WHAT THESE FASHION COLLABORATIONS LAUNCHING THIS MONTH HAVE IN COMMON? THEIR GUEST PARTNERS ARE ALL WELL-LOVED FICTIONAL CHARACTERS WITH THEIR OWN ANIMATED SHOW (OR SHOWS), AND THE RESULTS ARE LIMITED EDITION AND MAKE SUCH PLAYFUL ADDITIONS TO THE EVERYDAY WARDROBE, ONE REALLY OUGHT TO CATCH ’EM ALL.

…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

In her first major comeback role in Crazy Rich Asians, Fiona Xie proves she’s got what it takes to be a star. Hollywood, watch out! BY NATALYA MOLOK

Want to travel like a local in Tokyo? Head to these spots in the western region to experience the city like never before.

The Kitty Hawk Flyer is like a big drone for humans.

Not content with having her own plane and cafe, this cutesy character now has a nail polish line, thanks to OPI. Aretha Loh experiences Kittymania in Taipei.

Natalie Pang travels to Taitung, where she experiences the lush greenery, blue seas and vast skies all in four days.

Can you do nothing but eat, sleep and play with Hello Kitty in Tokyo? Natalie Pang accepts the challenge.