume jewellery.

Van Cleef & Arpel’s Heritage Director Catherine Cariou brings us behind the scenes of the brand’s “The Art & Science of Gems” exhibition, which opens at ArtScience Museum this month.

Best friends Nayna and Mashaal are both of South Indian heritage, with a shared background in fashion and textile design from Central Saint Martins.

Strong geometric shapes and bold silhouettes make for timeless jewellery that transcend trends and seasons.

In Her Closet Sneak a peek at Melissa Koh’s essentials that keep this style blogger at the top of her game.

Wear bling that gives you the sensation of being “alive”, Bulgari’s creative director Lucia Silvestri tells Ian Lee in Bangkok.