A new modern vernacular arises from reinterpreting the principles of the traditional kampung house. LYNN TAN ventures into this green microcosm.

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.

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.

From the worlds of Art, Culture, Travel and Design.

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.

How do you create culture? A dash of bravery, a few drops of creativity, dollops of passion and a desire to pass it on to the next generation. The Peak pairs five current and future icons from five different cultural fields and transcribe their riveting conversations.

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.

Interior designer Raymond Lee’s transformation of a Penang shophouse juxtaposes heritage and modernity with sensitivity, flair and refinement.

Known for her bold sense of style, dance artist Rachel Lee shares how her passion for vintage fashion and dance inform one another.

Singles are opting for video calls as the safest way to date and meet new people. Now, you can cast a wider net to find matches overseas with new in-app features, changing the way singles find love now – and in the future.

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.

These leaders don’t wear capes but their selfless response to help the sick, the vulnerable and the disadvantaged during the Covid-19 pandemic places them in the league of the heroic.

We don’t have to look too far to find custom-made sustainable wood furniture in Singapore. Some trees even grow in our gardens.

Marching to their own beat and shaking up the local art and design industry, here are the up-and-coming local creatives to keep your eye on

What exactly encapsulates Singapore style or design? We ask 20 creatives, each an icon in their field, what they think.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY

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.

They’re the frontrunners in local skincare and makeup, coming up with exciting new products and clever ways of doing things.

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.

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.

In just a few months, the pandemic has changed how we work and play. Collectors tell The Peak about how the ways they appreciate watches have been transformed in a time of tumult.

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.

With its meteoric growth, more and more brands and influencers have landed on the app. We find out why, and how they’ve found their place there.

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.

We asked a group of mums what they would actually like to receive this Mother’s Day and the answers were nothing short of perfect

WITH SUSTAINABILITY NOW PART OF THE MAINSTREAM CONVERSATION, MAKEUP AND SKINCARE BRANDS HAVE INCREASINGLY BEEN SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON THEIR OPERATIONAL PROCESSES THAT WERE ONCE HIDDEN AT “THE BACK END”.

This year marks the 11th edition of the annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards, Singapore tech industry’s premier event where we recognize the best brands, products and services.

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.

Stay with desert nomads, or skip the ski resort and slide down the Hallein Salt Mine. How’s that for an alternative holiday?

Eat well, live well. It used to be that doing so meant indulging in the likes of foie gras and wagyu – but not anymore.

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.

Well known for its Happiness Index, Bhutan has a tranquil spirit that also works wonders on the harried soul.

Perth steps into the limelight with a slew of luxury hotel and exciting restaurant openings.

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

Three female farmers find joy living outside the concrete junggle and embracing the laid-back approach of slow living.

Israeli designers are creating a new language of design from the city’s architectural past and multicultural present.

Aman Kyoto’s minimalist design immerses guests in nature – and it can’t come at a better time.

A small and landlocked principality, Liechtenstein is promulgating “Princely Moments”, the promise of brushes with royalty, to draw travellers.

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

For travellers averse to giving up creature comforts but keen on maximising leisure time by keeping fit, luxurious hikes provide the perfect solution. Here, experiences to get the adrenaline flowing while pampering the senses.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

The primordial stillness that reigns over New Zealand’s remote and pristine Dusky Sound makes an impression on seasoned traveller Victoria Burrows.

Communal areas designed for interaction and exclusive networking sessions are the reasons why co-living is now a viable option for singaporean millennials who want to mingle.

This month's chic list.

Rosewood CEO Sonia Cheng bears out her belief that she knows exactly what today’s luxury travellers want in a hotel – by building places that she herself will stay in.

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.

Wellness holidays are becoming increasingly popular and these getaways make the perfect “mumcation” or family vacay.

BEFORE GINETTE CHITTICK BECAME THE FASHION-FORWARD INDIE QUEEN OF THE LOCAL CREATIVE SCENE WITH HER PLAYFUL TEXTILE ART WORKS, BRITPOP DJ NIGHTS AND SHOEGAZE BAND ASTREAL, SHE WAS PART OF SINGAPORE’S FIRST ALL-GIRL PUNK BAND PSYCHO SONIQUE.

PATRICK FURLONG, THE ARGENTINIAN WHO RE-INTRODUCED THE GAME OF POLO TO HONG KONG, IS SET TO BROADEN THE APPEAL OF THE SPORT OF KINGS HERE IN SINGAPORE.

Thailand’s fertile jungles, wildlife and rich culture make the ideal landscape for a sustainable vacation.

THE ULTIMATE INDULGENCE

The InterContinental-ANA Ishigaki Resort presents laidback, luxury living in beguiling lands that time almost forgot. Writer Elle Kwan Place

Three local creatives show you the art of getting stylish ASAP.

Three local creatives show you the art of getting stylish ASAP.

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

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.

A new wave of interior designers have brought forth innovation, awe-inspiring designs and an almost-obsessive appreciation for detail. Here are 10 stellar studios – all established within the last five years – that are turning heads with their fresh approach.

Meet the individuals who are blessing the art scene in the region each with their own purpose, style and stories, picturing the world through brushes, lenses and mediums.

ASIAN FOOD’S FINE-DINING RENAISSANCE HAS REINVIGORATED THE TOP END OF SINGAPORE’S CULINARY LANDSCAPE. DISCOVER THE EXCITING CHANGES UNDERWAY.

THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE US…

Whether they’re helping women in business, doing scientific research, rescuing stray cats, giving women prisoners hope, or educating kids in remote villages, these Singapore women are giving a hand where it’s needed.

What we’re all talking about this month.

As one of the nation’s brightest stars, actress and icon Fann Wong isn’t afraid to fly Singapore’s flag up high. The patriot tells us why August 9 is near and dear to her heart.

Turn your next break into a staycation with these diverse, design-savvy boutique hotels born in Singapore.

This month’s chic list.

Meet the players flying the flag of Singapore beauty out in the global arena.

Frequent flier and president of Samsonite Asia Pacific Subrata Dutta talks about his never-ending flight path and this season’s travel trends.

Singapore is well and truly on the green map, thanks to these culinary destinations.

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.

These bucket-list hotels are not only immersed in nature but also work to protect the environments they inhabit, making them memorable eco-escapes.

Wild plants and edible weeds like dandelions deliver big on well-being.

Speed is discouraged on Asia’s first tropical rainforest immersion, where slow, silent roaming deep in Borneo’s jungle soothes the soul.

Guide to Stylish Spas.

The way to the modern traveller’s heart is to combine thoughtful destination-centred design with cutting-edge technology.

Asia’s oldest French bank combines local expertise with a global network to meet the increasingly complex wealth preservation, growth and transfer needs of Asia’s wealthiest families.

Bandwagon founder transforms offline music gig directory into the region’s most influential music website.

Dang Huu Trong (Vietnam) clinched the Asian Young Designer Award (AYDA) for his work, among 20,000 entries in architecture and interior design disciplines across 15 geographical locations.

Vintage kilim rugs that have gone through wear and tear are given a new life in the form of cushion covers, thanks to local Web store Better Piece.

We talk to actress Cheryl Chitty Tan, who has appeared in musical Forbidden City and TV series Faculty.

The CEO of tour company Trafalgar talks about travelling responsibly.

A contemporary tropical dwelling, the Secret Garden House embodies down-to-earth luxury set amid verdant greenery and tranquillity.

The Keong Saik neighbourhood’s revamped shophouses now boast more culinary diversity than most hotspots, from European to African or Caribbean. That makes this the current ’hood of choice for bon vivants.

Helping out at an orphanage or rebuilding the walls of a local school while on holiday seems like a pretty noble thing to do.

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.

One uses art to change society, another is highlighting street art, while a third is championing new media.

It seems like it was only yesterday that we were still sending letters and driving manual cars.

KNOWN FOR: GOURMET TRAILS, OF COURSE

For actress Constance Lau, snagging a role in Crazy Rich Asians was validation that her years of hard work and gumption had finally hit pay dirt.

Restaurants are doing their part with farm-to-table offerings, biodegradable packaging and certified produce.

We don’t all travel like billionaires to Davos, nor would we want to.

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

The Peak asks gourmets for their dining picks here and abroad. Here, in their own words...

Chef Han Li Guang has grand plans for grown-in-Singapore products.

Whether cruising along the idyllic Brahmaputra River in Assam or discovering the joy of whisky in Jodhpur, Harper’s BAZAAR drinks deep of new experiences in India

HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards is back and the 2019 edition means a new round of polls to find the best technology brands of 2018.

If you’ve got it, flaunt it, and what better way to showcase your collections than on a shelf that says as much about your interesting personality as the items on display.

THREE YOUNG NAMES; THREE NEW WAYS TO SEE AND WEAR CLASSICS.

This Wild West getaway combines European style and American craftsmanship.

I always get excited around this time of year, because that’s when the annual Singapore Design Week takes place.

Cempedak Island may be less than three hours away from Singapore, but it’s everything a romantic seaside getaway should be and more. Here’s why this private island is perfect for when you want things to get a lil’ sexy.

Here's a list of the best restuarants in 2019 for a pampering meal.

So the new year is here, and you’re looking to add a statement to your living room. How does a large 4K TV sound? Here are three of the very best 4K TVs you can buy today.

You may not have heard of Luang Prabang, but if you’re looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle, add this UNESCO World Heritage Town to your to-go list for 2019.

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

Determined to veer off the tourist trail in Peru, intrepid traveller Karen Tee takes the road less travelled in the Sacred Valley to get to Machu Picchu.

A vinyl music savant, a guitar slashing fairy godmother to independent local musicians, a Gen Z all-girl punk band… Keng Yang Shuen profiles five female names who are really tearing up our music industry.

Latest store openings by a local furniture retailer and the Australian DIY brand.

It can be tough finding the right broadband gem for your socket. Which service provider is truly attuned to gamers’ needs? Looking around, it seems that MyRepublic GAMER fits the bill. Here’s why.

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

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.

Some days you go out just for the booze, and some days it’s all about the beats.

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

MANAGING DIRECTOR PIRELLI ASIA

THE NEXT FRONTIER IN ECO-MINDED FASHION LABELS: ANYTHING BUT YOUR BEIGE, EARTH-MOTHER CLOTHES OF YORE THAT SCORE BIG ON RESPONSIBILITY, BUT ZILCH ON AESTHETICS. KENG YANG SHUEN ROUNDS UP SIX RISING NAMES LEADING THE CHARGE.

School holidays are here and you are likely planning a family holiday. Here are some tips, apps, gears, fixes and workarounds for stress-free vacations

Plush stays popping up in obscure destinations give a sumptuous spin to immersing in nature.

Young, ambitious and blessed with a unique sound, it's time to add these local indie acts to your playlists.

Furniture stores may come and go, but some have become cherished landmarks for local homeowners. Here are five that have remained favourite shopping destinations over the last three decades, and a younger bunch that we hope will be able to weather changing trends and the test of time.

As an architect and veteran in the local design industry, Mark Wee believes that Singapore has what it takes to become a powerhouse of design.

What we’re all talking about this month

Magic Square might be the hottest new restaurant trending on social media, but there is a lot more than meets the eye to this pop-up helmed by three previously unknown local chefs.

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

The kids want to stay up late?

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

These 30 food brands from Singapore are trusted by generations of chefs, home cooks and foodies.

The one thing (or variations of it) that I am often asked:

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

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.

Having pre-dinner drinks is a great way to start an evening at Origin Grill & Bar. Decked out in dark wood and dotted with plush leather chairs, Origin Bar has a convivial vibe that makes you relax immediately. We enjoy the namesake Origin cocktail, a gin-based thirst-quencher made with spiced pineapple and sugar cane. We also have our eye on other intriguing cocktails such as Leaf The Curry (think curry leaf, tamarind, cardamom and aged rum), and tempting bar snacks (poached lobster roll with trout caviar, anyone?). Alas, dinner beckons.

Local furniture retailer carrying Nordic-style pieces.

Birthplace of minimalism and the omotenashi ( Japanese hospitality) concept, Japan has always been a tourists’ favourite. Here are eight new hotels that offer the best of Japanese design and heritage.

Global online retailer Amazon has gained a firm foothold in Singapore by promising speedy shopping service and low prices, but do consumers love it or loathe it?

This year marks the 9th edition of the annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards, the tech industry’s premier event where we recognize the best brands, products, and services.

A PRIVATE JUNGLE RETREAT IN MEXICO

Hear the word ‘drone’, and you’re probably thinking of the kind that fiies, but this drone is designed to swim instead. The PowerRay is a lifestyle underwater robot, featuring multiple conflgurations and add-on components that will allow you to do anything from shooting cool underwater photos and videos, to finding fish through sonar detection. It has a 4K 95-degree wide-angle underwater camera, and can operate at depths up to 30 meters in both freshwater and saltwater environments with a four hour battery life.

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

If you’ve just set up on your own or are working freelance, a co-working space makes sense. The rent isn’t astronomical, you’ll connect with loads of people outside your industry, and have tons of useful, fun events to go to. Oh, and did we mention? These spaces are gorgeous. So even if you’re not in the market for a hot desk, read this and drool. Then show it to your boss.

The stroller has no place in these family holidays off the beaten track. Three adventurous mums share their travel stories.

Does social mediastanding reallymatter that muchwithout a directionalvoice and talent? Wedon’t think so. (Plusby now, we’ve all seenXiaxue’s Social Bladevideo.) The namesfeatured across thenext 14 pages haveshaken up the localfashion, beauty, design and popculture scenes insome way in the pastyear, and look set tocontinue doing so.Here are – in our books – Singapore’s true influencers of the moment, with

Who they are: Karen, 35 (far right), and Sharon, 32, the sisters behind the ongoing transformation of The Projector (@theprojectorsg).

They get your online spoils to you, stat. They fix your acne woes and your clogged bathroom pipes. They sell your unwanted goods. And give stray animals a home. Clara How, Hoe I Yune and Davelle Lee meet the men who solve our problems and make our lives easier. So how could we not love them?

Event specialists The Local People have a rep for putting the spotlight on lesser-known names on the Singapore craft scene. Why? Talking to them, it’s easy to tell. They truly think Singapore artisans are the bee’s knees.

Roz Pho and Carla Dunareanu, the bubbly stars of HBO Asia’s first local comedy Sent, tell us what it’s really like working on local productions and why “competition is good”.

BASELWORLD 2017 SAW ROLEX REIMAGINE A NUMBER OF ITS CLASSIC MODELS INTO 904L STEEL VERSIONS, WHICH, WHEN PAIRED WITH THE SIGNATURE ROLEX BLUE, MAKE THE PERFECT WRIST-CANDY. HERE, WE LOOK AT TWO NUMBERS THAT HIT ALL THE RIGHT NOTES IN ERGONOMICS, PRACTICALITY AND STYLE: THE DATEJUST 41 AND SKY-DWELLER.

In 2015, a National Arts Council publishing grant for cartoonist Sonny Liew’s The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye was withdrawn, due to its “sensitive” local political content.

As the nation celebrates the 52nd anniversary of its independence, it’s a good time to find out what Singapore style is. We ask six talented local designers to share their unique interpretations of these familiar objects.

From a place of exile to a sun-and-beach paradise, Hainan has it all. 流放地蜕变度假天堂，拥抱海南的阳光海滩.

It is almost impossible to feel stressed in this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage town. The blend of Franco-Asian history, culture and architecture, the glacial pace of life and calm of the Lao people create a retreat of an entire destination, rather than simply hotel or resort retreats. Escape for a long weekend and suddenly deadlines, pressures and plans seem blissfully far away.

The design temple for locally designed products.

A fascinating, culturally diverse Canadian city with a distinctly French heart and soul.

Winnie Chan and James Quan have found an antidote to a frenetic, digitally driven life in their book-binding atelier – and made a business of it.

Tokyo, Osaka, Hokkaido – been there, done that? It’s time to experience the warm hospitality of family-friendly Okinawa.

Design is a big part of everyday life, and it’s about to play an even bigger role in March, when the annual Singapore Design Festival (SDW) will be held.

Crab meat popiah. Satay marinade with freshly ground lemongrass and galangal. Modern texture-enhancing techniques. Local food is being elevated to newer, greater heights. TAN MIN YAN susses out the trend.

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

Their aesthetics procedures have become a big export. Some are innovative, some are questionable. CHARMAINE LEE and local doctors discuss their merits, and the alternatives here.

If you have even the slightest interest in living life in the wellness lane, travelling with fitness in mind, eating and drinking healthily, sleeping optimally, living wholeheartedly, then Scandinavia should be in your sights.

Of the many, many dishes we sampled in 2016, these are the ones that left an impression. Add them to your must-eat list.

From setting up a freeport to woo uhnwis the to establishing the world’s first commodities good exchange in naturally formed diamonds, belgian- turned-singaporean alain vandenborre has made singaporean it his business to spread singapore’s name far and son wide through landmark ventures.

Our insider’s guide to experiencing Niseko and more this winter.

Be prepared to be charmed by this endearing Japanese island, where happiness and hospitality are as much a way of life as throwing back an Orion beer or two. BY VERONICA CHNG.

Panasonic Viera TH-65DX900S. By Ng Chong Seng.

Every year, The Singapore Women’s Weekly shines the spotlight on 18 outstanding, high-achieving working women in the Great Women Of Our Time awards. These inspiring pioneers and game-changers are making an impact in different arenas in Singapore. In this issue, we introduce the nominees in the Arts & Media, Design & Style, and Health, Sports & Wellness categories.

From influencing social attitudes, to paving a new way forward for like-minded women and making a difference, here are ten of this year’s most inspiring women.

This National Day, we asked chefs to recreate their favourite local dish. The results? Hearty, comfort foods for the family.

Wonder how the revolutionary Lighting Wallpaper works? The 0.5mm-thin laminated foil, by Elon Technologies, uses electroluminescent technology to “highlight” styled patterns.

There’s plenty to be proud of in Singapore, from talented chefs to home-grown beauty labels and a rich arts and culture scene. The Her World team celebrate our favourites.

THIS AUGUST, HER WORLD CELEBRATES THE PEEPS WHO ARE SHINING THE SPOTLIGHT ON OUR CULTURE AND HERITAGE WITH BAK CHANG BEANBAGS, SINGLISH POEMS AND ZI CHAR RECIPE VLOGS.

Our local film directors have been going places, and tackling increasingly complex topics. These three, in particular, have been on our radar.

This colourful tote featuring bold West African style and graphic prints is the result of a meaningful collaboration between Christian Louboutin, Valerie Schlumberger and the women of La Maison Rose. Ten percent of the proceeds will go to the charity, which assists vulnerable women and children of Senegal and disseminates the artisanal craftsmanship of the region. Called ‘Africaba’, each of the limited-edition bags is handmade by talented artisans and is stamped with an embroidered crest made from recycled plastic electrical wires.

Much more than a honeymoon destination, Mauritius is a jewel floating in the Indian Ocean. With incredible beaches and a growing reputation for adventure sports, this lush tropical island is also home to some of the world’s best spas.

Voluntourism is an appealingly altruistic way to travel but you need to think carefully about your motives and those of the host organisation before selecting a project.

In Grassroots Pantry’s large dining room, diners lit by candlelight dip into an organic tomato consommé and nibble on dehydrated chia crackers.

The region offers many great places to visit, and an even greater selection of vessels to make your boating holiday perfect.

The items in this home might have all come from different times and places, but they all have a story to tell.

Hotelier, restaurateur and all-round tastemaker Loh Lik Peng embarks on his first foray into Australia with a boutique hotel and three on-site restaurants in Sydney. We reveal the motivation behind his latest epicurean venture.

These three designers rediscover unexpected sources of design inspiration, right here in Singapore.

Revealing best-kept secrets of this spectacular city.

There are countless ways to explore the 60 islands that compose the british virgin islands. this is a caribbean country with remarkable diversity – read on to find the ideal island for your next adventure.

Rainforest and rough seas, surfing and storms – vancouver island is a rugged and wonderful destination for adventure or relaxation.

The next time you’re planning a trip Down Under, don’t just opt for the obvious cities and itineraries. Do like the Her World team does and choose the road less travelled. Here, we share our favourite alternative hotspots.

Even if you found 2015 a dud old time for relationships, score in the new year with her world’s exclusive survey results about what our local guys are hoping for when it comes to love. By Lee Xin Hui

What do you get when we join forces with 10 local tastemakers (aka our Beauty Fashion Friends)? Collabs, stories and more in the works – but first, an intro to some of these movers and shakers. By Evon Chng.

From the laid-back beach vibe of Jimbaran, to the lush greenery of Ubud, Bali is perfect for getting away from it all

REL A XING IN THE PHILIPPINES ON A BOAT FROM EL NIDO TO CORON IN PAL AWAN PROVINCE.

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

Heading to Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City, or just doing a staycay in Singapore? Here are the trendiest boutiques and Asian labels, recommended by Her World’s editors, celebs and social-media stars. Book that air ticket now!

New in store on level 3, london-based label jigsaw marries three things modern women love: affordable prices, artisanal workmanship, and styles that’ll last for seasons.

Here’s our pick of Singapore’s game changers – fashion-label founders, an up-and-coming model discovered on Instagram and the real influencers behind It girls and celebs.

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