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

An investment piece is a fashion item we buy not just because we love it, but because we think it will last for years and likely hold in value. But with fast fashion flooding the high street, is putting money into a few luxury pieces still a good investment?

Escape to a world of make-believe with the season’s dreamiest looks.

You don’t need a passport, just your imagination

Breakout star Natasha Liu Bordizzo went from law student to kungfu heroine overnight, acting alongside Michelle Yeoh in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny. Gerald Tan speaks to the actress in New York about fame, the Asian identity and breaking down stereotypes in Hollywood.

From hard-working classics to avant-garde designs, these four chic collectors tell us why their watches are more than just for keeping time.

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Louis Vuitton’s first smartwatch aims to be your personal travel concierge.

Africa as seen through the eyes of Kim Jones.

Lace, latex, patches, chokers and a rebellious approach to layering – when spring/summer’s heritage checks and tailoring go punk, the result is surprisingly romantic.

Louis Vuitton’s latest collaboration sets a new standard for high-low fashion fusions.

LAND ROVER BAR – the British challenge headed by Olympic legend Ben Ainslie – won the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series with a first place finish at the ultimate event in Fukuoka, Japan (Nov 19-20). Home favoutrite SoftBank Team Japan finished fifth overall.

It can get exhausting keeping up with trends. Thisi's why there’s something to be said for the latests tyles for autumn/winter 2016/17, with fresh updates for many timeless standards: checks, military-inspired looks, and even that good ol’ fashion staple, black. You can choose to adopt the season’s new takes on these classics–or simply unearth pieces that might already be in your wardrobe.

THE LOUIS VUITTON AMERICA’S CUP WORLD SERIES is scheduled to bring the race to Fukuoka, the fifth-largest city in Japan.

POWER PUFF: When even designers partial to pared-back silhouettes such as Stella McCartney and DKNY’s Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne have warmed up to the puffer jacket as this season’s most stylish essential, what’s stopping you from snuggling under this outerwear? Combine the jacket a seductive lace top and skirt give feminine depth to quilted must-have. Ring, Swarovski cket with irt to this

New takes on denim show that designers are getting serious about relaxed dressing.

As we enter the halfway point of the year. It's time to slow down, take a break and recharge, before taking on the next six months. One of our favourite ways to wind down: surrounding ourselves with sun, sand and sea at an idyllic destination. Where the days are blissfully long and dressing up takes on a lighter, cooler complexion.

What are some of the hottest must-do, must-buy and can’t-miss things this month? Here are our very favourite.

Roomier, and a shallower draft make multihulls a popular choice in asia, especially for new owners. By Caig Hurst

Where LV is headed with its cruise 2016 line: palm springs! We share six must-know facts about the collection. By Ian Lee, in taipei.

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.