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TAILORED TO FIT

TAILORED TO FIT

Home & Decor

Have you always wanted to have custom-made furniture and homewares? Don’t know where to start? Afraid that it will break the bank? Overwhelmed by the sheer options? Custom experts answer all your burning questions about bespoke items.

SCANDINAVIAN APPEAL

SCANDINAVIAN APPEAL

Home & Decor

Danish furniture designer and educator Hee Welling talks about his collaboration with Hay, the lifespan of furniture and why Scandinavian design is considered universally appealing.

9 STYLISH STUDY LOOKS TO GET INSPIRED BY

9 STYLISH STUDY LOOKS TO GET INSPIRED BY

Home & Decor

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

CAMP SARIKA BY AMANGIR

CAMP SARIKA BY AMANGIR

Home & Decor

This luxury encampment combines the comfort of modern living with the unforgettable experience of camping in the desert.

IN LOVE WITH  NATURE

IN LOVE WITH NATURE

Home & Decor

A site once fraught with challenges has been transformed into a tropical home designed to celebrate the natural beauty of the materials used and reflect the environmentally-conscious lifestyle of the homeowners, as LYNN TAN discovers.

CEREMONY

CEREMONY

Female

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).

PRECIOUS COMMODITIES

PRECIOUS COMMODITIES

Female

With its mindful, anti-consumerist spirit and focus on well-made pieces that last across time and trends, could the slow movement be fashion’s much-needed salve especially following the great Covid shake-up? Keng Yang Shuen spotlights two young, under-the-radar Singapore labels leading the charge with their naturally beautiful, lovingly handmade clothes and accessories.

DESIGN

DESIGN

Home & Decor

IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW

A WORLD WELL-DESIGNED

A WORLD WELL-DESIGNED

The Peak

Four superstar designers in their own right reveal their secrets to creativity and design.

The Case For No Frills

The Case For No Frills

Her World

As its name suggests, sustainable fashion label Sans Faff is doing away with the glitz that fashion is typically associated with.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING HONEST

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING HONEST

Female

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”.

TOMORROW LAND

TOMORROW LAND

Female

FROM ITS IMMENSE CARBON FOOTPRINT TO WASTE PRODUCTION, IT’S UNDENIABLE THAT FASHION HAS A SUSTAINABILITY PROBLEM.

DESIGNING AN OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN

DESIGNING AN OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN

Home & Decor

Here’s our guide to creating one that suits your lifestyle and blends harmoniously with the rest of your home.

MADE FOR ELEGANCE

MADE FOR ELEGANCE

Home & Decor

Paris-based interior architect Tristan Auer embodies the elegance of high-end French design like an ambassador of the French art of living throughout the world.

SWITCHING GEAR

SWITCHING GEAR

The Peak

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.

THE ACADEMY AWARDS

THE ACADEMY AWARDS

Female

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

TILE OF  THE MONTH

TILE OF THE MONTH

Home & Decor

UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE.

LIVING BY EXAMPLE

LIVING BY EXAMPLE

Home & Decor

Driven by their love for the environment, this couple wanted their home design to be as sustainable as possible, resulting in material choices that could stand the test of time. Domenica Tan and meloDy Bay learn about the unique design of this home.

THE HIGH LIFE

THE HIGH LIFE

Home & Decor

This former show unit presented such a cleverly designed space, that it is now home to a young couple, who appreciates its understated and luxurious look. Lynn Tan reports.

EUROLUCE  LIGHTS THE WAY

EUROLUCE LIGHTS THE WAY

Home & Decor

For lighting designers around the world, Euroluce is nothing less than the industry’s equivalent of what the Oscars mean to established actors in Hollywood.

THE NEWS

THE NEWS

Harper's Bazaar

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION.

MADE TO ORDER

MADE TO ORDER

Home & Decor

Customisable furniture offers homeowners the freedom to express themselves regardless of the layout or size of their home.

The No-Tears Guide To Choosing The Right Preschool

The No-Tears Guide To Choosing The Right Preschool

Young Parents

Choosing a childcare centre or kindergarten for your little one? Bookmark this step-by-step guide for firsttime parents.

PRACTICAL MAGIC

PRACTICAL MAGIC

Harper's Bazaar

Transforming the discarded into the desired, Hermès’ petit h takes upcycling to a whole new chic level. Creative Director Godefroy de Virieu tells Jeffrey Yan all about the alchemical work of the little h

TOP OF THE CLASS

TOP OF THE CLASS

Home & Decor

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

KEY LOOKS FOR 2020

KEY LOOKS FOR 2020

Home & Decor

Keen to know what will be trending next year? Here are six hot styles that will dominate in 2020 and how to get the look.

WHIMSICAL BEAUTY

WHIMSICAL BEAUTY

Home & Decor

The house of Hermes redefines upcycling with Petit h’s latest stopover in Singapore.

FOR HER ONLY

FOR HER ONLY

Home & Decor

Who says women only go for pink and pastels when it comes to interior styles. Be inspired by these bachelorette pads that are anything but predictable.

COLOURFULLY GREEN

COLOURFULLY GREEN

The Peak

An imaginative showcase of upcycled objects arrives on our shores.

THE NEWS

THE NEWS

Harper's Bazaar

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION

TURNING BACK TIME

TURNING BACK TIME

The Peak

A work of art ages, but a skilled conservator will be able to peel away layers of grime and restore – for a while anyway – its original beauty.

WOMEN’S MARCH

WOMEN’S MARCH

Harper's Bazaar

The independent designers quietly flouting conventions and blazing a path to glory on their own terms.

A TOUCH OF LUXE

A TOUCH OF LUXE

Asia Pacific Boating

The much-awaited Monaco Yacht Show (September 25-28) will showcase the most impressive and innovative yachts created by titans of boatbuilding and design, and inside each one equally fabulous furnishings provide that extra wow-factor. Here is a selection of such pieces that will be on display at the event.

THE A TO Z OF GREEN FASHION

THE A TO Z OF GREEN FASHION

The Peak

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.

NOW

NOW

Home & Decor

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2019

WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2019

Her World

She went green before businesses embraced eco-consciousness, and grew a two-person start-up into Singapore’s leading sustainable-packaging firm. Susan Chong’s story is one of single-minded vision armed with an ironclad resilience.

WHY CHOOSE WOOD FLOORING?

WHY CHOOSE WOOD FLOORING?

Home & Decor

Aside from gorgeous aesthetics, wood flooring offers safety and versatility for use in homes.

What’s Happening

What’s Happening

Asia Spa

Essentials

MAXIMISE SPACE IN YOUR HOME OFFICE

MAXIMISE SPACE IN YOUR HOME OFFICE

Home & Decor

Running out of room in your work or study zone? We’ve got you covered with cool layout and styling tips.

HIGHLIGHTS  FROM MILAN  DESIGN WEEK 2019

HIGHLIGHTS FROM MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2019

Home & Decor

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

SOBRIETY IN HARMONY

SOBRIETY IN HARMONY

Home & Decor

Cristina Jorge de Carvalho’s timeless and luxurious designs are featured in her newly launched showroom and atelier.

MASTER OF ILLUSION

MASTER OF ILLUSION

Home & Decor

Through his photographs, hiroshi sugimoto, one of Japan’s most important contemporary artists, obscures and alters reality, blurring the boundaries between truth and illusion.

What A Beautiful World

What A Beautiful World

The Singapore Women's Weekly

The Weekly’s Beauty Editor Arissa Ha flew to New York City to experience the birthplace of a brand that’s working to change the way we view beauty.

AFTER 100  HOUSES

AFTER 100 HOUSES

The Peak

For the last 16 years, RT+Q has been creating one exquisite abode after another, never revisiting tired trends or feeling stuck in a creative rut.

SECRET OASIS

SECRET OASIS

The Peak

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

GOOD VIBRATIONS

GOOD VIBRATIONS

Harper's Bazaar

Whether celebrating the skills of ethnic craftsmen or studying innovative ways to reuse waste materials, this is BAZAAR’s guide to shopping responsibly.

The Green Way To Travel

The Green Way To Travel

Her World

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

The Brands That Have Changed The Fashion World

The Brands That Have Changed The Fashion World

Her World

EVERLANE HAS MADE A COMMITMENT TO USE NO VIRGIN PLASTIC IN ITS ENTIRE SUPPLY CHAIN BY 2021.

SPACE INNOVATORS

SPACE INNOVATORS

Home & Decor

As living spaces in urbanised areas become ever more restricted, homeowners are looking for clever ways to make a small home feel a little larger.

The News

The News

Harper's Bazaar

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION.

Dark Kitchen Styles

Dark Kitchen Styles

Home & Decor

If the presentation of new kitchen designs at Eurocucina – the world’s most famous kitchen fair – is anything to go by, domestic cooking areas are certainly moving towards a darker palette, with ambient lighting and slimmer profiles. Here’s a look at the latest kitchen systems by some of the world’s most outstanding kitchen producers, and we predict four trends that will dominate the kitchen arena in 2019.

Standout Interiors

Standout Interiors

Home & Decor

This apartment establishes a clear distinction between the indoors and outdoors, while still bringing them together in a unified style. Lynn Tan finds out more from the design team.

Green Architecture

Green Architecture

Home & Decor

Green architectural feats don’t need to present themselves on a large, impressive scale. The ideal can materialise in a three-storey bungalow, a shack, or even a primary school. These architectural wonders are green to the core, from the use of materials to the build and design, which encourages greener habits without compromising on style, comfort and luxury. These projects, local and abroad, are designed according to the needs of their users.

SIZE MATTERS

SIZE MATTERS

Young Parents

Would you enrol your little one in a large childcare centre that can hold up to 1,000 kids? EVELINE GAN reports on this hot trend in estates with high demand.

STAYING POWER

STAYING POWER

Home & Decor

With over two decades of experience in the interior design business, Selina Tay, founder and principal designer of Collective Designs, is a stalwart in her own right. Here, she shares insights gained on her journey.

DENFAIR MELBOURNE

DENFAIR MELBOURNE

Home & Decor

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

BUY TO SAVE

BUY TO SAVE

Female

THE CAMBRIDGE DICTIONARY DEFINES THE WORD “WOKE” AS BEING SOCIALLY AWARE. HELPING TO TURN THAT STATE OF MIND INTO A MOVEMENT WITHIN THE FASHION CROWD: THESE NEW LAUNCHES THAT CHAMPION THE END OF CONCERNS RANGING FROM WORLD HUNGER TO ANIMAL CRUELTY . CHRISTABEL TEO REPORTS.

BRAVE NEW WORLD

BRAVE NEW WORLD

Female

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.

NEW KIDS ON BLOCK

NEW KIDS ON BLOCK

Home & Decor

Now that we are well into the 21st century, it’s time to look beyond old staples, such as the Eames lounger and Hans Wegner’s Wishbone chair, and uncover fresh favourites for the modern home.

DOUBLE JOY A LIFESTYLE AND GARDEN CENTRE

DOUBLE JOY A LIFESTYLE AND GARDEN CENTRE

Home & Decor

Shop for plants as well as rugs, vases, and chairs made out of natural materials.

I’ve Got Play-ces To Be

I’ve Got Play-ces To Be

Young Parents

This indoor play space boasts six amazing landscapes. Here’s why your kids will love this one-of-a-kind fun experience. By FELICIA WONG

UP YOUR STYLE GAME

UP YOUR STYLE GAME

Home & Decor

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

The montessori way

The montessori way

Young Parents

In the second instalment of our preschool series, EVELINE GAN finds out what makes the Montessori method unique among preschools.

A FRENCH FAIRY TALE

A FRENCH FAIRY TALE

Home & Decor

The majestic Hotel de Crillon in Paris reopens after four years of renovations, creating buzz about the design steeped in modernity yet paired with the building’s 18th century roots.

A Class Of Their Own

A Class Of Their Own

Young Parents

Their kids learn plenty in preschool, but these mums supplement that with home learning activities after class, too. Here’s why they find the extra work meaningful.

The Custodian of Rare Historical Documents

The Custodian of Rare Historical Documents

Her World

Makeswary Periasamy, 48, SENIOR LIBRARIAN, NATIONAL LIBRARY BOARD

THE ART OF INTERIORS

THE ART OF INTERIORS

Home & Decor

The annual AD Interieurs exhibition recently unveiled its latest showcase in Paris, comprising a series of rooms designed by 10 iconic interior designers. Home & Decor travels to France for a first-hand visit.

GENUINE INGENUITY

GENUINE INGENUITY

Home & Decor

Decked in a variety of natural materials, this apartment exudes character and understated beauty, complete with a selection of quirky decor and artwork.

DRIVING FORCE

DRIVING FORCE

Asia Pacific Boating

BOOSTED BY ROLLS-ROYCE’S AZIPULL CARBON PROPULSION SYSTEM, THE BENETTI FAST 125’ IS A 38m FOUR-DECK SUPERYACHT BOASTING SPEED, AGILITY AND EFFICIENCY.

DINE ON DESIGN

DINE ON DESIGN

The Peak

MEET THE DESIGNERS CRAFTING INSPIRED SPACES FOR SOME OF SINGAPORE'S TOP REASTAURANTS.

Do the Right Thing

Do the Right Thing

Her World

Zara, the largest global fashion brand, wants to save the planet one guilt-free blouson at a time. Jesus Echevarria, its chief communications and corporate affairs officer, tells Nicola Watson how it’s done.

MICHELE GERVASONI

MICHELE GERVASONI

Home & Decor

CEO OF ITALIAN FURNITURE BRAND GERVASONI

Now

Now

Home & Decor

The mark of a truly iconic piece of furniture is its relevance to the lifestyles of homeowners, even decades after its creation – such is the brilliant design of Florence Knoll’s Relaxed sofa.

THE ART OF COOKING

THE ART OF COOKING

Home & Decor

A colour-changing backsplash may not be a must-have for most homeowners, but it sure would make cooking and entertaining twice the fun.

EVOLUTION: NOT A SIMPLE TREND

EVOLUTION: NOT A SIMPLE TREND

Asia Pacific Boating

The design of a yacht is more than it appears – many different materials, systems and technical details are needed to realise such a complex object. By Angelo Colombo.

My first class

My first class

Young Parents

One is housed in a heritage building, another is designed to be as cosy as home. LYNN WEE visits new preschools to find out what makes them special.

HITTING THEIR STRIDE

HITTING THEIR STRIDE

The Peak

Made from fine materials and constructed with the care typically accorded to formal footwear, high-end sneakers are stepping into the limelight.

A GREEN SLATE

A GREEN SLATE

Home & Decor

Build your new home with the environment in mind. Every element counts in maintaining a greener lifestyle, and renovating your place is a good time to start afresh!

FROM HOTEL TO HOME

FROM HOTEL TO HOME

Home & Decor

Want to take home a slice of your fabulous holiday experience? Do so by replicating the look of your hotel room! We feature three styles that’ll make you feel like you’re perpetually on vacation.

YEAR OF PLASTIC

YEAR OF PLASTIC

Asia Pacific Boating

THE PAST 12 MONTHS HAVE SEEN IMMENSE DEVELOPMENTS IN CURING THE PLASTIC PLAGUE. COULD THIS MEAN THE FUTURE OF OUR OCEANS MAY NOT BE AS DEPRESSING AS MANY HAVE THOUGHT?

MAKING IT HAPPEN

MAKING IT HAPPEN

Home & Decor

Blending tradition with modern day tropical living, Kedai Bikin is a home-grown Malaysian brand that’s set to make it big in the region.

Renovation

Renovation

Home & Decor

Q: For more storage, I want to build my cabinets all the way up to the ceiling. Is there a way to access them more easily?

TECHNOLOGY  MEETS  TRADITION

TECHNOLOGY MEETS TRADITION

Asia Pacific Boating

THE ADVANCED YACHTS A80 IS A PROPER CRUISE/ RACE SAILBOAT, COMBINING IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE WITH COMFORT AND A SPACIOUS INTERIOR.